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North Central Michigan College is an open-door community college based in Petoskey, with additional locations offering classes and services in Cheboygan and Gaylord. North Central’s mission is to provide educational, economic and cultural opportunities for student learning, personal growth and community improvement. North Central is an Achieving the Dream Leader College and a Military-Friendly School®. Learn more about events, programs, courses and opportunities at North Central!
Mission: North Central provides educational, economic and cultural opportunities for student learning, personal growth and community improvement.
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NCMC Foundation received a $500 gift to the Larry “Grouse” Cummings Scholarship from the North Central Michigan College Association of Faculty and Professional Staff. Pictured in the photo are (from L to R): Professor Jenny Maginnis, Association Treasurer; Professor Kerri Finlayson, Association Trustee; Chelsea Platte, NCMC Foundation Executive Director; and Professor Chet Jessick, Association President. Thank you!
The North Central Michigan College Corporate and Community Education department partnered with the Little Traverse Conservancy for a Fall Leaf Walk on Tuesday, October 6th. Emily Hughes led a group of 27 community members through the Offield Family Viewlands. The weather was perfect and the colors were spectacular! This walk was part of the CCE Lifelong Learning initiative which is focused on bringing new learning opportunities to our community.
Thank you to our guide, Emily Hughes from the Little Traverse Conservancy, for the beautiful hike around the Offield Family Viewlands on Tuesday. The weather was perfect and the colors were fantastic! https://ncmclifelonglearning.com/events
FREE COVID-19 testing in Emmet and Charlevoix counties, regardless of symptoms.
The National Guard will be in Northern Michigan again next week, conducting FREE COVID-19 testing in Emmet and Charlevoix counties!
Hike through the NCMC Natural Area to identify many of the trees that call Northern Michigan home.
Just before the leaves drop, join Little Traverse Conservancy naturalist Brad Von Blon on a trip around the NCMC Natural Area to identify many of the trees that call Northern Michigan home. We’ll focus on simple ways to distinguish common species and discover their unique places in our ecosystems. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring shoes that can get muddy!
Doctor Scott LaDeur political science professor here at NCMC, explains what happens if the president needs to step away from his duties.
With the president now diagnosed with the coronavirus, we wanted to know more about the U.S. government’s plans for continuation of presidential powers. What happens if the president needs to step away from his duties? Doctor Scott LaDeur teaches political science at North Central Michigan College...
North Central Michigan College Corporate and Community Education is offering a FREE series covering topics of concern for the children of aging parents and well as those who are planning for the next chapter in their lives.
In partnership with The Emmet County Friendship Center, NCMC is offering this FREE series covering topics of concern for the children of aging parents and well as those who are planning for the next chapter in their lives. We have assembled experts in their respective fields of finance, law, heath & well-being.
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Enjoy the beautiful fall colors with a "Fall Leaf Walk at the Offield Family Viewlands" with North Central Michigan College Corporate and Community Education
Just before the leaves drop, join Little Traverse Conservancy naturalist Brad Von Blon on a trip around the NCMC Natural Area to identify many of the trees that call Northern Michigan home. We’ll focus on simple ways to distinguish common species and discover their unique places in our ecosystems. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring shoes that can get muddy!
Our top priority has been, and will continue to be, the safety of NCMC students, employees and our community. As we complete our second week of classes, we want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the "Together as North Central Pledge" and our collective commitment to keeping our campus community safe.
https://www.ncmich.edu/safety/together-as-north-central-pledge.html
Register for the Elder Series, offered by North Central Michigan College Corporate and Community Education.
Corporate and Community Education is pleased to bring you the Elder Series. This series covers topics of concern for the children of aging parents and well as those who are planning for the next chapter in their lives. We have assembled experts in their respective fields of finance, law, heath & well-being.
Congratulations Kenzie Haas and Korrie Haas on earning 3rd place at the Kirtland Invitational on September 18!
For details about this meet and the complete 2020 schedule, visit our website: https://www.ncmich.edu/future-students/campus-life/running.html
Today, September 17th, North Central Michigan College is observing Constitution Day. Constitution Day celebrates the day that the attendees at the Constitution Convention signed the document in 1787 making the U.S. Constitution 233 years old today!
