What’s with all the Ms? MACRAO, MTA, and MAP

What’s with all the Ms? MACRAO, MTA, and MAP

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...
Going One Step Further for Our Students

Going One Step Further for Our Students

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...
Supporting our Students on the Autism Spectrum

Supporting our Students on the Autism Spectrum

As the mother of a child with autism, I am acutely aware of the difficulties my son has in navigating the world.  He’s a good looking teen with shaggy hair and the dark brown line of a budding mustache.  Girls are aware of his good looks, but taken back by his...
Active Learning Classroom Amenities

Active Learning Classroom Amenities

In HS 101 I finally gave up trying trying to move the electronics around so I could use the mouse and keyboard for my normal lecture style presentations of PowerPoint.  Using the wireless, joystick mouse, I moved to the area farthest away from the screen.  And talked...
Tools for Active Learning

Tools for Active Learning

In our active learning classroom training session on Friday, we discussed some of the tools that could be helpful in an active learning classroom. Some of the things I use are: 2×2 sticky notes…have students write name on one and place on table facing team...