Late last night House Bill 4496 (the Community College Baccalaureate Authorization bill) passed the Senate and won concurrence in the House of Representatives. It is now headed to the Governor for his signature.
This bill authorizes community colleges in Michigan to offer technical bachelor’s degrees in maritime technology, cement technology, energy production technology, and culinary arts. The Senate vote was 20 to 17 and the House vote was 65 to 44.
This is an important step for our students and the future students in Michigan. This authorization coupled with our current and continuing partnerships at the University Center provide superior access to higher education for citizens in our region. I particularly look forward to continuing to work with Ferris State University as a partner in meeting the degree needs of our Great Lakes Maritime Academy students.
While we had hoped to include nursing in the bill, we simply did not have the votes this time to do so. We are actively pursuing other options that will meet the BSN needs of health care in our region and I am confident we can provide appropriate solutions.
We owe great thanks to Speaker Pro Temp Representative John Walsh, the primary sponsor of the bill, for his three years of work to make this bill a reality. We also should thank Mike Hansen, President of the MCCA and the many community college presidents, trustees and friends that helped to accomplish this goal. You all have my personal gratitude!
I hope you can join us at the Holiday party this afternoon at the Hagerty Center (4:30 to 7:00).
Thankfully,
Timothy J. Nelson, President
Northwestern Michigan College
See the bill and the outcomes at http://www.legislature.mi.
Happy holidays NMC,
Are you looking for that perfect gift for someone who has everything? Why not give a gift to the NMC Annual Campaign in honor of someone you care about? Make a gift towards a scholarship that will help another person pursue higher education, or a program that will enhance learning opportunities for generations to come.
‘Tis the season of giving and I am asking you to join me as a fellow employee, in giving a gift that will last a lifetime. Your gifts to the Annual Campaign make it possible for more graduation gowns to be worn, more degrees to be obtained and more lives to be changed through the power of achieving higher education.
You can give online at nmc.edu/give today or you can enroll in payroll deduction and have your gift automatically deducted from your paycheck.
Give a gift that means something. Support student success!
Sarah Hemminger
Annual Giving Specialist
REMEMBER: NMC Employee Holiday Party, Friday, December 12, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Hagerty Center at Great Lakes Campus
Thank you for your participation in the annual food drive to benefit Father Fred Foundation patrons.
Here is the list of items most needed in case you plan to shop today and bring your donations to the Holiday Party ~
Pantry Items:
Please help Father Fred Foundation work toward less sugar, salt and fat in pantry foods.
Personal care items:
DON’T STOP NOW!
So far we’ve raised $3,867, which is 77% of our $5,000 goal for the annual United Way Campaign. Remember, you may designate your gift to the local non-profit organization of your choice – Cherryland Humane Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Women’s Resource Center, Northwestern Michigan College’s Annual Campaign – the list is large!
The NMC United Way Campaign will end on Friday, December 21. Please be a hero to a community member or organization struggling to make it back to 100% from recent economic challenges. The whole community will benefit!
If you’ve misplaced the donation form sent to you last month, or need more information, please contact Cheri Paul in Human Resources at cpaul@nmc.edu or 5-1026. Thank you.