Pine Palooza drawing winner
Congratulations to Emily Bronkema, the winner of the NMC Bookstore drawing for the black hoodie at Pine Palooza.
Hope everyone had fun!
— NMC Bookstore
NMC Alternative Spring Break information session
NMC Alternative Spring Break will be having an informational meeting about joining Alternative Spring Break, interviewing for the trip, and how to get involved on September 13 at 3 p.m. in Beckett Building Room 147.
Applications can also be found at http://www.unitedwaynwmi.
Get your free parking pass
Just a reminder, parking patrol will begin Monday, September 17, 2012. Please make sure you have your NMC parking permit. Your parking permit must be placed in the lower left corner on thedriver’s side front window. Please discard expired decals.
Permits are available in Admissions, Records/Registration and Student Financial Services, the Welcome Desk, the Parsons-Stulen building (front desk) and the Human Resources office at the University Center. Apartment resident decals are available in the West Hall Auxiliaries Office.
All students, faculty, and staff of Northwestern Michigan College are required to have and display a valid parking permit if they park in the college lots on main campus during the fall and spring semesters. All academic students and NMC faculty and staff are eligible to receive one parking decal at no cost. Additional and replacement decals are available at a cost of $10.00 per decal.
International Affairs Forum kicks off September 20
Yale professor Dr. Ellen Lust will present “The Arab People Are Speaking—But What Are They Really Saying?” Sept. 20, the first lecture in the 2012-13 International Affairs Forum lecture series at Milliken Auditorium.
A first-hand observer of the ongoing upheaval in the Muslim world, Lust will decipher how the explosion of political opposition in Libya, Syria, Egypt and Yemen signals a sea change in the Middle East. The issue is whether the U.S. can connect with the new Arab “street” without jeopardizing longstanding ties to entrenched but powerful regimes.
The eight-part IAF series brings diplomats, policy makers, journalists and others from all over the globe to Milliken Auditorium. All programs begin with a reception in the Sculpture Court of the Dennos Museum Center at 5:15 p.m. and are followed at 6 p.m. by the lecture and a discussion period in Milliken Auditorium.
See the complete 2012-13 speaker schedule »
All current educators and students are admitted free. The public is invited to attend for $10 at the door. For more information, call NMC Extended Education at 231-995-1700.
The NMC Red Flag System
Red Flag is a system at NMC to help students, faculty, and staff to report when a NMC student is experiencing emotional, psychological, or safety issues. Here are some things that are typical things to report:
- Questionable or suspicious acts or behavior
- Knowledge of information or incidents that could cause harm
- Knowledge of illegal actions, assaults, and/or drug or alcohol sale or usage
- Expressions by others of feelings of depression, reduction of self worth, and/or uselessness
If you are not sure whether to make a report in Red Flag, you can call 231-995-1118 to consult with a NMC counselor.
If you are concerned about a student, please enter the information into Red Flag https://report.myredflag.com/reporter/login/school/nmc if you have these types of concerns or need further assistance.
If you make a report, a member of the Behavior Incident Report Team (BIRT) will contact you to discuss the matter further.
Text the Library!
Looking for a book and want to know if our library has it? Have a question about open hours or how to get to your class in Scholars Hall? Now you can text NMC’s Osterlin Library and find out! Simply send a text message to (231) 660-1060 and we will respond.
This service is available during library open hours. If you need help when the library is closed, use Research Help Now, the library’s online chat box on our homepage nmc.edu/library. Questions? You can always call us! (231) 995-1060.
Enrich your curriculum with the International Affairs Forum
As we continue to prepare our students for success in a global economy and society the International Affairs Forum (IAF) lecture series offers outstanding opportunities for students, faculty and staff to gain a more global perspective. Consider making attendance at a lecture extra credit or replace a class period with one of the 8 exciting forums that take place throughout the year.
The next IAF lecture takes place Thursday, September 20 from 6pm-7:15pm at Milliken Auditorium and is FREE for NMC students. Dr. Ellen Lust, Associate Professor at Yale University will explore contemporary political opposition in Libya, Syria, Egypt and Yemen and what change this opposition signals in the Middle East.
