May 7, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
It’s almost that time of the year again! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19, 2013! The BBQ will run 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. and includes fun for the whole family!
The NMC Barbecue is one of northern Michigan’s most popular and enduring traditions. The annual event brings thousands of people to NMC’s main campus for an old-fashioned picnic and a chance to see their community college.
The late Gerald W. Oleson and his wife Frances, founders of Oleson’s Food Stores in Traverse City, started the annual fundraiser picnic in 1956. Oleson’s Food Stores continue to donate the food, and hundreds of volunteers turn out to make the event happen.
Buy your tickets today! Advance tickets are just $6 while day-of tickets are $8.
Click HERE to buy your tickets online and learn more about the BBQ! Or for more information, call (231) 995-1020.
Let’s all do the BBQ!
May 3, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center is offering art patrons an opportunity to purchase original works of art by talented artists in the region in the museum’s 5th annual Small Works art sale from May 2-5, 2013.
Artists are being invited to submit up to 10 works of art in any media with measurements no greater than 5” x 7” x 5”. All art work will be priced at $50 or less. The size restrictions have changed this year to allow for more small pottery and sculptures.
The Small Works Sale has been organized to benefit artists and provide art patrons the opportunity to acquire works by artists in a price range accessible to many collectors.
There is no application fee or jury process for the sale. If the work of art meets the size and price parameters it will be allowed in the sale.
The Museum’s goal for the sale is to provide artists with additional sales opportunities and encourage patrons to buy original art at an affordable price. This is the fifth year of the Small Works sale. Last year 110 artists brought in about 1,000 works to sell. The sale was a great success with over $7,000 in gross sales.
The Small Works sale, open to the public, will begin with the sale and reception from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 2. The sale will continue Friday, May 3rd and 4th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 9, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. There is no admission charge for the Small Works sale.
For additional information on the Small Works visit www.dennosmuseum.org or call the Dennos Museum Store 231-995-1587.
The Dennos Museum Center is open Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Admission is $6.00 adults, $4.00 for children and free to museum members. For more information on the Museum and exhibition, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
May 3, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
At their regular April meeting, the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved a second reading of a new college “Campus Expression Policy.”
NMC has always been committed to the free and lawful exercise of expressive activity, and that commitment is unchanged by this policy.
The policy is intended to allow for the expression of free speech in a civil manner and forbids NMC from limiting public expression of ideas based on the content or source of the ideas being expressed. This policy does not prevent public demonstration, protest, petition or similar activity.
The policy’s intent is to identify spaces for expressive activity, based upon the need to maintain an orderly and peaceful environment to ensure the mission and operation of the college. The policy was developed by NMC with input from counsel, campus safety and local law enforcement, and drafted to be consistent with that of similar policies in effect at other higher education institutions.
The restrictions in the policy are set to prevent a person or persons from assembling in a manner that prevents or obstructs the free movement of persons around the campus, free and normal use of college buildings and facilities or impedes the normal activities of the college.
The full policy can be found at: https://www.nmc.edu/about/policies/board-staff/D-505.15.html
Examples of other Michigan community colleges with similar policies:
May 2, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the NMC in Photos Spring Contest! We had many great photos! Congratulations to our winners listed below! Please contact the Public Relations and Marketing Office to collect your prizes! (231) 995-1020 or avarga@nmc.edu
1st Place: Jessica Humphrey
“Stephen and Amelia – Choreography and Performance class”
Prize: $50 gas gift card
2nd Place: Rebecca Teahen
“Inside the cockpit.”
Prize: $25 NMC Bookstore gift card
3rd Place: Jason Dake
“Michigan artists Rufus Snoddy and Larry Cressman at the Dennos Museum Center”
Prize: $15 credit for the cafeteria or any Sodexo food store
May 2, 2013 | Intercom
Faculty and Staff who will participate in the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4 should be at the high school by 1:30 p.m. From the gym parking lot, enter the left set of doors and proceed upstairs to the first room on the left.
Commencement begins at 2:00 p.m.
May 2, 2013 | Intercom
Joe McGuiness joined NMC as the Master, T/S State of Michigan on May 1, 2013. Joe can be reached at 995-1200 or
jmcguiness@nmc.edu.
Joe and his wife Peri live in Harbor Springs, MI. They have two boys, Brian and John, and a mixed Labrador named Hoover. Peri produces and sells herbs for their local farmer’s markets. Joe comes to NMC from the U. S. Coast Guard. They both enjoy the great outdoors, especially here in northern Michigan.
