Walk-in Success Coaching
Walk-in Success Coaching in the Student Success Center Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. for the remainder of the semester.
Come learn about study skills, testing tips and how to relax before that next big test!
Health Insurance Sign-up
Need help figuring out if you qualify for free insurance? Do you know you don’t qualify but aren’t sure where to look next? Certified Application Counselors will be on-site in the Student Success Center to help lead you through! Available to both NMC Students and the community. Call Sally at 231-995-3021 with questions.
December 3rd and 10th, from 1-5 p.m.
Drop in Registration
Still need to register for next semester? Do-nut forget to get it done! Come on down to the Student Success Center in the Osterlin Building for Drop-in Registration! We’ll have staff and students available to chat about classes and how to get registered. We’ll also have coffee and donuts (first come, first serve)! For more information call (231)995-2134.
November 26th, 2-3 p.m.
December 3rd, 9-10 a.m.
December 4th, 10:30 a.m.-12 pm.
December 5th, 3-4 p.m.
NMC Art Club
NMC Art Club was founded to inspire students to explore new art mediums. Students will learn new skill sets, refine current artistic abilities and establish a personalized identity as an artist. Meetings are every Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Fine Arts 130.
For more information contact:
Liza Hollenbeck – hollen7@mail.nmc.edu
Jessica Solem – solemj@mail.nmc.edu
Hannah Strong – strong35@mail.nmc.edu
Success Story: Trio wins statewide Innovation in Transfer award
November 20, 2019
Updates to NMC’s longstanding engineering partnership with Michigan Technological University designed to increase student success and reduce costs will receive statewide recognition this week.
Faculty members Jerry Dobek (seated) Jay Smith (right) and NMC adviser Deb Maison (center) will receive the 2019 Innovation in Transfer Award on Thursday at a statewide conference.
The trio’s work to establish a “2 + 2” program with MTU in seven different engineering specialties is especially significant as more universities seek to enroll students for all four years, rather than accepting them as transfer students from community colleges. NMC was also ahead of others in the state in terms of a transfer pathway specifically for engineering.
“Michigan Tech is acknowledging the quality of our courses, the quality of our instruction, and the quality of our students with this agreement,” said Lindsey Dickinson, NMC director of advising, who nominated the trio for their 18 months of work. Students who complete NMC’s engineering certificate with a 2.75 GPA are guaranteed admission to MTU, entering as juniors to complete their bachelor of science. The agreements are expected to increase NMC’s enrollment pipeline to one of Michigan’s leading engineering schools, located in Houghton, Mich.
“Our engineering program here is in a growth period, which should only be aided by agreements like these,” Smith said.
The first seven agreements became effective this fall. Another 12 are in the works, Dobek said. They plan to work with other schools, including Kettering University, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University, to establish more engineering options.
Other community colleges are also seeking NMC’s advice on how to replicate the agreements, Dickinson said.
NMC-MTU engineering articulation agreements date to 1990. The new agreements reflect how engineering programs have changed and how graduation requirements have become more specialized. Read more at nmc.edu/engineering.
Beyond engineering, NMC has articulation agreements in place with 35 educational institutions for more than 100 programs. Read more at nmc.edu/transfer.
Read more about it
Read about more success stories like the NMC-MTU partnership in the next issue of Nexus, the NMC magazine. The next issue mails Dec. 16 with a cover story on retiring president Timothy J. Nelson’s legacy, a feature on NMC’s reality TV stars, and much more. Call (231) 995-1021 to have one sent to your mailbox!
The Long Night You’ve Been Waiting (…And Waiting) For
The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to Osterlin Library on Thursday, December 5th from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.!
Advisors, tutors, success coaches, WRC staff, and librarians will be joining forces and burning the midnight oil to help students tackle the end of the semester in festive style. Waves of free pizza will arrive at 7pm and 11 p.m. with other free snacks, treats, coffee and soft drinks throughout the night.
Departments and organizations across campus (as well as a few other local partners) have donated a bunch of awesome prizes, which we’ll be raffling off at 12:30 a.m.
Come get the fuel, motivation and help you need to crush those final papers and exams!
Celebrate the season with NMC performance ensembles
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s performance ensembles will hold the following holiday-themed concerts:
- Saturday, Nov. 23 – NMC Children’s Choirs, NMC Chambers Singers, and Grand Traverse Chorale join other area choirs for a concert featuring John Rutter’s “Mass of the Children.” 7 p.m. First Congregational Church. (231) 947-6698 for ticket info.
