Sep 18, 2023 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
Northern Living in brief: IAF
Record-Eagle, Sept. 17
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Sep 18, 2023 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount.
Sheet Pan Dinners
Thursday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m
Employee price: $35 (public price: $99)
Want a dinner that’s easy to assemble and a snap to clean up? These all-in-one dinners will become your new family favorites. Learn how to cook a healthy and family-friendly meal by using a single sheet pan.
Register here
Unlock Your Globe-Trotting Dreams: Master the Art of Travel Hacking
Monday, Sept. 25, 6-9 p.m.
Employee price: $22 (originally $49)
Travel hacking is the art of using points, miles, or special promos to help you achieve your globe-trotting dreams on a budget. Think of it like coupon clipping and rebates, but instead of tripping over yourself to snatch up those $5 savings on paper towels, you could be scoring luxurious villas and first class flights for a fraction of the price! What are you waiting for?
Register here
CPR/AED/Basic First Aid
Saturday, Oct. 14; 9 a.m to 2 p.m.
Employee price: $39 (originally $149)
This interactive class combines video with hands-on practical experience on the latest CPR skills, AED use, and basic first aid knowledge. ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid training program provides an ideal training solution for schools, child care providers, youth sports coaches, and others required to learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving adults, children and infants.
Register here
Sep 18, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
Registration begins soon for October Conference 2023! Get a sneak peek of the projects for this day. Note: You will receive an email when it is time to register for your project group.
If your project is not on the list, please email lhodek@nmc.edu.
Open to Anyone with connections to the topic:
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- Creating DEIB Learning Opportunities for Employees
- Increasing and Expanding Dual Enrollment and Early College (Lisa vonReichbauer)
- Neurodiversity Support Center: Empowering Minds, Embracing Differences (Nancy Gray)
- Creating new Experiential Learning Opportunities and improving your existing ELOs. (Brandon & Kristy)
- Expanding NMC’s Partnerships – throughac you! (Jennifer Hricik)
- Automation of AP Processes (Create Paperless Workflows for Forms and Signatures) (Lindsey Lipke)
- Developing an Informed Withdraw process (Alyssa Irani)
- Program Marketing Strategies for Nothern Michigan (Ed Bailey)
- Thinklocker: Using the Perceptual Learning Application (Tom Gordon)
- NMC’s Future Learning Management System: Student Success as Instructional Design (Terri Gustafson)
- Creating a student space (Hollianne McHugh)
- Writing Across the Curriculum (Melissa Sprenkle)
- Beautification and Restoration of the Tanis building and surrounding grounds. (Todd Haines)
Closed/Pre-identified teams with connections to the topic groups with:
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- Increasing Student Engagement and Belonging within the Business Division (Lisa Balbach)
- EES Prioritization of Portfolio Segments & Timeline Alignment (Laura Matchett)
- USCG Approval Process Jerry Achenbach)
- Create a desmos activity repository and create rubrics for departmental final exams (Tony Jenkins)
- Design and implement a construction trades curriculum with emerging technologies (Carolyn Andrews, Dan Goodchild)
- Accreditation Dental Site Visit Walk Through (Beckie Wooters)
- National Nursing – Tina Rayfield Workshop Part I (Tami Livengood)
- Brainstorm Events Coordinator for the Museum (Megan Holtry)
- Financial Aid Workflow Mapping – internal and external (Linda Berlin)
- Innovation in project management for enrollment marketing (Diana Fairbanks/PRMC)
- Surgical Technology Lab Structure/Simulations (Breana Goodell)
- Academic Area Office Managers Processes (Margaret Fox)
- Promotional Project Builds for NMC Makerspace (Keith Kelly)
- Introduction to Environmental Science course development (Robb Houston)
- Rethinking recruiting & examining potential transfer agreement partners for the Fine Arts & VisComm (Glenn Wolff)
- Emerging EV Battery Technologies & integration (Jeff Morse)
- Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) in Biology (Nick Roster-Science)
- Helping Students Learn: Physics (Mike Franklin)
- Communications Department Outreach and Marketing to Area Majors (Sarah Wangler-Communications)
For questions, email Janet Lively or Lori Hodek.
Sep 18, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Kim Gourlay & the Facilities department! Kim Gourlay and Facilities helped to welcome our College for Kids summer learning partner, Kids on the Go, in the Beckett Building. Kids on the Go provides children (ages 3-17 years old) who have special needs with physical, occupation, speech and recreational therapies. Thank you for being so warm and welcoming to our College for Kids partners, staff, instructors, and families.
