NMC October Conference: October 10, 2023 by Kerrey Woughter https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn Welcome to a day of learning and project activities! Below you will find a list of projects to choose from to participate in for October Conference. Please sign up using the link at the bottom of each description. You may also add resources for your project team or any other project. en-us 2023-06-05 20:12:47 UTC 2026-02-13 00:49:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f341.png Please sign up for your project using the sign-up link at the bottom of each column. You may add videos, articles, etc. too. kwoughter https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175557 Check out this video for an easy-to-understand Design Thinking framework to jumpstart your learning!]]> 2023-06-05 20:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175557 The green columns... kwoughter https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175559 are open groups. You can leave a comment, add a resource or commit to joining this group in October.]]> 2023-06-05 20:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175559 The pink column... kwoughter https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175560 is for pre-identified groups with department-specific content. Please read to see if these are relevant to you prior to joining the group. These are listed here as a way to share the learning happening all over NMC.]]> 2023-06-05 20:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175560 Do you have a fabulous resource to share with the group? kwoughter https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175561 Go to the bottom of the column and hit the + sign. From there you can use the arrow to upload a doc, the link to add a weblink, or the triple dots to get to a whole list of things you can add. Thanks!]]> 2023-06-05 20:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175561 Automation of Accounts Payable Processes kwoughter https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175567 Join us for an exploratory conversation with IT and anyone else impacted by this process. We will identify what it would take to implement, timing, availability, and processes to consider that will be impacted by this.  This project would benefit people across the College by improving processes and efficiencies.  The overall outcome is for planning and forecasting what this could look like.

Open to: Anyone Connected to This Topic

Type of Project: Project Planning/ Implementation
Facilitator: Shannon Schultz
Room Location: HS 216

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-06-05 20:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175567 Marketing NMC Professional & Workforce Development Programs kwoughter https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175591 With a goal of marketing workforce and professional programs in northern Michigan (US10 North including the UP) - we will identify strategies and approaches for broader program awareness.

Open to: Closed Group

Type of Project: Focus Group with Actionable Items
Facilitator: Ed Bailey
Room Location: TJNIC 117

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-06-05 20:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175591 Developing an efficient workflow for the US Coast Guard Approval Process kwoughter https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175630 The USCG approval is 1,000 pages and must be submitted every five years.  For the past several years, it has been a large undertaking because we only work on it the year before it is due.  Our goal is to develop a system where we maintain and update report on a regular basis.  This is critical because the next approval will be submitted in 2028 and we foresee retirements in several key positions at GLMA requiring transfer or knowledge.

Open to: GLMA & anyone connected to this topic
Type of Project: Project Planning/ Implementation
Facilitator: Jerry Achenbach
Room Location: SH 105

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-06-05 20:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2615175630 Creating a Desmos Activity Repository lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2688823273 We will Create a Desmos test and activity repository and create rubrics for departmental final exams.


Open to: Math & anyone connected to this topic
Type of Project: Project Planning/ Implementation
Facilitator: Tony Jenkins
Room Location: LB 35/37

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-07 13:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2688823273 EES Prioritization of Portfolio Segments & Timeline Alignment lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2697938347 EES Team, facilitated by Laura, supported by Elizabeth (data), will take the data gathered over the past year in the new system (Lumens) and determine portfolio priorities for each programmer (3). This will be based on net revenue, enrollment, and time spent on the portfolio. Classes/instructors to be cut from the programming will be determined, as well as high revenue-generating events/segments identified per programmer.

Shannah will lead a workshop segment on the EES timeline, with a particular focus on the College for Kids and adult summer catalog and programming timeline. EES team will determine if there are cost-saving measures that can be taken that are not detrimental to enrollment, and increase programming time for the team.

Closed: Only open to a pre-identified group/EES Staff

Type of Project: Project Planning/ Implementation
Facilitator: Laura Matchett
Room Location: SH 104

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-11 18:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2697938347 Developing an Informed Withdraw Process. lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2697953538 The overall goal of this project is to reduce the number of withdraws (drop with record) that occur and to develop an "informed" process that helps students understand options/ consequences or get the help they need to stay enrolled.

