May 7, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College has announced the winners of its annual Faculty Excellence awards, chosen by a student selection committee.
Lisa Balbach (download a high-resolution photo)Computer Information Technology instructor Lisa Balbach was named the Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award winner. Adjunct English instructor Diane Bolton is the winner of the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award. Criteria for both awards include teaching excellence, rapport with students, innovation in the classroom and a sense of dedication. Of Balbach, who started teaching at NMC in 2016, students said:
“Professor Balbach provides timely, detailed feedback on assignments and always provides an opportunity to redo/update weekly assignments for resubmission, allowing us to learn from our mistakes.”
“She is incredibly thorough in explaining concepts and provides examples of real-world practical application. Projects are designed to give students practice with concepts, but also allow a great deal of latitude to connect with students’ interests.”
“I feel like she will go to the ends of the earth for her students. She’ll spend endless time with her students to make sure that each and every one succeeds.”
About Bolton, who first worked at NMC in 2009, students said:
Diane Bolton (download a high-resolution photo)“Instructor Bolton helps the students understand the material by teaching us in a way that we can relate and build from. Ms. Bolton applies what we learn in class to realistic and helpful ways that make our learning and understanding of the material significantly easier.”
“Professor Bolton also maintains an outstanding rapport with students through her communication skills. She encourages everyone to speak and express their thoughts within the class.”
“Diane Bolton schedules an individual conference with each of her students and dedicates 30 minutes purely to their own learning and progress within the class. If that isn’t dedication to student learning, then I don’t know what is.”
The Faculty Excellence award was initiated by a contribution from longtime NMC benefactors Harold and Imogene Wise in 1970 and first awarded to a full-time faculty member in 1971. The Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award was created in 1999 as a companion.
Release Date: May 7, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director 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
May 7, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College has announced the winners of its annual Faculty Excellence awards, chosen by a student selection committee.
Lisa Balbach (download a high-resolution photo)Computer Information Technology instructor Lisa Balbach was named the Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award winner. Adjunct English instructor Diane Bolton is the winner of the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award. Criteria for both awards include teaching excellence, rapport with students, innovation in the classroom and a sense of dedication. Of Balbach, who started teaching at NMC in 2016, students said:
“Professor Balbach provides timely, detailed feedback on assignments and always provides an opportunity to redo/update weekly assignments for resubmission, allowing us to learn from our mistakes.”
“She is incredibly thorough in explaining concepts and provides examples of real-world practical application. Projects are designed to give students practice with concepts, but also allow a great deal of latitude to connect with students’ interests.”
“I feel like she will go to the ends of the earth for her students. She’ll spend endless time with her students to make sure that each and every one succeeds.”
About Bolton, who first worked at NMC in 2009, students said:
Diane Bolton (download a high-resolution photo)“Instructor Bolton helps the students understand the material by teaching us in a way that we can relate and build from. Ms. Bolton applies what we learn in class to realistic and helpful ways that make our learning and understanding of the material significantly easier.”
“Professor Bolton also maintains an outstanding rapport with students through her communication skills. She encourages everyone to speak and express their thoughts within the class.”
“Diane Bolton schedules an individual conference with each of her students and dedicates 30 minutes purely to their own learning and progress within the class. If that isn’t dedication to student learning, then I don’t know what is.”
The Faculty Excellence award was initiated by a contribution from longtime NMC benefactors Harold and Imogene Wise in 1970 and first awarded to a full-time faculty member in 1971. The Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award was created in 1999 as a companion.
Release Date: May 7, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director 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
May 6, 2021 | Intercom, President Updates
Dear NMC family,
For more than a year now one of the most common questions I’ve heard is, “when are we going to return to normal?” With more of us getting vaccinated, and restrictions loosening, soon we will have more freedom in how we interact with each other and our students. But to be honest, I don’t think we should automatically return to how things used to be. While the pandemic has been challenging, it has also been liberating and, in some ways, even inspiring to see what we have all been capable of doing! Why would we want to limit ourselves to return to how we used to do things?
