Start preparing to earn cash for wellness
Throughout the month of January, Employee Wellness Coordinator Sarah Shimek will be holding sessions on all of the campuses. You will be able to book a 30 minute appointment with her to bring in any/all paperwork/forms as well as your scorecard. Your points will be...
Vagina Monologues auditions Jan 16 and 17
Open auditions for the third annual local production of "The Vagina Monologues" will be held January 16 and 17 in West Hall on NMC's main campus. A script will be provided. Auditions are from noon-2 p.m. Jan. 16 and 4-6 p.m. Jan. 17 in the West Hall conference room...
Cold, Cold North
NMC’s very own Carolyn A. Drake and Marcia A. Borrell have worked together to publish a children’s picture book about Arctic wildlife titled “Cold, Cold North.”
Mid-Year Conference Jan. 6, 7:30 a.m.
Don't forget to attend Mid-Year Conference, Monday, January 6 at the Hagerty Center, at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served.
Submit your BBQ fund proposals
NMC faculty and staff are invited to request funding support from the 2014 NMC Barbecue for an NMC special project.
Don’t forget, no late registration
All new registration for spring 2014 will end at the close of the day, January 9, 2014 for any session that begins on January 11. (NMC staff will be available in their offices until 5:00 p.m. for registration assistance.) Students who have not registered for any classes by that date will not be registered for classes starting in the normal 15 week session.
Benefits corner
Just another reminder that you need to complete the blue Coordination of Benefits form from your open enrollment packet if you enrolled in the medical or dental plans for 2014. This form can be sent directly to Meritain Health at the address on top of the form, or...
Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities or a job on campus? Find it at jobs.nmc.edu.
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Dan Murphy Maintenance Mechanic 32 Years Kristi Hallett Cashier/Bookkeeper-Accounts Receivable 27 Years Fred Laughlin Director of Great Lakes Culinary Institute 22...
Try-me classes offered January 7 and 9
Try two free Aerobic Dance classes offered by Northwestern Michigan College to credit and non-credit students of all ages. The free classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday, January 7 & 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. in room 120 in the Physical Education building. A...
Employee anniversaries
Join us in congratulating ten employees who celebrating anniversaries this week at NMC.
Employee of the Semester nominations requested
This holiday season give the gift of recognition! Nominate your deserving colleagues for Employee of the Semester – fall semester!
Please help us honor an NMC employee who has gone above and beyond for Fall 2013.
NMC featured in Bridge Magazine article on rising demand for associate degrees and certificates
NMC President Timothy J. Nelson was featured in a Bridge Magazine article (also featured on mlive.com) about how community college’s responsiveness to trends in the workforce have made associate degrees and certificates in even higher demand.
An adventure into MOOCs, January 10
Everyone is invited to attend a brownbag lunch meeting, Friday, January 10 to learn more about a professional development opportunity with Massively Open Online Courses (MOOC). Bring your own food, drink and device (BYOFDD) and a friend to learn more about the AP group inviting faculty and staff to enroll in a Harvard University EdX MOOC on Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey’s “Immunity to Change” that will start on Monday, January 20.
Thinking of seeking a grant for your program area?
Staff and faculty are encouraged to seek grants to support current programs or new innovations aligned with our strategic directions.
It is important to do the research to find out if the grant funding opportunity and your proposal are a match. If so, your draft proposal should come to your department chair and VP. From there, your VP will bring the proposal to Presidents Council for approval.