New Books at the Library
The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with partial descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby.
NMC Board of Trustees approves balanced budget, sets tuition and fees for 2018-2019
TRAVERSE CITY — During its regular June 25 monthly meeting, the Board of Trustees for Northwestern Michigan College unanimously approved a balanced budget and set tuition rates and fees for the fall 2018 and spring/summer 2019 semesters.
General tuition rates for residents will increase by $2.25 per contact hour for in-district students, from $103.70 to $105.95.
“Northwestern Michigan College is committed to preparing our learners for success in a rapidly changing global society and economy,” said NMC President Timothy J. Nelson. “We are proud of the work we have done to limit the financial impact on learners by remaining agile and responsive. We still have more work ahead of us, but are dedicated to keeping NMC as the top choice for our learners.”
College leaders have been working to make the institution more efficient and lower costs, including reducing 16 positions through restructuring in the last four years and 12 positions through a voluntary separation plan this year. Those efforts combined with support from donors, lawmakers and community members are helping the college achieve its goals.
For 2018-2019, 21 percent of NMC’s revenue will come from state aid, 22 percent from local property tax, 52 percent from tuition and fees and five percent from other sources.
Northwestern Michigan College general rate tuition categories:
|
Category |
2017-2018 Tuition |
2018-2019 Tuition |
|---|---|---|
|
In-District |
$103.70 |
$105.95 |
|
Out-of-District |
$215.60 |
$220.30 |
|
Out-of-State |
$281.00 |
$287.20 |
|
International |
$317.50 |
$324.50 |
Release date: June 26, 2018
For more information:
Vicki Cook
Vice President for Finance and Administration
vcook@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1144
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-discriminationWelcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff, and congratulating current NMC staff on their new positions!
Kudos
KUDOS – (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Submit a Kudos here.
Kudos to Jim Gray, Laura Mashburn and Brenda Garvon- they helped me to get the Museum ready for the rededication and the Monster Fish exhibit before June 16th. Without their help there’s no way everything would have gotten finished on time. With the custodial department being short staffed it is great to see how we can work together to accomplish things.
Kudos to Cathy McCall for organizing the many office and storage moves in preparation for the West Hall Renovation. Thanks also to all of the people who were relocated. Everyone worked together with respect and a sense of humor making moving a lot easier.
Kudos to Jenny Barnes for helping to cover Central Scheduling while acclimating to her new job in Aviation. Jenny is wearing many hats at this time and doing it with grace and ease. Thank you.
Student Employees and MPSERS
A reminder to managers of student employees. MPSERS mandates that any student taking less than 6 credits in the summer, and less than 12 credits in fall and spring be enrolled in the retirement plan. NMC uses the official enrollment date from the academic calendar to determine credit load for student employees, and no changes are made for the rest of the semester. A re-evaluation of their credit load is done every semester, with appropriate placement in, or out, of MPSERS occurs. Please reach out to Hollie DeWalt in HR if you have any specific questions.
NMC Wellness Happenings!
Outdoor Yoga:
Outdoor Yoga with Instructor Stephanie Prall July 16, 2018 at 12 p.m. on Main Campus outside of Founders Hall.This 20 minute yoga class will be appropriate for all levels of mastery. We encourage you to wear clothes that are allow for bending and stretching, however, full athletic attire is not required. The intent is to provide everyone an opportunity to enjoy the summer weather and wake up your body.
Why try yoga? Workout fads come and go, but virtually no other exercise program is as enduring as yoga. It’s been around for more than 5,000 years. Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It’s a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. There are more than 100 different forms of yoga. Some are fast-paced and intense. Others are gentle and relaxing.
Founders Hall 110 will be our alternate location in the event of rain.
READY-SET-MOVE Exercise Challenge:
Similar to the popular Step Challenge, READY-SET-MOVE will track exercise minutes! The challenge will run from September 17 – October 12. More information on the details will be available later this summer.
