Jul 17, 2013 | Intercom
NMC has established a Zero Tolerance Standard with respect to acts of intimidation, threats of violence, or acts of violence relating to the campus or classroom. A safe and secure campus is essential to carrying out the mission of the College; the campus and its community are committed to working together to create and maintain a campus that is as free from forms of harassing and threatening behaviors.
Definitions
Intimidation: An intentional act toward another person, causing the other person to reasonably fear for his/her safety or the safety of others.
Threat of Violence: An intentional act that threatens bodily harm to another person or damage to the property of another.
Act of Violence: An intentional act that causes bodily harm, however slight, to another person or damage to the property of another.
NMC prohibits acts of intimidation as well as actual or threatened violence against co-workers, fellow students, visitors, or any other persons who are either on campus or have contact with the NMC community in the course of their duties. The following are examples of these types of behaviors:
- Unwelcome name-calling, inappropriate language or behavior
- Intimidation through direct or veiled verbal threats
- Throwing objects with the intent to cause harm regardless of the size or type of object being thrown, or whether a person is the target of the thrown object
- Physically touching another person in an intimidating, malicious, or harassing manner, including such acts as hitting, slapping, poking, kicking, pinching, grabbing, and pushing
- Physically intimidating others including such acts as obscene gestures, shouting, and fist shaking.
Any NMC person who is the subject of, or a witness to, a suspected violation is strongly encouraged to report the violation to Campus Security. Any emergency, perceived emergency, or suspected criminal conduct should be immediately reported to Campus Security. Any supervisor, manager, or other person in authority who receives a report of a suspected violation shall consult with the Behavioral Intervention Report Team (BIRT) as appropriate. Any NMC person found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, pursuant to applicable Personnel or Student Policies and, if appropriate, shall be prosecuted. No NMC person shall be retaliated against in his/her employment for reporting intimidation, threats or acts of violence.
This information along with a comprehensive list of other topics can be found at
https://intranet.nmc.edu/depts/emergency-mngt-plan/
Jul 17, 2013 | Intercom
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Jul 17, 2013 | Intercom
Supplemental Retirement Accounts through NMC
Do you currently have a 403(b) or 457(b) supplemental retirement account to which you contribute pre-tax through payroll? Did you have an account previously with NMC? If so, you need to know that the College has a third-party administrator called TSA Consulting Group which acts as our compliance agent for record keeping and administration of our plan, especially as it relates to ever changing IRS regulations.
When you get to the point where you are ready to request a transaction with your annuity (distribution, rollover, withdrawal, loan), you will have to work with both your annuity vendor and TSA in order to accomplish this. The Transaction Routing Request form is located on the Intranet at https://intranet.nmc.edu/forms/index.html under Human Resources, Benefits.
If you have any questions about this or other benefits, you can contact Human Resources at 995-1362 or 995-1025.
Jul 17, 2013 | Intercom
Do you remember life as a new employee? Could you help a new employee adjust to a new position at NMC? If yes, we need you!
We are looking for new Peer Guides who will connect new NMC employees with experienced NMC employees. Guides provide new employees with support during their transition to NMC, befriending them, answering questions and introducing them to colleagues from outside their immediate work area.
The next training to become a Peer Guide is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 10:00-12:00pm.
If serving as a Peer Guide sounds rewarding, please click the link below to review more information and to complete the informational sheet to get started. Intranet Peer Guide Site
Please return completed sheets to lhodek@nmc.edu / Lori Hodek in Human Resources.
Jul 16, 2013 | Student News
Payment for fall classes is due August 6, 2013 – Secure your classes now!
Please note that the NMC Board of Trustees established the tuition rates for 2013-2014 on June 24, 2013. If you registered prior to the new rates becoming effective, your tuition may have been adjusted. Please review your account: login to Self-Service, go to Student Billing, View Account Summary for Semester to see your balance.
Ways to make a payment:
Online: www.nmc.edu/selfservice
- Make payment by electronic check directly from your checking or savings account
- Make a payment using MasterCard, VISA, or Discover
- Authorize someone else to make a payment on your account
- Enroll in direct deposit for refunds
Note: You’ll receive refunds 3-5 days earlier with direct deposit
- Enroll in a deferred payment plan (Maritime and FSU consortium students, make sure to choose the right plan)
- Make a housing or aviation deposit
By Mail:
Payments by cash, check, or money order can be made in person or mailed to Student Financial Services (Tanis Building, main level), Northwestern Michigan College, Student Financial Services, 1701 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686.