Open to: Open to anyone with connections to the topic

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator: Alyssa Irani
Room Location: TJNIC 15

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-11 18:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2697953538 Increasing and Expanding Dual Enrollment and Early College lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2697961805 Join this focus group to discuss and plan how we can make our policies, processes, and systems align with sustainable growth and expansion of high-quality Dual Enrollment and Early College programs. 

Areas of discussion will include but will not be limited to:
  • Admission and placement requirements
  • Advising processes
  • Application, enrollment, and re-enrollment processes
  • Academic course offerings (courses, modes and locations of delivery, credit/ direct credit options, etc.)
  • Course and billing approval process
  • Billing and student account processes
  • Textbook and bookstore processes (some schools purchase textbooks for students)
  • IT considerations (limitation of student Chromebooks and security measures implemented by high schools, for example)
  • Grade and transcript-sharing processes with high schools
  • Promotion and marketing
  • Collaboration and cooperation with high schools

Open to: Anyone with connections to the topic

Type of Project: Focus Group with Actionable Outcomes
Facilitator: Lisa vonReichbauer
Room Location: HS114

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]]> 2023-09-11 18:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2697961805 Increasing Student Engagement and Belonging within the Business Academic Area lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2697990111 Our goal is to have informal activities every month that students can attend off-campus.  The timing of the activities would be weekends (or evenings) when students and faculty who are interested can attend.  The focus would be on free or inexpensive activities that are easy to attend and short in duration.   The project will involve determining what activities to organize and how to save and distribute the activities to students (i.e. Facebook group, website, meetups, etc.).

Closed: Only open to a pre-identified group

Type of Project: Focus Group with Actionable Outcomes
Facilitator: Lisa Balbach
Room Location: JB 215

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-11 18:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2697990111 NMC's Future Learning Management System: Student Success as Instructional Design lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2700457627 The Ed Tech team has been exploring the future of learning management systems and how they relate to student success. During the October conference, we will explore Instructure's Canvas LMS and other tools as part of Strategic Direction 1. Our goal is to have 3-5 instructors and students participate in exploring a sandbox NMC Canvas site. The goal is to inform our future decision to stay with Moodle or move to a cloud-based LMS like Canvas.

Open to: Ed Tech, faculty, and students - Open to anyone with connections to the topic

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator: Terri Gustafson
Room Location: TJNIC 123

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-12 18:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2700457627 This workshop will provide support for both creating new ELOs and improving your existing ELOs. lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2700501509 NMC is committed to offering Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs) to all credential-seeking learners by September 2024.

We will offer coaching and support for assignment and activity changeover, helping faculty based on their individual needs.

Open to: Open to anyone with connections to the topic

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitators: Brandon Everest & Kristy McDonald
Room Location: TJNIC 103 (ELI Office)

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-12 18:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2700501509 National Nursing Consulting Workshop lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701058925 Tina Rayfield, national nursing education consultant, will partner with nursing faculty to work on curriculum design and test writing strategies. This will be the first of a three-part series.

Closed: Only open to a pre-identified group

Type of Project: Focus Group with Actionable Outcomes
Facilitator: Tam Livengood
Room Location: LB 105

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 02:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701058925 Designing and Implementing a Construction Trades Curriculum with Emerging Technologies lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701075408 NMC and its partners will design and implement a construction trades curriculum that integrates 3D home printing, Net 0 construction, and other emerging technologies that are relevant to the college, the community, and the industry.
The curriculum would aim to prepare students for careers in the construction sector, as well as to provide them with skills and knowledge that can benefit their communities and the environment.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Tech Division, Construction Tech, OOPs

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator: Carolyn Andrews
Room Location: TJNIC 08

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]]> 2023-09-13 03:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701075408 Students need a place to study, relax, or generally just take a break on all NMC campuses/ buildings. Join us for an opportunity to brainstorm, collaborate, and learn from others who have such a student space. lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701087252 We've prototyped a space like this in the Parsons-Stulen Building.  We will share resources, discuss challenges and successes, and engage with faculty and staff from other campuses/ buildings to encourage setting up such a space at your location.

