DEI Committee issues Benchmarking Report
Thank you to NMC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, which presented its State of DEI Benchmarking Report to the college last month following more than a year of work. The committee prioritized three areas of focus going forward, and will work within the...
Media Mentions for October 4, 2021
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...
Free vaccine clinic 1-4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the West Hall Innovation Center
TRAVERSE CITY — A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11 in the West Hall Innovation Center on NMC’s main campus. It is open to the general public as well as NMC students, faculty and staff. Vaccinations will be...
NMC Jazz Band Concerts at the GT Circuit
The NMC Jazz Big Band will be performing at the Grand Traverse Circuit on Thursday, Oct. 14, and the NMC Jazz Lab Band will perform there on Thursday, Oct. 28. The programs, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each night, will also feature the Jeff Haas Trio plus Laurie Sears....
Professional Development
Learn about the NMC October Conference and other upcoming professional development opportunities for you! Sign up now for these high-quality learning opportunities that won't impact your budget. Read more in the PDI September Newsletter!
DEI and hiring
What is NMC doing to hire with diversity front of mind for staff and faculty? Check out this article from NMC Human Resources to learn more. Please fill out this DEI Intercom Post Feedback Form to be part of our conversation and offer feedback or suggestions on what...
Wellness
Suicide Prevention and Awareness- Check out this newsletter from Ulliance.
Kudos!
Kudos to Julie Hansen and Deb Maison: Julie and Deb worked together to assist a student to register for two late-start classes. This prevented the student from losing her Frontliners Scholarship. Our student has been through several difficult situations in the past...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month At NMC Library
I realized as I started this list that I wasn't certain about the difference between Hispanic & Latinx. So, I did some research. Hispanic is a cultural identity of Americans who trace their roots to Spanish speaking countries. This is different from Latinx, though...
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Candidate Forums
Good afternoon NMC community, We are excited to welcome three finalists for the new Vice President of Strategic Initiatives to campus next week and hope you will take the time to meet them during a series of candidate forums. Since the spring we’ve been looking at...
Update: NMC Strategic Planning Feedback Session
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our comprehensive strategic planning process during the last six months. It has produced robust discussions, engagement and opportunities for input. Based on this participation, we’ve added some additional sessions along...
Lakebed 2030 Conference
In conjunction with the Marine Technology Society and others, NMC is sponsoring Lakebed 2030 Sept. 29–Oct. 1. This major international virtual conference brings together scientists and researchers, policy makers and government officials and industry professionals to...
College for Kids wraps up successful summer season
Congratulations to Extended Educational Services for a successful 2021 College for Kids program led by Kristy Jackson. On key benchmarks of enrollment, safety, and of course, fun, the program excelled. Zero COVID-19 exposures were reported and 90 percent of seats were...
Media Mentions for September 27, 2021
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...
Veterans can convert service to credit
TRAVERSE CITY — Military veterans can now convert active duty sea service into credit toward an engineering officer bachelor’s degree at NMC's Great Lakes Maritime Academy. Coast Guard Capt. Bradley Clare signed the approval letter for the Academy’s...