9 and 10 report with GLMA’s Bob Mason on Neebish Island freighter
This week, 9 and 10 interviewed GLMA Instructor Bob Mason about the situation near Neebish Island where a freighter ran aground.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeking Volunteer Mentors
Have you ever wanted a classroom of one? Consider being a Big Brother or Big Sister mentor to a child. There are no tests to administer, no assignments to grade – just a child waiting for a friend.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking volunteers for its community- and school-based mentoring programs. Men: you’re ESPECIALLY needed, as the boys on our waitlists for a mentor are ever-increasing.
In either program, volunteers are able to make an impact by spending a few hours of quality one-on-one time with a child each month. In the school-based program, volunteers visit with the child at school once each week during their lunch/recess break. Time spent together typically involves playing games, doing puzzles, reading, playing in the gym or on the playground, or eating lunch and chatting. The community-based program extends year-round and allows the volunteer the flexibility to meet with the child when convenient each month, outside the school grounds. Your best gift is your time and simply being yourself.
We work closely with our volunteers to match them with a child who will enjoy their time and talents and provide a friendship that is beneficial and rewarding.
Additionally, if you have any students whom you feel would make good Bigs, please encourage them to consider volunteering in one of our nearby school-based mentoring programs.
For more information about becoming a Big this school year, call 231-946-2447 ext. 202 or visit http://
www.bigsupnorth.com/site/c.cuIVJeNXKkL2G/b.7893377/k.FB11/Volunteer.htm
Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeking Volunteer Mentors
Help wanted!
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking responsible, reliable, positive-minded NMC students to volunteer as Big Brothers or Big Sisters in the local school-based mentoring programs. Guys: you’re ESPECIALLY needed, as the boys on our waitlists for a mentor are ever-increasing.
Big Brothers Big Sisters has programs conveniently located at Traverse Heights Elementary, Central Grade School, and Eastern Elementary.
Being a Big is simple, really. Just by spending your lunch hour with a child once each week for at least one school year, you can make a difference. And it’s not all about helping the child study. Play a game, shoot some hoops in the gym or on the playground, do a puzzle, read together, eat lunch and chat – your best gift is your time and
simply being yourself.
For more information about becoming a Big this school year, call 231-946-2447 ext. 202 or visit http:// www.bigsupnorth.com/site/c.cuIVJeNXKkL2G/b.7893377/k.FB11/Volunteer.htm
Changes to health insurance for NMC students
Here’s some information about health insurance offered to students at Northwestern Michigan College.
As you may know, Health Care Reform has created great changes in the insurance industry in the past couple of years. Student health insurance is undergoing those changes beginning this year. The policy now covers you for what is called “essential services” which includes preventive care and routine care. The policy also covers your prescriptions up to the policy maximum.
The plan has changed and we encourage you to review it to see if the policy will meet your needs. You can view the policy at www.sas-mn.com – under COLLEGE click on FIND MY SCHOOL and follow the link to Northwestern Michigan College. You can view the new policy under “2012-2013 brochure”.
You may call Candy Mears at 866-293-6473 to ask any questions regarding the policy.
