Mar 22, 2012 | Student News
There is still time for students to get in on performing in NMC’s Got Talent- our annual talent show. Come in to Student Life for an entry form, it will be worth it, we have awesome prizes. The talent show will be on April 11th at 6 pm.
Earth Day Dirt Fest is a free music festival we are planning on April 21st at The Grand Traverse Circuit. Free Admission, starts at 1 pm – 10 pm.
Vagina Monologues will be April 30th, 7 pm, at the Milliken Auditorium. Tickets will be available April 1st online and at the Dennos Museum. $5 for students, $10 for community members.
Mar 22, 2012 | Student News
Now is the time to set up your payment plan for summer semester! You can make your total bill more manageable with four monthly payments, starting with the first due by April 4. Contact Student Financial Services at (231) 995-1085 if you have any questions.
To set up a payment plan, go to www.nmc.edu/selfservice. Under the Student Billing Menu, select Enroll in a Payment Plan (or Enroll in Deferred Payment for GLMA cadets and FSA consortium students). Then you can go to Make a Payment to pay your first payment and the $25 fee (if applicable) for the payment plan.
Mar 22, 2012 | Intercom
The following is a calendar of Northwestern Michigan College events open to the public. Free events are noted as such and are also tweeted at http://twitter.com/NMCfree. For information on specific events, call the listed phone number. Detailed news releases on most events will be available online at www.nmc.edu by clicking on “news and events” approximately two weeks before the event.
ONGOING:
Free campus tours depart from the Welcome Center in the Health & Science Building every Friday at 11 a.m. 995-1054
Dennos Museum Center exhibitions:
December 4, 2011 – April 1, 2012
Erig Daigh: Happiness is a Target
January 15 – April 1, 2012
Northwest Michigan Regional: A Juried Exhibition of Michigan Fine Art
April 15 – June 10, 2012
Benjamin Busch: The Art in War
Harvey Gordon: Paintings
Visit www.dennosmuseum.org for more Dennos Museum Center information.
MARCH
Saturday, March 24 Honky Tonk Angels concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
APRIL
Tuesday, April 3 Michigan Global Awareness Consortium presentation by David Hill, “The Blessing – A Norwegian Odyssey,” 7 p.m., Oleson Center. Free admission. 995-1155
Thursday, April 5 WCMU Community Cinema, Hell and Back Again, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, April 6 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Tuesday, April 10 NMC Board of Trustees retreat, 12 p.m., Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor. 995-1010.
Tuesday, April 10 Michigan Global Awareness Consortium presentation by Susan Sharp, “The Snowman Trek,” 7 p.m., Oleson Center. Free admission. 995-1155
Wednesday, April 11 NMC Board of Trustees retreat, 8 a.m., Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor. 995-1010.
Wednesday, April 11 Blood Drive, 12-6 p.m., West Hall Conference Room.
Wednesday, April 11 Student Life presents, “NMC’s Got Talent,” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission. 995-1118
Friday, April 13 NMC Wellness Committee’s “3 Healthy Lunches,” demonstrated by Chef Fred Laughlin, 11am-noon, Oleson Center Kitchen. Free.
Friday, April 13 Juan Siddi Flamenco performance, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-15553
Tuesday, April 17 NMC Percussion Ensemble, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium.
Thursday, April 19 International Affairs Forum lecture by Ambassador Feisal al-Istrabadi, “Creating a Better Iraq: Restoring the Rule of Law,” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission for current students and educators, $10 others. 995-1700
Friday, April 20 NMC Jazz Ensembles concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1700
Sunday, April 22 NMC Grand Traverse Chorale and NMC Chamber Singers perform, “The Titanic Requiem,” 3 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors/students. 995-1338
Monday, April 23 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Friday, April 27 Life Luncheon “Conversations with Father Fred”, noon-1:30 p.m., Oleson Center, $16, 995-1700
Friday, April 27 Nagata Shachu concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Saturday, April 28 NMC Children’s Choir concert, 4 p.m., Interlochen’s Corson Auditorium, Tickets available at the door, $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors/students. 995-1338
Saturday, April 28 NMC Concert Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1700
Saturday, April 28 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Monday, April 30 The Vagina Monologues, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. $10 adults; $5 NMC students w/student ID. Mature audiences only. For ticket information, call 995-1118.