- Sunday, Nov. 24 – NMC Children’s Choirs, NMC Chambers Singers, and Grand Traverse Chorale join other area choirs for a concert featuring John Rutter’s “Mass of the Children.” 4 p.m. First Congregational Church. (231) 947-6698 for ticket info.
- Saturday, Dec. 7 – NMC Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz Ensemble present the Winter Jazz Ensemble Showcase. 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $13 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and available at MyNorthTickets.com and at the door. (800) 836-0717 for ticket info.
- Tuesday, Dec. 10 – NMC Concert Band presents Winter Wonderland. 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $13 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and available at MyNorthTickets.com and at the door. (800) 836-0717 for ticket info.
Release Date: November 19, 2019
For more information:
Jeff Cobb
Director of Music Programs
jecobb@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1338
Non-discrimination Policy Notice
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationMedia Mentions for November 18, 2019
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the Osterlin Library.
Northwestern Michigan College President Tim Nelson’s retirement celebration rescheduled
Traverse City Record-Eagle, Nov. 13 (more…)
Student Appreciation Week!
NMC Student Life & the NMC Yoga Club would like to invite you to take part in Student Appreciation Week. Join us during the lunch hour in Osterlin for snacks and beverages and in the East Hall Basement for some relaxing yoga. (more…)
NMC Drama Club
Interested in theatre? Want to talk about feelings in a professional setting for an hour and a half? If so, you might be interested in this club!
The NMC Drama Club’s purpose is to provide students with an outlet for drama, including workshops on voice/movement, fellowship with other thespians, and in-depth examinations of plays, movies, and other dramatic works.
- When: Saturdays, 2-3:30 p.m.
- Where: James Beckett Building, Room 147
Just bring your bodily self and something to write with and in!
For more information, please contact Rachel LaLonde at lalond29@mail.nmc.edu.
Take Action! What the 2FA!?
Using two-factor authentication to secure your accounts, read more about this here!
Can one individual change the world? Former Peace Corps director speaks at IAF
TRAVERSE CITY — Former Peace Corps director Carrie Hessler-Radelet will speak at a special International Affairs Forum lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes campus.
Her topic is “Engaging for Good: Can one individual volunteer change the world?” She’ll tackle the question of whether, in the face of significant political, humanitarian and developmental challenges around the world, a single volunteer or humanitarian can hope to make a difference.
Hessler-Radelet, 62, was the director of the Peace Corps from 2014 to 2017. She has deep roots with the organization, starting her career as a Peace Corps volunteer secondary school teacher in Apia, Western Samoa, from 1981-1984. Born in Frankfort, she is an environmental advocate and global health care expert who is now president and CEO of Project Concern International. She returns to her native northern Michigan to tell stories from her four decades of humanitarian service.
Tickets are $15; students and educators admitted free. The Hagerty Center is located on NMC’s Great Lakes campus, 715 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Release date: NOVEMBER 15, 2019
For more information:
Leila Hilal
Director, International Affairs Forum
lhilal@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1847
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationPassport to the Peace Corps
Passport to the Peace Corps with former Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie Hessler-Radelet
If you’ve ever been just a little bit curious about the Peace Corps then join Carrie as she speaks specifically to students about the continued relevance and impact of the Peace Corps and humanitarian work on individuals and the world. Carrie Hessler-Radelet returns to her native northern Michigan to tell stories from her 40 years of humanitarian service and provide takeaways for those curious in this commitment through service.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 12:15-1pm
Scholars Hall, room 109
*Global Endorsement students, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped to earn your GE event points!
What’s Up World?! Civil Disobedience
The NMC International Club will facilitate this month’s featured discussion topic of civil disobedience, and what this means and how it’s treated around the globe. What’s Up World is a monthly student-led talk series that investigates current global topics. Join us for free food and beverages with an enlightening conversation. No prior knowledge of the topic is required.
When: November 20, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: East Hall Lower Study Lounge
NMC trio wins Innovation in Transfer award
TRAVERSE CITY — Three Northwestern Michigan College employees will be honored next week with a statewide award for their work with Michigan Technological University to develop a new 2+2 degree program designed to increase student completion and reduce cost for engineering students.
