What do you get when you combine the fastest growing vision benefits company1 with one of the most recognized and trusted names in hearing healthcare? Even more of what’s best for your employees’ overall health and wellness. (more…)
Kudos- Praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved. (defined by Merriam-Webster.com) Kudos to the following people and departments! If you know of co-workers who are going above and beyond, nominate them for kudos here! (more…)
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Manufacturing Process/Fluid Power Technology Instructor
Hagerty Center – Server, Bartender, Cook and Dishwasher
Supplemental – Mail Courier
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Enrollment has begun for NMC’s College for Kids summer program. Children and teens ages 3 to 17 can explore art, music, science, technology, engineering, cooking, sports, and much more with 175+ classes in June, July, and August. View the classes at nmc.edu/kids. (more…)
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College has entered mediation to attempt to resolve outstanding issues in faculty union contract negotiations.
College administrators requested mediation from the Michigan Employment Relations Commission February 25, 2016. A state mediator met with bargaining teams from the College and the Michigan Education Association, which represents the faculty, March 22, 2016 to review the parties’ proposals.
Bargaining teams will hold negotiation meetings with the state mediator at Northwestern Michigan College May 16, 19 and 23rd, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vicki Cook, the Vice President of Finance and Administration at NMC says, “We believe a mediator will assist both parties in resolving issues where disagreement exists and advance the process. The goal is to come to an agreement that will serve our learners, the faculty and the College well now and in the future.”
NMC faculty voted to be represented by the MEA in March 2015. The collective bargaining agreement will cover wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for this group.
Vicki Cook
Vice President of Finance and Administration
vcook@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1144
TRAVERSE CITY — Attorney and community servant Charles B. “Chuck” Judson has been named the 2016 recipient of the NMC Fellow award, the highest honor bestowed by the NMC Board of Trustees.
As a member and emeritus chair of the NMC Foundation Board, Judson has been a volunteer and advocate for NMC for two decades. He joined the Foundation 
Board in 1996 and served as chair in 2001. During his tenure Judson helped to establish the Great Lakes campus, home to signature programs including the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, Great Lakes Culinary Institute, and the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute.
His philanthropy has even longer longevity. Since 1986, he has given to programs ranging from student scholarships to the Dennos Museum Center, and served as a volunteer and champion for NMC’s Annual Fund Campaign.
NMC is just one of the many Traverse City organizations to benefit from Judson’s time and energy. From serving pancakes at the National Cherry Festival to serving on the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Judson is known for his civic-minded heart and soul. Most recently the length and breadth of his community service culminated in his selection as the 2015 recipient of the Traverse City Area Chamber’s Distinguished Service Award. The DSA is among the oldest community service awards, dating to 1929.
“Chuck has served as a mentor or advisor to many,” said Rebecca Teahen, executive director of the NMC Foundation. “One of the primary reasons he is so often relied upon in this role is his clarity of purpose, thoughtful approach, and strong moral character.”
In his professional life as an attorney and shareholder at Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Judson serves as an attorney of counsel to NMC.
The NMC Board of Trustees has named Fellows each year since 1964 as a way of recognizing and thanking those individuals who have made special contributions to the college.
Rebecca Teahen
Executive Director for Resource Development and NMC Foundation
rteahen@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1855
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Activities of Note: Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Agenda, Strategic Directions and Goals are provided where possible. (more…)
The library has purchased many new books so far this new year. You can view a handful here along with partial descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby. (more…)
April 21, 12:15-1 p.m.
Location: Founder’s Hall, room 110
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC international students. Bring your lunch and hear Stefany Gray speak about her home country of Peru. (more…)
The Training Services March 2016 Newsletter is here! Learn more about ISO 9001-2015, Thirlby Clinic, and Google Teams. Check it out here!
Kudos- Praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved. (defined by Merriam-Webster.com)
Kudos to the following people and departments! If you know of co-workers who are going above and beyond, nominate them for kudos here! (more…)
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Manufacturing Process/Fluid Power Technology Instructor
Hagerty Center – Server, Bartender, Cook and Dishwasher
Supplemental – Mail Courier
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
The Office of Human Resources together with the Professional Development Institute (PDI) are pleased to introduce SilkRoad Learning for all employees! This new software serves as the home for the Professional Development Institute catalog of in-seat, online and compliance courses.
Drop in workshops for orientation to SilkRoad Learning software:
Benefits for all employees:
We would like the roll out to be as smooth as possible. Here are resources developed so far:
We are also happy to meet with your department for a quick (15 minute) overview. Let us know how.
Lori Hodek
Talent Development Coordinator
Please join us for Matuto on Friday evening (March 18) at The Dennos. It will be a great night of music by this amazing band blending the music of the American South and the Latin sound of Brazil. Its Bluegrass meets Brazil!
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Hanggai on April 9, 2016 at 8:00 PM in the Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $27 in advance, $30 at the door, $24 for Museum Members plus a $2 processing fee. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org. Also at www.MyNorthTickets.com or 1-800-836-0717. (more…)
NMC’s Student Life Office announces the new Sound Bites series line-up for the Spring 2016 semester! All performances are FREE to attend in the NMC Hawk Owl Cafe from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. (more…)