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 Faculty-English Composition (50-443)
Adjunct Faculty – Sociology (84-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physics Instructor (98-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Critical Reading Instructor (105-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Biology (108-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physical Education Basketball (109-443)
Adjunct Faculty-White Pine Press Design Advisor (119-443)
Administrative Staff
Director of Admissions (121-443)
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)
Switchboard Operator Assistant-Student Employee (83-443)
Student Life Office Assistant-Student Employee (94-443)
Groundskeeper-Student Employee (104-443)
Records Office-Student Employee (110-443)
Help Desk Student Assistant (114-443)
Campus Security-Student Employee (116-443)
Admissions Office Assistant-Student Employee (122-443)
Science/Math Academic Area Office Assistant (123-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
Bartender-Hagerty Center (73-443)
Dishwasher-Hagerty Center (81-443)
Supplemental Custodian (106-443)
Supplemental Fitness Center Floor Monitor (111-443)
Supplemental Open Recreation and Intramural Sports Supervisor (112-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Professional Staff
Employee Wellness Coordinator (103-443) (Part time)
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
Dave Bajema Automotive Instructor 5 years
Amy Collins Health Occupations Instructor 1 year
Andy Dolan Executive Director, Public Relations and Marketing 1 year
Mary Erickson Science/Math Instructor 1 year
Tim Fader Painter 29 years
Tom Gordon Humanities Instructor 15 years
Lori Hodek Talent Management Coordinator 10 years
Mark Howell Communications Instructor 15 years
Amjad Khan Social Sciences Instructor 6 years
Mella McCormick Humanities Instructor 4 years
Kristy McDonald Business Instructor 6 years
Nate Peplinski Science/Math Instructor 5 years
Tony Sauerbrey UAS Program Manager 6 years
Caroline Schaefer-Hills Humanities Instructor 12 years
Jackie Schenk Office Assistant – Extended Educational Services 18 years
Adam Shafer Science/Math Instructor 5 years
Melissa Sprenkle Communications Instructor 1 year
Mike Torre Humanities Instructor 15 years
History Channel series featuring footage from Water Studies Institute to air this weekend
The next episode of the History Channel series Great Lake Warriors, features footage provided by NMC’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute of the Lauren Castle, a tugboat that sunk in West Grand Traverse Bay south of Sutton’s Bay on November 5, 1980.
While conducting hydrographic surveys of East and West Grand Traverse Bay in 2009, the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute discovered what they believed to be the Lauren Castle, resting upgright on the floor of West Grand Traverse Bay. While initial attempts to conduct a video investigation of the Lauren Castle were unsuccessful, the Water Studies Institute returned in October, 2010 with a remotely operated vehicle to successfully capture video of the shipwreck. Portions of that video air in this week’s episode.
Great Lake Warriors episode four, “Make or Break” premieres at 10 pm, Thursday, August 9, and re-airs:
- 2 am, Friday, August 10
- 9 am, Sunday, August 12
- 3 pm, Thursday, August 16
UPDATE: The full episode is available online at http://www.history.com/shows/great-lake-warriors/videos#great-lake-warriors-make-or-break and will remain up until Friday morning, August 17.
Computers for purchase
HP and Dell computers can be purchased using your Financial Aid. These are dropped shipped to your home.
Specifications can be found on the main page of the bookstore website at www.nmc.edu/bookstore.
The last day to charge with your financial aid is Tuesday, Sept 4th.
Grand Valley State now offering master of physician assistant studies at University Center
Further Your Health Care Career in Northern Michigan
There is good news for northern Michigan medical professionals: GVSU’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) program is now available at the Traverse City campus.
Please join us to learn more about our Master of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) degree offered right here in Traverse City.
M.P.A.S. Informational Open House
Friday, September 7, Noon-5 p.m.
NMC University Center, Room 219
If you can’t attend or just can’t wait to learn more about how you can become a physician assistant, visit www.gvsu.edu/pas, or call 231.995.1785
Memorial for Matthew Hazelwood, August 18
A memorial service will be held in honor of Matthew Hazelwood
Saturday, August 18th at 5:00 pm
Dennos Museum Center
A celebrated teacher and conductor, Matthew was Director of the Academy Orchestra at Interlochen Arts Academy from 1993 to 2008. Most recently, Matthew served as the Director of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Philharmonic Youth Symphony of Colombia and the Batuta System of Orchestras of Colombia.
Matthew forged enduring artistic relationships with hundreds of students and professional colleagues around the world. Everyone who worked with him was enriched by his inspiring energy and passion, his humble nature, his devotion and commitment to teaching, his advocacy of young musicians, and his ever-present sense of humor, optimism, and enjoyment of life.
Matthew will be remembered by his family and friends as a devoted mentor and friend, a loving husband and father. He leaves behind his son, Thomas, his daughter, Giuliana and his wife, Constanza.
