Feb 22, 2016 | Intercom
The ACE Regional Women’s Leadership Forum is coming to Michigan this spring. The forum will be held in Detroit,April 13-15, 2016, and hosted collaboratively by the Michigan ACE Women’s Network, Wayne State University and Wayne County Community College District.
This 3-day leadership program is for mid-level women administrators (typically department chairs, directors, and assistant/associate deans) with high potential for advancement in higher education administration. Click here for information, including early bird registration, which ends February 26. (more…)
Feb 21, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
Honor your hardworking colleagues by nominating them for a Foundation Excellence Award.
The NMC Foundation Excellence Awards promote exemplary service to students and clients and recognize the outstanding demonstration of NMC’s values. Multiple awards are granted annually and the recipients are announced at the annual service awards reception in April. All college employees are eligible for this award — regular and adjunct faculty, as well as full time and supplemental staff. (more…)
Feb 19, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
Our minds are always considering every possibility: what if? This semester NMC Magazine explores hypothetical changes in major societal events and ideas: political, historical, technological, religious, cultural, etc. What if Einstein was never born? What if cars could fly? What if the written word could transform the course of history? Through your art, what if you could visually alter the human perspective? (more…)
Feb 19, 2016 | Intercom
Thank you to Marcia Talicska for her great work on the Employee Wellness Program for the past year along with her other responsibilities. Marcia has been able to keep the program going in the absence of our previous Wellness Coordinator with informative newsletters, articles, and engaging monthly challenges. We wish her well in her new position in her new career field. (more…)
Feb 19, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, in partnership with NW Michigan Food and Farming Network and Oryana Natural Foods Market, presents a free screening and panel discussion of In Defense of Food, the documentary film based on the #1 New York Times bestseller book of the same name. Join author Michael Pollan on a fascinating journey to answer the question: What should I eat to be healthy? Busting myths and misconceptions, the film reveals how common sense and old-fashioned wisdom can help us rediscover the pleasures of eating and at the same time reduce our risks of falling victim to diet-related diseases. In Defense of Food is made possible by the National Science Foundation and PBS. More information about the film can be found here: http://www.pbs.org/food/shows/in-defense-of-food. (more…)
Feb 18, 2016 | Intercom
Single-stream recycling is alive but not yet thriving at NMC so we need your help!
The NMC Green Team is in search of Recycling Champions interested in helping to promote NMC’s shift to single-stream recycling! Single-stream recycling is an all-in-one approach to recycling—it eliminates the need to sort plastics #1-7, glass, steel, aluminum, cardboard and paper.
Interested parties should email the NMC Green Team at greenteam@nmc.edu to learn more. (more…)
Feb 18, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is now offering a one-year law enforcement certificate in addition to a degree, creating a more affordable option for individuals interested in law enforcement careers.
The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, MCOLES, requires a minimum of an associate degree before prospective officers may take a state licensing exam. NMC’s two-year degree program, also known as the Police Academy, was designed as one year of general education credits, and a second year of law enforcement-specific credits.
The new certificate will consist of just the second-year curriculum and serve as an option for students who have already earned some college credits or an associate degree or higher from NMC or any other institution. Five police cadets will have the opportunity to earn the new certificate this spring.
With the creation of the certificate, MCOLES has also agreed to waive the degree requirement for honorably-discharged military veterans with one year of military police officer service. Veterans who meet this criteria can use their GI Bill funding to enroll in the certificate program and become a police officer in two semesters.
The new credential comes as NMC’s law enforcement program approaches its 30th anniversary this fall. Police Academy Director Brian Heffner, said the new certificate is timely in an era of higher educational attainment and more frequent career changes.
“We have many inquiries at NMC from individuals who have degrees in other fields that are wishing to change careers – this creates an opportunity for students to gain their MCOLES certification to become a police officer in two semester,” Heffner said.
Police Academy cadet Nathan Lentz will be among the first to receive the new certificate in May. Lentz graduated from NMC in 2013 with an associate degree in Business Administration. While working in the business environment he returned to NMC to complete the Police Academy in two semesters.
“Offering a certificate for us who already have our degree is not only something else we can add to our resume, it’s something tangible that we can be proud of,” Lentz said.
The certificate was approved by the NMC Board of Trustees Jan. 25.
Release date: February 19, 2016
For more information:
Brian Heffner
NMC Police Academy director
(231) 995-1283
bheffner@nmc.edu
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-discrimination
Feb 17, 2016 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Feb 17, 2016 | Intercom
Kudos- Praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved. (defined by Merriam-Webster.com)
Kudos to the following people and departments! If you know of co-workers who are going above and beyond, nominate them for kudos here! (more…)
Feb 17, 2016 | Student News
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.”