As I first mentioned in our spring town hall, I’ve asked Diana Fairbanks and Mark Liebling to lead a “Reimagining Work” team to explore this issue when it comes to how we do our work at the college. They, with input from President’s Council and a cross-campus team of co-workers, have drafted the attached “Guiding Principles” document that sets out a high level vision for the future of work at NMC. Our college has a history of leading innovative change, and this could be another great example of that tradition. To continue being honest with you, while it sounds exciting, it’s also a little scary for me, and likely some of you. Personally, I actually like a little structure and predictability, but I also know this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to assess and reset our work culture for the benefit of our employees and ultimately our students. That is simply too important to pass up. Our learners will be entering, or in some cases re-entering, work environments that are also changing and we need to model agility and innovation for them.
So what happens next? We expect the state will soon ease restrictions, as vaccination rates increase. As that happens, and COVID-19 cases fall in our region, we will also begin to ease restrictions on our campuses. That will likely take place this summer and we will continue to communicate these changes with you. But while everyone will be allowed to return to campus with fewer restrictions, there will not be a mandate to do so. Please collaborate with your teams and vice-presidents to assess what is best for you, your co-workers, students, donors and other stakeholder groups impacted by your work. We have a wonderfully diverse set of programs and departments at our college and there will not be a “one size fits all” approach to this opportunity. It’s also important to embrace this through our well established spirit of innovation and thoughtful risk-taking. As with our “PDCA” (Plan; Do; Check; Adjust) model, we will continually review the decisions we make in the near term against our values and desired outcomes, to adapt and refine our approach.
By June 11, the “Reimagining Work” team will share some tools to help you and your teams assess your area’s needs, and guidelines on how to develop a draft flexible work plan. Then over the summer, the “Reimagining Work” team will gather more input and address potential challenges and opportunities to help you be successful. We will continue to communicate with you on this important initiative throughout the process. Diana, Mark, the HR Team, and your vice presidents are resources to help you work through these decisions with direction from the attached “Guiding Principles” document.
This is an incredible opportunity that will take work, but has the potential to have an enormous, positive impact on our community. I know for some of you it may feel uncomfortable to not have all of the answers, and I understand, but ultimately, it’s more important to get it right than to rush resolution. During this time, communication and patience will be critical. Please continue to be kind and considerate of each other, our students and other stakeholders. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions for the “Reimagining Work” team please email Mark and Diana. And as always, I am here for you and look forward to doing this important work with you.
Nick
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Nick Nissley, Ed.D. | President | Northwestern Michigan College
May 6, 2021 | Student News
Your unofficial transcript contains a lot of important information, and is all free for you to view. Remember that it is a work in progress, as opposed to an official transcript, so it cannot be used as part of transferring to another university.
Visit your Self-Service Menu at my.nmc.edu and select Student Records and then View Your Academic Transcript.
May 6, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
NMC Health Services will close for the summer break on Friday, May 14, and will reopen Monday, August 16 at 9 a.m.
Emergency medical services may be obtained at:
- Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave. – (231) 935-8686
- Bayside Docs, 401 Munson Ave. – (231) 933-9150
- The Walk-In Clinic, US 31 South – (231) 929-1234
- Munson Medical Center, 1105 6th St. – (231) 935-5000
If you need records, please contact NMC Student Life at (231) 995-1118 and they will contact the provider at Health Services.
May 4, 2021 | Intercom, President Updates
Dear NMC family,
I hope you have had a chance to catch your breath after a busy semester. Personally, I am still floating from this weekend’s commencement and seeing the joy on our students’ faces! Now as we look ahead to what’s next, I’d like to share with you a column I wrote in this month’s Traverse City Business News. It’s worth a read and reflection, I believe, as it speaks to the reshaping of our understanding of our roles as leaders and co-workers in a time of rapid change, specifically ‘letting go of our need to know’ and the expectation that we will have all of the answers.
The pandemic has driven this point home to me, and you too, I am sure. The pandemic has also heightened my awareness around the need for us to encourage each other to be more values-driven versus rules-bound. I believe that the pandemic has forced us to accept that we just don’t have all the answers. But, what I am more sure of, now – is that we must embrace the spirit of our mission, continue to be values-driven, and trust in the courageous creativity of our NMC faculty and staff.
