Taking care of our mental health is a science, and Dr. Cathlyn Sommerfield is bringing the latest research straight to the classroom. Accompanied by Swoop, Dr. Sommerfield traveled to Mexico this past May to dive into cutting-edge mind-body tools designed to manage...
NMC’s favorite mascot crossed the Mighty Mac! Dr. Terri Gustafson, Director of Educational Technology and Academic Affairs, recently headed north to Northern Michigan University for the Upper Peninsula Teaching and Learning Conference (UPTLC)—and Swoop tagging along...
Thanks to support from CIE, CIT faculty member KeVeon White (and a globe-trotting Swoop) traveled to Long Beach, California, for PyCon US 2026—the premier annual gathering for the Python community. Read on to see how KeVeon is bringing back "pure gold" insights and an...
NMC’s culinary experts are taking student success to the big leagues! Armed with their passion for education—and accompanied by Swoop—Julia Sheerin, RD, and April Hackert, MS, RD, recently hit the road for Detroit. Sponsored by CIE, this dynamic duo visited Comerica...
Biology faculty members Dr. Tanja Wittrock and Dr. Suzanne Bessette recently traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the Anatomy Connected 2026 conference. Hosted by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA), the event focused on the latest innovations in anatomical...
Attending a summer conference? Planning ahead for professional development in the fall? Here is a reminder of the process for requesting and paying for professional development through the Center for Instructional Excellence. Our processes and policies apply equally...
Congratulations to our faculty colleagues whose teaching excellence was recognized by NMC students. If you haven’t heard yet, the Communications Area scored a double-double! Communication Instructor Kristen Salathiel is the recipient of the 2026 Imogene Wise...
Great Lakes Maritime Academy faculty member Sarah Hirsch recently traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, for specialized Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats training with RCM Maritime. Accompanied by our mascot, Swoop, Sarah traded the Great Lakes for the Cooper River...
We’ve nearly reached the conclusion of our first full year as a “Canvas Campus,” and I hope your transition from Moodle has been as smooth as possible and you're feeling comfortable with the next term change-over. As you prepare your courses for your next teaching...