Good afternoon NMC community,

We have some important changes ahead with the admissions team at NMC. After many years as Director of Admissions, Cathryn Claerhout has made the decision to transition to become the Customer Relations Management specialist within the Admissions Department. Cathryn has been a valued member of the Enrollment Services team who worked with many departments across the college toward our common goals. During her leadership she:

  • reshaped and modernized the college’s approach to recruiting, helping to introduce strategic enrollment management practices at the college.
  • implemented the college’s current CRM platform managing communications with prospective students.
  • presided over a large increase in early college and dual enrollment initiatives with local high schools.
  • served in leadership roles in numerous professional associations around the state.
  • has been a lead for two of the college’s strategic plan objectives.
  • served within college governance as a member of the Planning and Budget Council, AP Council, and the Employee Recognition Committee.

Cathryn will stay on as Director of Admissions until the College hires her replacement. Please take a moment to thank Cathryn for her leadership and accomplishments and wish her well in her new role.

Todd Neibauer
Vice President for Student Services and Technologies
Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1671