Healthier Summer Dessert Ideas:
Looking to indulge in a healthier way? Try these summer desserts. Read more here.
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Position Vacancies & Supplemental Employment
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Position Vacancies
- Custodian
- Flight Instructor – Adjunct Faculty
- Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty
- Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty
- Chemistry Adjunct Faculty
- Developmental Math Adjunct Faculty
- Math Adjunct Faculty
- Electrical Instructor
- HVAC and Plumbing Instructor
Supplemental Employment
- Aero Park Testing Center/Welcome Desk Assistant
- GLCI – Kitchen/DR Help
- GLMA Vessels – Deck Crew
- Banquet Server – Hagerty Center
- Banquet Cook – Hagerty Center
- Kitchen Steward – Hagerty Center
- Technology Support Assistant
- Summer Conference Crew
- UAS Flight Staff
- Welding Assistant
President’s Update for June 20, 2018
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
Bookstore Closed June 28-29
The bookstore will be closed June 28-29 for annual inventory. We will reopen on Monday, July 2.
Welcoming Young Hawk Owls – College for Kids Begins!
The staff and instructors at NMC Extended Educational Services (EES) are excited to welcome children ages 3-17 to summer College for Kids classes on all campuses starting June 18 and continuing through August 17. If you encounter these young Hawk Owls on their way to classes, please extend a warm smile and hello — for many, it will be their first experience with NMC!
If you or a parent have questions at any time, please contact EES at 995-1700 or ees@nmc.edu, and we’ll be happy to help.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Resources
- Member Account: log in at bcbsm.com or with the BCBSM mobile app.
- Online Visits: sign up to use this service through your member account or app.
- 24-Hour Nurse Line: 1-800-775-2583
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Where Great Powers Meet: America and China in Asia
TRAVERSE CITY — Dr. David Shambaugh, director of the China Policy Program at George Washington University will speak at a June 28 International Affairs Forum global hot spot event on the current state of U.S.-China relations.
Shambaugh opened a 2014 conference convened by IAF, bringing together 40 experts on foreign policy, business, education, art and culture to debate what China’s emergence would mean for northern Michigan. Since then, China’s economic, military and political clout has grown enormously. Shambaugh has just returned from an extended study tour of key Asian countries and will discuss how the continuing growth of China’s influence is shifting the dynamics of U.S. and China relations.
In addition, NMC President Tim Nelson will provide an update on connections between northern Michigan and China. What has grown? What has withered? And what are the “next big things” between our region and Asia.
The presentation is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Hagerty Center. Reception begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for IAF members and $20 for non-members and available at MyNorthTickets.com.
Release date: June 1, 2017
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-discriminationSmart Commute Week – NMC team
We had 15 NMC participants on team “Parliament of Hawk Owls” during Traverse City’s (largest ever) Smart Commute Week. Our team came in a respectable 7th place in the medium team division, logged a lot of smart commute miles, enjoyed some free breakfasts and had a lot of fun along the way!! Some of our teammates even raked in some cool prizes at the end. Thanks to those who participated:
- Anna Bachman
- Mary Beeker
- Alan Beer
- Jason Dake
- Judy Druskovich
- Terri Gustafson
- Rochelle Hammontree
- Kristy Jackson
- Shayrrl McCready
- Lisa Molmen
- Craig Mulder
- Iryna Narolska
- Cari Noga
- Dennis Schultz
- David Weaver
I hope you can join us next year!
Success Story: New baking certificate is perfectly done
June 13, 2018
Becky TranchellCulinary students in a new baking certificate program will cap off their studies in delicious fashion, opening the revamped Cafe Lobdell’s at the Great Lakes campus June 19.
Customers can enjoy coffee, pastries and breads three mornings a week through July 26. For the six-week cafe class duration, Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant, located on the second floor overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay, will be converted from a table-service establishment to a cafe/coffee bar open from 7-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Comfortable furniture has been installed and newspapers will be on hand. Outdoor tables will also be available. Culinary instructor Becky Tranchell and service lead Kerry Fulcher will oversee daily operations.
