Northern Tier Center Gazette
November 2012
Thomas Saelens Site Manger The staff at the MCC Northern Tier
Center is getting ready for the start of
Winter Semester Class registration.
We are happy that you chose to attend
the Clio Site and look forward to your
continued attendance.
Winter Semester registration will begin
Monday November 5 and NTC will
have additional Counseling/Advising
staff the first two weeks to assist
students with class selection and
registration. With Winter weather
coming this is an excellent time to take
as many NTC classes as possible in
your schedule to reduce driving.
Please be aware of the following
items:
3.
If you need to drop a class for
Fall semester, make sure you
understand how it will affect your
financial aid, tuition balances, and
academic standing. You may
speak with a Counselor for
assistance.
4.
December 12, 2012 is the last day to
drop a class and receive a “W”. A
“W” will not affect your G.P.A., but
will be used for Financial Aid
standards.
5.
As you get close to Mid-Term and
Finals, remember the college has
some amazing resources for
students success that include:

Math Empowerment Zone:
Free math help for any student in
any math class provided by MCC
instructors. (Gorman Center)

Writing Center: Any student with
any writing assignment can get
help by MCC English instructors.
They will critique and assist you
with your assignment.
(Curtice Mott Building)

Tutoring: NTC provides tutoring
in several areas and the Main
Campus Learning Center
provides tutoring and special
accommodations for students
that qualify.
1. Winter 2013 Semester:

Registration will begin on
November 5, 2012; classes begin
on January 12, 2013.

Register EARLY … this will allow
you to get the classes you need.
Register before we close for the
holiday.

The college will be closed for the
Christmas holiday from December
21, 2012 through January 2, 2013.
We will re-open on January 3,
2013.

Qualified students may register
on-line or in-person at any campus
location.

NTC and each campus will have
extra Counseling hours for help
with registration.

December 10, 2012 is the tuition
payment deadline date. You may
still register after this date but only
with a secured payment option on
the day you register for classes.
Thomas Saelens, Site Manager
Marcia Teer, Administrative Assistant
Deborah Potts, Secretary
Peggy Searles, Staff Support
John Keahey, MCC Police
Migel Gatica, MCC Police
Yourlonda Lewis, MCC Workstudy
Sharon Oglesby, Work Study
Alexandria Barrett, Work Study
I hope to see you continue your success
at MCC and the Northern Tier Center.
Thank you for making our site a success
in the community …
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Thomas Saelens, Site Manager
& the MCC Northern Tier Center Staff
2. Stay focus in your Fall classes. If you
find yourself struggling in your class,
seek help from the instructor as soon
as possible. Instructors want you to
be successful.
Mo Community College Math Study Room Hours (Walk
(Walk--In)
Learning Center ‐ Prahl College Center ‐ 2nd Floor Fall 2013/2 Semester Monday, September 10, 2012 ‐ Friday, December 14, 2012 Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 9:00 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 10:00 Math 120 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 Math 145 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 11:00 Math 180 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 12:00 Math 180 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 Closed Math 145 Math 021 1:00 Closed Math 180 Math 021 Closed Math 180 Math 021 Math 145 Math 021 2:00 Closed Math 180 Math 021 Closed Math 180 Math 021 Closed 3:00 Math 145 Math 021 Math 145 Math 021 Math 180 Math 021 Math 145 Math 021 Math 145 Math 021 4:00 Math 145 Math 021 Math 145 Math 021 Math 180 Math 021 Math 145 Math 021 Math 145 Math 021 5:00 Math 180 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 Closed Closed Closed 6:00 Math 180 Math 021 Math 120 Math 021 Closed Closed Peer Academic Coaching
Walk-In Study Group
Session Schedule Fall 2013/2 Semester Learning Center ‐ Prahl College Center ‐ 2nd Floor Math 082 Math 021 Math 082 Biology 151 Biology 151 Monday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Thursday 10:00 AM ‐ 11:00 AM 12:00 PM ‐ 1:00 PM 12:00 PM ‐ 1:00 PM 9:00 AM ‐ 10:00 AM 3:00 PM ‐ 4:00 PM 2 Northern Tier Center
Class Schedule
Winter 2013/3 Semester
January 12, 2013 - May 3, 2013
3 
Leaving Blank Fields: Enter a ‘0’ or ‘not
applicable’ instead of leaving a blank. Too
many blanks may cause miscalculations and an
application rejection.