- Lab Assistant – Testing Center Proctor Aero Park Campus
- Switchboard Operator
- Lab Assistant – Biology
- Tutor – Accounting or Anatomy and Physiology
- Admissions Assistant
(more…)
Feb 17, 2016 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
(more…)
Feb 17, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
February 17, 2016
Black Lives Matter. So do women’s lives, LGBT lives, and allies’ lives. And all of those causes might matter, it turns out, to whether the students advocating for them graduate, or even earn a better GPA.
NMC’s Student Life office presently has more groups focused on social issues — including a Black Student Union, a feminist-oriented Students United for Gender Rights (SUGR), and PRIDE, an LGBT group — than Student Life dean Lisa Thomas can remember.
That’s important because research shows engaged students are more likely to succeed in college. (A 2010 Purdue study even showed that student group members earned higher GPAs than non-members. Group officers had higher GPAs still.)
Moreover, Thomas says that when the groups are related to a student’s area of academic interest, it magnifies the connection between engagement and success.
“Seventy-five to 80 percent of the time, the student group they’re in makes sense because of an academic interest they have in their area,” she said. “This kind of engagement leads to student success.”
SUGR founder Kia Schwert exemplifies that. A dean’s list student, she entered NMC intending to study social work. After her sociology instructor gave her a book, “Feminism is for Everyone,” by bell hooks, she decided to start a feminist group.
That instructor, Rachel Johansen-Wilczewski, now advises SUGR. She said the members’ dedication, even meeting over the winter holiday break, impresses her.
“They mean business,” she said.
In addition to on-campus events, SUGR is now focused planning an alternative spring break trip focused on awareness of human trafficking and assistance to victims. Schwert herself is looking ahead to transferring to a school with a women’s studies program.
BSU founder Maya James, who’s believed to be the first dual-enrolled student to start a group, is another example of the activist-success feedback loop. She aspires to law school. Later this month, her group will go to Lansing to attend the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Capitol Day.
“The activism we’ve been doing has been shaping our community,” said James, 17, who holds weekly discussion meetings, monthly black writer book club discussions and curated a display of books in the Osterlin Library for this month’s Black History Month.
James also initiated the January campus performance of Sampson McCormick, a gay black comedian, reaching out to Schwert and Caleb Yorty of PRIDE for help.
“There’s been a lot of student leadership stepping forward,” said Yorty, 20, who’s also a dean’s list student and involved with a grief support group in addition to the social justices causes. He studies psychology.
“I’ve never watched three student groups work so effectively together,” Thomas said of the comedy event. “While they have different missions, they have overlapping values. It was really encouraging.”
Feb 17, 2016 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Registrar
Training Specialist (more…)
Feb 17, 2016 | Intercom
NMC was awarded a $25,500 grant from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to continue providing academic services that enhance educational opportunities for Native American students, and to ensure college involvement and academic success. From left, JoAnne Cook, Tribal Council vice-chair; Kari Kahler, NMC associate dean of Learning Services, Tom Shomin, Tribal Council treasurer, and Todd Parker, NMC Native American coach at the award celebration Feb. 10 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. (more…)
Feb 17, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
Come join us on February 23 from noon – 2 p.m. at the University Center, room 13 and learn about the GVSU Social Work Program right here in Traverse City. This program will enhance the depth of practice, refine and shape advance practitioners. Students will be prepared to effectively intervene and acquire advanced skills in leadership. (more…)
Feb 17, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
February 17, 2016
Black Lives Matter. So do women’s lives, LGBT lives, and allies’ lives. And all of those causes might matter, it turns out, to whether the students advocating for them graduate, or even earn a better GPA.
NMC’s Student Life office presently has more groups focused on social issues — including a Black Student Union, a feminist-oriented Students United for Gender Rights (SUGR), and PRIDE, an LGBT group — than Student Life dean Lisa Thomas can remember.
That’s important because research shows engaged students are more likely to succeed in college. (A 2010 Purdue study even showed that student group members earned higher GPAs than non-members. Group officers had higher GPAs still.)
Moreover, Thomas says that when the groups are related to a student’s area of academic interest, it magnifies the connection between engagement and success.
“Seventy-five to 80 percent of the time, the student group they’re in makes sense because of an academic interest they have in their area,” she said. “This kind of engagement leads to student success.”
SUGR founder Kia Schwert exemplifies that. A dean’s list student, she entered NMC intending to study social work. After her sociology instructor gave her a book, “Feminism is for Everyone,” by bell hooks, she decided to start a feminist group.