Intercom is published by NMC Public Relations & Marketing. NMC news and information may be submitted via e-mail by noon Thursday to be included in the Friday e-mail notice. Send news to Martha Griggs, Editor: mgriggs@nmc.edu.
Throughout the week, you can read the Intercom and find the latest news and updates online as part of the NMC Communiqué at www.nmc.edu/intercom.
Mar 22, 2012 | Intercom
It’s spring–it’s time to get active!
New sessions begin in April for Yoga, Zumba, Strength Training, Tai Chi, Qigong, NIA, and Meditation. If recreation is more your style, get outdoors with Golf Lessons, Rowing, Fly Fishing, Hikes, and Recreational Tree Climbing.
Employee tuition waivers apply. Call 995-1700 for info or to register.
Browse the classes at www.nmc.edu/fitness.
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
Meeting materials can be found on the NMC Web site, and the agenda is listed below.
Note that the Board will have a dinner meeting with NMC’s Student Government Association at 5:30 p.m. in Oleson Center Room 112 and that the regular Board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Oleson Center Rooms A & B.
Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 19, 2012 at NMC Oleson Center
5:30 p.m. Dinner with SGA in Room 112
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting in Rooms A & B
I. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Review and Approval of Agenda to include additions, deletions, or rearrangements
II. REPORTS
E. Community Survey Results and Analysis—Tom Patras, EMC Research, Inc.
F. Enrollment Report—Chris Weber, Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Services
G. Financial Report—Vicki Cook, Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
H. Foundation Report—Doug Bishop, Board Representative
I. Legislative Issues Report—Timothy Nelson, President
III. UPDATES
J. Board Chair Update—Bill Myers, Vice Chair
K. President’s Update—Timothy Nelson, President
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
V. PUBLIC INPUT
VI. CONSENT ITEMS (Pursuant to Policy A-105.00 Consent Agenda Items)
These items will be adopted as a group without specific discussion. When approving the meeting agenda, any board member may request that a consent agenda item be moved to the regular agenda for discussion or questions.
Recommend that the following items be approved:
L. Minutes of the February 27, 2012, meeting
M. Contributions for February 2012
N. Summary Report for General Fund Accounts as of February 29, 2012
VII. ACTION ITEMS
O. Food Service for TS State of Michigan (Pursuant to Policy A-106.00 Finances) Recommend authorization of contract between NMC and Karl E. Malin, LLC for the provision of food services on the TS State of Michigan from May 7 – June 28, 2012, for an amount not to exceed $72,879, to be funded from the Maritime FY12 budget.
P. Line of Credit Renewal (Pursuant to Policy A-106.00 Finances)
Recommend approval of resolution authorizing the renewal of the $2 million line-of-credit with Fifth Third Bank.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Board Meeting Dates:
Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
All board meetings are open to the public.
April 10 (12:00 pm) – April 11, 2012 (1:30 pm), The Homestead Resort, Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI
April 23, 2012, Oleson Center
May 21, 2012, Oleson Center (3rd Monday due to holiday)
June 25, 2012, Great Lakes Campus Room 112 (5:00 pm start)
July 23, 2012, Great Lakes Campus Room 112 (5:00 pm start)
August 27, 2012, Great Lakes Campus Room 112 (5:00 pm start)
September 24, 2012, Oleson Center
October 22, 2012, Oleson Center
November 26, 2012, Oleson Center
December 17, 2012, Oleson Center (3rd Monday due to holiday)
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
Saturday, Ma
rch 24, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
Every day, somewhere in America, a girl quits her job, kisses her loved ones goodbye and climbs aboard a Greyhound. She arrives in Nashville with little more than a dream. Follow the adventures of three talented and sassy young women in this hit country musical as they pursue their Music City dreams. “Stand By Your Man,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “9-to-5,” “Harper Valley PTA,” “I’ll Fly Away,” “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” and “Ode to Billy Joe” are some of the favorites that make Honky Tonk Angels the hottest musical hit of the year.