Open to: Open to anyone with connections to the topic

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator: Hollianne McHugh
Room Location: TJNIC 106/107

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 03:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701087252 Dental Accreditation Site Visit Walk-Through lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701960665 Since our dental program site visit has been postponed, we will walk through the 45-page site visit evaluation report that our accreditation team will be filling out as they review our whole program.   We will go through each standard to verify we have not missed anything and make sure Jen understands everything as they will be meeting with her separately and asking her questions.  Also, two of the standards have been updated /changed and we need to review those changes and see if we are compliant.

Closed: Only open to a pre-identified group - Beckie Wooters & Jen Tripp

Type of Project: Focus Group with Actionable Outcomes
Facilitator: Beckie Wooters
Room Location: HS 110/111

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 12:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701960665 Brainstorming for an Events Coordinator to manage Milliken & Museum events. lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701979440 We will Brainstorm the job description for an Events Coordinator to manage Milliken & Museum events.  We will crunch numbers to plan for the budget for the position, discuss options to host weddings at the museum for increased revenue, etc.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Dennos Museum Employees

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator:  Megan Holtry
Room Location: Dennos Conference Room

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 12:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2701979440 Financial Aid Workflow Mapping - Internal and external Maps lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702141057 The Financial Aid team will work on mapping both the internal and external workflows for completing the financial aid process. This is phase 3.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Financil Aid Staff and anyone connected to this topic

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Linda Berlin
Room Location: Student Services Conference Room (PT)

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 13:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702141057 Innovation in project management for enrollment marketing lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702544276 We are innovating and reimagining our approach to project management to increase effectiveness and efficiency to meet the college's enrollment marketing goals.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: PRMC staff

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Diana Fairbanks
Room Location: TJNIC 116

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 17:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702544276 Surgical Technology Lab Structure/Simulations lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702554801 This preliminary planning will incorporate simulation labs, changing the structure of all lab courses in the surge-tech program.  The goal is to implement these changes for our Spring cohort.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Surge-Tech Group

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Breana Goodell
Room Location: LB 103M

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 17:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702554801 Rethinking recruiting and examining potential transfer agreement partners for the Fine Arts and VisComm Departments lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702569513 Since covid, our recruiting has been a little hit-and-miss. We have not re-initiated our Art Campus Day, which was one of our main recruiting tools before Covid. Instead, we have hosted smaller groups for short tours and made occasional visits to individual schools. We would like to workshop new recruiting ideas. We will also update and coordinate our efforts on transfer agreements with other colleges. 

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group:  Art & Vis Com Instructors, Art and VisComm adjuncts are also invited to participate on the team and anyone connected to this topic.

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator:  Glenn Wolff
Room Location: FA 115

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 18:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702569513 Streamlining Processes for Academic Area Office Managers lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702625345 The Academic Area Office Managers have identified processes that we all share which we feel need improvement or streamlining. Our goal is to identify the issues and develop possible solutions to address those issues.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Academic Office Managers

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator: Margaret Fox
Room Location: JB 130

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]]> 2023-09-13 18:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702625345 Promotional Project Builds for NMC Makerspace lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702631748 We're working to build awareness of and participation in the NMC Makerspace. We have tour groups build small projects that they take with them. The team will be working to refresh projects and to design new ones.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: NMC Makerspace team - Keith Kelly, Tony Sauerbrey, Chase McMaster, Raymond Chabitch

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Keith Kelly
Room Location: TJNIC 14

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 18:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702631748 ENV-101 Introduction to Environmental Science Course Development lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702654328 We would like to research the development of a new course (ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science) in Environmental Sciences.  This new course would be developed as an alternative to Earth Science (not a replacement) and would be less content-driven and focus more on environmental problems.  We have a gap in our current course offerings and I think a course like this would be of great benefit to our students and would allow for greater coverage of some extremely important topics.  We would like to use the PD day to explore this idea further and possibly draft a course proposal for consideration.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: NMC Environmental Science Department - Robb Houston, Tiffani Wilke, John Sullivan

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Robb Houston
Room Location: HS 213

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 19:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702654328 Expanding NMC's Partnerships - through you! lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702663966 The foundation's fresh new strategic plan, Foundation Forward: Mobilizing Generosity,  has three overarching strategies, including expanding partnerships for NMC through the foundation. It supports the college's goal in NMC Next to "Enhance collaborations that advance community engagement, economic and workforce development and innovative opportunities for lifelong learning."

