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This Week @ NCMC
February 9 – February 15, 2015
Thank You!
Congratulations to Kelsey Barker for winning the
Kindle Fire for completing the Student Survey.
Thank you to all the students who participated.
Parking Change
Effective immeditely, the north parking lot of the
Ketcham Community Center is closed to NCMC
student parking. We have a positive challenge,
in that, we have increased the memberships to
the Ketcham Center by community members
and need this parking for them to access the
facility.
College and Career Fair
NCMC’s annual College and Career Fair is
scheduled for Wednesday, February 25th from
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Ketchum Community
Center. The event is open to everyone. There
will be a career panel and a resume review room.
Happy Anti-Valentine’s Day!
Come Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a whole new
way at the NCMC Library.
We will be showing the movie ‘I Hate Valentine’s
Day’.
There will be Chocolate!! And Popcorn, too!!
Monday,February 9th @ 6:30PM
Travel Abroad with NCMC
Trip dates are May 19 through 28, 2016 and
countries on the itinerary are Germany, Italy,
and Switzerland with an optional extension to
France. Travelers do NOT need to be college
students nor associated with NCMC in any way.
Teresa Cross, NCMC Development Director
(tcross@mail.ncmissouri.edu or 660 359 3948
ext. 1403) and Scott Keith, NCMC faculty
member (skeith@mail.ncmissouri.edu or 660
359 3948 ext. 1326) are the local contacts,
and information can also be seen online at
http://www.efcollegestudytours.com/
trip
#1608858ra.
provides guidance for international experiences
at a reasonable cost. This trip is expected to
include San Jose, Monteverde, Arenal, and
Manuel Antonio National Park and will focus
on the Costa Rican environment and culture.
Participants DO NOT need to be college
students. More information can be obtained
by contacting Scott Keith at skeith@mail.
ncmissouri.edu or 660-359-3948 ext. 1326, or
by visiting the tour website at http://www.
efcollegestudytours.com/ trip #1539776SX.
Scholarship Opportunity
Each year Legacy, a national non-profit
dedicated to achieving a culture where all youth
and young adults rejects tobacco, awards the
Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and
Health Communications to Reduce Tobacco Use
Amount Priority Populations to two recipients
who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate
studies at an accredited institution of higher
education. Each scholarship is in the amount of
$5000.
Interested students should visit the Legacy
website at www.legacyforhealth.org/getinvolved/awards-grants-and-scholarships/dr.alma-s.-adams-scholarships where they can
access the online application and the information
necessary to apply for the scholarship. Questions
pertaining to this scholarship can be directed to
adamsscholarship@legacyforhealth.org or (202)
454-5920.
Monday, February 9
*Men’s BBall Vs. William Penn
University @ Trenton 7:30 p.m.
*Anti-Valentine’s Day movie @ NCMC
Library 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 10
Wednesday, February 11
*1:30 pm ASSET Exam @ Maryville
*Lady Pirates BBall vs. Wentworth
@ Lexington 5:30 p.m.
*Pirates vs. Wentworth Military
College @ Lexington 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 12
*Math Exploration Day
Friday, February 13
Phi Mu Epsilon Sorority Meeting at
12:00 in Hoffman Hall Rm 102
Saturday, February 14
*Science Olympiad
*Valentine’s Day
*Lady Pirates BBall vs. Penn Valley @
Phi Mu Epsilon Sorority
Trenton 5:30 p.m.
Phi Mu Epsilon sorority is the only woman’s *Pirates vs. Penn Valley @ Trenton TBD
organization on campus. This sorority was
started the same year North Central Missouri
College was founded which means we are
celebrating the 90th anniversary this semester .
We would like to invite any female on campus to
come and join our sorority. The next meeting is
Friday February 13 2015 at 12:00 in Hoffman Hall
room 102.
Meeting Set for Latin America Trip
If you have questions, please contact Judy Kidd
A meeting has been set for Wednesday, in the tech lab, Freeman Hall
February 11 for those interested in joining a
group trip to Costa Rica in June. Members of the Are You an Outstanding Student?
public are invited to attend. The meeting will be The NCMC Arts & Sciences division is accepting
in Geyer Hall Room 100 at noon and lunch will applications for the 2015 Arts & Sciences
be provided.
Academic Excellence Award. Applicants must
Information will be available on enrollment complete all Associate of Arts (AA) graduation
details, itinerary, price, and payment options requirements by May 2015. You must have a
available through EF College Study Tours. GPA of 3.5 or higher, be eligible for graduation
EF Tours is a professional tour group which in May 2015 with an AA degree and have letters
of recommendation.
Sunday, February 15
NCMC Library Sunday Hours
Big assignment due Monday? We have great
news for you! The library will begin regular
Sunday hours on January 25 from 4:00 pm - 8:00
pm. You must enter through the front doors of
Geyer Hall to get to the library on Sundays.
New Scholarship Application
NCMC is excited to release the updated
Scholarship Application for the 2015-2016
academic year!
Deadline for submission of a scholarship
application for the 2015-2016 academic year
is Wednesday, April 15, 2014. Scholarship
recipients will be notified by May 5, 2015.