This forum is ideal for: studies in cross-cultural comparison, political organization, effective human relations, current economic problems and policies, the role of the press and social media, media ethics, cross-cultural communication and political issues, contemporary ethical dilemmas, Eastern religions, comparative politics, international relations and group dynamics.
TIAA-CREF announces Individual financial Counseling Sessions at NMC
TIAA-CREF announces Individual Counseling Sessions at NMC. You can have a confidential discussion about your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF financial consultant. Get help to achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage accounts, life insurance and annuities.
| Date | Time | Location |
| Tue, 10/2/2012 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Tanis Bldg, Educational Svcs Conference Room |
| Wed, 10/3/2012 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Tanis Bldg, Educational Svcs Conference Room |
Sign up today – Meetings are by appointment only. Please reserve your time as soon as you can by calling 866.843.5640 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 8 pm.
Please bring your retirement savings statements, a recent pay stub and a payroll deduction form to the meeting. Also, make sure you are able to log into your account at www.tiaa-cref.org
Live Healthy. Live United. 365.
United Way is sponsoring a healthy lifestyle workplace challenge for 8 weeks from September 10th to November 4th. NMC has signed up as a Team, and we invite all employees to join us in this challenge. If you would like to get a jump on the campaign, you can sign up for NMC’s team at http://www.unitedwaynwmi.org/challenge and follow the directions to register.
Sarah Shimek will be joining the HR staff next week as our new Employee Wellness Coordinator – watch for more information to follow from her on this great team opportunity to increase your activity level, practice healthy behaviors, and take part in other wellness activities!
Position Vacancies
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physics Instructor (98-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physical Education Basketball (109-443)
Faculty
HVAC/R Instructor (95-443) (Full time)
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health (91-443) (Part time)
Professional Staff
Master, T-S State of Michigan (99-443)
Student Employee
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Tutor-Student Employee (82-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Chemistry (128-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Biology (129-443)
Technician Assistant, Media Services (131-443)
Department of Learning Services Office Assistant (132-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Supplemental Associate Supervisor of Residence Life (134-443)
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
| John Berck | Director of Enrollment Management – Maritime Academy | 12 years |
| Doug Domine | Humanities Instructor | 24 years |
| Diane Emling | Social Sciences Instructor | 25 years |
| Robin Fitzgerald | Desktop Computer Support Specialist | 5 years |
| Joelle Hannert | Library Technical Services Coordinator | 2 years |
| Kim Hanninen | Museum Registrar/Exhibit Preparator | 21 years |
| Bronwyn Jones | Communications Instructor | 24 years |
| Keith Kelly | Business Instructor | 24 years |
| Gary Klotzbach | Business/Humanities Instructor | 24 years |
| John Pflughoeft | Science/Math Instructor | 24 years |
| Deb Pharo | Science/Math Instructor | 24 years |
| Beckie Wooters | Health Occupations Instructor | 10 years |
Calendar competition call for entries!
We are looking for 12 works of art to feature in an upcoming NMC calendar. This calendar would be printed in 2012 and/or 2013 and distributed throughout the community.
Here’s how to enter:
Make sure each entry has the following information included:
- Your contact information
- Title of each project
- Your involvement with NMC, i.e. student, alumni, professor, staff
- Digital files must be submitted in JPG format, maximum horizontal width of 15” wide and a minimum of 13” wide @ 350 dpi. Any RGB files will be converted to CMYK.
Entries can be submitted in the following formats:
Art must be photographed or scanned. Digital files must be delivered or mailed to Founders Hall, attention Sarah F. on or
before the deadline. A disk, thumbdrive, etc. must be left for judging and will not be returned after the competition.
Deadline for entries:
September 28, 2012
Mail or deliver entries to:
Northwestern Michigan College
Founders Hall, re: Calendar Entry
1701 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686.
(Via United States Mail, FedEx, UPS, etc. Entrants submitting from outside the U.S. please use an international courier.)