$22 Members, $25 Advance, $28 Door – plus fees. Call 995-1553
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
Got an iPhone?
Need a little technological assistance? These one-day classes from Extended Education can help >>
Got Digital Photos?
Are you overwhelmed trying to keep them organized? See EEBC-219 – Managing and Organizing Your Digital Photos – and choose March 20 or May 23
Call 995-1700 to register (tuition waivers apply)
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
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)
Professional Staff (Full time)
Annual Giving Specialist (67-443)
Coordinator of Major Gifts (68-443)
Student Employee
Financial Aid-Office Assistant-Student Employee (62-443)
Resident Assistant (R.A.)-Student Employee (69-443)
Tutor (30-443)
White Pine Press Copy Editor-Student Employee (65-443)
White Pine Press Photographer-Student Employee (64-443)
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Support Staff – Full time
President’s Office Assistant (45-443)
Support Staff – Part time
Administrative Assistant – Center for Instructional Excellence (40-443)
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff – Full time
Academic Office Manager – Technical Division (56-443)
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Lisa Cooper Secretary – Resource Development 1 year
Jeff Send Boiler Maintenance 26 years
Dave Traines Aviation Instructor 11 years
Submit kudos at: www.nmc.edu/departments/human-resources/kudos.html
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
To Vicki Cook, Robert Scott and Nate Glidden for making sure our residence hall students were properly taken care of during the big winter storm. They were able to find alternative housing and also provided meals at the Hagerty Center. Hat’s off to you for taking care of our students!
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
To Kirby Anderson, Dan Goodchild and Sarah Kuhlman for providing a campus tour of Aero Park Labs to 40+ seventh grade students. They gave them an opportunity to build a small project they could take home with them. The students and staff were all impressed with the facilities and the enthusiasm of our team.
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
To Bob Chauvin for helping an injured student get to class. Bob noticed a student was having trouble walking into the Parsons-Stulen Building. He asked the student if they wanted medical help. The student refused and was intent on getting to class. Bob proceeded to help the student find a rolling chair and wheeled the student to class. The student said he was overwhelmed by how much concern Bob had for him.
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
To Donna Palmer for the exceptional service she provided to an external customer. A customer called and needed a room change at the last moment, Donna successfully made the move. On the day of the event there were some technical problems in the assigned room so Donna yet again was able to find another room. Donna did this calmly and graciously and was able to communicate well with all parties involved.
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
To Irina Grougan, Shannon Owen and the Advising Center Team for their huge success in the 6th Annual Career Fair! Kudos Irina Grougan and Shannon Owen for taking on the leadership of this large scale event. They did a tremendous job and received rave reviews from both employers and job seekers. The Career Fair drew 87 employers and approximately 300 attendees.
Mar 16, 2012 | Intercom
The following is a calendar of Northwestern Michigan College events open to the public. Free events are noted as such and are also tweeted at http://twitter.com/NMCfree. For information on specific events, call the listed phone number. Detailed news releases on most events will be available online at www.nmc.edu by clicking on “news and events” approximately two weeks before the event.
ONGOING:
Free campus tours depart from the Welcome Center in the Health & Science Building every Friday at 11 a.m. 995-1054
Dennos Museum Center exhibitions:
December 4, 2011 – April 1, 2012
Erig Daigh: Happiness is a Target
January 15 – April 1, 2012
Northwest Michigan Regional: A Juried Exhibition of Michigan Fine Art
March 11 – 18, 2012
We Don’t Want Them
April 15 – June 10, 2012
Benjamin Busch: The Art in War
Harvey Gordon: Paintings
Visit www.dennosmuseum.org for more Dennos Museum Center information.
MARCH
Friday, March 16 “Challenge Bullying: Create a Safe Community” one-day conference,
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. Free admission. To register, call 922-4800.
Friday, March 16 Taste of France Reception and Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Lobdell’s Restaurant, Great Lakes Campus. Reservation required. 995-3120
Saturday, March 17 Tab Benoit concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Monday, March 19 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Wednesday, March 21 Blood Drive, 12-6 p.m., West Hall Conference Room.
