Board of Trustees recap- November 24, 2014

Dec 8, 2014 | Intercom

Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, November 24, 2014.

Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online at https://www.nmc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/agendas/2014/112414-board-regular.pdf.

A full video of the meeting is available here:

Here are some of the highlights from the November 24th Board of Trustees meeting.

  • A presentation on the Center for Instructional Excellence by director Jeff Straw.
  • An enrollment report by Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services, Chris Weber that showed new student orientation ahead by 11% and student housing near capacity this spring.
  • A unanimous vote by board members to approve purchasing a side scan sonar for water studies.

Other topics addressed include an update on the work of the Foundation, Michigan lawmakers, compensation and classification and President Nelson.

 

 

Emergency alert testing happens the first Monday of each month

Dec 8, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

NMC sends a test message for our emergency alerts system on the first Monday of each month. This message will be broadcast to all office/classroom/etc phones on campus, and a call will be placed to these phones. In addition, the message goes out to those who are enrolled in the alert messaging via email, text message and a call placed to your preferred phone number. You are automatically opted in to the system, so if you want to opt out you must do so here: nmc.edu/text. We strongly encourage you however, to be signed up for these alerts. They are of vital importance should an emergency occur on campus. It is also the system through which we announce school cancellations and delays (along with radio and TV tickers as well.)

If you have opted-in to receive messages and did not receive a test this month, check your NMC Self Service account, or contact the NMC Help Desk (231-995-3020). (more…)

Resources to tap for finals week

Dec 3, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — Final exams for the fall semester are approaching fast and the following resources are available for students between Dec. 3 and Dec. 11:

West Hall

  • Free hot cocoa and coffee bar 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 3. Main level by cafeteria
  • Free live acoustic music and coffee 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday Dec. 4 in the cafeteria

Osterlin Library

  • Extended hours: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3–9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
  • Free coffee, hot cocoa, and energy bars from 5–9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 11
  • Therapy Dogs in the library lobby for cuddles from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday, Dec.8 and 1–3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9

Student Success Center

  • Extended hours: Noon–6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3–9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
  • Techniques for taking breaks and reducing stress, including: Coloring – Coloring sheets and crayons will be available Dance – Pandora dance music stations and YouTube dance tutorials Stretch – Cards with easy yoga sequences Relax – Links to soothing sound tracks (nature sounds, white noise) Laugh – Funny gifs/comics

The Student Success Center is located in the north end of the Osterlin Building.

Math Center drop-in tutoring

  • 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9
  • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10

The Math Center is in room T-53, in the basement of the Tanis Building.

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE

Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination

You are invited to a retirement open house for Carol Evans

Nov 26, 2014 | Intercom

You are invited to a retirement open house for Carol Evans on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 4-6 p.m. at the Sculpture Court at the Dennos Museum. Carol has been with NMC for more than 19 years. Wow! Where does one find the words to express adequate appreciation for the commitment and contributions she has made to NMC over the years. Thank you, Carol!

Come share your well wishes. (more…)

‘Body of Music’ presentation set for Dec. 4

Nov 25, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

The entire NMC community is invited to attend the third Body of Music presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 4th at 6 p.m. in Fine Arts 115.

Body of Music is a continuing collaboration between Audio Tech students and Anatomy and Physiology students. The intention of this project is to musically and visually represent a human body system, condition, or disease. Student teams discuss and analyze a body system, then create an original music score to enhance a visual representation of that system.

Read about and listen to the fall 2013 Body of Music presentation >>

CIE’s Friday Forum for December focuses on student success

Nov 24, 2014 | Intercom

Friday Forums will occur one Friday each month through April. These forums are brought to you by the Center for Instructional Excellence which supports student learning by encouraging faculty-driven initiatives, promoting development of faculty knowledge, and recognizing the achievement of excellence. December’s Friday Forum will take place on Friday, Dec. 5 from noon-1:30pm in Founders Hall 110 and addresses the question: What about the other life factors that are keeping students from succeeding? Lunch is provided, good conversation is guaranteed.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Rita Kucera at rkucera@nmc.edu. (more…)