Please note:
If you have financial aid authorized by payment due date, you are responsible to pay only for amounts due after the anticipated aid. Check your Account Summary for Semester Selected to make sure your aid is in place by August 6.
You must drop any classes that you do not plan to attend. Otherwise, you will be responsible for payment of charges incurred and will receive a grade at the end of the semester. All prior semester balances must be paid before registering.
Questions? Contact Student Financial Services at (231) 995-1035 or email: sfs@nmc.edu
Jul 16, 2013 | Intercom
Thomas Morgan who spoke at TEDx Traverse City this year on the topic of “Put on your Underoos It’s Time to Save the World!” will have his film included in the 2013 TC Film Festival. Waiting for Mamu tells the story of the impact of children serving out prison terms with their parents in Nepal. The 40 minute film is offered as a free showing on July 31st at Noon in the new Bijou By the Bay location. Information can be accessed here.
Jul 16, 2013 | Intercom
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu/ Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Jul 15, 2013 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating anniversaries soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Ed Blough Groundskeeper 29 years
Jeff Cobb Director of Music Programs 2 years
Meg Young Coordinator – Graphics and Printing Services 13 years
Jul 11, 2013 | Intercom
Northwestern Michigan College Public Safety and Training invites you to attend the Michigan Autism Safety Training (MAST) for Family, School and Community, an initiative of the Autism Alliance of Michigan. The training will be held on July 17, 2013 from 6:30-8:30pm in Scholars Hall, Room 109. It will be led by Sgt. Scott Shuelke (Ret. Lansing Police Department), Autism Safety Specialist, Autism Alliance Michigan, and Mary Sharp, MD., Autism Alliance of Michigan.
The training will provide participants an opportunity to:
- Expand their knowledge of autism and autistic behaviors
- Increase understanding of safety risks to individuals with autism and individuals with special needs in the home, school, and community settings
- Acquire information and resources to develop and launch a safety plan
- Learn community outreach strategies to increase autism awareness and safety
To register:
- Please e-mail Al Hart at ahart@nmc.edy or call him at (231) 995-1283
- Registration Deadline is July 12, 2013
This training is sponsored free of charge by the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority and Northwestern Michigan College. It is endorsed by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Jul 10, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Nikoline Sanderson, a student from Northwestern Michigan College, is helping a WWII veteran’s daughter finally get answers to her life long questions about her father.
Donna Gerhard approached the NMC history department hoping that they could help her find more information about her father, Sgt. Donald Fox, a soldier that fought in WWII. Sanderson was assigned to the project by Jim Press, NMC history teacher, and has done countless hours of research to help Gerhard find the information she needs about her father’s life during the military, and after.
Scott Herzberg, Assistant Director for NMC’s Outreach Services and POC Military and Veterans Services has raised $1,000 for Gerhard and himself to make a trip to a reunion with her father’s military troop. They need about $1,500 more. Gerhard is wheelchair bound and is living with multiple sclerosis. They are seeking donations for the August trip. To read the full story click here, to donate contact Scott Herzberg at (231) 995-2526.
Jul 10, 2013 | Intercom
MPSERS Retirement Application
If you are a member of the State pension system and are eligible to retire with MPSERS soon, here’s a helpful page to reference planning for your retirement, whether it will be 2 years from now all the way down to 3 months: Ready to Retire > Countdown to Retirement.
When it gets down to 3 months away, you will need to do an online application using your miAccount, your personal retirement account located on a secure section of the State of Michigan ORS website. If you want to review the things you will need to know and collect for your retirement application, you can find this helpful list online: Applying for Retirement: What You’ll Need.
If you have any questions or would like to have help in submitting your application, feel free to call HR at 995-1362.
Jul 10, 2013 | Intercom
Last chance to apply – The deadline for Foundations of Leadership applications is Friday, July 19, 2013. If you are interested in being considered for this course, please submit your application to Linda Racine to be included in the pool of applicants for this opportunity.
To review the course information and to access the application, click below.
Foundations of Leadership For questions, please contact Linda at 5-2004 or lracine@nmc.edu
Jul 10, 2013 | Intercom
Do you remember life as a new employee? Could you help a new employee adjust to a new position at NMC? If yes, we need you!
We are looking for new Peer Guides who will connect new NMC employees with experienced NMC employees. Guides provide new employees with support during their transition to NMC, befriending them, answering questions and introducing them to colleagues from outside their immediate work area.
The next training to become a Peer Guide is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 10:00-12:00pm.
