November, 2011
NTC Staff:
Desiree Londrigan, Site Manager
Marcia Teer, Administrative Asst.
Deborah Potts, Secretary
Jodi Bloss, Staff Support
Peggy Searles, Staff Support
Workstudy Students:
Deanna Howard-Brown
Timothy Krason
Kaitlin Perez
Fall Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
NTC Office: (810) 232-8044
NTC Fax: (810) 686-9706
Welcome to MCC’s Northern Tier
Center - where students success is
our highest priority! At NTC the
faculty members take great pride in
providing the students in this area
with academic excellence in the
classroom. You have the opportunity
to learn from faculty who are leaders in their fields.
This expertise, along with the extensive programs
that MCC offers, our convenient location, smaller
class sizes, and personalized attention, are all
designed to ensure YOUR success. Mott Community
College is always looking at ways to enhance our
capabilities so the college can serve you better.
For some of you this was your first semester in
college and if this was the case, please do not
hesitate to stop by the NTC office to ask questions.
The NTC staff strives to provide accurate information.
Remember, we are here to serve you.
Wishing you ALL academic success
(a.k.a. Good Grades) for the rest of the Fall
semester!
Desiree Londrigan
Site Manager
E-CHECKS
Monday, November 1, 2010
Registration begins for the
Winter 2011 semester
On October 1, 2010, a new process called
E-CHECKS was implemented. MCC students
now have the option to pay by check
through WebAdvisor!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Last day to drop for full refund
for Second Half Semester.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Last day to drop for half refund
for Second Half Semester.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Date of Record for Second
Half Semester.
Census Date for Financial Aid
Students for Second Half
Semester
Friday, November 12, 2010
Last day to change to audit
status for 15 weeks semester.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Starting November 1, 2010, scholarship
applications will be accepted for the Winter
term. The deadline is December 1, 2010.
Students should apply on STARS.
Severe Weather:
Monday, December 13, 2010
Payment Deadline Date for
Winter semester.
Announcements are made on the
local radio and TV stations.
For COLLEGE CLOSING.
Call (810) 232-8989
November 25-28, 2010
College CLOSED for
Thanksgiving
Monday, November 29, 2010
Classes Resume
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Get Them
Mott Community College
Northern Tier Center
SCANTRONS FOR SALE
ORIENTATIONS
The NTC Office sells Scantrons for your
convenience. If you have an evening class and
need supplies, please see our Public Safety Police
Officer after 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday
November 24, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Green Scantrons .20¢ or (5) for $1.00
Thursday
December 16, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Additional dates maybe added, so check
with the Administrative Office.
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Pink Scantrons
.30¢
Blue Book
.40¢
Mini Book
.30¢
NEW
READING
Monday
11:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM &
12:00 PM - 5:00 P.M.
Thursday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
It is our pleasure to announce to you that NTC has
been selected to pilot a silent reading fluency intervention system.
The online program is called
“Reading Plus® “ and it will be officially launched during the Fall 2010 semester. In the meantime, I am
offering students enrolled during the fall semester
session the opportunity to participate in this FREE
reading program.
Reading Plus® is a web-based reading intervention
system that uses innovative technology to provide
individualized scaffold silent reading practice for
struggling readers in the post-secondary market as
well as students in primary and secondary schools.
The Reading Plus® system, designed in alignment
with current reading research, develops and improves reading proficiency by providing extensive
engagement in high success, differentiated reading
activities.
TUITION INCREASE
If interested, please stop by our office and sign up for
this fantastic opportunity for the NTC.
2010-2011
(Beginning WINTER 2011 Semester)
This pilot reading program is open to anyone who
wants to improve their reading fluency. Interested
persons
should
Course Fee: Fees ranging from $1.75
to $500 will be charged for classes
using specialized equipment or
laboratory supplies.
Student Service Fee: A nonrefundable $98.68 fee is charged
each semester.
The Northern Tier Center
Technology Fee: A $5.65 per contact
hour fee will be charged for all
courses.
STUDY AREA
Tuition rates vary depending upon where
you live. Permanent residency MUST be
Is for students to use,
which is located in the
hallway adjacent to the
Student Lounge.
established 30 days prior to the
beginning of classes.
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In the event of an emergency at Mott Community College, you can receive a text message and/or a voice mail
alert! The season of possible campus closings is just
about here. Would you like to receive a text when the
campus closes? Signing up for this system takes just a
few clicks!
Come By To See - NTC Police Officer!!
Office Hours: Monday- Thursday (4:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Stop by the Public Safety Office at the
NTC is located in Room# 109
Phone: (810) 232-4339
On the home page of www.mcc.edu,
click on WebAdvisor.