Apr 30, 2013 | Student News
NMC Club Soccer Team is looking for players for the Fall 2013 season. The club is for both recreational play and competitive play against other colleges/universities. For more information go to the NMC Club Soccer webpage at https://www.nmc.edu/student-services/student-life/student-groups/club-soccer.html
Apr 30, 2013 | Intercom
It’s likely you will not be able to depend solely on Social Security and your retirement plan with NMC to deliver all the money you’ll need for retirement. It may be up to you to supplement your retirement income, and as an NMC employee, you have an excellent opportunity to set aside money for your retirement by contributing to a 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plan.
Contributions are made with pre-tax income if you use one of the companies NMC partners with to offer payroll deduction. As a result, these contributions are excluded from your current federal taxable income, which means you’ll pay less in income tax. You also do not pay taxes on earnings from the investments in your retirement plan until you retire or withdraw them, which provides you the potential for faster growth.
If you are interested in learning more about starting a supplemental retirement plan through payroll pre-tax deduction, contact one of the following companies. Once you set up an account, you simply complete a form so that we know what deduction to set up for you. You have the flexibility to change your deduction amount whenever you feel it is needed and even to have retirement accounts with more than one of these companies.
| Consolidated Financial Corporation (403b and 457 Plans)
28411 Northwestern Highway, Ste. 950
Southfield, MI 48034
1.800.232.2383
Contact: Dave Sawchuk or Jerome Garrett
sawchud@consolidated-financial.com
garretj@consolidated-financial.com |
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VALIC (403b Plans)2701 Cambridge Court, Suite 115
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
800.892.5558 ext. 87648
248.754.1105
Contact: Ken Smagacz
ken.smagacz@valic.com |
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| Teacher’s Insurance and Annuity Assn College Retirement Equities Fund
TIAA-CREF (403b Plans)
2000 Town Center, Suite 2000
Southfield, MI 48075-1120
248.351.1411
1.800.842.2044 ext.251411
Contact: Edward Bolt
ebolt@tiaa-cref.org
www.tiaa-cref.org |
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Thrivent Investment Management Inc. (403b Plan)625 Fourth Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1665
1.800.847.4836
Contact: Mark W. Jackson
Office: 989.356.1330
Toll-Free: 1.866.582.7684
Cell: 989.657.6466
mark.jackson@thrivent.com |
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Human Resources at 995-1362.
Apr 30, 2013 | Intercom
Heather Somero is always there to help, always positive, and always encouraging to me as a new adjunct. She is also very professional.
Michelle Autry is always putting out friendly and helpful emails to bring all of us along with her into the eLearning part of our jobs. Michelle was very professional and helpful to get all of my Moodle problems resolved. She was also very patient with me as I muddled my way through Moodle.
A HUGE thank you to Cheri Garvin who organized a tremendous Professional Development Day for Support Staff and Tech/Para! All three segments were outstanding and a good time was had by all!
Susan Odgers has been a tireless member of the Compensation Systems Review Work Group. Additionally, she is the founder of the monthly best practices adjunct meetings at Cambria Suites, bringing people together to work on the development of an adjunct website. This is on top of her teaching for several schools, other jobs and all of the community boards she sits on.
Apr 30, 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.
Apr 30, 2013 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating anniversaries soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Jerry Dobek Science/Math Instructor 17 years
Al Laursen Enrollment Specialist – Aviation 2 years
Apr 30, 2013 | Student News
If you’ll be taking an exam in the testing center next week, please remember these tips to make your testing experience easier and less stressful.
· Bring your ID with you.
· Leave backpacks and other belongings in your car (we run out of lockers fast!)
· Know the name of your class and your instructor.
· Give yourself plenty of time—all tests must be finished when we close for the day.
Apr 29, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Looking to rejuvenate your mind and your body, with spring and summer right around the corner? The NMC Extended Education department is now launching it’s new “Fit For Spring” campaign, inviting all students, faculty, and staff members to participate in a variety of health and wellness classes around campus and the community. From Zumba, to Strength Training, to connecting with a Personal Trainer, we are encouraging everyone to look and feel their best. We welcome anyone and everyone to our fun, upbeat, and encouraging classes, regardless if you are a beginner or an advanced athlete. Here is just a taste of what we are offering this spring term!
- Forever Fit
- Strength Training
- NIA
- Zumba Gold
- Piloxing
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Aerobic Dance
- Personal Training
- 12 O’clock Toner
- Yoga
Check out more health and wellness classes at our Extended Education website. Register online or call our staff at (231) 995-1700.
Register today, don’t delay!
Apr 29, 2013 | Intercom
Microsoft Software for Home Use
As an NMC Employee you have access to Microsoft 2013 PC or 2011 Mac Software for Home Use at the discounted price of $9.95 for the software and an additional $12.00 for the Media.