Thank you for all you do,
Nick
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Nick Nissley, Ed.D. | President | Northwestern Michigan College
May 3, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom, Student News
To all the students, faculty, staff and board members who are volunteering their time to NMC’s strategic planning effort, thank you. Find out more and how to get involved at nmc.edu/strategic-planning.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
May 3, 2021 | 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.
Northwestern Michigan College Celebrates Class of 2020, 2021
9&10 News, May 1 (more…)
May 3, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
Human rights abuses, trade tensions, internet censorship, suppression of pro-democracy protests, intellectual property disputes. Contentious issues abound when China is in the mix. And China is always in the mix.
On Thursday, May 20 at 5 p.m. the International Affairs Forum welcomes Lingling Wei, senior China correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and co-author of Superpower Showdown: How the Battle Between Trump and Xi Threatens a New Cold War (Harper Collins 2020). Economic and political frictions persist post-Trump. Lingling Wei will dive into the nuance of the U.S.-China relationship with her expertise in finance, economics, and trade.
Nathan Payne, executive editor of the Traverse City Record-Eagle, will moderate the discussion. Payne was the 2018–19 Abrams Nieman Fellow for Local Investigative Journalism at Harvard University.
The conversation will be broadcast via Zoom and includes public Q & A.
Join the discussion on May 20. Register here.
All regular season IAF events are open to the public with a suggested donation, and free for students and educators. Explore more at TCIAF.com.
Apr 30, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Starting Monday, May 3, construction will begin at the main entrance of NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, extending south toward E. Front St and impeding access to the circle drive and main walkway into the building. To avoid the construction, park immediately west or east of the building and use the walkway alongside Grand Traverse Bay that leads to the waterfront courtyard.
The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) is alerting those coming to the Hagerty Center for a COVID-19 vaccination that the construction is expected to last for the duration of the clinic, and that the west parking lot offers handicap parking for those who are mobility restricted. If you have a previously scheduled appointment or are planning on attending a walk-in clinic at the Hagerty Center and have mobility restrictions, please email gtcovidvaccine@gtcountymi.gov for accommodations.
Construction is also ongoing on and around NMC’s Main Campus as part of the City of Traverse City’s Safe Routes to School project. New sidewalks are being built on the following street segments:
- North side of Eastern Ave. between Milliken Dr. and Eastwood Ave.
- North side of College Drive between E. Front St. and the west side of NMC’s Cherry parking lot.
- East side of Fair St. between E. Eighth St. and E. Front St. including sidewalk ramp construction/replacement at the Fair St. and Titus Ave. intersection.
That work is expected to be substantially complete by June 4. Street segments will remain open to traffic with shoulder closures and/or traffic regulators, and College Drive will be reduced to one lane during the day, so expect some delays.
Release date: APRIL 30, 2021
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
Apr 30, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Starting Monday, May 3, construction will begin at the main entrance of NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, extending south toward E. Front St and impeding access to the circle drive and main walkway into the building. To avoid the construction, park immediately west or east of the building and use the walkway alongside Grand Traverse Bay that leads to the waterfront courtyard.
The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) is alerting those coming to the Hagerty Center for a COVID-19 vaccination that the construction is expected to last for the duration of the clinic, and that the west parking lot offers handicap parking for those who are mobility restricted. If you have a previously scheduled appointment or are planning on attending a walk-in clinic at the Hagerty Center and have mobility restrictions, please email gtcovidvaccine@gtcountymi.gov for accommodations.
Construction is also ongoing on and around NMC’s Main Campus as part of the City of Traverse City’s Safe Routes to School project. New sidewalks are being built on the following street segments:
- North side of Eastern Ave. between Milliken Dr. and Eastwood Ave.
- North side of College Drive between E. Front St. and the west side of NMC’s Cherry parking lot.
- East side of Fair St. between E. Eighth St. and E. Front St. including sidewalk ramp construction/replacement at the Fair St. and Titus Ave. intersection.
That work is expected to be substantially complete by June 4. Street segments will remain open to traffic with shoulder closures and/or traffic regulators, and College Drive will be reduced to one lane during the day, so expect some delays.
