Oct 12, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
October 12, 2022
The ranks of adult learners attending NMC on the Michigan Reconnect scholarship more than doubled this fall, as the program that seeks to improve the state’s talent pipeline surpassed the $500,000 mark in funds awarded locally.
Meanwhile, a new state aid program, the Michigan Achievement Scholarship will make college more affordable for high school graduates attending NMC full-time next fall. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the legislation Tuesday.
“There’s never been a better time to improve your earning potential through higher education,” said NMC President Nick Nissley. “Together, Michigan Reconnect and Michigan Achievement mean NMC has dedicated state scholarships available for our two largest student pools: high school graduates and adult learners without a credential.”
NMC economic impact data shows that people with an associate degree earn $8,500 more per year than someone with only a high school diploma.
Launched last year, Michigan Reconnect is available to adults 25 and over who don’t already have a degree or certificate. This semester, 234 students took advantage of the free in-district tuition. Total NMC Reconnect participation stands at 400 students who have received $562,804. Reconnect followed a similar scholarship, Futures for Frontliners, for adult essential workers who stayed on the job through the shutdown phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 530 NMC students took advantage of Futures for Frontliners, receiving $1.3 million.
Now the Michigan Achievement Scholarship aims to provide similar financial incentive for high school students to attend college. Starting with the high school class of 2023, students will be eligible for up to $2,750/year in aid if they attend a community college full time (12 credits) and demonstrate financial need.
NMC Director of Financial Aid Linda Berlin estimates that up to 200 2023 high school graduates could qualify for Michigan Achievement, and NMC could award between $300,000–$400,000.
“This student financial aid program is a historic investment in the future of Michigan’s young people. The more we invest in our colleges and our students, the more prosperous our state will be,” said Brandy Johnson, president of the Michigan Community College Association.
In addition to those state funds, NMC also awards more than $1 million in institutional, donor-directed scholarships through the NMC Foundation.
Oct 11, 2022 | Intercom
Two committees of Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees will meet this Friday, Oct. 14 in the President’s Conference Room of the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City:
- Policy Committee: 8:30 a.m.
- Audit Committee: 1:30 p.m.
Meeting notices are available here. For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Oct 11, 2022 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees Audit Committee meets Friday, Oct. 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the NMC President’s Office Conference Room in the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Oct 10, 2022 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
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Oct 10, 2022 | Student News
Experiential learning provides students with real world and hands-on opportunities to prepare them for an ever-changing and diverse world. The purpose of experiential learning is to actively engage the learner through relevant and ongoing experience, critical problem solving and reflective practices. NMC students are now able to specifically search for experiential learning courses in Self-Service.
If you are interested in taking an Experiential Learning Designated Course, you can search for these courses by clicking on the “Expand/Contract Search Options” in Self-Service.
Then, locate the “Special Search Criteria” in the middle of the page.
Scroll down to “Experiential Learning” and hit enter.
If you have any questions about the Experiential Learning Designated Courses, please contact the Experiential Learning Institute.
Oct 10, 2022 | Student News, Tech Bytes
Have you ever forgotten some homework due in class, how about when Spectrum is showing up to work on the internet, or even when you agreed to help your friend move? With Google Tasks setting tasks for yourself has never been easier — they sync with any google app. You’ll never forget when something is happening again!
Oct 10, 2022 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
The Center for Instructional Excellence and the Professional Development Institute have planned a full day of programming for NMC Next: Unlock your Full Potential, NMC’s 7th annual October Conference. Thanks to their coordination efforts, employees at NMC have an opportunity to invest in their personal growth so that we can continue to implement the college’s mission. This event wouldn’t be possible without their efforts as well as the contributions of each presenter — the college appreciates your willingness to share your insights, processes and new technologies available to us so that we can better serve our learners.