Visit the following Intranet page for more details:
If you have questions, please contact the NMC Technology Help Desk at 995-3020.
Apr 28, 2013 | Student News
Important Notice to all NMC students for summer semester 2013
(THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER!)
Payment due date for summer is May 7, 2013.
For information on how to make a payment or set up a payment plan, please go to: https://www.nmc.edu/financial-aid/payment-options.html
NMC may drop your enrollment in classes if you owe a balance after May 7, 2013. However, there are circumstances where, as a courtesy, we will not drop your classes. 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.
There will be one auto-drop for non-payment, around May 10. Please check and manage your account status and class schedule regularly, especially between now and the 100% refund dates listed on your class schedule for each course. Always check your NMC email for notifications and e-bills. There will be no paper bills.
You are responsible to manage your own enrollment (for example: dropping classes you do not plan to attend/pay for). Classes can only be dropped on NMC Self-Service or in person, not over the phone. If there is a hold preventing a drop, contact us to lift the hold. You will still have to drop the classes yourself.
Steps for summer:
- If you have already received financial aid this year in fall and/or spring, check on Self-Service to see if you have financial aid left for summer. Otherwise:
- Pay by May 7, set up a payment plan and make payments on time, or apply for financial aid in time for NMC to receive your FAFSA by January 3 (it takes up to 2 weeks).
- Drop classes you don’t plan to attend by the 100% refund date for each class printed on the student schedule.
- Watch your NMC email and check your account and schedule after the auto-drop to make sure you know where you stand.
- Pay your balances on time and/or make sure to follow the financial aid process to completion.
- Attend your classes to completion, taking full advantage of all of the help available to succeed. (Withdrawal or non-attendance can result in loss of financial aid. Contact Student Financial Services for information.)
Questions? Contact Student Financial Services at (231) 995-1035 or email:sfs@nmc.edu
Apr 28, 2013 | Student News
It’s scholarship season again! To review information about the scholarships available to you and to apply for these scholarships for the 2013-2014 award year visit the Scholarship Page!
Apr 27, 2013 | Student News
The Sault Tribe Higher Education Department is currently offering numerous scholarships for the upcoming 2013/2014 academic year. Any Sault Tribe member is eligible to apply and each scholarship has various criteria requirements. Students can submit one essay and cover letter to apply for multiple scholarships. (You will be required to list the names of the scholarships on your cover letter.)
All information for the scholarships is available on the tribal website at: http://www.saulttribe.com/membership-services/education/15-membership-services/education/44-higher-education
Apr 27, 2013 | Student News
Several student employee positions are open in the Writing and Reading Center for the 2013-2014 school year. Students typically work 8-12 hours per week and the pay starts at $7.75 per hour. Training includes two days before the semester, online modules, and one-to-one observation and mentoring. Candidates must complete ENG 112 by the end of the summer semester. Applications are due by May 10th.
This job is not only for English majors. We welcome and encourage a broad variety of students to apply. This will help us assist students from all fields even more successfully. In addition, this is a fantastic opportunity for all students, no matter their intended job field. Working in the WRC builds experience in areas such as communication, interpersonal skills, tutoring, speaking, writing and academic discourse. The Writing and Reading Center is an academic community that presents daily challenges and interest. In addition to fulfilling work, there are many opportunities for working in a classroom setting and attending and presenting at state, regional, and international academic conferences with their peers.
Students who are most successful in this position not only have skills in writing, but are able to work well with other students and translate their ideas clearly. This job requires working with a wide variety of people and requires flexibility to shift through different writing situations. To read the job listing and visit the application site, click here: NMC Student Employment.
If you have any questions about the duties of these positions, please contact: Megan Ward, Writing and Reading Center Coordinator at 995-1186 or mward@nmc.edu.
Apr 26, 2013 | Intercom
Kudos to all involved in the Maritime Academy Open house last weekend. The event was well organized and well attended by people of all ages. A wonderful way to showcase our Maritime Academy!
Kudos to Human Resources, and specifically Carol Kasper, for presenting an overview of benefits to employees last week. This was a great refresher course! Thank you.
Kudos to all involved in the Retirement and Recognition dinner and specifically Cheri Paul. There is so much planning that goes on behind the scenes and we know that Cheri is the lead on much of the organization of this wonderful event each year. Thanks Cheri!