This year also marks the 59th presidential election in American history and many parts of our electoral system find their roots in the U.S. Constitution.
In order to explore these details during this important election, please challenge yourself by completing our elections-focused Constitution Day Quiz, prepared by NCMC's Professor of Political Science, Scott LaDeur, Ph.D. Take the quiz and answer the 10 questions to see how well you know about our elections!
https://forms.gle/d8YwqnYLDXnGEufX8
Join North Central Michigan College Corporate and Community Education for an interactive WEBINAR - What I’ve Learned from COVID-19. This is an online session is with Joe Walker of Maple Bay Consulting. Attendees will get an opportunity to spend an hour reflecting on what we have learned from the COVID crisis.
Free Covid-19 testing today (09/14/2020) at Emmet County Fairgrounds 1129 Charlevoix Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. No appointment needed.
Today is the first day of free community drive-thru testing! Come by the Emmet County Fairgrounds between 10 am – 3 pm for your free COVID-19 test.
While our flag is usually waiving proudly at the top of our flag pole, today our flag is at half-mast in memory of those who have lost their lives on 9/11. #neverforget 🇺🇸
If you are a frontline worker thinking about going back to school either full- or part-time while you work to pursue a career or personal dream, now is the time to get started!
Eligible frontline workers may receive a scholarship to attend North Central Michigan College free of charge starting in January through the Futures for Frontliners program unveiled today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Futures for Frontliners is a program offering free tuition and services for essential workers without college degrees or high school diploma.
“Providing frontline workers who’ve yet to earn a college degree access to tuition-free community college – to pursue their dreams – is a wonderful way to say ‘thank you.’ They certainly earned it.” Dr. David Roland Finley, president of North Central Michigan College.
North Central Michigan College is pleased to serve as a Frontliners Champion to support this exciting initiative. Learn more at https://bit.ly/35qc2w8.
NCMC Department of Corporate & Community Education is offering a series of three nature classes: Mysterious World of Fungi, The Owls of Michigan, and Foraging for Wild Herbs. Classes start Saturday, September 12th. Register here: https://ncmclifelonglearning.com/events
NCMC Department of Corporate & Community Education is offering a series of three nature classes: Mysterious World of Fungi, The Owls of Michigan, and Foraging for Wild Herbs. Classes start Saturday, September 12th. Register here: https://ncmclifelonglearning.com/events
North Central students: be sure to stop in at the ADCL or HESC buildings to pick up your goody bag! Filled with an assortment of snacks, a gluten free option is available as well. 🙂
Check out our Corporate and Community Education's Lifelong Learning Club online class offerings. @NCMCCCE
Marilyn Smith will be leading two Fungi field trips this fall. We will not be having any classroom sessions. You will be required to wear masks in the woods, and to keep social distance of 6ft or more when reviewing your finds.
Welcome back North Central students! Let's make it a great year! 🙌 😷 #myncmc #backtoschool
While today may not look like a typical first day of school for many local students and teachers, we proudly support all learning pathways in this challenging time. Best of luck this semester! Don't forget, NCMC classes begin September 8. #myncmc #backtoschool #yougotthis 🙌 📚
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Attention incoming North Central students: The NCMC Library is looking for Student Library Workers for the Fall semester!📚
We are hiring! The NCMC Library is looking for Student Library Workers for the Fall semester. If you like working with people and being around books, this is the job for you.
Responsibilities: Manning the Circulation Desk, helping patrons with their needs, checking books in and out, book processing, and more.
Hours: The Library is open from 8 am – 7 pm, Monday – Thursday, and 8 am – 5 pm on Friday. We are closed on weekends and during campus breaks. Shifts will depend on your class schedule/availability. We ask for a commitment of at least 8 hours per week.
Compensation: $9.65 per hour.
Please contact the Library staff at 231-439-6315 or [email protected] for an application or for more information.
