Experienced Experiential Learning

Experienced Experiential Learning

Experiential learning is the latest pursuit across disciplines for the college. Have you implemented or entertained any thoughts on how or what you will do to support this agenda? Experiential learning has existed in the skilled trades courses since inception so I...
Green -> Sustainable

Green -> Sustainable

The common term used for several years has been “Green.” This usually referred to a practice or lifestyle that sought to use significantly less petroleum products, recycle, renewable energy, and basically minimize one’s impact upon the Earth. “Green” has slowly faded...
Begin with Purpose

Begin with Purpose

I recently returned from a conference where the biggest takeaway had to do with the thoughts from several Fortune 500 CEO’s. The topic had to do with engaging senior leadership in organizational design and idea flow but became more about establishing enthusiasm for...
Around Campus: Carpentry Course = Living Roof

Around Campus: Carpentry Course = Living Roof

Carpentry is one of the oldest trades around. People have been building since deciding they needed shelter from the elements. Devin Hill is a long time Carpentry Instructor here at NMC and teaches 3 courses every semester that deal with some aspect of the Carpentry...