Kudos to Wayne Moody and the Automotive team! Kudos to Wayne Moody and the Automotive Team for another wonderful car show! It was a great day weather-wise and a record-breaking turnout again this year! Great work!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Sep 18, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Koren Klumpp – Graphic Coordinator
- Lil Anderson – Hagerty Center Event Coordinator
- Aiden Travis, student employee – Audio Technology
- Vickie Hamilton, supplemental employee – Test Proctor
- Tyler Mathie – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor
- Larry Burdick – Adjunct Business Law Instructor
- Gretchen Davis, student employee – Enrollment Services
- Brittany Tracey, student employee – Fitness Center
- Keaton Wolf – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor
Sep 15, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
Do you have an idea or project that needs resources to reach its full potential? If so, the Office of Possibilities wants to hear from you! OOPS seeks to provide resources for education-related projects as well as projects related to community partnerships with NMC.
Upcoming pitch dates will be held on December 1, 2023 and March 15, 2024 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105.
Those interested in presenting a pitch are encouraged to participate in one of the two upcoming Design Thinking workshops.
Design Thinking
November 1, 8, and 15
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Design Thinking
February 5, 12 and 19
Mondays, 5-7 p.m.
For more information, please contact the Office of Possibilities at oops@nmc.edu.
OOPS office hours:
Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m., Commonplace (NoBoMkt), 414 E. Eighth Street, Second Floor
Thursdays, 8-11 a.m., Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 116
Sep 15, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
As part of National Voter Registration Day, volunteers from The League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area (LWVGTA) will help new voters register and find their precincts on Tuesday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby. NMC students, employees and the community are welcome.
Sep 15, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC’s Jazz Big Band will perform at the 9th Annual Leelanau UnCaged Festival on September 30. The Big Band will perform at 5:45 p.m. on Center Stage and will feature an appearance from former NMC Jazz Band directors Mike Hunter and Laurie Sears. Many of the members of NMC’s big Band are working professional musicians in the area with their own groups and are scheduled to perform other sets throughout the day.
Fore more information and to view the full event schedule, visit leelanauuncaged.com.
Sep 15, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog.
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Sep 15, 2023 | Intercom, President Updates
Dear NMC community:
I have an important development to share with you.
A group known as Best Benzie, comprising dedicated Benzie County residents, is actively exploring the possibility of Benzie County joining the NMC district through an annexation vote that could occur in November 2024. Currently, Benzie County is not part of any community college district.
Here are the key highlights of this annexation initiative:
- Enhanced educational access: If approved, Benzie County residents would gain the opportunity to attend NMC as in-district students, benefiting from significantly reduced tuition rates compared to the current out-of-district rates.
- Access to programs: Approved annexation would enable Benzie County residents to participate in valuable programs such as Michigan Reconnect as in-district students, ensuring they receive the full range of program benefits.
- Millage rate: Benzie County landowners, in the event of approval, would be subject to a millage rate of 2.0574 mils, aligning with the current rate for Grand Traverse County landowners.
- Financial impact: NMC stands to gain an additional $2.6 million of tax revenue annually if the annexation proposal is approved.
- Democratic process: It’s important to note that the decision to allow this issue onto the ballot rests with the NMC Board of Trustees. They will evaluate the level of interest from Benzie County residents and decide accordingly. After that, it would be up to the eligible voters to decide.
- Community collaboration: Should voters endorse the annexation and millage, NMC is committed to collaborating closely with community members and various groups to shape an educational facility and staffing model that aligns with the missions and needs of the Benzie community.
- Education center: In line with this commitment, NMC envisions establishing a physical presence in Benzie County, including teaching and classroom space, a state-of-the-art computer lab, technology resources for students, versatile meeting spaces for interactions with students and community groups, and dedicated office space for permanent and visiting staff.
This potential annexation discussion is still in the early phases. I will be representing NMC in these talks along with several trustees and college executive staff members. Next steps include:
- Stakeholder gathering: On September 19, Best Benzie will hold a meeting to inform key stakeholders of the desire to move forward with annexation.
- Town Hall: In October, Best Benzie will hold a town hall meeting to share the intention of annexation with the Benzie County community.
- Listening sessions: Following the Town Hall, NMC will host listening sessions from October to December to better understand the Benzie County community’s needs.
This annexation initiative holds the potential to significantly enhance educational opportunities in our region, foster collaboration, and positively impact the lives of Benzie County residents. We will continue to keep you updated as this process unfolds. In fact, we’ll be holding upcoming meetings on our campus to keep you further informed of what’s unfolding.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Nick
Nick Nissley, Ed.D. | President | Northwestern Michigan College
Sep 12, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
The Rajkovich Physical Education Building is open to all NMC students, staff and faculty members on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-10 p.m.
The gym has equipment for a variety of activities such as :
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- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Dodgeball
- Badminton
- Pickleball
- Corn hole
- Ping pong
Bring your fellow friends and colleagues!
For questions, please contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu, C.J. Schneider at cschneider@nmc.edu or Isaac Dedenbach at idedebanch@nmc.edu.
Sep 11, 2023 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount.
Barre Express
September 15 – October 27 (7 classes), Fridays, 12–12:45 p.m.
Employee price: $20 (public price: $75)
Looking for a quick lunchtime workout? Whether you are new to fitness or you’ve danced for many years, get ready for a fun way to strengthen your entire body!
