Mar 10, 2014
Last week Tina Ulrich discussed the high cost of textbooks. I want to introduce you to a no- or low-cost option that could save students hundreds of dollars a semester: Open Educational Resources. As defined at Creative Commons, “Open Educational Resources (OER) are...
Mar 6, 2014
Below is an excerpt from a post on Inside Higher Ed recommended by Jeff Straw and Tim Nelson. How will teaching and learning in the early 21st century differ from its 20th century predecessor? Some shifts are already well underway. These include the growing embrace of...
Mar 3, 2014
The following are advising updates in preparation for Fall 2014 Registration. Advising Center Liaisons have been meeting with each academic department to provide more detailed updates and training. Should you have questions or need further training in your department,...
Feb 25, 2014
You have heard rumors about the new Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). You may have been wondering when you were ever going to hear the details. Wait no more! Friday March 7, at the Friday Forum, the Advising Office Staff will be presenting an interactive session on...
Feb 24, 2014
NMC instructors are always going the extra mile for our students. Here is another opportunity to help our students think beyond NMC. In March, the Advising Center is hosting hosts two great community events: The Career and Employment Fair on March 6th, and the College...