You, as employees, are part of this initiative because many of you work frequently with community partners. We would like to hear from you and collaborate on how we can together best share who those key partners are with each other.

Our purpose is for all of us to have a better understanding of NMC's high level partnerships. But, how do we share that information? There's a human element to letting each other know, but is there a good system we can use? Help us work together to fulfill these strategic objectives for both the college and foundation. And, help us treat our longstanding partners with appreciation for their love and loyalty to NMC.

Open to: Anyone with connections to this topic

Type of Project: Focus Group with Actionable Items
Facilitator: Jennifer Hricik
Room Location: TJNIC 203

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 19:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702663966 Emerging EV Battery Technologies & Integration lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702670201 Explore emerging Battery Technologies between Automotive (EV) and Residential applications. How do we maximize the technologies available back and forth?

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Tech Division - Jeff Morse & Kenneth Klump

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator:  Jeff Morse
Room Location: TJNIC 118

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 19:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702670201 Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) in Biology lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702699297 We will look into the feasibility of adding in large-scale research projects into our curriculum.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Science/Math Instructors and anyone connected to this topic

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator:  Nick Roster
Room Location: HS 116

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 19:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702699297 Neurodiversity Support Center: Empowering Minds, Embracing Differences lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702735871
This session will focus on developing an implementation plan for the Neurodiversity Support Center. We will:
Craft a problem statement that will guide our thinking. What do neurodiverse students need? What are they lacking here at NMC?

We'll look at surveys, anecdotal reports from NMC students and other neurodiverse college students, as well as parental feedback.

We will then investigate best practices in the research around neurodiversity college supports, and brainstorm what is feasible for NMC.

Finally, we will create an action plan and delegate tasks that match people's interests and strengths. The goal is to pilot the Neurodiversity Support Center in Spring 2024.

Open to: Open to anyone with connections to the topic

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator: Nancy Gray
Room Location: SH209

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-13 20:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2702735871 Is your project missing? To add your project, email lhodek@nmc.edu! lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2708941343 2023-09-18 14:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2708941343 Creating DEIB Learning Opportunities for Employees lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2708964419 NMC is committed to providing regular experiential learning opportunities related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all NMC employees. Join us as we review a draft strategy for moving learning forward in a meaningful and creative way that includes support for making connections across campus.

This project will include identifying and cataloging DEIB-relevant opportunities across the college and our community that will be a basis for all employees to experientially learn about DEIB. We will brainstorm strategies for debriefing DEIB events/ opportunities with a goal of reflection and self-learning that can be used to increase awareness of DEIB and an understanding of how this new learning can be applied at the college to support a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all our learners.

Open to: Open to everyone

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitators: Marcus Bennett, Hollie DeWalt
Room Location: TJNIC 104/105

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-18 14:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2708964419 Review of the Writing Intensive Course Attribute and Writing Across the Curriculum at NMC lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2708986384 One goal on behalf of the Curriculum Committee is to clarify how courses are given this designation and establish a regular review cycle for review such courses. We'll look at NMC's past statements and descriptions of Writing Intensive courses and use of Writing Across the Curriculum teaching methods. Another goal is to begin a conversation about resources for support of WI courses (what we have and what we might need).

Open to: Anyone with connections to the topic

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator: Melissa Sprenkle, Ryan Wilson
Room Location: SH 207

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]]> 2023-09-18 14:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2708986384 Beautification and Restoration of the Tanis building and surrounding grounds lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2709348088 This project is a collaboration between students, faculty, staff and community members that allows you to participate in the improvement and upkeep of the Tanis building and grounds through Art and Innovation. Our goals is to facilitate community connections, explore funding opportunities and generate volunteerism around the project. Brought to you by the NMC Beautification Consortium/Art Wise

Open to: Open to everyone

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator: Todd Haines
Room Location: LB 208

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-18 18:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2709348088 Communications Department Outreach and Marketing to Area Majors lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2709391963 In this session faculty from the Communications academic area will come together to draft emails, flyers, and mailers that will be sent to area majors. The purpose of these materials is threefold: invite students to register for electives in our area in Spring and Summer 2024; invite students to join clubs and staffs like the NMC Magazine, White Pine Press, and Writing and Reading Center; and encourage students to apply for area scholarships.