Notification of acceptance
Only accepted entries will be notified two weeks after deadline. Complete credits and any necessary material for the best
possible reproduction will be requested at that time.
Questions
If you have any other questions or want to request a call for
entries, you can reach us by: Email: sfuller@nmc.edu, or phone: (231) 995-1021
Terms and conditions
Each submitter grants Northwestern Michigan College a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute submitters image, in whole or in part. All rights to the original work will be retained by the copyright holder.
Captions may be used as submitted or rewritten by staff at Northwestern Michigan College.
Nursing Information Session
Please join us for a Nursing Information Session on September 20, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. in Room 109 of Scholars Hall.
This session will better acquaint you with our Nursing program, review admissions criteria and discuss program policies and procedures.
If you are interested in attending the Nursing Information Session, please RSVP on the Advising Center website www.nmc.edu/advising
Space is limited to the first 100 students that RSVP electronically on the Advising Center website.
The Advising Center Staff
231-995-1040
NMC International Club
The NMC International Club meets Fridays at 10 am in the cafeteria in West Hall. All are welcome.
Join us.
Constitution Day September 17
The US Constitution influences our lives more than two hundred years after it was ratified. Yet many Americans don’t know much about it. That is why Congress established Constitution Day, a time to teach future generations about the foundation of our democracy.
Join NMC History Department faculty for a discussion forum at 6 p.m., Monday, September 17 in Scholars Hall Room 102. Topics include:
- Who really elects our president?
- The Constitution, the election and you!
- Did the Civil War lay the groundwork for the War on Terror?
All are welcome free of charge: students, staff faculty and the public.
Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck and Car Show, September 8
The seventh annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck and Car Show will be held, Saturday, September 8 at NMC’s Automotive Service Technology Building on Aero Park Drive, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The show is named for the late NMC Automotive instructor Mike McIntosh, who retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. McIntosh organized the first car show for the Automotive Program in 2004.
The Michigan Community Blood Center is also on site with its blood bus for those eligible and willing to donate. New this year, everyone who donates blood will receive a gift certificate for Papa John’s pizza courtesy the Michigan Community Blood Center.
Owners are invited to enter their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more. There is a $10 entry fee per vehicle. Trophies are awarded for best of show in each class. Admission free and the public is invited for food, a silent auction — including program vehicles — and door prizes for entrants. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive Program. Sponsors include Canteen Services.
Student projects and vehicles are displayed in the Automotive Technology facility.
Show participants can register their classic car, 4X4, dragster, sports car, modified late model, motorcycle or other classic vehicle on-site beginning at 8 a.m. the day of the event.
For general information about the show, please call Wayne Moody at (231) 995-1316 or e-mail wmoody@nmc.edu.
Are you leaving your desk? Isn’t locking your computer a good idea?
myNMC and Single-Sign On leave your computer vulnerable when you are away from your desk. Please take a moment to follow these directions to secure your computer.
For PC: Press the Windows Key and the letter “L” at the same time.
For Mac: Follow this link for directions https://intranet.
Following these instructions will lock your workstation and keep your applications hidden. This requires you to log in (only once) when you return to the computer.
Rebecca Teahen named to TC’s 40 Under 40
Congratulations to our own Rebecca Teahen, Executive Director for Resource Development and the NMC Foundation, who was named to this year’s Traverse City Business News 40 Under 40. A celebration for the 40 honorees was held last night at the Dennos Museum Center.
MPSERS election is coming 9/4/12!
Are you an active member of MPSERS? Do you even know if you are???
You are an active member of MPSERS (the state retirement system) if…..
- You are an Adjunct Instructor, a Supplemental Employee, or a regular appointed staff or faculty member.
- You were paid by NMC in the last 12 months and had contributions to MPSERS.
- Your paycheck stub shows contributions to MPSERS and the MPSERS Healthcare Trust.
- You are not currently a MPSERS retiree.
- You are not a member of ORP (the Optional Retirement Plan with TIAA-CREF).
