At NMC, our first priority is to keep our entire college community safe. As part of that commitment, earlier this year NMC invested in Mitel Revolution for its more comprehensive capabilities and faster deployment. As shared in Intercom last month, the first test of all new capabilities occurred Monday, Aug. 3 during the regularly scheduled testing the first Monday of each month. In order to give faculty an opportunity to experience the new methods before classes begin, we are planning an additional test Wednesday, Aug. 19 at approximately 9 a.m. Here is what to expect:
NEW:
- Overhead paging: In the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, The Dennos and North Hall
UPDATED:
- Screen capture of laptops and desktops connected to NMC’s network or virtual private network (VPN), including campus monitors showing events and announcements. Previously, screen capture included only desktops and laptops. Users can close the notification by acknowledging it or exiting the window.
- Phones: Faster notifications to cell phones and landlines. Campus phones will also broadcast notifications in classrooms and offices. Calls come from 231-995-1101. You may want to save the number in your phone.
- Emails. Sender is “nmc-notifications.” You may want to whitelist it.
CONTINUING:
- Texting. Alerts come from “NMC Security.” You may want to save the number in your phone.
Students and employees are automatically opted into the emergency notification system. Regular monthly testing will next occur Tuesday, Sept. 8, due to the Labor Day holiday, and continue on the first Monday thereafter: Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 for fall semester.
For more information on campus safety, visit nmc.edu/safety. You can also contact Security Director Garrett Croon with questions (gcroon@nmc.edu, 231-995-1747). Thanks for helping to keep campus safe, and have a great semester.