Listing Parent Marital Status Incorrectly:
The custodial parent’s marital status is needed.
If this parent has remarried, you’ll need the
step-parent’s information too.

Using commas or decimals points in
numeric fields: Always round to the nearest
dollar.


Listing an incorrect Social Security number
or Drivers License number: Make sure you
double check these entries and have someone
else check them as well, triple check to be
sure.
Failure to Report Unborn Children: If you
have a child that will be born before or during
the award year for which you are applying, and
that child will receive more than half of its
support from you, you must count that child as
a member of the household.

Failing to Count Yourself As A Student: The
student completing the FAFSA must count
himself or herself as a member of the
household attending college during the award
year.

Failing to Register With Selective Services: If
you are a male, age 18 to 26, you must register
with Selective Services. Failure to do so will
make you ineligible for federal student aid.

Forgetting to List The College: Obtain the
Federal School Code for the college you plan to
attend and list it along with any other schools
you wish to apply.

Forgetting to Sign and Date: If you’re filing out
the paper FAFSA, be sure to sign it. If you’re
filing electronically using FAFSA on the Web, be
sure to obtain your PIN from www.pin.ed.gov.
Your PIN is your electronic signature and will
always be assigned to you only. Conversely,
you file using FAFSA on the Web, you can print
out the signature page, sign it and send it in.

Sending in a Copy of Your Income Tax Returns: You will be contacted by your school if
your information needs verification. You do not
need to send a copy of your tax returns in with
your FAFSA. Any information sent with your
FAFSA will be destroyed. In addition, do not
write any notes in the margin of your FAFSA. 
Entering the Wrong Address: Do not list a
temporary campus or summer address as your
permanent address.

Entering the Wrong Federal Income Tax
Paid Amount: You can obtain your federal
income tax paid amount from your income tax
return forms, not your W-2 forms. If you have
not yet filed your taxes, you can estimate your
financial information using previous tax years
and correct the amounts on the form later by
going to the corrections page on the FAFSA
website.

Listing Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) as
equal to total income from working: AGI
and total income from working are not necessarily the same. In most cases, the AGI is larger than the total income from working.

Incorrectly Filing Income Taxes as Head of
Household: If there is an error in the head of
household filing status, the school will require
an amended tax return to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) before disbursement of aid is allowed.