October Conference kicks off at 8 a.m. tomorrow in the Milliken Auditorium with light refreshments, a welcome and a keynote address. The day closes with the first annual faculty and staff kickball game in the softball field by the Fine Arts Building. View the complete list of scheduled programming here.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Oct 10, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Jazz Lab Band will join the Jeff Haas Trio plus Laurie Sears for an afternoon of swinging jazz on Sunday, October 23 at 3 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Circuit.
A suggested donation of $20 ($5 for Students) includes complimentary food from Edson Farms, wine from Chateau Chantal and great music!
The GT Circuit is located at 225 W. 14th St. in Traverse City.
Oct 10, 2022 | Intercom, Tech Bytes
Have you ever forgotten about the project due at the end of the quarter until it was too late, to reply to that email once you found the answer, or about the meeting with HR? With Google Tasks, setting tasks to help your day go off without a hitch is easier than ever and they sync with any Google app. You’ll never forget when something is due again!
Oct 7, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
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Oct 7, 2022 | Intercom, President Updates
Dear Colleagues,
On Tuesday, October 11, the Center for Instructional Excellence and the Professional Development Institute will host the seventh NMC October Conference. This is a college-wide professional development event for all regular faculty and staff, as well as adjunct faculty.
An appointment has been sent to your Google calendar. The College will be closed to allow all faculty and staff to attend. We are excited to have everyone together again, face-to-face for this event!
Our morning will begin at 8:00 am at the Milliken Auditorium with light refreshments, followed by a welcome and a keynote address. Our speaker is Dr. Todd Zakrajsek, learning science author and speaker from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Lilly Conferences.
We will have a wide variety of sessions available for all NMC faculty and staff to come together to share ideas and learn new strategies, ultimately giving everyone an opportunity to collaborate and learn from each other.
This year’s theme is: NMC Next: Unlock Your Full Potential, based on NMC’s Vision and Strategic Plan, and provides an opportunity for the College to invest in you, our employees! I can’t stress enough how important each of you is in helping our learners succeed. It takes every person in every position on campus to assure quality experiences and outcomes for our students. This day gives us the opportunity to invest in each other.
Check your calendars for a more detailed agenda with a list of sessions that will allow you to plan your day.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Nick
President’s Office
1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI
Phone: (231) 995-1010
Oct 7, 2022 | Student News
You are the voice of the future! The City of Traverse City is updating the community master plan and encourages all NMC students to take this short survey covering important issues such as transportation and housing to let us know what YOU think the future of Traverse City should look like. Take the survey here.
Oct 7, 2022 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees Audit Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, in the President’s Conference Room of the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City.
The official meeting notice is available here. For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Oct 7, 2022 | Student News
Freedom. What makes you feel free? How do you use your freedom? What does it mean to be free? NMC Magazine invites you to capture freedom through your form of expression: fine art, design, illustration, photography, video, comics, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essay, recipes, and more!
- Fiction/Nonfiction: 1500 word limit
- Poetry/Lyrics: 30 line limit
- Comics: 30 panels/4 pages limit
- Video/Audio: 4 minutes
Submission Deadline: Friday, November 4
Entries can be submitted to nmcmag@mail.nmc.edu along with the submission form (be sure to read the guidelines below the form). Hard copies can be delivered to Fine Arts (attn: Caroline Schaefer-Hills) or Scholars Hall 214 (attn: Alissia Lingaur).
Oct 5, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Jazz Big Band will join the Jeff Haas Trio plus Laurie Sears for an afternoon of swinging jazz on Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Circuit.
A suggested donation of $20 ($5 for Students) includes complimentary food from Edson Farms, wine from Chateau Chantal and great music!
The GT Circuit is located at 225 W. 14th St. in Traverse City.
Oct 5, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Area students can explore options at more than 40 colleges and universities at two free events set for Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Northwestern Michigan College’s Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on main campus.
2022 Fall Transfer Fair: Held from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m., this event is aimed primarily at current NMC students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a bachelor’s degree. See participating schools.
2022 College Night: 6–8 p.m. This event is aimed at current high school students making post-graduation educational plans. Information on NMC dual enrollment and Early College, which allow high school students to earn both high school and college credit at no cost while still attending high school, will be available, plus scholarship and financial aid information. See participating schools.