“I’m hoping it’s a spot where people can come in and linger for a few minutes or an hour,” said Patty Cron-Huhta, front-of-the-house coordinator for NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute. “The espresso machine is cranking all morning.”
Also on the menu: croissants, tarts, cookies, cakes, four different kinds of bread and a variety of coffee drinks for take out or dine-in.
The summer season operation will enable Lobdell’s to continue its commitment to use local foods, Cron-Huhta said, including Higher Grounds coffee.
She expects loaves of the multi-grain bread, popular during the restaurant’s fall and spring semester lunch service, to be a hot item. Customers will also be able to personalize cakes.
“This is our first run at this. We’re excited to see how it all turns out,” she said.
The baking certificate expands the offerings of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, which already offers a comprehensive culinary certificate as well as a culinary degree. Institute director Fred Laughlin said it will serve the needs of a growing number of students interested specifically in baking and pastry.
Cafe Lobdell’s will be open from 7–11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 19–July 26, except July 4.
Kudos
KUDOS – (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Submit a Kudos here.
Kudos to Gary Schettek: While Gary is the only painter in the facilities division, he still finds time to help out the other departments. Gary has helped with snow plowing during heavy snows this winter and with mowing and trimming to help grounds get caught up after all the moves associated with the construction coming soon. Gary is always helpful and does all of this with a smile.
Kudos to Dan Murphy, Jeff Send, Brian VanSipe, Rob Rider, Todd Haines, Dave Sexton, Gary Schettek, Phil Trowbridge, Brian Lewis, Michelle Yeider, Christian Turner: This team did set-up, day of preparation, tear down in support of the NMC annual BBQ. Every year this group of employees spends the better part of two weeks achieving this endeavor. Thanks for all your efforts.
Kudos to Dan Murphy, Jeff Send, Brian VanSipe, Rob Rider, Todd Haines, Dave Sexton, Gary Schettek: This group of employee’s completed several small construction projects, so that the day-care could move into the upstairs PE building, opening space up in the Oleson Center for the Food Services department operations before students return. This team’s efforts save time and resources.
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Cafe Lobdell’s opens
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s bayside teaching restaurant will revamp itself into Cafe Lobdell’s, serving coffee, pastries and breads three mornings a week from June 19-July 26.
Cafe Lobdell’s is the “capstone class” of a new one-year baking certificate that began last fall, said Patty Cron-Huhta, front-of-the-house coordinator for NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
For the six-week class duration, Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant, located on the second floor of NMC’s Great Lakes campus overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay, will be converted from a table-service establishment to a cafe/coffee bar. Customers can order croissants, tarts, cookies, cakes, four different kinds of bread and a variety of coffee drinks for take out or dine-in.
Comfortable furniture will be installed and newspapers will be on hand. Outdoor tables will also be available. Culinary instructor Becky Tranchell and service lead Kerry Fulcher will oversee daily operations.
“I’m hoping it’s a spot where people can come in and linger for a few minutes or an hour,” Cron-Huhta said. “The espresso machine is cranking all morning.”
Cafe Lobdell’s will serve Higher Grounds coffee, continuing the restaurant’s commitment to use local foods as much as possible. The summer operation will also enable that.
“It’s going to be during a season when we can use local products. Local berries are readily available,” she said.
She expects the multi-grain bread loaves, popular during the restaurant’s fall and spring semester lunch service, to be a hot item. Customers will also be able to personalize cakes.
“This is our first run at this. We’re excited to see how it all turns out,” she said.
The baking certificate expands the offerings of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, which also offers a comprehensive culinary certificate as well as a culinary degree. Institute director Fred Laughlin said it will serve the needs of a growing number of students interested specifically in baking and pastry.