Maritime Academy bridge simulator in the news
The Record-Eagle published an article and an editorial this week on the new bridge simulator that the Maritime Academy has ordered.
Article: http://record-eagle.com/local/x614300951/Bridge-simulator-to-train-students
How did Old Mission Peninsula get its name?
NMC Archivist Ann Swaney has written an article for the State of Michigan Archives site about Peter Dougherty and how Old Mission Peninsula got its name.
Adapted in TC: Friend goes on bizarre trip
From the Record-Eagle, by NMC’s Susan Odgers:
http://m.record-eagle.com/TRE/db_/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=qfhof8o2&full=true#display
Faculty asked to put textbooks on reserve at the library
In an effort to make college more affordable for our students, the Osterlin Library is asking faculty to place a copy of their textbooks on reserve at the library.
The library does not have the funds to buy the textbooks for every class, but if faculty can lend us an extra copy or even an older edition, we can make it available to students during open hours. This will help students whose financial aid has not yet come through, who have ordered books online which have not yet arrived, or who are disciplined enough to do all of their class reading in the library!
Faculty may drop off textbooks at the library any time. Please indicate your name, your class name and number, and length of check-out time (usually 2-hours in-library use.) If you have questions, contact Rochelle Hammontree at 5-1064 rhammontree@nmc.edu
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
Suzanne Hutchcraft – Bookkeeper – Payroll Services, 38 years
Dave Weaver – Desktop Computer Support Specialist, 1 year
NMC 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-World Languages (49-443)
Adjunct Faculty-English Composition (50-443)
Adjunct Faculty – Sociology (84-443)
Adjunct Instructor-Technical Instructor (86-443)
Adjunct Instructor – Manual Mill and Lathe (87-443)
Adjunct Instructor-CNC Programming (88-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Computer Information Technology (97-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physics Instructor (98-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Critical Reading Instructor (105-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Biology (108-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physical Education Basketball (109-443)
Adjunct Faculty-White Pine Press Design Advisor (119-443)
Administrative Staff
Director of Admissions (121-443)
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)
Switchboard Operator Assistant-Student Employee (83-443)
Student Life Office Assistant-Student Employee (94-443)
Groundskeeper-Student Employee (104-443)
Records Office-Student Employee (110-443)
Help Desk Student Assistant (114-443)
Campus Security-Student Employee (116-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
Bartender-Hagerty Center (73-443)
Dishwasher-Hagerty Center (81-443)
Supplemental Custodian (106-443)
Supplemental Fitness Center Floor Monitor (111-443)
Supplemental Open Recreation and Intramural Sports Supervisor (112-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Professional Staff
Employee Wellness Coordinator (103-443) (Part time)
New NMC commercial to debut during Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight
The first of a new set of TV spots for NMC will air locally tonight during NBC’s coverage of the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony. The spots feature NMC international students talking about their experiences here at the college.
Kudos to Lisa Dohm
Kudos, to Lisa Dohm for she stepped in under extraordinary circumstances to run the Spanish Boot Camp and the Internship in the Freshwater Management in Costa Rica. Under her leadership, the interns had an amazing journey. Congratulations, Lisa from the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute!