The materials created will be usable in the future by a department outreach committee that can access lists of area majors in English, Speech and World Languages and aim to increase student engagement and belonging within their home department.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: NMC Communications Instructors

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitators:  Sarah Wangler
Room Location: SH 103

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]]> 2023-09-18 18:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2709391963 Raise awareness of students about library resources and library-hosted events lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2709398145 The intention of this work session is to plan engaging programming and communications to raise the awareness of students about library resources and participation in library-hosted events.

With the help of NMC residence hall assistants, we will brainstorm, plan, and create promotional materials and assessment protocols for student-centered programming for the academic calendar year.

Open to: Closed; open to Library staff and pre-identified group

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator: Kerrey Woughter
Room Location: TJNIC - Library

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-18 18:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2709398145 Reimagining the use of Founders Hall's Studio Spaces lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2712863128 With our increased enrollment, we have moved our computer lab to JB, freeing up more space for a second studio in Founders Hall. We will meet as a group to brainstorm the possibilities and begin the reallocation of equipment to create a second recording space for our students.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Audio Tech Faculty & Staff

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Jeff Cobb
Room Location: FH Studio

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-20 13:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2712863128 Click below to sign up for kickball lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2716439119 2023-09-22 14:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2716439119 Reporting GEOs to the department on an annual basis. lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2716492683 Reviewing GEO reporting and defining our process, including how we are assessing GEO-related info in our classes.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Jay Smith
Room Location: LB 206

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-22 14:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2716492683 Investing in improvements and upkeep of the observatory inside and outside of the building. lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2719819538 We want to collaborate with Faculty, Adjuncts, and Staff members to invest in improving and upkeeping the observatory grounds inside and outside of the building.  In the past, we've used donations and resources to maintain the grounds, but we need volunteers, resources, and people willing to come together and discuss the future of the Observatory.  Open to Everyone, you can even join the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society! 

We are planning to bring project family astro back post-pandemic, and are working on a new event called the Observatory Grill-out, so it would be nice to have the grounds looking great!

Open to: Open to everyone
Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator: Jerry Dobek
Room Location: LB 208

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-25 18:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2719819538 Student Belongingness and the role of student events/activities lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2721294250 Our group will be a mix of Student Life and related employees that will work toward reimagining how we address student belongingness on our campus.  With the reorganization of the Student Success/ Learning Services area, this is an opportunity to be mindful and purposeful on how to address student activities and events.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Student Life & Student Success/Learning Services staff that have been identified

Type of Project: Focus Group - with actionable outcomes
Facilitator:  Lisa Thomas
Room Location: TBD

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-26 13:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2721294250 Master Planning -- Housing, the Future of Workspace, and the Campus of the Future lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2721332326 As Tower Pinkster continues to work on designing the NMC campuses of the future, this is your opportunity to provide more input and brainstorm on critical areas, including:

Housing Workshop -- What does the future of housing look like at NMC?  During this tactile exercise we will consider big + blue sky ideas to address the housing needs of our campus community. 

Future of Work Workshop - A discussion and review of different flexible office typologies. What are the benefits + opportunities of cracking open the traditional private office model and the potential for creating new and interesting places to work on campus?

Open to: Open to everyone

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Ryan Archer (Tower Pinkster), Jason Slade
Room Location: TJNIC 106/107

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]]> 2023-09-26 14:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2721332326 Creating experiential learning activities and GEOs for chemistry courses lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2721704342 We are going to create experiential learning activities for each of our courses as well as work on GEOs We will also implement a pre-test/post-test assessment for all chemistry courses, collaborating on the questions and rubric.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Chemistry Instructors

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Nicole Speelman
Room Location: LB 207

Sign up HERE!]]> 2023-09-26 17:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2721704342 Identifying key performance metrics for flight operations that would identify issues as they pertain to student performance, fleet utilization, and dispatch efficiency. lhodek https://padlet.com/kwoughter/8bne8rf7zhx547nn/wish/2738582965 The group will then consider the practicality of gathering data as well as the implementation of new policies driven by this data.

Closed:  Only open to a pre-identified group: Aviation Managers

Type of Project: Project Planning/Implementation
Facilitator:  Alex Bloye
Room Location: TBD

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