Res Hall students: We're looking forward to your safe return to campus in just over a week! 📦
North Central Michigan College Corporate and Community Education is launching a Lifelong Learning Club with a diverse schedule of online classes from qualified instructors from across the country. NCMC is partnering with the University of Utah to offer over 100 classes during the next 3 months. We hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to participate in this stellar online learning program.
North Central is looking for an energetic Shift Leader to join our Student and Community Resource Center team:
https://www.ncmich.edu/community-events/jobs-at-north-central.html
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This fall, North Central will deliver a personalized, high-quality educational experience with a commitment to ensuring a safe and fulfilling return to campus on September 8.
Our “Together as North Central” Pledge demonstrates our commitment to begin the Fall 2020 semester united in our efforts to guard the health and safety of everyone on campus. We will do this together, as North Central.
Read the “Together as North Central” Pledge and our detailed Return to Campus Plan here:
https://www.ncmich.edu/safety/coronavirus-covid-19.html
As the global situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) constantly evolves, we will provide periodic updates to the campus community regarding NCMC's planning and preparedness actions.
Entrepreneurs and business owners: Don't miss this free webinar on the basics of selling to the federal government and the State of Michigan. Advance registration is required.
Thanks to North Central Michigan College Corporate and Community Education and SCORE Mentors for sponsoring this webinar!
Tip of the Mitt SCORE and NCMC Corporate and Community Education are partnering to bring a free webinar to the business community on the basics of selling to the Federal Government and Tip of the Mitt SCORE and NCMC Corporate and Community Education are partnering to bring a free webinar to the business community on the basics of selling to the Federal Government and the State of Michigan.
This webinar covers the basics of selling to the Federal Government and the State of Michigan. It is for the newcomer to the government marketplace and a worthwhile refresher for those who are already selling to the government. In this workshop, we will discuss the basics of government contracting, differences between government and commercial selling, tips to being a successful government supplier, and where to go for assistance.
he State of Michigan.
The webinar will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://score.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqd-mrqzkuEtDTE7syQOgV2yJzpdKZEm7s
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Presenter: Coury Carland is a procurement counselor at the Northwest Michigan Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). Before joining the PTAC in 2019, Coury served as a county commissioner in Benzie County. He holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from Central Michigan University and an Associate Certificate in Contract Management from The George Washington University.
“This program provides a great opportunity for those looking to change their career or looking to expand their skillset and make themselves more marketable in a rapidly growing field, with absolutely no financial commitment and only a minimal time commitment required,” North Central Professor Mike Malleis said.
Read the full news release: https://www.ncmich.edu/community-events/news-press-releases/north-central-offering-another-free-google-certificate-program.html
North Central Michigan College is offering individuals a second chance to participate in a self-paced online course leading to a Google IT Support Professional Certificate, preparing them for entry-level IT support roles within a few months. North Central has collaborated with Google and Jobs For ...
North Central’s Student and Community Resource Center (SCRC) will reopen to the public on September 8 with new safety procedures, new equipment, and an updated fee structure that more closely aligns with how patrons utilize the gym and fitness center.
Read the full news release:
https://www.ncmich.edu/community-events/news-press-releases/updates-coming-to-north-centrals-student-and-community-resource-center.html
North Central Michigan College’s Student and Community Resource Center (SCRC) will reopen to the public on September 8 with new safety procedures, new equipment, and an updated fee structure that more closely aligns with how patrons utilize the gym and fitness center.
Today we had the pleasure of honoring four longtime North Central team members with a combined 81 years of service to the College. We congratulate them and wish them well in their retirement!
-Professor Ralph Christensen, Ph.D. (chemistry), hired in 2000
-Gene Hodulik, M.A., adjunct math instructor and math tutor, hired in 1993
-Robert Marsh, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research and Assessment, hired in 2001
-Professor Shanna Robinson, M.F.A. (art), hired in 2005
Many thanks to our North Central Michigan College Food Service and Conference Center staff and the Employee Recognition Committee for organizing an outdoor, socially distanced celebration, and thanks to our IT Department for setting up livestream capabilities for those unable to attend.
