Think Universal Design to Prevent Exclusion

Think Universal Design to Prevent Exclusion

It’s the time of year for me to meet with new and continuing students about their disability related accommodations. As of 1/14/16, I have emailed 121 Accommodation Notices. That number is sure to rise as the semester ramps up. Speaking with students who have various...
NMC Records & Retention, Moodle Gradebooks, Course Backups & More

NMC Records & Retention, Moodle Gradebooks, Course Backups & More

It’s an NMC policy to retain 5 years of gradebook records. Many instructors print off and save their own gradebook records, and we’re going to assist in these efforts by saving the gradebook of any course that currently exists in Moodle. We’re going to export these...
FLCs@NMC:Kicking Off a New Initiative

FLCs@NMC:Kicking Off a New Initiative

FLCs@NMC–This semester CIE and EMT are kicking off a new initiative: faculty learning communities. FLCs are a chance for colleagues to come together to investigate a topic or question. So far, eight FLCs have been proposed and are open to new members. A brief...
Moodle Outcomes and Flying Squirrels

Moodle Outcomes and Flying Squirrels

Where’s Cousin Eddie?  He normally eats these things. This was one of many Christmas Vacation quotes that were being thrown around yesterday at my house.  We had a visit from a flying squirrel who made his way into our furnace.  After attempting to catch the...
Writing and Reading Center

Writing and Reading Center

Happy New Year everyone! The Writing and Reading Center is ready for a busy and exciting semester. Below is some information about the resources we have to support students. Spring Hours and Contact Information: The WRC opens with a full staff January 18th, though...