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NMC is in Stage 2 of its 4-Stage Reopening Plan
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Information on COVID-19 / Coronavirus
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.
June 1, 2020
Governor Whitmer lifted the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order, reopening the state and moving Michigan to phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan. At this time, NMC will continue its limited reopening while finalizing safety protocols so we can expand reopening efforts in the future. NMC campuses remain closed to the public for the time being. Read more here.
May 26, 2020
As our state continues efforts to mitigate the health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe order through June 12. To support this effort, and comply with the order, Northwestern Michigan College will extend the closure of all five of its campuses in Traverse City through June 12. Read more here.
May 18, 2020
This afternoon Governor Whitmer announced some businesses in northern Michigan will be allowed to re-open Friday as the state continues its phased approach to opening the state following a decline in new COVID-19 cases. Schools remain closed and there is no guidance for institutions of higher education. NMC’s campuses will remain closed until further notice while the College continues to develop plans to return to campus work and face-to-face learning safely. Read more here.
May 8, 2020
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe order again, to May 28. To support this effort, and comply with the order, NMC will extend the closure of all five of its campuses. Read NMC's employee communication on the extension.
Past communications
NMC communications
- June 15, 2020 - NMC moves to Stage 2 of reopening plan
- 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