That instructor, Rachel Johansen-Wilczewski, now advises SUGR. She said the members’ dedication, even meeting over the winter holiday break, impresses her.
“They mean business,” she said.
In addition to on-campus events, SUGR is now focused planning an alternative spring break trip focused on awareness of human trafficking and assistance to victims. Schwert herself is looking ahead to transferring to a school with a women’s studies program.
BSU founder Maya James, who’s believed to be the first dual-enrolled student to start a group, is another example of the activist-success feedback loop. She aspires to law school. Later this month, her group will go to Lansing to attend the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Capitol Day.
“The activism we’ve been doing has been shaping our community,” said James, 17, who holds weekly discussion meetings, monthly black writer book club discussions and curated a display of books in the Osterlin Library for this month’s Black History Month.
James also initiated the January campus performance of Sampson McCormick, a gay black comedian, reaching out to Schwert and Caleb Yorty of PRIDE for help.
“There’s been a lot of student leadership stepping forward,” said Yorty, 20, who’s also a dean’s list student and involved with a grief support group in addition to the social justices causes. He studies psychology.
“I’ve never watched three student groups work so effectively together,” Thomas said of the comedy event. “While they have different missions, they have overlapping values. It was really encouraging.”
Feb 16, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Dervish from Ireland on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8:00 PM in the Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $27 in advance, $30 at the door, $24 for Museum Members. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org.
Dervish plays music from the West of Ireland with passionate vocals and dazzling instrumentals. The Sligo Borough Council’s decision to award Dervish the Freedom of the Borough of Sligo cemented the group’s position as preeminent band in Ireland’s wild west. It raised them into the exalted company of poet W.B. Yeats, who was the first person to be awarded the freedom of Sligo. (more…)
Feb 15, 2016 | Intercom
We will be watching a great video on Google Email, then we will review concepts and answer questions with the group.
- Tuesday, February 23 from noon – 1pm in JB215 or
- Wednesday, February 24 from noon – 1pm in FH110
Look out for other upcoming Quick Byte Google topics such as Drive, Calendar, and Contacts. Contact Alison at 5-3020 for more information. (more…)
Feb 12, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
The library has purchased many new books so far this new year. You can view a handful here or click here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the lobby of the library’s lobby. (more…)
Feb 12, 2016 | Intercom
Kudos- Praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved. (defined by Merriam-Webster.com)
Kudos to the following people and departments! If you know of co-workers who are going above and beyond, nominate them for kudos here! (more…)
Feb 12, 2016 | Student News
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.”
Lab Assistant – Testing Center Proctor Aero Park Campus
Switchboard Operator
Lab Assistant – Biology
Tutor – Accounting or Anatomy and Physiology
Admissions Assistant (more…)
Feb 12, 2016 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Feb 12, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
Over 20 university representatives will be on NMC’s campus on Tuesday, March 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to talk with students, staff and faculty about their programs and the transfer process. The university representatives will be in two locations:
- Health/Science Lobby- Main Level
- West Hall Lobby- Main Level
(more…)
Feb 12, 2016 | Intercom
Do you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) for 2016?
NMC will make two contributions into your HSA account for 2016; the first deposit will be made on 1/8/16 and the second on 7/8/16.
Having a HSA account, as an employee, you can change your contribution during any time of the year. If would like to make any changes, please email Kelly Westphal at kwestphal@nmc.edu, and she will make the changes effective the following pay after she receives your email.
Have questions about your HSA account; here is a link that you may find helpful.
http://www.hsacenter.com/faqs.html
Do you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) from 2015?
You must submit your claims to Meritain Health to receive your funds. Here is the link to the Meritain FSA guide. Their customer service number is 1-800-566-9305.
Deadlines:
Medical FSA– you can incur claims through March 15, 2016 and have to submit all claims by April 30, 2016 or funds are forfeited.
Dependant Care FSA– you can incur claims through December 31, 2015, and have to submit all claims by April 30, 2016 or funds are forfeited.
Feb 11, 2016 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Lynne Moritz joined NMC as the President’s Office Administrative Assistant on February 8, 2016. She can be reached at (231) 995-1017 or lmoritz@nmc.edu.
Lynne is originally from Livonia, MI – about 20 minutes from Detroit. She moved to East Lansing to attend Michigan State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in History and also studied Psychology and Secondary Education. Her husband is originally from Traverse City and after 10 years in the Lansing area they relocated here this fall for his career. After leaving the teaching profession Lynne has held various positions, with her most recent being as an administrative assistant at an ISP in East Lansing. She loves reading, crossword puzzles, yoga, Spartan football, and being outdoors with her husband and puppy (a 1-year-old lab/pointer mix named Otto). (more…)