4 Listing Martial Status Incorrectly: On the
question pertaining to martial status, only answer “yes” if you’re currently married or separated. The Department of Education wants to
know what your marital status is on the day you
sign the FAFSA. Mid-year changes to a student’s marital status are not accepted.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 12, 2013 - May 3, 2013
Winter Winter 2013/3 Semester
Winter 1st Half January 12, 2013 - May 3, 2013
Winter Late Start Winter 2nd Half November 5th
Registration Begins
December 10th
Payment Deadline
December 10th
Payment Deadline
December 10th
Payment Deadline
December 10th
Payment Deadline
December 11th
Payment MUST be paid at
time of registration
December 11th
Payment MUST be paid at
time of registration
December 11th
Payment MUST be paid at
time of registration
December 11th
Payment MUST be paid at
time of registration
December 11th January 24th
You can purchase
TEXTBOOKS using
Financial Aid
December 11th January 24th
You can purchase
TEXTBOOKS using
Financial Aid
December 11th February 22nd
You can purchase
TEXTBOOKS using
Financial Aid
December 11th March 26th
You can purchase
TEXTBOOKS using
Financial Aid
November 5th thru
January 18th
You can
Set-Up Payment Plan
November 5th thru
January 18th
You can
Set-Up Payment Plan
November 5th thru
February 18th
You can
Set-Up Payment Plan
November 5th thru
March 20th
You can
Set-Up Payment Plan
January 1st
First Payment Plan Payment
DUE
January 1st
First Payment Plan Payment
DUE
January 1st
First Payment Plan Payment
DUE
January 1st
First Payment Plan Payment
DUE
January 12th
First Day of Classes
January 12th
First Day of Classes
February 11th
First Day of Classes
March 7th
First Day of Classes
January 12th January 18th
ADD/DROP
January 12th January 18th
ADD/DROP
February 11th February 18th
ADD/DROP
With Teacher Signature
March 7th March 14th
ADD/DROP
With Teacher Signature
January 18th
Last Day to Drop Full Refund
January 18th
Last Day to Drop Full Refund
February18th
Last Day to Drop Full Refund
March 20th
Last Day to Drop Full Refund
January 23rd
Last Day to Drop Half Refund
January 23rd
Last Day to Drop Half Refund
February 21st
Last Day to Drop Half Refund
March 25th
Last Day to Drop Half Refund
January 24th
Date of Record
January 24th
Date of Record
February 22nd
Date of Record
March 26th
Date of Record
January 21st
Martin Luther King
COLLEGE CLOSED
April 26th
Last Day to Drop with “W”
February 27th
Last Day to Drop with “W”
April 26th
Last Day to Drop with “W”
April 26th
Last Day to Drop with “W”
May 3rd
Last Day of Class
May 6th
Last Day of Class
May 3rd
Last Day of Class
May 3rd
Last Day of Class
5 Resources
Copy
Machine
Northern Tier Center
Pay To
Print
Computer
Lab
Located in
Student Lounge
COST:
Black & White 4₵ Per Page
4 ₵ Per Page
Must place money on
Cash Card Loader or
Student ID Card to use
machine.
10 ₵ Per Page
Must place money on
Cash Card Loader or
Student ID Card to use
machine.
Has been instituted in the
MCC Computer Labs.
Students must present a
Photo ID and Current Course
schedule to use the
Computer Lab.
School
Supplies
Pencils .15₵ ea. Pens .40₵ ea. Notebooks $1.50 ea. Green Scantron (Mini) .25₵ ea. Blue Scantron .30₵ ea. (Health Sciences) Green Scantron & Essay .30₵ ea. Blue Books .40 ₵ ea. Tutorial
Services
Is offered at the Northern Tier Center PAC Group Study Session for BIOL‐151 


WALK-IN
Math Study Hour Sessions Individualized Appointments In Specific subjects Please contact: Deborah Po s, Secretary For available tutoring sessions at (810) 232‐4336 6 New Student
Orientation Schedule
Counseling Schedule
Regular Schedule Hours:
Day
Date
Time
Tuesday
Thursday
Nov. 8th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
Nov. 14th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
Tuesday
Nov. 20th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
Dec. 13th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Please Note: Bring Your Photo ID to
the New student Orientations.
Computer Open
Lab Schedule
Placement Testing
Schedule
Fall 2013/2 Hours
Walk-In Basis
Fall 2013/2 Hours
Walk-In Basis
Monday
11:00 AM 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM 9:30 PM
11:00 AM 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM 10:00 AM
11:00 AM 12:30 PM
2:30 PM
9:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM 9:30 A
11:00 AM 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
12:00 PM 4:00 PM
Monday thru Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
7 Writing
Math
Empowerment
Writingcenter.mcc.edu
CM 2031
(810) 762-0229
Free Math help for any
student in any math
class provided by
MCC
Instructors.
Gorman Building
Room# G2106
The Writing Center is sponsored by the
Humanities Division and provides one-on-one assistance
to students, faculty and MCC staff with any writing project.
Assistance is available in person or by phone
(810) 762-0229. No appointment needed. Bring your assignment sheet, notes you have taken and any writing that
you have started on the assignment.
Arrive at least 30
minutes before the Writing Center closes. Make sure you
visit at least a day before the assignment is due (you want
plenty of time to revise the piece if you need to).
For further Information
contact:
(810) 762-0178
1
TAX TRANSCRIPT & WAGE/INCOME STATEMENT
Obtaining
Your
2 Gather
How To Get Your
3
Information
Information
Information
from the IRS




Website: http://
www.irs.gov/individual
Tax Return Transcript
provides most line items
from your original return.
Wage & Income
Statement Form 4506-T
(MUST be requested
in-person or by mail).
Provides all Wage &
Income reported to IRS.
This is needed to obtain
information from the IRS:

Social Security Number
(or your IRS individual taxpayer identification number).