Release Date: October 5, 2022
For More Information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President 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-discrimination
Oct 5, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Area students can explore options at more than 40 colleges and universities at two free events set for Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Northwestern Michigan College’s Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on main campus.
2022 Fall Transfer Fair: Held from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m., this event is aimed primarily at current NMC students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a bachelor’s degree. See participating schools.
2022 College Night: 6–8 p.m. This event is aimed at current high school students making post-graduation educational plans. Information on NMC dual enrollment and Early College, which allow high school students to earn both high school and college credit at no cost while still attending high school, will be available, plus scholarship and financial aid information. See participating schools.
Release Date: October 5, 2022
For More Information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President 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-discrimination
Oct 4, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY – Northwestern Michigan College will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 10 with a series of events on main campus.
- 11 a.m. The Dennos Museum is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the Traverse Area District Library with stories, poems, and dancing inside the museum. Attendees will receive a free picture book (choice of Fry Bread or We Are Still Here) and a craft for the family. Both books and crafts will be available as supplies last. The museum is open from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and admission is free.
- 2–4 p.m. The Native American Student Organization will meet under the pines south of the Osterlin Building with members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The event will include drumming and dancing demonstrations. All are welcome and encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
- Oct. 10–Oct. 21 The NMC Library will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with two StoryWalks that can be listened to while strolling through campus. Nihá’ádaahwiinít’íįgo/When We Are Kind can be found along the sidewalk north of the campus apartments and Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh/This is How I know can be found along the path between the Dennos Museum and the Osterlin building.
Many state and local municipalities, including the city of Traverse City and the state of Michigan, recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It was first proclaimed as a federal holiday in 2021. It is an opportunity to celebrate and honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures, which predate Western colonization by centuries.
Release Date: October 4, 2022
For More Information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President 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-discrimination
Oct 4, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY – Northwestern Michigan College will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 10 with a series of events on main campus.
- 11 a.m. The Dennos Museum is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the Traverse Area District Library with stories, poems, and dancing inside the museum. Attendees will receive a free picture book (choice of Fry Bread or We Are Still Here) and a craft for the family. Both books and crafts will be available as supplies last. The museum is open from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and admission is free.
- 2–4 p.m. The Native American Student Organization will meet under the pines south of the Osterlin Building with members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The event will include drumming and dancing demonstrations. All are welcome and encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
- Oct. 10–Oct. 21 The NMC Library will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with two StoryWalks that can be listened to while strolling through campus. Nihá’ádaahwiinít’íįgo/When We Are Kind can be found along the sidewalk north of the campus apartments and Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh/This is How I know can be found along the path between the Dennos Museum and the Osterlin building.
Many state and local municipalities, including the city of Traverse City and the state of Michigan, recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It was first proclaimed as a federal holiday in 2021. It is an opportunity to celebrate and honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures, which predate Western colonization by centuries.
Release Date: October 4, 2022
For More Information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President 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-discrimination
Oct 3, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Make your own space themed artwork on Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 1–3 p.m. in the Sculpture Court at the Dennos Museum Center with some of the museum’s docents. While at the museum, work with real data from NASA telescopes and satellites using our Observing With NASA Kiosk in the Discovery Gallery.
Oct 3, 2022 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
The following college events, stories and mentions have appeared in the media recently. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu.
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Oct 3, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
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Oct 3, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Maria Ulrich: At the International Affairs Forum (IAF) season opening event on September 15, Maria Ulrich led a team of student interns to provide live sound production and support a livestream broadcast. As an Audio Tech. instructor and the Milliken Auditorium Tech., Maria put her professional expertise and leadership into action to the benefit of her students, IAF, and the greater community, including the audience gathered in the auditorium and online. Phenomenal job, Maria and Audio Tech students Jacob Benker, Brian Grage and Geoff Norman Anderson.
Kudos to Frank Jabour for passing the first FAA inspection in his role as Chief Flight Instructor. Thank you for your leadership during this process.
