Dr. Julieanna Frost, NMC History faculty, recently undertook a fascinating archival research trip to the Israelite House of David in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This former communal religious colony, famous for its long-haired baseball teams and vibrant Eden Springs...
Have you ever looked at the Canvas Grades page from a student’s perspective? It’s quite different from what instructors see, which makes sense. Instructors need to assess and enter grades, while students need to view their feedback, scores, and course totals. When...
The best way to think of Canvas’s Inbox feature is that it’s Canvas’s version of email. From the Inbox section, you can see messages sent to you by students, message whole courses or individual students, and reply to student inquiries. Because it is tied to your...
Swag, donuts, corn hole, and too many sessions to choose from -- another October Conference is in the rearview mirror. If you didn’t catch a Swoop or snag an extra donut, you’ll have to wait until next October. If you missed a session, however, we can help you...
Welcome back to the Sherry Fest Accessibility Challenge! Even though our Detroit Tigers are done for the season, the spirit of the game—and the challenge—is still strong. We're well into the "pennant race" of accessibility, and every completed module is a win for our...
NMC Writing Center Director Sarah Wangler and staff members Ann Hosler, Lexi Minzey, and Alexandria Devol recently attended the International Writing Center Association (IWCA) Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. While there, the team engaged with presenters and...
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...
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...
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...