Date of Birth

Street Address, and

Zip Code or Postal Code
NEED BOTH TAX
TRANSCRIPT & WAGE
STATEMENT:


Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service
917 North Saginaw Street
917 North Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48503.
Mail completed 4506-T Form
to IRS .
Internal Revenue Service


917 North Saginaw Street
Internal Revenue Service
917 North Saginaw St.
Flint, Michigan 48503
(810) 342-6190
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
1-800-829-1040 (Individual)
1-800-829-4933 (Business)
(Located across from the Career
Alliance Building on the right
hand side).
Flint, MI 48503.
Use form 4506-T
to order both a
Tax Transcript and
a Wage & Income
Statement.
For further information, please contact
the IRS Flint Office at (810) 342-6190.
Copies of Tax Return & Transcripts are
usually available for current year and
three prior years.

Go In-Person to:
Go In-Person with the
Completed 4506-T Form.
Flint, MI 48503.

NEED TAX TRANSCRIPT ONLY:
Make sure the Tax
Transcripts are signed
prior to submitting to
Mott Community College
Financial Aid Dept.

Go to order to www.irs.gov
and select “Order a Tax
Return Transcript.”
Call the IRS Toll Free
phone number 1-800-9089946 and follow the voice
prompts. Be sure to order
a “Tax Return Transcripts.”
When time is limited,
make sure you go directly
to the Internal Revenue
Service
917 North
Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48503.
:mt Tax Transcripts Flier 10‐July‐12 Revised 24‐Oct‐12 8 H
When driving:
 Carry your car keys when approaching your vehicle so you can
enter quickly.
 Always check underneath your car upon approach and in the rear
seat for intruders before entering your automobile.
 Lock your doors and keep windows rolled up whenever possible.
 Drive on well-traveled and well-lit streets.
 Never hitchhike, and never pick up hitchhikers.
 If someone tries to enter your stopped vehicle, sound the horn
and drive to a safe area such as a convenience store.
 If your vehicle breaks down, ask any person who stops to help to
call the police. Do not allow any person access to you or inside
your car. Roll down your window no more than an inch. Be aware
that an accident may be staged to provide the other driver an
opportunity to commit a criminal act.
 Leave enough room between your car and the one ahead so you
can drive around it if necessary.
 Call ahead when driving to your home or apartment late at night
and have someone watch you walk from your car to the
residence.
 Limit distractions such as cell phones.
ello,
I am Officer John F. Keahey; I’ve been a
police officer for nearly 26 years and retired from the
Flint Police Department in May of 2009. During my
career I’ve worked in many different areas of Law
Enforcement including: Special Operations Bureau,
FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Investigations
(Internal Affairs), and Interim Chief of Police.
After a VERY SHORT retirement I started working
for Mott Public Safety in September of 2009. I’ve
spent the last few years working at Main Campus,
Work Force Development Center and with high
school students as the School Resource Officer for
Mott Middle College. I really enjoy working here at
Mott Community College and consider myself very
fortunate to have met so many wonderful people the
past few years.
Migel Gatica, is a certified police officer with 24
years of Law Enforcement experience. He retired
from the Flint Police Department in June 2009.
Officer Gatica has been with the Mott Community
College since September 2010 where he was
assigned to work at the Southern Lakes Branch
Center. He was assigned to work at the Northern
Tier Center winter semester 2012.
While walking or jogging:
 Avoid walking or jogging alone, and try not to walk or jog after
dark.
 Avoid dark or vacant areas. Walk along well-lit routes.
 Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being
followed: Run in a different direction, go to the other side of the
street and yell for help, or move quickly to a lighted area, a group
of people, or a blue light emergency phone.
 Have your keys ready when returning to your residence hall or
apartment. Keep your personal or valuable items concealed and
close to your body.
 Avoid wearing headphones when walking or jogging. Always be
aware of your surroundings and practice risk avoidance
techniques.
Their work schedules are (Monday-Friday) 7:30 am3:30 pm and 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm and his office is
located in Room 109 across the hall of the Computer Lab.
If you have any questions or issues please, feel free
to contact us at (810) 232-4339 or Room 109.
Avoid Victimization Property protection:
 Lock your door whenever you leave your room for ANY length of
time or when sleeping.
 Secure your vehicle. Close all windows and lock all doors.
 Never prop open any door.
 Adequately protect all valuables in your room, such as wallets,
jewelry, credit cards, cash and computers. Do not leave valuables
or cash in plain view.
 Protect your books and put your name in them. Do not leave them
in public places.
 Do not loan your keys to anyone.
 Never hide your keys outside your apartment or room. Do not put
your name or address on your key rings.
 Take all valuable items home with you during vacations.
 When in a public place, keep valuable possessions out of sight. If
you must leave an area for any length of time, take personal items
with you.
Come By To See ‐ NTC Police Officers!!! OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
(7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Saturday
CLOSED
(810) 232‐4339 9 Law Enforcement
Regional Training Academy
Southern Lakes Branch Center
2100 W. Thompson Road
Fenton, MI 48430
NEW PROGRAM
Introduction:
Requirements:
The Selection Process:
The Mott Community College Law
Enforcement Regional Training Academy
- LERTA, is a 15-week intensive program
that meets the Michigan Commission of
Law Enforcement Standards MCOLES
training requirements and prepares
students for the Law Enforcement
Licensing Examination. The LERTA is
conducted during Mott’s Fall and Winter
semester (1 training class/semester).
To be eligible for consideration, a candidate MUST meet one of the following:
 Orientation Registration is available
1.
2.
If you successfully pass the initial
screening process, you will be
invited to participate in an interview
process.
3.
LERTA is a professional learning
environment designed to give the basic
training and education needed to begin a
career in law enforcement. Academic
excellence ad personal integrity are
stressed during the Academy.
2.
The COMPLETED APPLICATION
DEADLINE is the date 3-week prior
to the beginning of the Fall/Winter
semester.
Recruits will be mentally and physically
challenged on a daily basis. The learning
environment is a combination of
traditional classroom instruction, skill area
instruction and practical exercises
conducted by members of the LERTA
staff.
Criminal Justice:
Mott students majoring in Criminal Justice
will earn 15 credit hours and their
Associate’s Degree upon graduating from
the LERTA. They will earn those credit
hours in following courses:
CRJU 163 CRJU 271 CRJU 263 PEAC 130 CRJU 265 PEAC 193 Possess a 2 or 4 year college
degree from an accredit institution
of higher education. There is no
specific major requirement.
-ORBe a registered MCC student
majoring in criminal justice, and
meeting the entrance criteria.
MCOLES REQUIREMENTS:
 Attend an orientation session.
 Successful
completion/passing



