Jul 31, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Esther Haven transitioned from a supplemental employee in Student Financial Services to the Administrative Assistant for the Financial Aid and Admissions Offices on July 13, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-1374 or at ehaven@nmc.edu.
Esther was born and raised in a small Michigan town near Traverse City. She came to NMC in 2011, and worked at the Social Science office as a student assistant while she was earning her Associate’s Degree. After graduating in 2013, she spent a semester at Lake Superior State University before coming back home to Traverse City and to NMC as a supplemental assistant in the Financial Aid Office. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrative Studies at Ferris State University through the University Center and is double minoring in Professional Writing and English Literature. In her spare time she enjoys reading the classics, writing fiction, running, having adventures with her nephew, and spending time with the rest of her family. (more…)
Jul 30, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Jessica Johnson transitioned from a supplemental employee in Student Financial Services to Financial Aid Office Assistant on July 5, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-2118 or jejohnson@nmc.edu.
Jessica has a Bachelor’s degree in English from Michigan State University and is currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from NMC and Ferris State University. She previously worked at MSU, first as a desk receptionist and then as a housing assistant. She has worked as a supplemental employee in the Student Financial Services office at NMC for the past four years. She enjoys reading, writing, trivia, playing games, going for walks, swimming, and spending time with family. She was born in Texas but has lived most of her life in Michigan. She lived in the Lansing area until about four years ago when she moved to northwestern Michigan. She currently lives in Traverse City with Milo, the silliest kitty in the world. (more…)
Jul 30, 2015 | Student News
Welcome to NMC! The NMC bookstore wants to welcome you and help you have a successful semester! The following is important information regarding bookstore hours and more! (more…)
Jul 30, 2015 | Intercom
The family of Midge Kerr, wife of former NMC CFO Lornie Kerr, would like to thank the NMC family for their support during the difficult time in the loss of Midge. (more…)
Jul 29, 2015 | Intercom
NMC Training Services, July 2015 Newsletter. Read about spending the summer as a Training Services intern, MMTC’s Proud to Manufacture in Michigan Annual Conference and more!
Check out our July 2015 Training Services Newsletter here! (more…)
Jul 29, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Miku Crouch transitioned from a supplemental employee in the Records and Registration office to Admissions Office Assistant on July 20, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-1052 or mcrouch@nmc.edu.
Miku was born and raised in Japan and met her husband Aeron who was stationed there while she was attending the University of Nagasaki. They moved to the States after she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, then they lived in California for few years, back to Japan, to Florida and finally came to Traverse City in 2013 after Aeron decided to attend Grate Lakes Maritime Academy. She loves playing piano, reading, doing yoga and cuddling with our two cats Chandler and Phoebe.
For the last two years Miku was taking accounting related courses at NMC while she worked in Records and Registration office and recently completed the courses she needed to take from NMC and FSU for her to be able to qualify to sit for the Uniform CPA examination. She will be taking the first section of the exam this Fall. (more…)
Jul 28, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Kristy Jackson joined NMC as an Administrative Assistant in the President’s Office on July 5, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-1900 or kjackson@nmc.edu.
Kristy moved to Traverse City from Richmond, Indiana where she attended Earlham College and earned a Masters degree in Teaching. She worked as a high school teacher and for a non-profit youth theatre company as the Managing Director. While working in theatre, she directed over 30 shows for youth audiences using youth actors. She also enjoyed singing, dancing, and acting on stage as a member of Richmond Civic Theatre. In addition to theatre, Kristy enjoys running, visiting Lake Michigan beaches, and spending time with her family. Kristy and her husband Brian (a student at NMC) have a 5 year old daughter, Annabelle. (more…)
Jul 24, 2015 | Intercom
The improvement Kata is a scientific striving pattern practiced in many business organizations. Read on to find out more about this workshop coming to Traverse City. (more…)
Jul 24, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
A new set of large scale art banners will be gracing the walls of the Masonic Building at 109 S Union St. and the Talbot Building at 148 East Front Street, (alley) after their installation by Britten Studios on July 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM in downtown Traverse City. (more…)
Jul 24, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Mark Liebling joined NMC as Executive Director of Human Resources on July 20, 2015. He can be reached at (231) 995-1342 and at mliebling@nmc.edu.