Cafe Lobdell’s will be open from 7-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday mornings June 19-July 26, except July 4.
Release date: June 6, 2018
For more information:
Patty Cron-Huhta
Front-of-the-house Coordinator, GLCI
pcron-huhta@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1376
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-discriminationGovernance Vacancies – Policy Council and Planning and Budget Council
The college is seeking nominations for for one open faculty seat on Policy Council, two open faculty seats on Planning and Budget Council, and one open staff seat on Planning and Budget Council. For more information on Policy Council and Planning and Budget Council, please review the Governance Policy (nmc.edu/about/policies/board-staff/D-502.01.html).
The term of office is three years, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Terms end August 31 of the third year in office.
You are encouraged to seriously consider this opportunity to actively participate in our shared governance system. You may also nominate a colleague other than yourself for the council membership but must have the nominee’s permission before submitting their name.
Please send your interest to the President’s Office at nmcpresident@nmc.edu.
Sad News
It is with my deepest regret that I share with you that Deb Patterson of NMC’s Central Scheduling passed away unexpectedly last night in her home. Deb has been a member of NMC’s family for more than 30 years. (more…)
NMC employees can golf at a special price
You are cordially invited to play in the 2018 NMC Scholarship Open on Thursday, August 2, at Grand Traverse Resort. This day of fun and friendly competition provides vital support for Honors, Presidential, Founders, and Academic Area Merit Scholarships at NMC.
Golfer fees are $225 per golfer for the public, but NMC employees and retirees will receive a special price of $200!
Registration fees may be paid through payroll deduction. Contact the NMC Foundation at 995-1021 to learn more or to register.
NMC Scholarship Open Registration Form »
Payroll Deduction Form »
IAF lecture: “U.S.-Mexico: A Border in Turmoil”
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s International Affairs Forum wraps up its 2018 season June 21 with a presentation titled, “U.S.-Mexico: A Border in Turmoil” presented by Alfredo Corchado and Angela Kocherga, award-winning journalists who call the border home.
The duo were originally scheduled as IAF’s kickoff speakers in September 2017, but the earthquake in Mexico prevented their travel. Corchado is the Mexico City bureau chief of the Dallas Morning News, author of two books about U.S.-Mexican relations, and a noted expert on immigration, drug violence and the myriad issues facing the U.S. and Mexico. His latest book, Homelands, releases this month.
As a TV journalist, Kocherga reported from the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez border region. She is currently borderlands director of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. Discussion topics will include immigration, the changing Mexican-American community, the drug war in Mexico and America’s opioid crisis, and plans for the wall along the U.S.-Mexican border.
All lectures begin at 6 p.m. and are preceded by a reception in the Dennos Museum Sculpture Court at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door and free to students and educators.
Release Date: June 5, 2018
For more information:
Karen Segal
International Affairs Forum co-chair
(231) 715-6064
karenpsegal@gmail.com
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-discriminationJune 30 Flying Pancake Breakfast benefits Aviation scholarship
Support a good cause and enjoy a flipping good time as Chris Cake’s pancakes soar through the air in support of the Kevin Copeland Memorial Scholarship. Top your cakes with Herkner’s Cherry Topping & Out of the Woods Maple Syrup at this National Cherry Festival event sponsored by Molon Excavating.
Kevin Copeland was a graduate of NMC’s Aviation program and an NMC aviation instructor. He competed and flew in airshows all over the region, including the National Cherry Festival. At the time of his death last July, Kevin was an aircraft captain with Air Services, Inc. Friends, colleagues, and family members created the Kevin Copeland Memorial Scholarship in memory of his life and love of flying to inspire other students with a similar passion.
Learn more here »
Moving Sale at the NMC Bookstore
The NMC Bookstore is having a moving sale! Check out the great deals on merchandise and apparel. There are sales in every department.
Stop by the current location in the lower level of West Hall before it’s gone!