Hello NMC community,
As we emerge from the pandemic, we can (literally) breathe a little easier knowing that we have met an enormous challenge and are better and stronger as we move forward. The reasons for this are rooted in our NMC values. You have lived these values in large projects like co-creating and implementing the new strategic plan, NMC Next and in your daily interactions with your colleagues.
Our college community also worked to protect our greatest resource, our people, and understand that we need time to disconnect in order to recharge and get back to full capacity. In an effort to continue our commitment to the values of collaboration, respect and innovation we are pleased to share that President’s Council has decided to close the college this year during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Specifically the following days will be treated as additional holidays in 2022:
- Tuesday, December 27
- Wednesday, December 28
- Thursday, December 29
- The remaining (non-annual holiday) half day on Friday, December 30
This is a concrete example of the college’s commitment to its employees, to their well-being and their ability to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
We hope that these additional days off at the end of the year will help to ensure that the high performance and engagement levels of our people remain strong.
I’m also pleased to announce that President’s Council will submit to Policy Council a proposal to formally amend Staff HR Policy D-718 to include a closure of the college from December 24 through January 1 each year!
Thank you again for all you do to help our learners and our college community. We hope you are having a successful fall semester.
Mark
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Mark Liebling
AVP of Human Resources
1701 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-1342