Kudos to April Dehring and the Hawk Owl Cafe Staff: April very kindly worked with the chefs in our cafe to determine whether or not a vegetarian soup being served was also vegan. April and the team went out of their way to check the ingredients and I purchased a delicious bowl of soup! There was even a labeled vegan soup the next day! Thank you to April and the entire Hawk Owl Cafe team for going above and beyond!
Kudos to Great Lakes Culinary Institute Faculty, Staff and students: Congratulations to the faculty, staff, and students of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute who worked day and night to feed some very hungry hockey players and scouts. The GLCI prepared and served meals for the Detroit Red Wings and the many NHL scouts that came to watch the prospects the week before. Eleven days of meals (approximately 1,100 meals served) and there have been nothing but compliments from the DRW Organization. The faculty, staff, and students went above and beyond to combine great tasting food, but with plenty of nutritional value for top athletes. The relationship between the GLCI and the Red Wings goes back to 2013.
Kudos to Patty Cron-Huhta: Patty spent multiple hours over multiple weeks preparing for GLCI to host the off-site catering event for the National Hockey League Prospect Tournament and the Red Wings Training Camp. Once the functions were confirmed Patty spent hours creating volunteer work schedules for students, staff, alumni and past GLCI staff, equipment lists for each meal, moving equipment to and from GLCI and Center Ice Arena and preparing all the function rooms for the appropriate serving equipment and table set up at Center Ice Arena. Patty worked every day of the 11 day function and made it seamless for the culinary team to come in and feed over 1,100 meals.
Kudos to Jim Morse: Jim spent multiple hours over multiple weeks preparing for GLCI to host the off-site catering event for the National Hockey League Prospect Tournament and the Red Wings Training Camp. Once the functions were confirmed Jim spent many hours creating menus that were creative, appealing and nutritional balanced followed by requisitioning all of the food necessary for the 11 day event. Jim worked with volunteer staff, students, alumni, and past GLCI staff to ensure the 1,100 meals were prepared and transported properly and safely to Center Ice Arena. Jim also worked many hours at Center Ice Arena setting up and serving food to players, coaches, scouts, team officials and Center Ice Arena crew.
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Oct 3, 2022 | Announcements & News, Intercom
NMC Next: Unlock Your Full Potential
Our NMC October Conference is back face to face! Faculty and staff will come together Tuesday, Oct. 11 for a full program of professional development led by colleagues and guest speakers. This year’s theme is Unlock Your Full Potential based on the NMC Next strategic plan.
Renowned author and learning specialist Todd Zacrasjek will deliver the morning keynote with ways to unlock our learning potential. Zacrasjek, director of the Lilly Conferences on College and University Teaching and Learning, will speak on “Uncovering Learning Myths That Waste Time and Money.” He will also lead four workshop presentations for faculty and staff.
Other presenters will deliver a variety of sessions with hands-on learning for improving your teaching, your work, and your work life as we unlock our potential and implement the college mission. Topics include Creating Community Partnerships, Disruptive Innovation at NMC: Introducing the Office of Possibilities (OOPS), Learning Without Thinking, and ALIVE! Embracing Life and Thriving After Pandemic Losses. View the complete schedule for this year’s event.
The day starts at 8 a.m. with coffee and donuts at the Dennos and the opening talks in Milliken Auditorium and ends with a game of kickball on campus grounds. In between, there will be four workshop sessions, lunch, and cider and apples.
Our October Conference, sponsored by the Center for Instructional Excellence and the Professional Development Institute, is a unique opportunity for faculty and staff to collaborate and learn together. The campus is closed for business and classes on Oct. 11, so shut your office door and join your colleagues for a day of food, fun and learning!
Sep 30, 2022 | Intercom
The first annual faculty vs. staff kickball game will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. at the NMC Athletic Field.
If you would like to join, please fill out the signup form.
Questions? Contact Marcus Bennett at (231)995-1401 or mbennett@nmc.edu
