One of the many other hats I wear is Troop Leader of a Brownie / Junior Girl Scout Troop. My girls are 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders - they love art, crafts, and yes - Science! We have spent the fall working on our "Think Like a Citizen Scientist" journey/badge. The girls...
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Sign up now for a January Learning Community!
Please take a minute to review our lineup of Learning Communities for January PD and choose a group now. Facilitators will be able to contact you before Jan. 8 if they know who you are. Thanks to those who have already signed up! Learning Communities...
Moodle Minute(s): Introducing Moodle Version 4.2 (Coming January 2024)
This week’s Moodle Minute(s) explores Moodle version 4.2, which NMC will be upgrading to in January, 2024. While not a large change from our current version of Moodle, there are several new features. The main changes for Moodle 4.2 are to editing features on course...
What’s on your desk, Jim Bensley?
Jim Bensley is the Director of International Services and Service Learning at NMC and also serves as an adjunct Humanities instructor teaching Introduction to Humanities, World Cultures and a few other courses. Jim has been a staple at NMC since 1983 and has held a...
Why Take EDU100?
As we come into the end of the semester, you are likely seeing students who are falling victim to poor study skills, a lack of motivation, a negative mindset, and/or bad time management. Luckily, we have just the solution for them--EDU100 College Success! This...
Holiday Movie Madness Championship!
Advising Asks “Did you know?!”
"Did you know?!" is a new series from the Academic & Career Advising team to share important tips or events with faculty. We hope this helps connect you with more helpful resources and info on how to support your students! Did you know it is time to make sure your...
January PD Learning Community Lineup Announced
CIE is pleased to announce our lineup of Learning Communities for January PD. Take a look at the description of the Learning Communities, then sign up for the one that interests you. But beware: They are all intriguing topics, so it won't be an easy choice! ...
Social Responsibility General Education Outcome
As of Nov. 28, NMC has a new General Education Outcome (GEO). This outcome was researched, drafted, and piloted over the past few years and approved by Faculty Council, Curriculum Committee, Policy Council and President Nissley this fall. Faculty whose courses support...