Release date: APRIL 30, 2021
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
Apr 29, 2021 | DEI Insights and Conversations, Intercom
Having various kinds of privilege doesn’t mean your life has been a breeze, and it doesn’t negate the challenges you’ve faced. It just means there are certain barriers, struggles, and dangers you don’t have to worry much about as a result of your identity (i.e. race, sexual orientation). Read this short article about various types of privilege to better understand your own privilege, as well as how someone else may be disadvantaged. Talk to others about your thoughts and share the resource.
*Please fill out this DEI Intercom Post Feedback Form to be part of our conversation and offer feedback or suggestions on what is being shared.
Apr 29, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Ulliance (Employee Assistance Program) (800) 448-8326
Mental Health Support
Offers free confidential support & resources including counseling, coaching and crisis support. During the month of May, they are offering resources and tools to support mental well-being.
Check out the following webinars throughout May:
Living in Harmony with Young Adults
Thursday, May 6, 11:30 a.m.–Noon
REGISTER HERE
Pro Tips to Improve your Mental Health
Tuesday, May 11, Noon–1 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Letting Go and Forgiving
Thursday, May 27, Noon–12:30 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Apr 28, 2021 | Intercom
This webinar series sponsored by NMC and the Consulate General of the United States, Toronto Canada, is focused on the technologies and applications associated with building a comprehensive detailed bathymetric map of the Great Lakes. The events will engage the audience with presentations and discussions from leading scientists and researchers on the technologies and issues impacting the Great Lakes ecosystems.
Register for each webinar by selecting the link below. There is no cost for the events.
These events are offered at no cost thanks to a grant from the Consulate General of the United States, Toronto Canada.
Apr 28, 2021 | Student News
Strategic Planning Focus Groups for Students:
You may be aware that NMC is crafting a new strategic plan and the consulting firm they have hired to lead this work is interested in hearing from students. Students who are able to attend will be sent a $20 Amazon Gift Card for their participation.
Please join one of the following focus groups that best fits your demographic:
Commuter Student Focus Group: Tuesday, April 27 from noon-1:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://campusworksinc.zoom.us/j/98888354700?pwd=cXhGZU10T1orNlNOQmRHT24yRFZndz09
Meeting ID: 988 8835 4700 Passcode: 651116
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Resident Hall Focus Group (for East & North Hall residents only) Tuesday, April 27 from 5:00-6:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://campusworksinc.zoom.us/j/91741953874?pwd=RDV2WERiTW1lcGJBQktJOFFlMHlOQT09
Meeting ID: 917 4195 3874
Passcode: 287356
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NMC Adult Learner Focus Group (for students age 24 and older) Thursday, April 29 from 5:00-6:15pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://campusworksinc.zoom.us/j/92601081847?pwd=WldxbENtSytmeWxLVmFTaHQyQ29CZz09
Meeting ID: 926 0108 1847
Passcode: 586158
Apr 28, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Good afternoon NMC community,
If you have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, please visit tomorrow’s clinic for NMC students and employees. This clinic is also being expanded to allow family members and roommates of NMC students and employees who are age 16+. Walk-ins vaccinations are also allowed.
NMC is partnering with the Grand Traverse County Health Department to offer the clinic Thursday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at NMC’s Hagerty Conference Center at the Great Lakes campus. This includes current students as well as incoming summer and fall students. Based on demand, more clinics can be added in the future. The health department will schedule your second dose of the vaccine when you receive your first dose.
** Please note, if you are interested in receiving a vaccine, but will be out of the area for your second dose, you should still make an appointment for your first dose now. When you receive your first dose, the health department will help you schedule your second dose close to your future location. **
The entire process should only take 15-20 minutes. With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Michigan, especially amongst young people, we hope many of you will take advantage of this opportunity. Vaccination is the fastest way to return to fewer restrictions. Our NMC community has done a great job keeping each other safe during this time. Let’s keep it up and finish strong!
To schedule your appointment please click on the link below.