If serving as a Peer Guide sounds rewarding, please click the link below to review more information and to complete the informational sheet to get started. Intranet Peer Guide Site
Please return completed sheets to lhodek@nmc.edu / Lori Hodek in Human Resources.
Jul 9, 2013 | Intercom
Kudos to NMC History students Nikoline Sanderson and Tim Siciliano who helped Donna, a Traverse City woman, learn about the father she never knew. Nikoline and Tim researched the role Donna’s father played in World War II and helped Donna learn about her father’s part in the war and how it affected him and their family. Through Nikoline and Tim’s research Donna has been able to connect with her father’s fellow military veterans and piece together a part of her missing father’s life.
Kudos to John Biolchini and cadets Richard Gray and Dan Cairns for safely conducting tours of the T/S State of Michigan for 50 + Cherry Festival little princes and princesses, and their escorts, on Friday 05 July. Assisting all these children, answering questions, and most importantly seeing it done in a safe manner was no small achievement. Most importantly, a great time was had by the little princes and princesses and their escorts.
Kudos to the Water Studies Institute faculty and staff for a very successful professional development series held in early June. The GLWSI hosted a program focusing on the use of advanced acoustics in support of both Search and Recovery (SAR) operations and Marine Engineering applications. Attendees included employees from industries and law enforcement/first responders located across North America (Canada, US and Mexico). The courses are taught by globally recognized experts in these areas. The instructors and participants were overwhelmed with what NMC has to offer – Facilities, people, assets and most importantly, the vision of our institution. As part of this training, several students in the Freshwater Studies and Marine Technology programs participated. Presidents from these companies are offering complete support including course development, equipment donation/use, job recruiting/placement in connection with our Engineering Technology/Marine Technology degree, creating new opportunities for students and high value job opportunities for graduates. Nader Riahi, President of Kongsberg Mesotech was particularly impressed by two of our students, Chris Horvath and John Lutchko. He felt they would be leaders in this industry and if they were to ever start a company on their own, he would provide them with the support and technology to get started. His words were “whatever they need, you let me know”.
These people want NMC to be the premier place for advanced marine technology training in the US and one of a few globally. This professional development program clearly showcased NMC’s many attributes to a wide audience.
Jul 9, 2013 | Intercom
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu/ Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Jul 9, 2013 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating anniversaries soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Jim Bensley Director of Outreach Services 30 years
Lisa Eiden Office Manager – Residence Life 4 years
Hans Van Sumeren Director of Great Lakes Water Studies Institute 5 years
Jul 9, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
NMC Open Recreation basketball will continue through the summer. Open recreation is free for enrolled students and NMC faculty and staff. Community members can join in for $5 a day or $45 for a 15 visit punch card. Summer hours Monday & Wednesday noon to 2 pm and Tuesday and Thursday 8-10 pm. Contact 995-1199 or 995-1379.
Jul 8, 2013 | Intercom
Any items you wish to have posted in the Intercom and Student News can be sent to publicrelations@nmc.edu.
Jul 3, 2013 | Intercom
The deadline for Foundations of Leadership applications has been extended to July 19, 2013. If you are interested in being considered for this course, please submit your application to Linda Racine to be included in the pool of applicants for this opportunity.
To review the course information and to access the application, click below.
Foundations of Leadership For questions, please contact Linda at 5-2004 or lracine@nmc.edu
Jul 3, 2013 | Intercom
Don’t forget! NMC Student, Staff, Faculty and extended Family will be walking in the National Cherry Festival’s Cherry Royale Parade occurring on Saturday, July 6, 2013.
This is a call out to those who would like to participate in the fun and festivities. Our day begins with a continental breakfast then we march in the parade!
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON TIME and LOCATION:
- We will be meeting at staging area #81. (For more details on drop off locations and staging area line up contact Kay at the number below.
- Bata will be running the day of the parade if you want to get a ride back to your car if you parked at the Hagerty Center. The bus leaves on the quarter hour to go to the transfer station and then immediately goes to Hagerty.
- All vehicles must be in place by 10:00 am. Walkers must be in line and ready to go no later then 10:30. The parade step off is at 11:15 and noone can join up once we start to move.
- We will supply t-shirts for those who march with NMC on parade day.
Come and join the fun!
For more information call Kay Hall 995-1119 or email khall@nmc.edu
Jul 1, 2013 | Intercom
How your FSA works
Ever wonder why Priority Health sends you a check for $2.50 out of your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) without you requesting it? Ever wonder how to get reimbursement for a dental or vision expense out of your FSA? Do you wonder if an FSA would fit your needs?