Mark was born and raised in the Detroit area and earned a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a master’s degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, both from Michigan State. Mark has worked in Human Resources for more than 20 years, in both specialist and generalist roles, in companies including Walt Disney, Microsoft, Lehman Brothers and MasterCard. A passion to experience life abroad led him to take regional HR assignments based in Australia, Malaysia, Japan and Korea, ultimately spending 17 of the past 20 years overseas. It was in 2002 in Tokyo that Mark met his wife, Huiseon (pronounced Heesun), while studying at a Japanese language school. Mark and Huiseon have 2 children Daniel (6) and Romy (2) and have recently relocated from Seoul to Traverse City. In addition to spending time with his family, Mark enjoys beaches and trails, cooking (and eating!), and is proud to have finished marathons in Honolulu, Naha and Tokyo. (more…)
Jul 22, 2015 | Intercom
A new initiative from the NMC Staff Task Force and President Nelson includes offering the all-day, new employee orientation bus tour to current employees. Many employees have expressed interest in this, especially those who never went through the orientation day we now offer to new employees. (more…)
Jul 22, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Jul 22, 2015 | Intercom
The deadline for the summer semester’s round of Innovation Grant applications is August 1, 2015. Applications must be submitted to your area Vice President by this date. (more…)
Jul 21, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Betsy Williams joined NMC as a Business Development Specialist on July 6, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-2018 or ewilliams@nmc.edu.
Betsy has worked as an independent contractor for the past four years with the Training Services Division of NMC as a Training Specialist. Betsy is a former travel executive and consultant, with over 30 years of statewide operational development, human resources, corporate sales and management experience. She has arranged and led a variety of groups traveling the globe and enjoys sharing her travel adventures. A native of Birmingham, Michigan, Betsy attended NMC’s law enforcement program. She has volunteered in many local and civic and private programs. She currently sits on the board of the the Traverse Area Human Resource Association and the State Board of the Michigan Lean Consortium. Betsy, her husband Mark, and daughter Lia enjoy spending time doing all northern Michigan outdoor activities.
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Jul 20, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Jul 20, 2015 | 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…)
Jul 16, 2015 | Intercom
Are you looking for benefit resources? Please access the 2015 Flexible Benefits Plan here. As always, please contact Hollie in HR (5-1350) with any questions. (more…)
Jul 16, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Kudos to the following people and departments which helped to make the NMC entry in the Cherry Royale Parade at the National Cherry Festival a success! A great time was had by all thanks to you! (more…)
Jul 16, 2015 | Student News
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.”
Security
Grounds
Student Life Office Assistant (more…)
Jul 16, 2015 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health
Lead Accounting Assistant – Bookkeeper
Custodian – 3rd Shift
Supplemental Banquet Cook
Supplemental – Learning Services Assistant (more…)
Jul 16, 2015 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Jul 13, 2015 | President Updates
Part I of a coming series
I’m compelled to write to you after what I believe was an ill-informed Forum article in the Record Eagle on July 4, 2015.
First, let me thank the taxpayers of Grand Traverse County and the State of Michigan for supporting Northwestern Michigan College over its 64 year history. Next, thank you to the tens of thousands of learners who have chosen to experience NMC. And lastly, I want to thank all the staff and faculty who have dedicated their energy and passion to changing lives and building our community. (more…)
Jul 10, 2015 | Intercom
Have difficult conversations in a way that solves problems while improving relationships.
Join us on August 3 and 4 for Crucial Accountability training to learn a step-by-step process for enhancing accountability and improving performance. (more…)
Jul 8, 2015 | Intercom
Congratulations to the June Wellness Challenge (1 Mile Walking/5 mile biking) winners:
Renate Simsa & Hillary Voight! (more…)
Jul 7, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Mark West joined NMC as Lead Accounting Assistant on June 29, 2015. He can be reached at (231) 995-1140 or mwest@nmc.edu.
Mark was born in Indiana, but was raised and went to school in Traverse City. He graduated high school from Traverse City Senior High in 1989 and then went to NMC to acquire my Associates degree. From there he traveled to Big Rapids and went to School at Ferris State University and received a dual bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance in 1993-94. Once out of college Mark spent the next 21 years working for Oil Energy Corp a natural gas exploration company in Traverse City as a Staff Accountant. He was married to his wife Sarah in 1995 and they have two boys Matthew and Nathan. Mark love to bowl, watch football, and travel with his family. (more…)