Students login with their student numbers.
The Public Safety Department is responsible for security and
emergency response at Mott Community College. The Department of Public Safety provides many services for the MCC
students, faculty, staff and visitors. In addition to their availability in emergency situations the Department provides nonemergency assistance, such as:
Personal Escort
Car Problems
Lost and Found
Request for Student Notification of Personal Emergency.
SIX STRATEGIES IN PLAYING IT SAFE WHEREVER YOU GO:
At night, travel in groups of two or more people.
Walk in well lit, heavily traveled areas.
Share your schedule with family and friends.
Where ever you are, stay ALERT to people
and situations around you.
Do not leave your belongings unattended.
Always lock your car and keep valuables out of sight.
Faculty and staff login with their Datatel ID numbers.
Continue to the Emergency Notification link.
Submit your contact information.
Please call the Help Desk at (810) 762-4357 with questions or problems signing up.
The system is tested on the second Tuesday of each
semester.
NOTE: MCC is not responsible for cost incurred from cell
phone carriers.
This system is designed to enhance campus wide communication in the event of an emergency. Adding a layer
of communication and information gives you an edge to
becoming an advocate of your own personal safety.
Take a few moments
to get signed up TODAY!!
November 20, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Jim Waldron
Collision Center
9447 Lapeer Rd.
Davison, MI
Call Anytime!!!
Main Campus:
Emergency
(810) 762-5666
Non-Emergency
(810) 762-0222
Place your car keys besides your
bed at night.
If you hear a suspicious noise in
or outside of your home, press
the panic button on your key fob.
Your car’s alarm just may be the
deterrent needed to send criminal
on their way.
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Student Services
Public Safety Health Service Update
COPY Machine:
On Nurse Practitioners Hours
Contact: Matthew Curtis
Key Xerographic Technician
Phone: (810) 762-0528
Mott Community College Public Safety Health Service
Copy machines are available for students use in several
locations on the MCC Main Campus and Extension
Sites.
Russell Bush, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Cost: 15¢ each using cash - 10¢ each using an MCC ID/
Debit Card. Students can add money to their ID/Debit
card using $ machines located in most campus buildings.
For Mott Community College students,
Faculty and Employees
Telephone number for appointments is
(810) 762-5667.
Nurse Practitioners will be available by appointment to
do student physicals. Please note the following dates in
October and November 2010.
Get Them TODAY!!
Wednesday-November 3, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
School
Supplies
Monday-November 8, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday-November 15, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
You can purchase the following School Supplies at the Northern Tier Center - Administrative Office for the following prices:
Monday-November 22, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday-November 29, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
More dates may be added later
TB test are $10.00 and are done on Tuesday and read
on Thursday, please call for an appointment. Please
make an appointment. Physicals for Mott Community
College students are $25.00. Appointment for TB tests
and inoculations will be taken while the Nurse
Practitioners are doing physical examinations.
Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and
Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap) is $50.00. Vaccinations are done Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to
4:00 pm. Except when the nurse practitioners are doing
physical examinations.
All payments are to be made to the Cashier’s Office at
the Main campus, and a receipt is to be brought back to
the Public Safety Health Services Clinic, unless other
arrangements have been made.
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Pencils
.10¢
Pens
.25¢
College Rule Spiral (1) Subject Paper $1.50
Create A Website
For Fun, Profit & Business
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Information Technology
Where: MCC-NTC
Services
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pay To Print
ONLY!! $100.00
“Having to learn difficult website design software just to create a
website, is like saying you have to become a mechanic just to drive
a card!”
Kevin W. Boyd, Instructor
Pay to print has been instituted in the MCC
Computer Labs. Students must present a photo
ID and current course schedule to use the
computer labs.
Cost:
Black and white - .04¢/page
Color: - .25¢/page
Create A Website in less than 60 minutes!!
Computer
OPEN LAB Hours:
TEXTBOOK SWAP
(Available times to use the Computer Lab)
Times may be subject to change.
Students who have any textbooks they
are not currently using or if you are in
need of a certain textbook, Northern
Tier Center has a Textbook Swap
Board located in the lobby. Simply fill in
the information and leave your number
so interested students can contact you.
Don’t forget to cross out your information when you are finished.
Monday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 3;00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Unless notified
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Unless notified
Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 3;00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Unless notified
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
CLOSED
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Ellen’s Closet is OPEN for Business ...
On the Main Campus
We opened the Closet in October for the fall term with a new
wardrobe and new faces. Stop in and meet Aja and Christiana.