Thursday April 29th: app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22130662&appointmentType=22296712
Apr 28, 2021 | Intercom, President Updates, Student News
Dear NMC family,
During this busy time of year, I hope you can take a moment to reflect on the incredible work you’ve accomplished this semester in the face of historic challenges. When I think about this past year, I think about how I feel when running a race. At the start, the adrenaline gives us a boost, we know it will be difficult, but we are determined. As the miles, or in this case months, click by, our energy starts to fade, the doubt creeps in and the finish line feels too far. We may even think about quitting. But with each race I’ve done, I find that there is a point, maybe ¾ of the way through, that I realize how far I’ve come and it’s really not too much further to go. My body and brain start to shift perspective, and even though I am tired, I want to finish more than I want to quit. It’s often about that point that I turn off that voice in my head and start to hear the cheers from the spectators and see the nods from my fellow runners. Their support gives me even more of a boost. I may be running my own race, but I am not doing it alone.
This is where we are now as a college community. We are each overcoming our own challenges running this race, but we’re also doing it together. We are here to cheer each other on, help each other succeed and acknowledge the incredible hard work it takes to complete this race. We are almost at the end and I know we will get there! Thank you for all of the work you have done this semester, at our college and in your personal lives. I know it has been a lot and I am so incredibly proud of you. Let me remind everyone, that vaccination is the fastest way to return to fewer restrictions. I know, we’re all looking forward to a fall semester with fewer restrictions. So, please get vaccinated, if you haven’t already.
To our graduates, I offer you heartfelt congratulations and look forward to our commencement ceremony together this weekend. I am confident that you will continue to achieve your goals no matter where life takes you, because that’s the spirit you’ve already shown while you were here at NMC. Remember, you are part of our NMC family for life.
Stay safe and I hope you can take some time to enjoy our beautiful northern Michigan summer.
Nick
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Nick Nissley, Ed.D. | President | Northwestern Michigan College
Apr 27, 2021 | Student News, Tech Tips
Here at NMC, we use a remote support chat that allows you to contact our Help Desk without having to call.
To access the Technology Help Desk Chat, visit nmc.edu/help and select the link under Technology Help Desk Chat when available or look for the “Start a Chat Support Session” link on the student homepage.
When you visit the page, it will ask for your NMC ID and the issue you are currently having. Within a few minutes your request will be picked up by our support team, and a text chat will open. This can be used to chat with our technicians to get faster yet personalized support.
Apr 26, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thank you to the volunteers who will welcome both the Class of 2020 and 2021 to Milliken Auditorium Saturday for a walk-through Commencement ceremony. The event will adhere to COVID-19 precautions yet still allow graduates to celebrate their achievement in person. For graduates and invited guests only — others may watch at youtube.com/NorthwesternMichiganCollege.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Apr 26, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Dear NMC community,
NMC is pleased to partner with the Grand Traverse County Health Department to offer two vaccine clinics for NMC students and employees only.
The clinics will be Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29 at NMC’s Hagerty Conference Center at the Great Lakes campus from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. These clinics will be closed to the public and held solely for NMC students and employees. This includes current students as well as incoming summer and fall students.
The health department will have at least 1,200 doses of the Pfzier vaccine available. Based on demand, more clinics can be added in the future. The health department will schedule your second dose of the vaccine when you receive your first dose.
**Please note, if you are interested in receiving a vaccine, but will be out of the area for your second dose, you should still make an appointment for your first dose now. When you receive your first dose, the health department will help you schedule your second dose close to your future location.**
The entire process should only take 15-20 minutes. With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Michigan, especially amongst young people, we hope many of you will take advantage of this opportunity. Vaccination is the fastest way to return to fewer restrictions. Our NMC community has done a great job keeping each other safe during this time. Let’s keep it up and finish strong!
To schedule your appointment please click on the link below. Because these clinics are closed to the public, please do not forward these links to anyone other than NMC students and employees.
Wednesday April 28th
app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22130662&appointmentType=22231237
Thursday April 29th
app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22130662&appointmentType=22296712
Apr 26, 2021 | 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.