Wednesday, March 21 Healthy Bodies/Healthy Minds lecture series, “Introduction to Pilates and Yoga,” 3-4 p.m., Health/Science Welcome Center upper level. Free; everyone welcome.
Thursday, March 22 British Isles Dinner, 6 p.m., Lobdell’s Restaurant, Great Lakes Campus. Reservation required. 995-3120
Saturday, March 24 Honky Tonk Angels concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
APRIL
Tuesday, April 3 Michigan Global Awareness Consortium presentation by David Hill, “The Blessing – A Norwegian Odyssey,” 7 p.m., Oleson Center. Free admission. 995-1155
Thursday, April 5 WCMU Community Cinema, Hell and Back Again, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, April 6 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Tuesday, April 10 Michigan Global Awareness Consortium presentation by Susan Sharp, “The Snowman Trek,” 7 p.m., Oleson Center. Free admission. 995-1155
Wednesday, April 11 Blood Drive, 12-6 p.m., West Hall Conference Room.
Friday, April 13 Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Saturday, April 14 Great Lakes Maritime Academy spring open house aboard the training ship, State of Michigan, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 995-1202
Tuesday, April 17 NMC Percussion Ensemble, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium.
Thursday, April 19 International Affairs Forum lecture by Ambassador Feisal al-Istrabadi,“Creating a Better Iraq: Restoring the Rule of Law,” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission for current students and educators; others $10. 995-1700
Friday, April 20 NMC Jazz Ensembles concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1700
Sunday, April 22 NMC Grand Traverse Chorale and NMC Chamber Singers perform, “The Titanic Requiem,” 3 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors/students. 995-1338
Monday, April 23 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Friday, April 27 Life Luncheon “Conversations with Father Fred”, noon-1:30 p.m., Oleson Center, $16, 995-1700
Friday, April 27 Nagata Shachu concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Saturday, April 28 NMC Children’s Choir concert, 4 p.m., Interlochen’s Corson Auditorium, Tickets available at the door, $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors/students. 995-1338
Saturday, April 28 NMC Concert Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1700
Saturday, April 28 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Monday, April 30 The Vagina Monologues, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. $10 adults; $5 NMC students w/student ID. Mature audiences only. For ticket information, call 995-1118.
Saturday, April 28 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory. 995-2300
Monday, April 30 The Vagina Monologues, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. $10 adults; $5 NMC students w/student ID. Mature audiences only. For ticket information, call 995-1118.
Intercom is published by NMC Public Relations & Marketing. NMC news and information may be submitted via e-mail by noon Thursday to be included in the Friday e-mail notice. Send news to Martha Griggs, Editor: mgriggs@nmc.edu.
Throughout the week, you can read the Intercom and find the latest news and updates online as part of the NMC Communiqué at www.nmc.edu/intercom.
Mar 15, 2012 | Intercom
As you’r
e going through your closet and switching your wardrobe to spring attire, you may come across items that no longer fit, or you’re simply ready for a change.
Remember to donate your unwanted professional clothing to the Dress for Success event, a class project of NMC Business 231. Donations are being accepted at two main campus locations through March 23:
- Beckett Building
- Osterlin Library
For more information, call 995-1059.
Mar 15, 2012 | Intercom
Each year, the NMC Foundation makes up to $50,000 available to support innovative ideas developed by NMC students, faculty, or staff.
We have defined innovation as a change in the thought process for doing something, or the useful application of new inventions or discoveries. It may refer to an incremental emergent change in thinking, products, or processes at NMC.
If you have an innovative idea you’d like to develop, please visit: www.nmc.edu/about/foundation/grants/index.html to learn more and consider applying for a grant.
Mar 15, 2012 | Intercom
Why do NMC Instructors like Moodle 2 4U ?
“I find the downloading of files and pictures to be so much easier in Moodle 2. The students have been able to follow the course with no issues and no confusion.”
-Andrea Gerring, speaking about her experience teaching ART 112 fully online in Moodle 2.
Moodle 2 4U Training & Demos Starting April 5; details coming soon.
