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Information on COVID-19 / Coronavirus
January 15, 2021
County expanding COVID-19 vaccination effort to Hagerty Center
Grand Traverse County is partnering with NMC to launch a vaccination clinic for COVID-19 beginning Monday, January 18 at NMC’s Hagerty Center through at least April. Read more here.
January 13, 2021
Spring Semester Message To Students
NMC President Nick Nissley, Ed.D. welcomes students back to campus for the Spring 2021 semester. Read more here.
December 18, 2020
New App Now Available for NMC employees (New COVID-19 Symptom Screen Protocol)
NMC will now be using a new smartphone app for recording and tracking COVID-19 self-checks by NMC employees. This change will make reporting easier and allow the college to meet our increased state compliance requirements. Read more here.
November 16, 2020
New COVID-19 restrictions on NMC campuses
Last night Governor Whitmer announced new restrictions designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. The new epidemic order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will have the following impact at Northwestern Michigan College from Wednesday, November 18 through Tuesday, December 8. Read more here.
October 30, 2020
COVID-19 update: Region now at phase 4, NMC remains at stage 2
The Traverse City region and the state have recently set new record highs in cumulative coronavirus cases, new daily cases and active cases. In an effort to curb this increase, and the health impact on the people in our communities, the state has moved our region from phase 5 to phase 4 and increased restrictions across Michigan on gathering size and masks. Please note NMC remains at stage 2 of its reopening plan and continues all safety protocols including requiring masks and social distancing on all campuses. Read more here.
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.
Past communications
NMC communications
- Jan. 15, 2021 - County Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination Effort to Hagerty Center
- Jan. 13, 2021 - Spring Semester Message to Students
- Dec. 18, 2020 - New App Now Available for NMC employees (New COVID-19 Symptom Screen Protocol)
- Nov. 16, 2020 - New COVID-19 restrictions on NMC campuses
- Oct. 30, 2020 - COVID-19 Update: Region now at Phase 4, NMC remains at Stage 2
- Oct. 15, 2020 - Message to NMC from Dr. Nick Nissley: Mid-Semester Fall 2020
- Sept, 29, 2020 - Update to spring semester schedule
- Aug. 20, 2020 - Monitoring COVID-19 at NMC
- Aug. 20, 2020 - Fall Semester Kick-off: Safety Overview
- Aug. 20, 2020 - Updates to stage 2 reopening: food service, library, building access
- Aug. 14, 2020 - COVID-19 case flowchart
- Aug. 7, 2020 - Return to Campus Survey Results
- Aug. 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
- Nov. 15, 2020 - Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 – Gatherings and Face Mask Order
- 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