Faculty members Jerry Dobek and Jay Smith and advisor Deb Maison will receive the MACRAO 2019 Innovation in Transfer Award at the organization’s annual conference, to be held at Shanty Creek Resort Nov. 20-21. MACRAO, the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, works to contribute to the advancement of higher education in the state of Michigan by collaborating on issues of common interest to Michigan’s colleges and universities.
NMC President Timothy J. Nelson and Michigan Tech President Richard J. Koubek signed the seven new articulation agreements in August, and all went into effect this fall. Engineering students are now able to take their first two years at NMC then transfer to Michigan Tech as a junior.
The engineering programs include:
- Biomedical
- Chemical
- Civil
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
Dobek, Smith and Maison worked on the agreements for 18 months, building on a strong shared history of collaboration. The first 2+2 program between the schools was created in 1990. This new set of agreements reflects how engineering programs have changed over the years and how graduation requirements have become more specialized.
Dobek said, “This agreement creates a new pipeline for engineering students more likely to complete their 4-year degree at Michigan Tech and provides cost savings for students by allowing them to take their first two years at NMC. These agreements will really give our students a much stronger pathway to success.”
Release date: November 14, 2019
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationSafe Colleges Launch Party
Please assist Student Life as we try to entice students to complete the Safe Colleges Training. Students who complete the online modules with us on Thursday, November 14th in Osterlin 113 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. will be given free pizza and headphones! Please encourage your students to come and participate, together we can make our campus a safer, and happier place!
Media Mentions for November 11, 2019
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the Osterlin Library.
Robotics manufacturing shows Michigan’s automation leadership
University Business, Nov. 11 (more…)
Last Day to Drop – FRIDAY, November 15
This Friday, November 15 is the LAST DAY TO DROP a regular 15-week class with record. This results in a ‘W’ on your transcript in place of a grade. Please check with your instructor, your advisor, and Student Financial Services prior to dropping. Check your NMC Self Service for drop/withdrawal deadlines for all your classes.
Last Day for Students to Drop – FRIDAY, November 15
This Friday, November 15 is the LAST DAY for your students to drop regular 15-week classes. Please encourage those students in your classes who may benefit from exercising this option to check with Student Financial Services prior to dropping. Dropping by Friday means the student receives a ‘W’ on their academic transcript instead of a grade for the class. Questions? Contact a professional advisor in the Advising Center at 5-1040. Thank you!
Safe Colleges Launch Party
Student Life would like to entice you to complete your Safe Colleges Training. Please join us on Thursday, November 14th in Osterlin 113 from 11am-2pm to complete the online module and enjoy free pizza and free headphones!
Mel Larimer Concert Series feat. NMC Children’s Choir!
The NMC Children’s Choir will be performing in the Mel Larimer Concert Series on Sat., Nov. 23rd at 7pm and Sun., Nov. 24th at 4pm at First Congregational Church. This spectacular performance will also feature the Grand Traverse Area Festival Chorus and Chamber Orchestra, NMC Grand Traverse Chorale and Chamber Singers, and soloists Laura and Keith Brown – all under the baton of nationally known conductor, Dr. Henry Leck of Butler University. Dr. Leck is the founder and emeritus director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, one of the most highly acclaimed ensembles of its kind in the world. Tickets are available at MyNorthTickets (search Mel Larimer Concert Series).
Global Tastes and Tunes – International Education Week
Let all your senses join in on the fun of International Education Week. International Club members and Sodexo have developed special lunch menus, that will be paired with music from that culture. Monday, Nov. 18th through Wednesday, Nov. 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hawk Owl Cafe, located on campus in the Oleson Center. The featured countries each day are;
Monday: Morocco
Tuesday: Italy
Wednesday: India
NMC OPEN ENROLLMENT for benefit year 2020
Please follow this link to the Benefits web page for Open Enrollment details.
Kudos!
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Maintain Don’t Gain Challenge
Weigh-In on November 20, 2019, and Weigh-Out on January 6, 2020, more challenge and prize details here.
Meet Marissa Jarrett, BCBSM Wellbeing Coordinator to Weigh-In for the Maintain Don’t Gain Challenge at any of the following locations:
- 9:30 – 10 a.m. – Great Lakes 103
- 11 – 11:30 a.m. – Parsons Stulen 112
- 12:30 – 1 p.m. – University Center 211
- 2 – 2:30 p.m. – Founders Hall 110