Milocks Make Record-Breaking $3 Million Gift To NMC
The Ticker, April 21
Record-Eagle, April 21
9&10 News, April 21 (more…)
Apr 26, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
The 2021 Virtual Honors Convocation will be streamed Friday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. The annual event has been adapted this year to recognize NMC students for their outstanding achievements in their academic areas. Students and their families can watch the ceremony from the NMC YouTube Channel beginning at 5:30 p.m. Faculty and staff will be taking part to recognize students in their respective area. For more information or questions, please contact Katie Sommer-Ford at ksommer@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1040.
Apr 23, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
- Who is eligible?
All NMC Employees
- How many hours do I have?
The average hours you work in two weeks. Full-time employees have 80 hours, and part-time employee hours vary depending on what you normally work.
- When can I use Families First Leave for my own COVID-19 related absence?
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, have COVID-19 symptoms, under quarantine due to exposure of someone who is confirmed positive, receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, or ill due to side effects from the vaccination.
- What leave policy should I select in ADP when reporting absences for myself?
Families First Paid Sick Leave- SELF.
- Why are there three different Families First Leave Policies listed in ADP?
They cover different reasons related to COVID-19:
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- Families First Paid Sick Leave- SELF– described in #3
- Families First Paid Sick Leave- FAMILY– If you must care for a family member who is dealing with any COVID-19 related issues (including assistance to receive their vaccination).
NOTE– this leave only pays at 2/3 wages, so you must report to Hollie DeWalt, in HR, how you would like to cover the other 1/3 of your time (sick, vacation or unpaid).
- Families First- FMLA– If you must care for your child because their school is closed due to COVID-19.
NOTE– this leave only pays at 2/3 wages, so you must report to Hollie DeWalt, in HR, how you would like to cover the other 1/3 of your time (sick, vacation or unpaid).
Please let Hollie DeWalt in Human Resources know if you have any questions at (231) 995-1350 or hdewalt@nmc.edu.
Apr 22, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
As part of its Safe Routes to School project, the City of Traverse City and Elmer’s Crane and Dozer will be constructing new sidewalks on the following street segments on and around NMC’s main campus:
- • North side of Eastern Ave. between Milliken Dr. and Eastwood Ave.
- • North side of College Drive between E. Front St. and the west side of NMC’s Cherry parking lot.
- • East side of Fair St. between E. Eighth St. and E. Front St. including sidewalk ramp construction/replacement at the Fair St. and Titus Ave. intersection.
The work is expected to start shortly and be substantially complete by June 4, 2021. Street segments will remain open to traffic with shoulder closures and/or traffic regulators, but expect some delays. Elmer’s will provide flaggers, signage and barricades as needed, and College Drive will be reduced to one lane during the day.
Please use caution in and around the work zones to promote pedestrian and worker safety.
Safe Routes to School is a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school. Beyond the many health benefits of walking, studies have shown that walking to school can improve academic performance and reduce anxiety. Read more about the project here.
Apr 22, 2021 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student News
NMC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international community college honor society, finished as the seventh-most distinguished chapter out of more than 1,200 chapters at the organization’s annual conference held in April. It is the highest the chapter has ever finished.
Rank is determined by combining scores for two projects, Honors in Action and College Project. NMC’s projects were both in the top 50 nationwide. Previously, the Honors in Action project was judged the top project in Michigan, while the college project was second runner-up.
NMC’s Honors in Action project goals were to demonstrate undergraduate fundamentals, critical thinking and reflective skills in a research project. Their project, Deconstructing the Binary Complex in Racism, will also be published in Civic Scholar, PTK’s undergraduate research journal, this summer. For the project, which was also awarded a $1,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, chapter officers and advisor participated in Title Track’s Understanding Racial Justice course, hosted “An Evening for Social Justice” with opening music from Crystal Turner and Seth Bernard, a free community screening of John Lewis: Good Trouble documentary and a panel discussion following with facilitators from Title Track, Northern Michigan E3, adjunct faculty Diane Emling, students from Phi Theta Kappa’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion panel and PTK chapter officers.
As a follow-up to the event, PTK hosted a Songwriting for Collective Liberation Workshop with musician and Title Track facilitator, Seth Bernard. Chapter members created a music video with lyrics and submitted it as media accompanying the Honors in Action project submission.