scores on both of the MCOLES
Pre-enrollment Tests -Physical
Agility Test and Reading and
Writing Test.
No Felony Convictions,
Possess good moral character
(determined through background
investigation).
Successful completion of required
medical examination.
online at www.lerta.mcc.edu.
If you are interested in attending
MCC’s Law Enforcement Regional
Training Academy, please visit the
MCC LERTS webpage located at
www.lerta.mcc.edu or contact
Mr. Mark Heidel, LERTA Training
Director, at (810) 232-2654.
*** NOTE ***
Both of the MCOLES Pre-enrollment tests
(Reading and Writing ad Physical Agility) must be
completed by the application deadline.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
To receive this credit, the student must
present a copy of the MCOLES
Certificate to the Registrar’s Office.
10 Mott Community College
Northern Tier Center
Will be CLOSED
November 22, 2012 - November 25, 2012
Classes will
Resume
November 26, 2012
Mott Community College
Northern Tier Center
Will be
CLOSED
For the Christmas Holiday
December 21, 2012 - January 3, 2013
First Day of Winter 2013/3 Semester
Classes will begin on
January 12, 2013
11 Mott Community College
Northern Tier Center
4082 W. Vienna Road
Clio, Michigan 48420
OFFICE: (810) 232-8044
FAX: (810) 762-2551
Website: www.mcc.ntc.edu
The Smart Choice
OFFICEHOURS
“Fall 2013/2 Semester”
Monday thru Thursday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Saturday
CLOSED
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