Please monitor the NCMC website for
updates on all scholarship opportunities at
http://www.ncmissouri.edu/financial_aid/
default.aspx#Grants
Winter Weather May
Bring Late Starts &
Cancellations, Be
Prepared
Late
Starts
&
Cancellations
NCMC is committed
to providing a safe
environment to learn
and work. Students and
employees must make
it their personal responsibility when weather
conditions warrant to stay informed regarding
closures, cancellations or delays at NCMC.
Every effort is made to provide announcements
before 5:30 am. However, changing weather
conditions may require decisions to be made at
other times.
NCMC communicates delays, cancellations or
closings on the NCMC website, phone system,
and community text alert system and area radio
and television stations.
Sign up to receive text messages concerning
late starts, class cancellations and campus
emergencies
at
http://my.textcaster.com/
ServePopup.aspx?id=506 or by accessing the
College’s website at www.ncmissouri.edu. Click
on ‘Current Student’, then ‘Student Life’, then
‘Community Connection’, next complete the
section titled ‘Sign Up & Test Your Phone’ and
be sure to select ‘Grundy County-North Central
Missouri College’ from the list.
College Reviews Protocol for Emergency
Notifications
North Central Missouri College in Trenton
uses many methods to notify its employees
and students of an emergency on campus.
These procedures are a part of NCMC’s Crisis
Management Plan which outlines specific
actions taken to assure the safety of those
associated with the College. The Plan includes
the formation of a Crisis Management Team and
preferred avenues for communication between
this team and the college community, city,
county, and state officials, and the news media.
Tyson Otto, Chief Fiscal Officer and Director of
Operations, commented, “A recent search for an
individual by law enforcement officials near North
Central Missouri College prompted us to a initiate
a precautionary lockdown. Because NCMC has an
established crisis plan in place, our faculty and staff
were able to take decisive steps to secure people
and buildings in a timely manner. Fortunately,
events that day did not result in any harm to
NCMC or its constituents, and they provided us
with an opportunity to evaluate our emergency
responses in real time.”
Mr. Otto continued, “We want the public to know
that the College has gone to great lengths to
ensure the safety of individuals on our campus.
We realize that, at any one time, there could be
hundreds or even thousands of people on the
grounds or in our buildings. Therefore, multiple
lines of emergency communication have been
established.”
Advanced technology is vital. According to Alan
Barnett, Chief Information Officer, “Multiple
campus buildings have integrated speakers in
the public areas, and audible warnings can be
sent electronically to play through these
speakers and every campus telephone
simultaneously. The warning message can
be live or pre-recorded. A text and email
version of the same message is sent (and
displayed on college’s website) through the
use of Community Connection, a free service
offered by the Farmers Bank of Northern
Missouri. NCMC patrons may sign up for this
service by visiting www.onlinefarmersbank.
com/community-connection.
Also, the
college’s Crisis Plan can be viewed on our
website home page (www.ncmissouri.edu)
through an app called ‘In Case of Crisis.’ This is a
free app which can be downloaded to any mobile
device.”
“The use of this multi-faceted communication
system is necessary for the notification of students
and staff in the event of an emergency, and we
strive to deliver quick and accurate information to
ensure the safety and well-being of our patrons,”
said Mr. Otto.
NCMC Commuter Connection
NCMC Residential Life wants commuting students
to be aware of the “Commuter Connection
Program”.
The Emergency Connection allows non-residents
to stay on campus during emergency situations.
This is a free service. For example, if the weather
is bad & travel is dangerous, a student can
contact a Residence Hall Coordinator and make
arrangements to stay on campus for the night.
The second option is Short-Term Connection. This
allows a non-resident student to stay overnight
on campus during non-emergency, short-term/
temporary cases. The nightly fee is $16 per night
for one person or $12 for two students who want
to share a room. For example, students who are in
a program for a week or two may stay on campus
to better prepare for tests or labs etc.
This service is contingent on space available in the
residence halls on a first-come first-served basis.
ContactResidence Life Director Donnie Hillerman
at ext. 1412, dhillerman@mail.ncmissouri.edu or
stop by his office in the ASC.
CAMPUS DINING
The Dining Hall is located on
the lower level of Selby Hall. The
Dining Hall serves meals three
times per day, Monday–Friday
and Saturday & Sunday the staff
serves brunch & supper.
Monday–Friday
Lunch 11 am–1 pm, $5.00
Salad Bar & Drink $3.25
Breakfast 7:30 am–9 am, $3.65
Supper 5:30 pm–7 pm, $5.00
Add tax to all prices.
LUNCH MENUS
Chef’s Choice!
Cross Coffee Shop, located
in Cross Hall, is open Monday–
Friday from 7:30 am–3:30 pm.
The coffee shop serves pizza,
sandwiches and salads along
with specialty coffee drinks and
fountain drinks.
The staff offers daily specials
including Pirate Hour: half price
fountain drinks from 2:30–
3:30 pm daily. Friday’s baked
goods from the hot & fresh case
are buy one, get one.