Keep Safe: Guidelines and Plans
NMC is in Stage 2 of its 4-Stage Reopening Plan
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Information on COVID-19 / Coronavirus
October 15, 2020
Message to NMC from Dr. Nick Nissley: Mid-semester Fall 2020
September 29, 2020
Update to spring semester schedule
As we look ahead to spring semester, our goals remain the same—to keep our students and employees safe and to limit the disruption to learning as much as possible. To meet these goals we have some important updates to help you plan your spring schedule as you prepare to register for spring classes this week. Read more here.
August 20, 2020
Updates to stage 2 reopening: food service, library, building access
As we begin the fall semester, the college remains in stage 2 of its reopening plan. However we are making some updates based on our growing understanding of the situation and your input. Our goals continue to be your safety and limiting the disruption to learning. Read more here.
August 7, 2020
Fall Safety Message for Students
Welcome Hawk Owls! We look forward to the start of the fall semester with you and remain committed to your safety and limiting the disruption to learning. Faculty and staff at Northwestern Michigan College have developed comprehensive safety plans to maintain the health of the campus community. The modified schedule released in June provided course options to help maintain the safety of the campus community while allowing access to the courses students need to continue their programs of study. Read more here.
June 15, 2020
NMC is now in Stage 2 of its reopening plan. This plan is designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 while allowing the College to meet the needs of our learners and continue important business functions. Stage 2 allows for services by appointment only and some small lab classes to be performed on campus following the College’s safety guidelines. Work that can be done remotely, should continue to be performed remotely. Read more here.
NMC announced plans for fall semester and safety guidelines on June 12. The plan for fall semester includes face-to-face and online formats with an emphasis on safety and flexibility. Read more here.
NMC Resources:
Building Entrances and Exits
Closed facilities and canceled events
Decision Triggers
Other Resources:
Past communications
NMC communications
- Update to spring semester schedule
- Monitoring COVID-19 at NMC
- Fall Semester Kick-off: Safety Overview
- Updates to stage 2 reopening: food service, library, building access
- COVID-19 case flowchart
- Return to Campus Survey Results
- August 7, 2020 - Fall Safety Message for Students
- July 15, 2020 - COVID-19 case found at NMC during voluntary quarantine
- June 15, 2020 - NMC moves to Stage 2 of reopening plan
- June 12, 2020 - NMC announces plans for fall semester and safety guidelines
- June 1, 2020 - NMC limited reopening
- May 26, 2020 - Campus closure extended
- May 18, 2020 - Campus closure continues
- May 8, 2020 - Extension of "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order through May 28
- May 1, 2020 - Extension of "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order
- April 27, 2020 - A promise to students from President Nissley
- April 17 - 2020 - Virtual Town Hall for NMC employees
- April 9, 2020 - Update for NMC Employees: Governor extends “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order
- April 9, 2020 - Update for NMC Students: Governor extends “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order
- April 8, 2020 - Important update on summer classes
- April 2, 2020 - COVID-19 update for students regarding grading, drops and financial support
- April 1, 2020 -COVID-19 federal emergency relief funding for students
- March 26, 2020 -A message of thanks to our NMC family (Video)
- March 25, 2020 - Finals to be held remotely, Commencement postponed
- March 25, 2020 -COVID-19 important updates: Commencement & Spring Semester
- March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 update for students: "stay at home" order
- March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 update for all employees: "stay at home" order
- March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 update for NMC students
- March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 update for NMC employees
- March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 Update from the President
- March 17, 2020 - All campuses closed effective noon today, March 17
- March 17, 2020 - Update from the President – College to close at noon today for two weeks
- March 16, 2020 - Message from the President on COVID-19 Preparedness
- March 16, 2020 - NMC update to all students
- March 16, 2020 - NMC to limit public access to all NMC campuses
- March 13, 2020 - NMC to transition face-to-face classes to distance education classes starting March 16
- March 12, 2020 - NMC update on coronavirus preparedness
- March 11, 2020 - NMC email to all students and employees
- March 6, 2020 - NMC email to all students and employees
- Feb. 27, 2020 - NMC email to all students and employees
Other communications
- June 1, 2020 - Governor Whitmer lifts "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order
- April 24, 2020 - Governor Whitmer Extends, Expands "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order
- April 9, 2020 - Governor Whitmer Extends, Expands "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order
- March 23, 2020 - Governor Whitmer Signs "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order
- March 12, 2020 - Governor Whitmer announces statewide closure of all K-12 school buildings
- March 11, 2020 - MDHHS recommendations
- March 10, 2020 - Michigan announces first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19
