Northern Tier Center Gazette
September 2012
Welcome
to
MCC’s
Northern Tier Center. I
wish all the students,
instructors, and staff a
wonderful fall semester.
My name is Thomas
Saelens, I am the Site
Manager for NTC-Clio. I
have
almost 20 years
helping students at the
college level. Feel free to stop by my office if you
need anything, have something to share, or just
want to say hi.
No person is perfect but each person is valuable
in a different way. Each person can impact the
world through their interactions. Life is only as
beautiful and bright as the care and warmth we
show to each other. Each of you will face
challenges and I want to urge you to utilize the
staff and instructors at MCC as well as your
fellow students as a resources. As a college
community we are only as strong as the bond we
build to help each other. Be generous with your
time and others will be generous to you. It is a
circle of giving.
Some students in college will face difficulties in
their personal life or in a course. The key to
success is to be aware of your limitations and
seek help as soon as possible. Some key things
to consider as you begin classes to help you
succeed.
Make a friend in every class. If you miss a class or
need help, you then have a resource. Networking
and creating new personal avenues is a skill that
can benefit you throughout your life.
If you find yourself struggling in class, seek help
from the instructor as soon as possible. Instructors
want you to be successful.
If you need tutoring or want to join a study group,
stop by the NTC front desk for information.
The college has some amazing resources for
students 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.
 Learning Center: Provides tutoring and special
accommodations for students that qualify. Prahl
Center
 Student Life: Join one of the twenty active
MCC clubs/organization or create your own.
Prahl Center
If you ever need to drop a class, please seek
counseling or assistance to help you finish the class.
If you do need to drop, make sure you understand
how it will affect your financial aid and balance due
to the college. I hope each of you have a rewarding experience at
MCC and the Northern Tier Center. Thank you for
making MCC a real community college.
Thomas Saelens, Site Manager
& the MCC Northern Tier Staff
OFFICE
HOURS
“Fall 2013/2 Semester”
Monday thru Thursday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Saturday
CLOSED
Counseling Schedule
Thomas Saelens, Site Manager
Thomas Saelens, Site Manager
Marcia Teer, Administrative Assistant
Marcia Teer, Administrative Assistant
Deborah Potts, Secretary
Deborah Potts, Secretary
Peggy Searles, Staff Support
Peggy Searles, Staff Support
John Keahey, MCC Police
John Keahey, MCC Police
Migel Gatica, MCC Police
Migel Gatica, MCC Police
Yourlonda Lewis, MCC Workstudy
Yourlonda Lewis, MCC Workstudy
Sharon Oglesby, Work Study
Sharon Oglesby, Work Study
Yourlonda Lewis, Work Study
Regular Schedule Hours:
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Placement Testing Schedule
Computer Open
Lab Schedule
Fall 2013/2 Hours
Walk-In Basis
Monday thru Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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
New Student
Orientation Schedule
Day
Date
Time
Thursday
Oct. 18th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
Nov. 8th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
Nov. 14th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
Nov. 20th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
Dec. 13th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please Note: Bring Your Photo ID to
the New student Orientations.
2 Resources
Copy
Machine
Computer
Lab
Located in
Student Lounge
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.
Pay To
Print
COST:
Black & White 4₵ Per Page
Absolutely the last resort
Administrative Office
25₵ Per Page
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. Northern Tier Center
Has been instituted in the
MCC Computer Labs.
Students must present a
Photo ID and Current
Course schedule to use
the Computer Lab.
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 3 Math
Empowerment
Zone
Writing
Center
Free Math help for
any student in any
math class provided
by MCC
Instructors.
Gorman Building
Room# G2106
Writingcenter.mcc.edu
CM 2031
(810) 762-0229
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
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mott Community College
(Main Campus)
1401 E. Court Street
Flint, MI
Between the Mott Library
and Mott Memorial Building
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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.
Fall Semester 2012 began on Tuesday, September
4th, at Mott Community College - Northern Tier
Center. As new and returning students prepare to
come to campus, the Mott Community College Northern Tier Center Police Department is advising
some common-sense measures that everyone can
take to ensure a safe and successful academic year.
These Safety Reminder Tips include:
 LOCK YOUR VEHICLE doors upon exiting your
vehicle.
 DO NOT LEAVE any item(s) of value in plain


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.

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.

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
view (i.e. purse, iPod, camera, computer, etc.).
All items of value should be placed out of sight
prior to your arrival on campus.
DO NOT LEAVE items of value inside
classrooms unattended.
SECURE YOUR PROPERTY! Faculty and staff
are strongly encouraged to secure personal
property within their offices and to lock office
doors upon exiting (even if you are just down the
hall or next door).
OBSERVE SPEED LIMITS! The speed limit
through the campus parking lots is 5 to 10 mph
and will be strictly enforced. Violators will be
ticketed.
USE CAUTION when entering and exiting our
campus lot driveways. Be vigilant when driving
through any parking lot aisle or exiting from a
parking space, in order to avoid collision with a
pedestrian or another vehicle.
REQUEST POLICE ESCORTS. Students,
faculty and staff are encouraged to contact the
MCC-NTCPD to request escorts to your vehicle.
Upon notification, an officer will be dispatched to
your location and will walk with you to your
vehicle.
USE EXTREME CAUTION when crossing the
street from remote campus parking lots and
surrounding area streets. Remember that motorists have the right of way.
 REPORT ALL SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO
POLICE IMMEDIATELY!
Contact the MCC-NTCPD at 810-232-4339.
The MCC-NTC Police Department welcomes all new
and returning faculty, staff and students to campus
for the 2012-2013 academic year. Everyone is asked
to remember that safety is not just the responsibility
of the police. The entire campus community must
take part in ensuring a safe working and learning
environment.
(810) 232‐4339 6 Northern Tier Center
Will be offering an
Class on
Monday, September 17, 2012
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Northern Tier Center
4082 W. Vienna Road, Clio, MI
Room# NTC-121
Cost: $49.00 Per Person
Instructor: Kevin Boyd, M.B.A., M.S.
For further information:
Please call (810) 232-8044 or stop in at the NTC.
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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
Mott Community College - Northern
Tier Center is giving away “BLUE”
Welcome Back Bags to our student’s
courtesy of PNC Bank for the month
of September. If you haven’t received
your bag yet, please pick up one
today.
Date To Remember
Fall 2013/2
August 6
Payment Deadline
August 7
Payment must be paid at time of
registration
August 7 - Sept. 14
You can purchase TEXTBOOKS
using Financial Aid
Sept. 4
First day of Class
The Smart Choice
No registration after class starts
without the instructor consent
Sept. 10
Last day to drop FULL refund
Sept. 14
Last day to Drop HALF refund
Sept. 15
Date of Record
Oct. 17
Last day to DROP with “W”
OFFICEHOURS
“Fall 2013/2 Semester”
Monday thru Thursday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Saturday
CLOSED
Oct. 24
Last Day of Class
Nov. 9
Mid-term grades due
Nov. 22-25
Thanksgiving Break
Nov, 26
Classes Resume
Dec. 19
Last day of classes for
15 week semester
Dec. 21
Final grades due
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