NMC Position Vacancies
The 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 POSTING
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Adjunct Faculty-World Languages (49-443)
Adjunct Faculty-English Composition (50-443)
Adjunct Faculty – Sociology (84-443)
Adjunct Instructor-Technical Instructor (86-443)
Adjunct Instructor – Manual Mill and Lathe (87-443)
Adjunct Instructor-CNC Programming (88-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Computer Information Technology (97-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physics Instructor (98-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Critical Reading Instructor (105-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Biology (108-443)
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)
Switchboard Operator Assistant-Student Employee (83-443)
Student Life Office Assistant-Student Employee (94-443)
Residence Hall Front Desk- Student Employee (101-443)
Groundskeeper-Student Employee (104-443)
Records Office-Student Employee (110-443)
Help Desk Student Assistant (114-443)
Campus Security-Student Employee (116-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
Bartender-Hagerty Center (73-443)
Dishwasher-Hagerty Center (81-443)
Supplemental Custodian (106-443)
Supplemental Fitness Center Floor Monitor (111-443)
Supplemental Open Recreation and Intramural Sports Supervisor (112-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Professional Staff
Employee Wellness Coordinator (103-443) (Part time)
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
Constanza Hazelwood – Water Studies Institute Education & Outreach Coordinator, 5 years
Darby Hiller-Freund – Executive Director of Research Planning and Effectiveness, 10 years
Darrell Rogers – Training Specialist – Training & Research, 24 years
Judi Rokos – STCW Clerk and Project Specialist, 18 years
Alice Sluss – Office Manager – Humanities Academic Area, 7 years
Steve Westphal – Purchasing Manager, 35 years
This month in NMC history
25 Years Ago:
•A bust of NMC founder Lester Biederman was unveiled at a special ceremony in the atrium of the Biederman Building. The sculpture was designed by Traverse City artist & NMC alum Verna Bartnik. Les is still in the atrium.
From the NMC Archives at the Osterlin Library
President’s annual performance evaluation
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and myself I want to share with you the results of my annual performance evaluation, which was conducted at the July 23, 2012 Board of Trustees meeting.
We recognize that the marks I receive are not just a reflection on my work, but that of all of us at NMC who are working every day to keep learning at the center of everything we do. The accomplishments are due to the excellent work of every one of you. I encourage you to take a few minutes to read through this document, to see what we are doing well and what we can strive to do even better.
https://www.nmc.edu/about/
Here is a link to the packet of information compiled in preparation for the evaluation:
In case you missed it…
TV 7 and 4 did a report last night on the expansion of NMC’s Aviation program:
http://www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=780135#.UA_fRjGe6h1
Innovation grant deadline: August 1
To submit an innovation grant click here » or check out the “quick links” on the NMC Foundation’s new home page at www.nmc.edu/foundation
Innovation has been a hallmark of Northwestern Michigan College since before we were founded. Community leaders, seeking a new model for higher education, obtained legislation that helped make NMC the first community college in Michigan.
Innovation remains central to how we operate today, and was formally articulated in our Values by the Board of Trustees in 2007: “We will continuously improve the learning experience and its relevance to those we serve through innovation, agility and thoughtful risk-taking.”
To help encourage and support innovation, the NMC Board of Trustees asked the NMC Foundation to establish Innovation Grant Funds for faculty, staff and students.
The innovation grant program was established to fund innovative initiatives – ideas and opportunities that emerge during the year and occur outside of normal NMC budget sources and processes.
Rotary Club Young Professional Exchange opportunity — The Netherlands
The Rotary Club of Traverse City is currently seeking applications from young professionals (ages 25 t0 40, and not members of a Rotary Club) to be part of a team of five for a four-week group study exchange opportunity to The Netherlands in April 2013.
The team will represent Rotary District 6290 (western Michigan and northern Ontario) for four weeks in Rotary District 1530 (the northwest corner of The Netherlands.) This district includes the city of Amsterdam and its immediate surroundings. Amsterdam and The Netherlands (aka Holland) have a rich and fascinating history, including almost 400 years as an independent and progressive nation in highly developed northern Europe. Members of the team will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the culture and way of life in Holland as well as conduct frequent discussions about their profession with counterpart Dutch practitioners.
Interviews for the team leader position (must be a Rotarian) will take place, Sunday, October 13 in Cadillac. Team member interviews (cannot be members of a Rotary Club) will be held one week later on Saturday, October 20, also in Cadillac.
Leader/member application forms can be downloaded from the rotary.org web site.
Completed application forms need to be sent to Jeff Hickman, jeffrey.r.hickman@gmail.com or the Traverse City Rotary office.
Applications are due no later than September 25, 2012.