Register
Sheet Pan Dinners
Thursday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m
Employee price: $35 (public price: $99)
Want a dinner that’s easy to assemble and a snap to clean up? These all-in-one dinners will become your new family favorites. Learn how to cook a healthy and family-friendly meal by using a single sheet pan.
Register
Beginning Spanish
Sept. 20 – Nov. 8 (8 classes), Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.
Price: $25 (originally $149)
Get started or brush up on those Spanish language skills to enhance your travel experience, empower your business skills, and/or exercise and improve your brain function! You will learn vocabulary, phrases, sentences and essential language structure; and gain interesting insights into Spanish culture.
Register
Sep 11, 2023 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Over 600 students attended Welcome Week events this year. Thanks to all those who helped show them that NMC is a place they belong.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Sep 11, 2023 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
Federal grants help preserve Dennos Museum’s cultural assets
Record-Eagle, Sept. 10
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Sep 11, 2023 | Intercom
Faculty goals are due Friday, September 15, in NEOED. Two virtual meetings are scheduled for this week to help faculty members get answers to any questions they have and provide support for entering goals into NEOED.
The meetings will be held on:
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- Tuesday, September 12, 9-10 a.m.
- Wednesday, September 13, 2-3 p.m.
Calendar appointments for both of these meetings were previously sent to NMC faculty members. For questions, email Lori Hodek at
lhodek@nmc.edu.
Sep 11, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Marcus Bennett! Thank you Dr. Bennett for bringing in Ken James from MCC to talk about DEI issues at the community college level and adding more strategies for ways we can support our students.
Kudos to Lisa Molmen! Lisa has been so instrumental in getting all of our new employees set up during the August hiring craze. She is quicker than the flash to get files pushed through so our employees have needed access and is always there to help when things don’t work the way we want them to. Thank you, Lisa, for helping us make it work—we couldn’t do it without you!
Kudos to Alison Thornton, Michelle Beckett, Elliot Richards, and Ricky Hagberg! The fabulous Technology Help Desk team is always there to make sure our new hires have everything set up that they need to be successful. They are quick to help and always with patience and a smile. Thank you all!
Kudos to Elizabeth Sonnabend! Elizabeth Sonnabend continues to grow Workforce Training opportunities for our community by creating local partnerships. These partnerships not only ensure high quality learning, but also provide hands-on, real experiential learning as part of the curriculum, which lead to a living wage career pathway. Thanks to Elizabeth, NMC Extended Education & Training’s online Medical Billing Specialist program will be implemented in Thirlby Clinic’s new Medical Billing Apprenticeship Program. The agreement was signed at the Apprenticeship Launch Network’s conference at Great Wolf Lodge and is available for registration through the MITC (Michigan Talent Connect) website: mitalent.org/mitc. Thank you, Elizabeth, for ensuring that NMC Extended Education & Training’s programs lead to careers that are both needed in our area, and provide sustainable living wages.
Kudos to Amy Klei! We have had several changes in the Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners Scholarship programs. We are also implementing the Michigan Achievement Scholarship for 2023 graduating seniors. These programs have required numerous IT programming changes. Amy has done an amazing job in providing professional support and timeliness and crafting these changes to the benefit of the Financial Aid Department and ultimately our students.
Kudos to Lisa Thomas and Amanda Clark! Thank you for organizing Pine Palooza 2023! The students and staff were engaged in what NMC has to offer. It was a great way to start off the academic year.
Kudos to Erika Cotner! GLMA has been advertising for an assistant engineer for the training ship for greater than one year. Over this period of time Erika continuously revised the job description, researched additional avenues for advertising the position and worked with GLMA to find a candidate. Additionally, she was incredibly flexible with facilitating the ability for search team members to complete interviews while they were sailing on the training ship.
Kudos to our Student Success coaches! Once again, the Student Success coaches here at NMC provided a great opportunity for incoming students and returning students to join in various Welcome Week activities. Thank you for making our students feel a sense of community and belonging here at NMC. Go Hawk Owls!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Sep 11, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Will Stanton, student employee – Writing and Reading Center
- Molly Kostrzewa – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Sep 11, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
We need you to bring your innovation mindset to October Conference on October 10 to advance projects central to the college’s mission. October Conference features problem-solving training followed by workshop time to focus on projects related to the strategic plan, the master plan or other college goals. Appropriate projects should be already vetted and, preferably, cross-departmental. Projects can have an existing working group or be open to additional participants. Projects can be just getting started or approaching completion.
Got a project you’re working on that needs support? Project leads should complete the form as soon as your project has been identified, no later than Friday, September 15, so we can begin registering project team members.
Facilitator training will be available before this event. Employee registration begins soon.
If you are not sure if your project is a fit for October Conference or if you have any questions, contact Lori Hodek at lhodek@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1143 and Janet Lively at jlively@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1231.