Mar 15, 2012 | Intercom
Susan Odgers’ article, Service dogs become members of the family,
appeared in the Record-Eagle on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
Mar 15, 2012 | Intercom
Congratulations to Forest Wortman who is the first winner of a Best Buy gift card ($150 value) for having completed the NMC Employee Engagement Survey. He is an adjunct instructor in the Aviation program.
Thank you to the 306 employees who have completed the survey thus far. If you have not yet taken the survey, please do so by Monday, March 19, in order to be included in our second gift card drawing valued at $75.
If you have questions or concerns about the survey, please contact Karen Ruedinger in the Office of Research, Planning and Effectiveness at 5-1032 or kruedinger@nmc.edu.
Mar 15, 2012 | Intercom
The MLA Board of Directors appointed Stephanie D. Davis, Library Instruction Coordinator, Northwestern Michigan College, to serve as ACRL Representative for a one-year term from June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013, at their February 10, 2012 meeting. Scott Garrison, Associate Dean for Public Services and Technology, Western Michigan University will serve as Chapter Representative-Elect for a two-year term from June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2014.
Stephanie’s work experience, education and involvement in MLA qualify her to serve as the ACRL chapter representative. As a seasoned academic librarian, she understands the need for MLA’s affiliation with ACRL as a means of strengthening the services MLA provides its membership. ACRL represents the interests of the academic library community nationally and a strong connection between MLA and ACRL offers the most effective means for helping academic librarians stay up-to-date on national issues. She is ready to fulfill the obligation to serve as a bridge between MLA and ACRL to improve communication, providing membership with information about relevant national issues as well as opportunities for service and participation in ACRL. Keeping ACRL informed about the activities and needs of MLA’s academic community would be an essential function of this role as well.
She also understands the requirements for membership in both organizations and the need for attendance at the ALA Midwinter and Annual meetings. She is knowledgeable of both MLA and ARCL and can successfully complete the duties of writing meeting reports and presenting information from the ACRL meetings to the MLA membership and board. She is of aware of the need to advocate for MLA at ACRL and to act as ambassador between the two groups on behalf of MLA’s academic membership. She is comfortable and experienced with the liaison role and welcomes the chance to serve MLA’s academic membership, bolstering the role of MLA in the academic library community.
Mar 9, 2012 | Student News
Audition now for the upcoming April 11, 2012 NMC Talent Show, sponsored by Student Government Association, Student Life and Residence Life.
Auditions held in the Oleson Center on the following dates & times:
Monday, March 12, 5-7pm
Wednesday, March 14, 12-2pm
Friday, March 16, 5-7pm
Mar 9, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Remember to set your clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time that begins at 2am this Sunday, March 11.
Mar 9, 2012 | Student News
Northern Michigan manufacturing is thriving and dependent on a strong local workforce. Find out more about high school and postsecondary education programs and careers in this important regional economic sector at the 2012 Technical Career & Job Fair set for 5-9 p.m. March 15 at the Parsons-Stulen Building on NMC’s Aero Park Campus.
Sponsored by NMC and the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District Career-Tech Center, students, parents and job-seekers from the community are invited to learn more about the state of manufacturing in the region and its growing need for skilled workers. Exhibitors will include Century, Inc., Cone Drive, Kelly Services, TranTek and more.
At 6:30 p.m. representatives from TBAISD Career-Tech Center and Cone Drive will host a presentation entitled “Manufacturing is Alive in Northern Michigan,” highlighting local manufacturing growth and the need for skilled workers. The evening will also include
- Industry showcase – technical products and services
- Information on high school and postsecondary educational options to provide the training employers are seeking
- Networking opportunities
- Resume drop-off
The event is free.
Mar 9, 2012 | Intercom
Saturd
ay, March 17, 2012 8:00 PM
Born and raised on the Louisiana bayou, this self-proclaimed “new kid from the old school” has been the standard bearer for a new generation of Cajun blues musicians – a traditionalist and an innovator at the same time, grafting elements of rock and soul to the indigenous sounds of the bayou.
With the purchase of a ticket to this performance, concert goers are invited to visit the museum’s galleries one hour before the concert and attend a post-concert reception with the performers.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 at the door, $22 for Museum Members. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or online at www.dennosmuseum.org.