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North Central's Fall 2020 scholarship application deadline is this Friday, August 14, and we've got more than $100k in scholarships to award. Apply today!
Find more information and the scholarship application on our website: https://www.ncmich.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships/
North Central's comprehensive Back to Campus plan features several changes we've made to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. These changes, combined with the cooperation and teamwork of our campus community, will result in a safe, fulfilling Fall 2020 semester. Here's our Safety Blueprint.
If you have specific questions or want more detailed information, please go to the NC ADAPT page and reference the Reopening Grid: https://www.ncmich.edu/nc-adapt/
North Central is looking for a Director of Learning Support Services to join our team. If you know someone who's perfect for the position, please direct them to our website:
https://www.ncmich.edu/community-events/jobs-at-north-central.html
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While today may not look like a typical first day of school for many local students and teachers, we proudly support all learning pathways in this challenging time. Best of luck this semester! Don't forget, NCMC classes begin September 8. #myncmc #backtoschool #yougotthis 🙌 📚
North Central's comprehensive Back to Campus plan features several changes we've made to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. These changes, combined with the cooperation and teamwork of our campus community, will result in a safe, fulfilling Fall 2020 semester. Here's our Safety Blueprint. If you have specific questions or want more detailed information, please go to the NC ADAPT page and reference the Reopening Grid: https://www.ncmich.edu/nc-adapt/
Run with us in 2020! North Central is recruiting male and female competitive and non-competitive runners who seek to better themselves and others by working toward their athletic goals. All team members will have the opportunity to participate in several competitive cross country or road races during Fall semester. If you’re interested, start by filling out our prospective student-athlete form: https://bit.ly/NCxc2020 Join us. Let’s #RunMichigan together.
Campus is closed on Friday, July 3, but we look forward to welcoming individuals and small groups by appointment on Monday, July 6. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
If a campus tour has been on your summer to-do list, we’ve got great news! Beginning July 6, campus will be open by appointment for one-on-one and small-group campus tours! Call 231-348-6605 or email [email protected] to schedule your visit! We’ve missed you! #MyNCMC #StudentsFirst #OpenForBusiness #CountdownToCollege
President David Roland Finley made a few bloopers during his 2020 Commencement recordings, and we've got the footage!
Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, for our first-ever virtual Commencement ceremony to honor the Class of 2020. Teaser: Be sure to watch until the end for a special message all the way from South America! #OnwardNC
North Central celebrates #NursesWeek2020. 💙💛
No better way to start a Friday than with a visit from our Sheridan Elementary carolers! Enjoy!
We took a peek into Professor Scott LaDeur’s International Lecture titled “Tensions, Tariffs and Trump: U.S.-China Relations in 2019.” Listen as Dr. LaDeur describes Chairman Mao Zedong’s 1966 swim in the Yangtze River, a propaganda stunt meant to prove to the people of China his vigor and fitness for office. Interested in taking one of Professor LaDeur’s classes this winter? He’s teaching American Government, Environmental Politics, and Politics and Film. http://bit.ly/ncmccourseschedule
Yesterday was a great day to celebrate the installation of the first commercial solar panel array in the City of Petoskey! We extend our thanks to the Leadership Little Traverse Class of 2019 and the many partners and donors who made the Solarize Petoskey project a reality. The future of sustainability in Northern Michigan is bright!
North Central's Running Club competed in the Moonlight Madness 5K at Petoskey State Park on Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Dr. David Roland Finley and wife, Heidi, hosted their first Harris Gardens Tour and coffee with the President. What a beautiful day for a stroll.
Kelly Suter Award Video
Sustainability Day was held on Tuesday, April 16 at North Central on the Petoskey campus. Eighteen students from Alanson, Lakeview, Petoskey Middle and Concord Boyne were in attendance. There were also three members from Petoskey’s Green Club who were especially enthusiastic. Molly Baker, from TopoNexus, led students to the natural area to do hands-on activities around stormwater issues relating to parking lots and power boats. Brad Kallio did demonstrations of how renewable energy works and took them on a visual tour of renewable energy solutions to problems faced in Michigan. Lastly, students listened to Peter Sinclair, a videographer from Midland, who presents stunning videos featuring interviews he has conducting with top climate change scientists having them speak on the current issues. Students left energized with solutions to climate change. Peter Sinclair also spoke again at 7 p.m. that evening with 70 in attendance.
NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE FACULTY “IN COLOR” SHOW OPENS APRIL 25 The North Central Michigan College faculty “In Color” show opens on Thursday, April 25 in the Atrium Gallery at Crooked Tree Art Center. Works by Lynn Dinning, Susan Glass, Anne Morningstar, Leon Nash, Shanna Robinson, Dawn Swaim and Lara Van Horn will be on display. The opening reception for the artists will take place Thursday, April 25 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Our own wonderful Shanna Robinson - her path.
NORTH CENTRAL ALUMNA TO BE HONORED AS AN OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALUMNI BY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION North Central Michigan College alumna, Kelly Suter (2008), will be honored by the American Association of Community Colleges as an Outstanding Community College Alumni. She and her two co-recipients are being recognized for the positive impact they have made on their communities, the nation and the world. They will be honored for their achievements at AACC’s 99th Annual Convention on Tuesday, April 16, in Orlando, FL. Kelly Suter is a 2008 graduate of the North Central Michigan College nursing program—one of 15 nurses in her immediate family to have attended the college. She continued her education, earning a master’s degree in 2017. She’s also earned considerable experience as an emergency department nurse and has also worked as an emergency response nurse for International Medical Corps for the past eight years. Suter functioned as a nurse team leader and emergency staff nurse in a field hospital during the 2010 earthquake response in Haiti and a regional cholera treatment site manager in Northern Haiti during the 2011 cholera response. In 2014, she was the primary health care coordinator and clinical staff educator in the Malakal refugee camp at the height of the civil war in South Sudan. Most recently, she has worked as a nurse team leader and clinical Ebola educator in Bong, Liberia, and interim training director in Lunsar and Makeni, Sierra Leone during their Ebola epidemic. She received the Silver Medal, Special Ebola Award from the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone in 2015. She’s also worked as an emergency health manager of mobile medical units following the earthquake in Nepal and as the program manager of the Ebola preparedness program in Guinea Bissau. Closer to home, Suter worked at the International Medical Corps’ corporate office in Washington, D.C., as the senior nurse for the medical planning and preparedness unit and has volunteere
Check out these wonderful aerials...many thanks to North Flight Aero Med!
The Harris Gardens are lovely in the snow...
Drone footage by Scott Castelein of our campus in the fall!
North Central Pride - marching in the Stafford's Petoskey Holiday Parade on Saturday - a little rain doesn't deter our students and staff.
North Central Michigan College honored our area veterans on Sunday, November 11 with a free brunch for veterans and their families. More than 240 attended the brunch sponsored by the College's Student Veterans and Chase Bank.
A CNC SUCCESS STORY Our CNC Program and Corporate & Community Education can partner with you to offer customized training in your shop, in the Industrial Fabrication Lab located in the Technology Building on North Central’s campus in Petoskey or in the FAB Lab, the only one of its kind in Northern Michigan. The 44-foot Fab Lab trailer contains 12 state-of-the-art computers loaded with design software Surfcam, Mastercam, and AutoCAD, a Haas OL-1 CNC lathe turning center and a Haas OM-1A milling center. CCE is committed to providing every individual and business in our community with the opportunity to reach his or her goals. A recent customized, corporate training was held both at Van Dam Boat Company and on campus for trainees Jess and Nick, who work on a variety of CNC and fabricated stainless steel marine components for the boat building company.
Since 1958, North Central Michigan College has been opening the door to academic success for residents by offering two-year associate degrees in the arts and sciences that are transferable to four-year universities. In addition, North Central has paved the path to better-paying careers through its applied science programs in business, education, health science, criminal justice, information technology and legal assistance. Equally important, North Central provides a second chance for residents by advancing their skills, switching careers or just getting more from life through education.
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