NMC Accomplishments Fall Semester 2013

Jan 10, 2014 | President Updates

Lifelong and Professional Learning

EES

  • Training for mobile devices and social media
  • New technology has opened up new training options. EES saw a 63% increase in enrollment in
  • mobile device and social media courses over the previous year and a 56% increase in income.  This is a strong area for continued growth.
  • Enhanced Solar Training Center
  • Three people from NMC received nationally recognized instructor training through the US Department of Energy Sunshot Initiative and the Midwest Solar Instructor Training Network.
  • In addition to being prepared to offer more in-depth academic and professional development
  • courses, NMC is a solar Training Partner with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association
  • (MREA) and the only recognized training partner for the Solar Site Assesment Certificate in Michigan.
  • Professional Development – Bill Queen received MREA training in solar site assessment and has authorization to provide training (a requirement for NMC’s designation with the MREA).

Transition to Semesters

  • EES began a transition from four 3-month terms to three 4-month semesters in an effort to improve efficiency and to better align with academic programs while continuing to provide comprehensive learning opportunities. This has meant a restructuring of time-tables and work flow for staff and instructors.

Audio Tech

Aero Park Professional Testing Center (APPTC)

  • The Aero Park Professional Testing Center (APPTC) administered 468 tests through November in FY 2014, this represents a 70 percent increase in testing over the same period last fiscal year, where 275 tests were administered.
  • Starting in December the APPTC will be administering the TD tests, which is used primarily by the United States Postal Service.

Automotive Service Technology

  • Received a grant in conjunction with Grand Valley State University to develop curriculum around the application of hybrid battery technology
  • Purchased on new program vehicle, which is to be jointly used by the automotive program and the Law Enforcement program
  • Started the first internship program between the automotive department and the Grand Traverse Road Commission

Construction Technology / Renewable Energy

  • Completed the installation of a 3.4KW solar array which is used by students in the program.
  • In the process of developing a Level I Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) certificate. The new certificate is in direct response to industry demand for students with these skill sets.
  • Revamped the HVACR curriculum under the leadership of the new HVACR instructor. The new curriculum now aligns with industry expectations.

Engineering Technology

  • Fall 2013 new enrollment was 45 students, which represents a doubling of the planned fall enrollment.
  • Sixteen Engineering Technology, Unmanned Aerial Systems students attended a national conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The focus of the conference was on the commercial application of UAS’s and the issues associated with the FAA and the national air space.
  • Chris Schmidt an Engineering Technology, Unmanned Aerial Systems student was one of 30 finalists in the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. The student presented his business concept to a large group of investors and judges in Detroit on November 14.

Welding Technology

  • 20 students passed the American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification. The AWS is recognized as the international standard in the welding industry

University Center

  • Central Michigan University  – Added Master’s in Public Administration
  • Davenport University – ADN-BSN Concurrent programming with NMC Nursing and added BBA with Aviation Concentration
  • Ferris State University – BS Hotel Management, enough interest to run classes and added BS Industrial Technology and Management
  • Grand Valley State University  – Facility renovation for Physician Assistant Media room and lab and office space for PA program
  • Spring Arbor University  – Added BS Facilities Management. First time in years to run all at the same time that they offer (Org Management, Nursing, Family Life)
  • Western Michigan University – Added Freshwater Sciences and Sustainability

Working new contracts with GVSU for year long use of UC 01 and UC 09. These classrooms will be leased much in the same way we lease office space.  Those rooms we have received approx $3,000 a year in rentals.  Will receive approximately $31,000 in leased space.

Physical Education

  • Improved student involvement for intramural sports in flag football and volleyball over the past two years.
  • Flag football student involvement from approximately 30 students to 60 students over previous year.
  • Volleyball from approximately 18 students to 40 students over previous year.
  • Still room for improvement, but going in the right direction.

Applied Plant Science and Viticulture

Industry Connections

Several positive industry connections and relationships have been established between our programs and industry groups. Positive relationships with groups that represent our agricultural industries impact our learners as speakers are arranged for seminar classes, internship opportunities are created, and employment opportunities after graduation are more accessible to our students.

Groups that such connection have been made with include:

  • Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council
  • Michigan Grape and Wine Collaborative
  • Food and Farming Network Council
  • Michigan Equine Foundation
  • Parallel 45 Vines and Wines
  • MSU Extension Council
  • MSU Extension North Region 4-H Staff
  • TBA ISD Agricience Program and Advisory Committee
  • MSU Northwest Horticultural Research Station

Program advancement

  • Launch of PD Institute including Foundations of Leadership Cohort
  • Launch of Customer Service for Health Care Providers course.
  • Moved CNA Training Class to Front Street Campus to make it easier for students to connect with other NMC health occupations programs.  Now includes BLS, a requirement for the nursing program.
  • Completed preliminary exploration of bringing Surgical Tech programming to NMC through a partnership with Munson and NCMC.  Targeting F ’14 launch.

Aviation

  • We have signed new articulation agreements with West Michigan Aviation Academy and Howell High School.
  • We are in the final stages of completing a service agreement with Hertfordshire University to be the only US flight training school for their pilot studies program.
  • Aaron Cook and Steve Ursell attended the graduation of Hertfordshire University
  • Established a spring trip to South Africa
  • Since the start of our international programming, over 100 students have attended the Aviation program.
  • UAV program double enrollment over previous year.
  • Flight hours continue with the trend earlier in the year to be the best on over 20 years.

Training Services

  • Michigan New Jobs Training: New agreements now represent $1.3 million in training through 2017, 297 new jobs starting from $12.95/hr.
  • Successful 2013 “Proud to Manufacture in Michigan conference”
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