Thank you to the 25 or so faculty who joined us for the Faculty Advising Input Session at the October Friday Forum. This session was designed to gather focus group feedback for the development of the program's training system and to discuss needs and...
General Articles
Practical Approaches to Controversial Discussions: John Zachman Shares Insights at Nov. 7 Friday Forum
Talking to others with different ideologies is harder than ever in these polarized times. If it’s difficult for us, how do we even begin to help students engage thoughtfully with ideas and people they disagree with? And how do we respond to spontaneous discussions of...
How to Attend October Conference: Insider Edition
October Conference happens tomorrow! Choose your sessions in the linked program and set your alarm clocks now! Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of the day. Swag flies early! Stuffed Swoops and other NMC merch will soar off the stage and into the happy...
Sherry Fest Module 2: Navigating the Accessibility Maze
Welcome back to the Sherry Fest Accessibility Challenge! We hope you successfully found your way through Module 1: Introduction to Accessibility & ADA Compliance. We had an excellent initial turnout with 27 faculty and staff signing up, but like any good corn...
Canvas Corner Volume 5 (Season 2): Understanding the “Assign To…” Feature
Canvas activities offer a wide range of features that help students and instructors manage their responsibilities, but one of the most useful is the “Assign To” function. This tool allows instructors to adjust access and due dates for different sections, groups, or...
Audio Tech Faculty Attend Masterclass with Grammy Winning Producer
Audio Tech faculty members Jack Connors and Ryan Younce recently participated in a studio masterclass with six-time Grammy Award winning record producer, engineer and mixer, Vance Powell. The masterclass took place at Sweetwater Studios in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
Upcoming Canvas Instructor Trainings
Ed Tech will be hosting a 1-hour Canvas Instructor Training on Thursday, October 9, with a second session on Friday, October 17 for those unable to attend the first. The purpose of this training will be to address best practices for course building and settings,...
We’re All Advisors Now: Faculty Advising Debriefed at Friday Forum
Join us at the Oct. 3 Friday Forum for a review and discussion of our upcoming faculty advising responsibilities. Facilitators Brandon Everest from the Faculty Association and Lindsey Dickinson from Advising will share a big picture overview of the faculty advising...
New Global Cinema Series Debuts at NMC
NMC's World Languages department and Student Life are pleased to announce the new Global Cinema Series. Each month, with the exception of July and August, a film will be shown showcasing important topics in our world. This is a FREE program open to...