If you meet the criteria shown above, you will have to make a decision between 9/4 and 10/26 as to how you want your pension handled, your pension contributions handled, and your retirement health care account handled. The only way you can make this decision will be through your online MiAccount.
- If you already have a MiAccount, please be sure that you can access it – you may need to contact the retirement system to reset your password. miAccount
- If you do not have a MiAccount or can’t remember if you set one up, go online and follow the directions to find out. miAccount
- If you want help setting up your MiAccount, stop by the indicated computer lab within the following time frames – be sure to bring your MPSERS Member ID number with you.
- If you don’t have your MPSERS Member ID, you can request online that it be sent to you. miAccount
Remaining MiAccount Help Sessions:
Fri, 8/31/12 8:30 – 10:00 O 113
Fri, 8/31/12 2:00 – 3:00 PS 204
Governor Snyder will be signing this bill on Tuesday, 9/4. If your MiAccount is set up and ready, you will be able to go online and see your MPSERS individual information and also use calculators on the MPSERS legislative changes to help you make your election decision.
Be prepared to make a decision – get your MiAccount set up now!
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
| Marcus Bennett | Director of Residence Life/Judicial Affairs | 1 year |
| Kelly Carlton | Financial Aid Specialist | 14 years |
| Trisha Domagala | Supervisor – Telephone Operations | 27 years |
| Heather Frazier | Training Specialist | 4 years |
| Holly Gorton | Executive Assistant to the President/Board of Trustees | 18 years |
| Kari Kahler | Associate Dean of Learning Services | 31 years |
| Taylor Nash | Advisor – Academic/Career | 2 years |
| Kristen Salathiel | Communications Instructor | 10 years |
| Dot Witt | Technician – Publications/Event Scheduling | 13 years |
| Jane Zlojutro | Business Instructor | 11 years |
Position vacancies
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physics Instructor (98-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physical Education Basketball (109-443)
Faculty
HVAC/R Instructor (95-443) (Full time)
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health (91-443) (Part time)
Professional Staff
Master, T-S State of Michigan (99-443)
Student Employee
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Tutor-Student Employee (82-443)
Records Office-Student Employee (110-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Chemistry (128-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Biology (129-443)
Technician Assistant, Media Services (131-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Supplemental Custodian (106-443)
Kudos to Judy Arnold
Judy Arnold was a big help on move-in day at East Hall. She did a great job helping the students with their financial aid challenges and we really appreciate her hard work and dedication. She met with one student after another, working straight through lunch and way past 5:00 pm. Thank you so much, Judy!
Kudos to Lindsey Dickinson
Kudos to Lindsey Dickinson for organizing and executing the first ever International Student Orientation on Friday, August 24. She put together a wonderful program in which TEN new International students were invited to campus, participated in ice-breaker activities, learned about regulations, forms and procedures they need to follow according to Homeland Security/Immigration, had a great lunch where they were able to meet and mingle with the other new students, current International students and several NMC staff members, and take a tour of campus. This type of event is what helps cement a student’s involvement in NMC, and provides them with a warm welcome to our community.
Kudos to Pam Palermo
Kudos to Pam Palermo for not only BEING in the office on Saturday, August 25, but also actually taking a phone call regarding a student who had been dropped unexpectedly from classes. She was able to make a couple of adjustments so the student was able to re-register for classes over the weekend and come in Monday to finalize details. The student was incredibly surprised and grateful for the “extra mile” service and, as promised, was in first thing Monday morning to follow through on their end of the bargain. It’s this kind of service that endears our students to us–even during the difficult process of applying for financial aid.
Kudos to Sam Foster
Sam Foster worked through the spring and summer learning how to use Microsoft’s Active Directory as a replacement for the Novell/ZENworks method of managing the computers on NMC’s campuses. He also spent many hours working on creating what we call a “golden image”; it is the basis for all computer software builds on campus. I am not going to pretend that I understand all the tweaking, fine-tuning and ret urns to the drawing board that Sam performed, but his work has made it much easier for us (the five SLM Desktop Support Specialists) to install software and bring our labs and classrooms on-line for the fall 2012 semester.