How do I set one up and why would I?
- At open enrollment, if you are on the Core Plan, you decide on an amount per pay to be deducted pretax throughout the calendar year to be used for uninsured health care expenses. This amount cannot be changed during the year unless you have a qualifying event as outlined by the IRS.
- You should budget this for the calendar year’s expected expenses, but if you have not used it all, you can use for qualified expenses through 3/15 of the following year.
- You can use the entire amount which you committed up front, even before it is deducted from your check, and you get the pretax advantage with these funds.
- If you opt out of NMC’s medical plans, you can still set up an FSA for your health care expenses with another plan.
- If you are on a high deductible health plan, you cannot be covered by both an HSA and an FSA. You can, however, have a Limited FSA, but there are special IRS guidelines on how you can use these funds.
How do I get the money reimbursed?
- If you are on the NMC Core Plan, Priority Health will automatically reimburse you from your FSA for both medical and prescription claims that they process.
- For expenses not processed by Priority, such as dental, vision, or non-NMC medical plans, you must submit a request form and documentation to substantiate your request.
- If you have other insurance coverage for the expense you are requesting, you must include an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from that insurance company so that Priority knows what has already been covered – you cannot submit just an invoice for these types of expenses.
- If you would prefer not to be automatically reimbursed, you can call Priority Health’s Customer Service Department and have your account changed to manual reimbursement only.
- If you have other medical coverage for you or your dependents such as Medicare, Medicaid, spouse’s or military insurance, then Priority Health requires that your FSA have manual reimbursement and will set it up that way.
- You can access Priority Health’s online Withdrawal Request Form for your FSA at https://www.priorityhealth.com/member/handbook/~/media/documents/ceh/fsa-withdrawal-form.pdf, and for your Limited FSA at https://www.priorityhealth.com/member/handbook/~/media/documents/ceh/limited-fsa-withdrawal-form-for-hsa.pdf
If you have any questions about this or other benefits, feel free to contact HR at 995-1362 or 995-1025.
Jun 30, 2013 | Intercom
Any items you wish to have posted in the Intercom and Student News can be sent to publicrelations@nmc.edu.
Jun 29, 2013 | Intercom
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu/ Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Jun 28, 2013 | Student News
Please note that the NMC Board of Trustees established the tuition rates for 2013-2014 on June 24, 2013. If you registered prior to the new rates becoming effective, your tuition may have been adjusted. Please review your account: login to Self-Service, go to Student Billing, View Account Summary for Semester to see your balance.
The following changes were made, effective fall 2013:
|
Contact Hours
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FY13 Rate
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FY14 Rate
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$Increase
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| In-District |
$ 84.60
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$ 86.30
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$ 1.70
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| Out-of-District |
$165.90
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$170.90
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$ 5.00
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| Out-of-State |
$212.45
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$218.85
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$ 6.40
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| Fees |
Increase Facility fee by $2 for out of district/ out of state students (new Facility fee rate of $6)
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In addition the Board approved new differential tuition rates. There are three levels of differential tuition: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. The chart below shows tuition rates for the programs by tier.
There are scholarships available to help offset the differential rate to students in Nursing, Automotive and Culinary programs that have demonstrated financial hardship.
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Tier I
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Tier II
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Tier III
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| In District |
$111.50
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$135.65
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$372
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| Out-of-District |
$215.30
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$260.40
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$372
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| Out-of-State |
$273.80
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$340.45
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$372
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Tier I
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Tier II
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Tier III
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| Programs Affected |
Automotive (AT) |
**Culinary (CUL) |
*Maritime(MDK, MNG, MNS) |
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Audio-Technology |
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*Construction Technology(CAR, CMT, EET, ELE, HVA, PLU, EGY) |
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Nursing (HNR) |
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*Differential tuition was applied to Maritime and Construction Technology in Fall 2009.
**Differential tuition for Culinary includes course fees.
For a complete schedule of tuition and fees, please refer to nmc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees. If you had a payment plan set up already for fall 2013, we are in process of resetting the plans. Contact Student Financial Services if you have questions about your payments – sfs@nmc.edu or 231-995-1035.
Jun 28, 2013 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating anniversaries soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Laura Jaquish Science/Math Instructor 14 years
Deb Kalchik Assistant – Extended Educational Services 34 years
Craig Shattuck Custodian – Museum 6 years
Marjory Smith Communications Instructor 20 years
Megan Ward Writing Center Coordinator 5 years
Chris Weber Vice President for Enrollment Mgmt. & Student Services 3 years
