Dori Creighton pictured (center) with Cheryl Sullivan (left) and President Nelson (right.)
Dori Creighton, Accounting Assistant, has been selected as the NMC Employee of the Semester for summer 2015.
Dori has displayed the values of Northwestern Michigan College as described below. (more…)
Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, September 28, 2015.
Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online. (more…)
It’s hard to believe we’re almost one quarter of the way through FY’16. It seems as though it just started! A quarterly check of your department’s operational plan A3 is recommended as a way to ensure that you’re on track with goals for the year and to foster open communication when things are not going as planned. (more…)
This week, all students will be receiving an email from SafeColleges asking them to complete a training course on the Campus SaVE Act. Students are being asked to complete this training as soon as possible (the training will take approximately thirty minutes to complete and requires their NMC user ID and password). The training is designed to provide students with important safety information on sexual misconduct and sexual assault.
If you have any questions, please contact the Student Life Office at (231) 995-1118. (more…)
All students will be receiving an email from SafeColleges asking them to complete a training course on the Campus SaVE Act. Please complete this training as soon as possible (the training will take approximately thirty minutes to complete). NMC takes students’ safety very seriously and would appreciate your participation in completing this very important training.
If you have any questions, please contact the Student Life Office at (231) 995-1118.
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
The Community College Skilled Trades Equipment Program invites the public to join them for a community open house on October 9 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Building at 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City. The open house will feature projects such as:
Join us for an opportunity to tour some of the most sophisticated technology in the country. This event will celebrate the state of Michigan’s recognition of NMC as a leader in talent development.
For those departments wanting to get a head start on their FY’17 Operational Plan A3’s, revised templates are now available on the ORPE intranet site. Look for them here:
https://intranet.nmc.edu/depts/orpe/planning/support-toolbox/templates.html
Grand Valley State University in Traverse City will hold an information session regarding the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program offered at the NMC-University Center in Traverse City on October 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM in room 219. During this information session, there will be faculty and academic advisors available to answer any questions you have about the GVSU PAS program. To reserve a seat, please call (231) 995-1785, RSVP at www.gvsu.edu/traverse/, or email nminfo@gvsu.edu. (more…)
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, in partnership with many educational organizations and businesses throughout the region, presents The Big Draw – Grand Traverse. This series of events in October 2015 will showcase the regional arts scene and celebrate drawing for all ages and abilities. This year’s theme, Every Drawing Tells a Story, will provide a chance to highlight local illustrators and storytellers along with drawing. (more…)
Join us Monday, Oct. 12 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Milliken Auditorium for a night of music to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. Larry Plamondon will serve as emcee. (more…)
Join us for the first ever NMC Indigenous Peoples Tradition Pow Wow on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Traverse City Central High School. Event is FREE! Grand Entry will take place at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. with an intermission at 4:30 p.m.
For more info contact the NMC Native American Student Organization: tparker@nmc.edu or (231) 995-3025 (more…)
The Training Services September 2015 Newsletter is here! Metrics, Visual Management and Huddles to Drive Continuous Improvement, 5 technologies to increase productivity, check out upcoming training workshops and more! Check it out here.
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The library has purchased many new books so far this new year. You can view a handful here or click here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the lobby of the library’s lobby. (more…)
TRAVERSE CITY — More than 30 university representatives will be on NMC’s campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 13 to talk with students, staff and faculty about their programs and the transfer process. The university representatives will be located in the lobby of the Science/Math Building and in West Hall.
Students have the opportunity to discuss transfer requirements and get information on degrees available at a variety of schools without having to travel to each university. Bring questions and explore your options!
Advising Center
Osterlin Building, main level
(231) 995-1040
advising@nmc.edu
TRAVERSE CITY — Did you study or work at Northwestern Michigan College between 1951 and 1976?
You are invited to celebrate the first 25 years of the College’s history in photos and to help build the Osterlin Library Archives’ knowledge of memorabilia from this period at an Open House Sunday, Oct. 25 at the NMC Osterlin Library. This event is hosted by the NMC Alumni Relations program at the Foundation.
The Open House will be from 1 to 4 p.m., with light refreshments, historic video viewings and a special presentation at 2 p.m. This will include time for you to reconnect with former classmates and professors, and to share their NMC memories with the group.
Photos from the first 25 years that are in need of identification will be on hand for you to review and add your first-hand knowledge to the Archives.
Please also consider bringing NMC photos you would like to donate to the Archives.
RSVP by calling (231) 995-1021 or e-mailing alumni@nmc.edu.
Call (231) 995-1021 or e-mail alumni@nmc.edu.
Systems & LAN Management is pleased to introduce our new Email-To-Print option, which will allow users to print from virtually any device – phones, tablets, laptops – by simply emailing an attached document to the printer. Just send an email attachment from your NMC email account to any of our student use Email-To-Print enabled printers anywhere on campus. See the following document for detailed information on how to use the Email-To-Print service, available printers, and allowed attachment types.
https://students.nmc.edu/
Find us on Facebook and Instagram (or download the app) and cast your vote to name our Hawk Owl!
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Congrats to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadet team who took 2nd place in the King of the Mountain race this weekend. With just two weeks to train, the team did an awesome job! In addition, after running their race they went back out to lead the Young Warriors (kids ages 8-14) out through their course. Great job guys! (more…)
Learn more about LSSU and WMU Tuesday, Sept. 22. Representatives from Lake Superior State University and Western Michigan University will both be available for questions Tuesday, in the Health & Science Building lobby. The LSSU representative will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the WMU representative will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join your colleagues for a discussion of what education has been, what it is, and what it should be, as well as what all the changes mean for us as practitioners of the art of teaching.
DATE: Friday, Oct. 2
TIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Founders Hall 110
LUNCH: Provided, good conversation guaranteed
RSVP: By Monday, Sept. 28 to rkucera@nmc.edu
Join the conversation.
The Center for Instructional Excellence supports student learning by encouraging faculty-driven initiatives, promoting development of faculty knowledge, and recognizing the achievement of excellence.
No appointment necessary! Flu clinics offered in the Student Health Services office, Biederman Building, room 106. CALL 995-1255 with questions.
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Janice Keegan’s CD release concert for Firedance on Saturday October 10, 2015 at 8:00 in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum Center. Tickets for the concert are $23 in advance ($20 for museum members) and $26 at the door. Call the Milliken Auditorium Box office at 231-995-1553 or MyNorthTickets: 800-836-0717 for tickets or purchase on line at www.dennosmuseum.org. (more…)
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health
Curriculum and Instructional Designer
Supplemental Banquet Cook
Supplemental Banquet Server
Supplemental Banquet Bartender
Supplemental Instructional Technology Assistant
Supplemental Test Proctor/Student Success Coach (more…)
Save the Dates for Open Enrollment!
Friday- November 13– choose one of two information meetings:
Nov 13-Nov 25– Open Enrollment Window
Nov 18- Computer Lab for assistance (more…)