Board of Trustees recap- November 24, 2014

Dec 8, 2014 | Intercom

Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, November 24, 2014.

Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online at https://www.nmc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/agendas/2014/112414-board-regular.pdf.

A full video of the meeting is available here:

Here are some of the highlights from the November 24th Board of Trustees meeting.

  • A presentation on the Center for Instructional Excellence by director Jeff Straw.
  • An enrollment report by Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services, Chris Weber that showed new student orientation ahead by 11% and student housing near capacity this spring.
  • A unanimous vote by board members to approve purchasing a side scan sonar for water studies.

Other topics addressed include an update on the work of the Foundation, Michigan lawmakers, compensation and classification and President Nelson.

 

 

Emergency alert testing happens the first Monday of each month

Dec 8, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

NMC sends a test message for our emergency alerts system on the first Monday of each month. This message will be broadcast to all office/classroom/etc phones on campus, and a call will be placed to these phones. In addition, the message goes out to those who are enrolled in the alert messaging via email, text message and a call placed to your preferred phone number. You are automatically opted in to the system, so if you want to opt out you must do so here: nmc.edu/text. We strongly encourage you however, to be signed up for these alerts. They are of vital importance should an emergency occur on campus. It is also the system through which we announce school cancellations and delays (along with radio and TV tickers as well.)

If you have opted-in to receive messages and did not receive a test this month, check your NMC Self Service account, or contact the NMC Help Desk (231-995-3020). (more…)

Take a survey about the Dennos Museum’s social media presence

Dec 5, 2014 | Student News

Dear Students,

The Dennos Museum Center would like to know how well social media would help the museum reach out to the student audience.

Below is a link for a quick survey that will greatly assist the class and the Museum with achieving its goal. The survey is only six questions long!

We ask that you please fill out the survey at your earliest convenience.

Link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7RZ2G8B. (more…)

Resources to tap for finals week

Dec 3, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — Final exams for the fall semester are approaching fast and the following resources are available for students between Dec. 3 and Dec. 11:

West Hall

  • Free hot cocoa and coffee bar 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 3. Main level by cafeteria
  • Free live acoustic music and coffee 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday Dec. 4 in the cafeteria

Osterlin Library

  • Extended hours: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3–9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
  • Free coffee, hot cocoa, and energy bars from 5–9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 11
  • Therapy Dogs in the library lobby for cuddles from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday, Dec.8 and 1–3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9

Student Success Center

  • Extended hours: Noon–6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3–9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
  • Techniques for taking breaks and reducing stress, including: Coloring – Coloring sheets and crayons will be available Dance – Pandora dance music stations and YouTube dance tutorials Stretch – Cards with easy yoga sequences Relax – Links to soothing sound tracks (nature sounds, white noise) Laugh – Funny gifs/comics

The Student Success Center is located in the north end of the Osterlin Building.

Math Center drop-in tutoring

  • 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9
  • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10

The Math Center is in room T-53, in the basement of the Tanis Building.

 

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You are invited to a retirement open house for Carol Evans

Nov 26, 2014 | Intercom

You are invited to a retirement open house for Carol Evans on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 4-6 p.m. at the Sculpture Court at the Dennos Museum. Carol has been with NMC for more than 19 years. Wow! Where does one find the words to express adequate appreciation for the commitment and contributions she has made to NMC over the years. Thank you, Carol!

Come share your well wishes. (more…)

‘Body of Music’ presentation set for Dec. 4

Nov 25, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

The entire NMC community is invited to attend the third Body of Music presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 4th at 6 p.m. in Fine Arts 115.

Body of Music is a continuing collaboration between Audio Tech students and Anatomy and Physiology students. The intention of this project is to musically and visually represent a human body system, condition, or disease. Student teams discuss and analyze a body system, then create an original music score to enhance a visual representation of that system.

Read about and listen to the fall 2013 Body of Music presentation >>

CIE’s Friday Forum for December focuses on student success

Nov 24, 2014 | Intercom

Friday Forums will occur one Friday each month through April. These forums are brought to you by the Center for Instructional Excellence which supports student learning by encouraging faculty-driven initiatives, promoting development of faculty knowledge, and recognizing the achievement of excellence. December’s Friday Forum will take place on Friday, Dec. 5 from noon-1:30pm in Founders Hall 110 and addresses the question: What about the other life factors that are keeping students from succeeding? Lunch is provided, good conversation is guaranteed.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Dec. 3 to Rita Kucera at rkucera@nmc.edu. (more…)

Student Life office available for counseling, contact them if you know a student in need

Nov 24, 2014 | Intercom

This is a reminder that the Student Life office can assist students with mental health concerns, as well as a variety of other personal needs. If you know of a student who is struggling mentally with stress, depression or anxiety, they can offer personal counseling services free of charge to all students. They can also help students get connected with other community resources for help with housing, food assistance, child care and transportation. (more…)

GirlTECH

Nov 21, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

Grand Traverse area girls will learn how to make strides in non-traditional careers at the thirteenth annual GirlTECH Friday, November 21, 2014 at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen Building.

GirlTECH was developed to encourage high school girls enrolled in any Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District school to consider non-traditional careers, defined as those careers in which women comprise 25 percent or less of the workforce.

Multiple speakers will discuss their career paths network with students. Non-traditional students from NMC and the TBA Career-Tech Center will present students with information about local training programs for high school junior and seniors and NMC programs.

Event sponsors include NMC, the American Association of University Women, Traverse Bay Area Career-Tech Center, Benzie Area Zonta Club and the Zonta Club of Leelanau County.

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