I have watched Zack Light greet new and returning folks at the Fitness Center in the most welcoming way, be they students, employees or community members. Zack is the face of the Fitness Center and everyone is better off because of it. He really knows his stuff, both professionally and personally. Zack always has a beautiful smile for everyone using the facility, and always makes time for me and folks I’ve brought to the Fitness Center. Carol Evans is also to be complimented for all of the great improvements at the Fitness Center! What a wonderful value for our area. Zach and his staff really care about all of us.
Kudos to John Pahl, Jerry Dobek, Troy Wilson (SGA treasurer and PBC student member), and the Faculty Endowment Fund for sponsoring David Milarch’s Earth Day visit to NMC on April 22, 2013. Milarch, the co-founder of the Archangel Ancient Tree Archive of Copemish, MI, donated 200 trees to be planted at NMC. Last year, NMC students also planted 200 trees from Milarch at NMC.
Kudos to Michelle Autry in Educational Media Technologies! Michelle is always there to help me & answer my questions about Moodle. She also made life easier for me & my students by helping me post videos to Moodle when we missed class due to a snow day. Thanks, Michelle.
Congratulations to all the staff and volunteers at WNMC for organizing a successful on-air fundraiser! The team did a great job keeping momentum up and engaging the community both on-air and online through Facebook, their website, etc. Well done!
Bruce Holland-Moritz recently joined the Fine Arts photo area as our Lab Technician. He has done a superb job of caring for the Photo Lab as well as assisting Sheila, me and the students as issues arise with the equipment and supplies. Bruce is very knowledgeable and talented as well as easy going; a combination that is perfect for managing the intense pace of the Photo Lab.
Apr 26, 2013 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating anniversaries soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Alex Bloye Chief Flight Instructor 1 year
Bobbi Garner Office Manager – Science/Math Academic Area 17 years
Cheri Garvin Assistant – Admissions Office 16 years
Mike Pleva Custodian 14 years
Heather Somero Office Manager – Technical Academic Area 7 years
Apr 26, 2013 | Intercom
50 Years Ago:
- The Board of Trustees authorized the construction of a six-foot sidewalk along Front Street from Milliken Drive to the college entrance.
5 Years Ago:
- NMC announced plans to offer face-to-face classes to Suttons Bay students at Suttons Bay High School.
- “It’s a Small World” Series at the Milliken Auditorium hosted a public forum on “Arab-Israeli Issues.”
- NMC Film Series showed Monty Python & the Holy Grail (1975) — Free Admission.
From the NMC Archives at the Osterlin Library
Apr 25, 2013 | Intercom
When you have your first claim of the year for either medical or dental, do you ever wonder why you receive a letter asking if you and/or your dependents have other insurance coverage? If so, then it’s probably because at open enrollment you did not complete the Coordination of Benefits Form. This form is required if you have elected medical and/or dental coverage with NMC. After you complete this form, it is sent to Meritain Health, who in turn sends it on to Priority Health if you elected medical and to ASR if you elected dental.
Coordination of benefits (COB) is the practice of ensuring that insurance claims are not paid multiple times, when an enrollee is covered by two health plans at the same time. The idea behind coordination of benefits is to ensure that the payments of both plans do not exceed 100% of the covered charges. The provision coordinates the health care benefits in the order in which the multiple health plans must pay benefits. Under a COB provision, insurance companies share the burden without overpaying. COB determines which plan is primary and which is secondary. The primary plan will pay the claims first and the unpaid balance will be paid by the secondary plan to the limit of its responsibility. Benefits are coordinated between the two health plans to ensure that policyholder receives full coverage. However over insurance or excess coverage is not permitted under COB.
If you didn’t complete the Coordination of Benefits form at the time you did your open enrollment, click on the link above to access the form so you can complete and submit it to Meritain Health. If you have any questions, feel free to contact HR at 995-1362.
Apr 25, 2013 | Student News
The Benzie Conservation District is seeking a Conservation Intern; application due May 15.
For more information click here: http://benziecd.org/conservation-intern/.
Apr 24, 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.
Apr 24, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Popcorn, coffee, and dogs at the library for finals week
Finals are coming up, but don’t worry…the Osterlin Library has you covered! In addition to being a great place to study and get help with research, we’ll have special treats in the library for all of our stressed-out students.
Love on a Leash™ Therapy Dogs will be back this semester to nuzzle the stress right out of you. Get your unconditional doggy love fix in the Reference Room on:
- Monday, April 29, 1 – 3 pm
- Tuesday, April 30, 11 am – 3 pm
- Wednesday, May 1, 11 am – 3 pm
We’ll also have free popcorn and coffee in the library to keep you going in the evenings (while supplies last):
- 5:30 – 9 pm on Monday, April 29 – Thursday, May 2.