Christiana Shears, will obtain her degree in Social Work this
Winter 2011. Currently she interns at New Path West, which is
an alternative to jail for women. She loves working at Ellen’s
Closet, for the fact that she loves clothes and people, and she
feel it will help with her career. Christiana enjoys making quilts
and blankets.
Fall 2010 Hours
Monday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday & Friday
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Aja Thomas, will obtain her Bachelors for Photography in May
2013. She has entered some of her work into the April 2011
Art Show, here at MCC. Like so many, Aja started her college
career later in life. Aja loves working here at Ellen’s Closet
because she gets to continue meeting new people and getting
to help people find clothes to further their career futures.
So come on in and visit Christiana and Aja, they would be
happy to help you find a new outfit for your interview.
You never know when someone might be in need of your
service. So if you have any clothes that you would like to
donate, please stop by or give us a call.
We accept business attire (suits, jackets, outer wear, slacks,
blouses, men’s dress shirts, suitable length skirts and
dresses); also
Jewelry or other accessories * gently worn*
Clean * small repairs (missing button or drooping hem
acceptable.
(Please notify intake personnel if repair is needed)*
No children’s Clothing * No undergarments * No Shoes!
Christiana and Aja will help you find the perfect outfit that you
deserve! Stop by and see their smiling faces.
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You never know when someone might be in need of
your service. So if you have any clothes that you
would like to donate, please stop by or give us a call.
We accept business attire (suits, jackets, outer wear,
slacks, blouses, men’s dress shirts, suitable length
skirts and dresses); also
Here at Ellen’s Closet we are always friendly and
willing to help you find the perfect outfit that you
deserve! Stop by and see our smiling faces.
We are currently in need of the following:
Men:
Suits (All sizes & kinds)
(Beige, Brown & Black)
The Writing Center will be open
for two weekends during the Fall
semester:
November 12th
November 13th
December 3rd
December 4th
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Both Fridays and Saturdays, our
hours will be 10:00 a.m. - 2:00
p.m., and we will have faculty and
trained student consultants
available to assist you with all
stages of your writing processes,
from understanding assignments
and developing ideas, to clarifying
your points and finalizing your
paper.
Pants (All sizes & All colors)
Shirts (All sizes & All colors)
Belts (All types)
Women:
XX Small Sizes - (All Styles)
XX Large Sizes - (All Styles)
Assorted Accessories (Jewelry, etc.)
Please plan to join us on one or
more of these days. We look
forward to working with you more.
Contact us:
Ellen’s Closet
Philip T. Greenfield,
Writing Center Chair
Mott Community College
CM 2135 (Main Campus)
(810) 232-7629
(810) 762-0429
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Are you struggling with your math
course? Need some help? NTC has
a math tutor available to tutor
students enrolled in MATH 021, Math
110, and Math 120. His current
schedule is:
MOTT BOOKSTORE
(810) 762-0400
Monday - Wednesday
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Circulation Desk:
Tuesday - Thursday
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday
Mott Library
Building Directory:
(810) 762-0401
(810) 762-0411
Monday & Tuesday
7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reference Desk:
Fall Regular Hours
Saturday/Sunday
We are attempting to get more tutors,
but we need YOUR help. You can
help by stopping by the office and
signing up. Don’t continue to struggle
when FREE tutoring help is available
to you.
CLOSED
11/25/10 - 11/26/10
(Thanksgiving)
12/24/10 - 1/2/11
(Winter Break)
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Orientation @
Northern Tier
Thursday
November 11th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
NTC-121
Wednesday
Thursday
November 24th
December 16th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
NTC-121
NTC-121
The Basics of Selling
Whether you simply want to get rid of “stuff,” desire additional
part-time income or a serious EBay business, this class is your
foundation. Learn how to set up an eBay Seller account, create successful eBay listings, upload pictures and accept credit
card payments with PayPal. Included are selling “Tips, Tricks
and the Traps” to avoid. Covers how to conduct market research analysis, determine shipping costs, and where to get
FREE shipping supplies. Taught by multi-award winning eBay
instructor and author.
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2010
Where: MCC-NTC
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
COST: $47.00
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Mott Community College
Northern Tier Center
Will be CLOSED for the
Christmas Holiday
Beginning Wednesday,
December 22, 2010
Classes resume
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Mott Community College
Connoisseurs Club
Thanksgiving Sales
If you have any questions feel free to email us at cuisine@mcc.edu.
Thank you for your support. Pick up of sales sheets due
Cherry Pie $12.00
Dozen Dinner Rolls
Apple Pie $10.00
Pumpkin Pie $10.00
You may also sign the Sales Sheet in the
Administrative Office at the Northern Tier Center
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