Bulletin for March 11, 2024

 

 

Danvers Open House a Great Success!

This past Saturday, March 9th, the college held our Spring Open House on the Danvers campus.  With over 220 guests in attendance, the Berry Building was bustling with prospective students and their families. 

A huge thank you to all who dedicated their Saturday to ensuring we provided guests with a pleasant experience as they learned about our academic programs, support services, and new initiatives such as MassReconnect, and of course, toured the campus and checked out our amazing new Health space.  Additional photos.

-Gissel Lopez, Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment

 

Send us your news!

NSCC is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our faculty and staff!  Help us celebrate you by sharing your news - achievements and awards, milestones, papers/books published, program-related news/events/photos, and with Commencement just around the corner, your stellar graduates.  

Email your submissions to Nancy Barker, nbarker@northshore.edu by 3 p.m. the Friday prior to publication. The Bulletin is now published biweekly with the following spring semester publication dates: March 11 & 25, April 8 & 22, May 6 & 20. 

As always, important timely news may be sent out as an addendum. Bulletins will be published once monthly during the summer, dates tbd. 

 

 

John Driscoll 2023

Get your GREEN on!!

We invite everyone to celebrate NSCC SPIRIT WEEK, March 11-15, by wearing your favorite GREEN attire on campus – Celtics shirts, green jeans, accessories, jewelry, St. Patrick’s Day hats, etc. – ANYTHING GREEN!  Email your photos (individual or group) to nbarker@northshore.edu for inclusion in the next Bulletin. 

--The C.A.R.E. Committee (Committee for Appreciation, Recognition, and Engagement)

 

 

NSCC Foundation Scholarships – 2024 Cycle 

This year’s Foundation Scholarship cycle opened to students on March 1^st.  Eligible students (those with 6 earned credits and a GPA of 2.5 OR Spring 2024 new or transfer students who are registered for 6 or more credits) will be notified via email at the beginning of March that the system is open and ready to receive applications.  New applicants will be notified once they are accepted and have an NSCC ID and email address. Please encourage qualified students to apply by April 8th! More information can be found at www.northshore.edu/scholarships
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Strategic Plan Ideas Outreach

Think strategy. Share your ideas.

We are now planning for year three (FY25) tactical activities. Please use this form to submit your ideas. Be sure to link it to the appropriate priority:

• Priority 1: Align the College with regional needs to spur academic innovation and holistic student Support. Align community partnerships to educate the whole student

• Priority 2: Promote social justice at NSCC and in the community by delivering equitable student outcomes 

• Priority 3: Build a transformative, future-focused environment for and with the NSCC community. 

Additionally, please describe the timeline, responsible parties, benchmarks, anticipated outcomes, and resources required for the activity. All submissions will be reviewed by the Strategic Plan Tactical Committee and the Cabinet for feasibility and resource availability. Ideas not considered for FY25 will remain in a database for a potential future action in a later year of the plan.

 

 

Women's History Month

Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.

"The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights." - Gloria Steinem

As always, we welcome and invite the NSCC community to participate in this year's Women's History Month celebrations through the various events happening here, especially at the NSCC Libraries, and in the North Shore all month long.

Saturdays, March 2 - March 30, 2024, 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Women’s History Tour [$25]

By The House of the Seven Gables @ 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 7:00 - 8:30 PM:

Herstory: How Far Have We Come? The Cabot Community Conversations

By Leading Ladies @ The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

Saturday, March 30, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Women’s History Month Art Workshops

By Boston Public Library, Fields Corner Branch, 1520 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122

Additional resources:

Check out Women's History Month Reading 2024 from Penguin Random House

Women's History Month 2024: A Children's Book Every Day

 

 

City of Lynn Downtown Parking Study
Public Survey

The City of Lynn is conducting a study of parking in the downtown area.

If you live, work, or visit Downtown Lynn, we want to hear from you!

* Do we need more parking?    * Can finding parking be easier?

* Can we better use what we have?    * Is the parking system meeting city goals?

The Downtown Parking Study involves an in-depth collection of data and analysis.  This is your chance to be heard about parking-related concerns!

For more details and to take the survey, visit www.lynnincommon.com/parking
Questions?  Contact Aaron Clausen at aclausen@lynnma.gov

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Upcoming Events

Please share with your students!

The Haven Project
Open Mic Night
Calling all poetry, music, and comedy enthusiasts!

Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, 61 Munroe Street, Lynn    March 15, 6-9 p.m.
Sign up at the door  FREE
Scan QR code for more info

 

 

 

“Racial Equity Policy Frameworks”

March 21, 1:00-2:30 EST Virtual Convening
All are invited!

Elena Quiroz-Livanis, Chief of Staff and Assistant Commissioner for Academic Policy and Student Success and Christine Williams, Assistant Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Initiatives at the MA Department of Higher Education; Jinann Bitar, Director, Higher Education Research and Data Analytics; Wil Del Pilar, Senior Vice President; Victoria Jacson, Assistant Director of Higher Education Policy; Philip Martin, Director, Higher Education Policy Implementation at The Education Trust

Registration to Receive Zoom Link:
https://bridgew.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkd-mrqDkiG9MSgahDbrlTH6Zkj048Nd7e

Please share with your students!
North Shore Chamber of Commerce
Business Expo 2024, March 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Boston Marriott Peabody

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Zoom invite link 

Join us for Mental Health First Aid Training, April 5!

Deadline to Register March 19

Mental Health First Aid is being offered to NSCC faculty, staff, and students. It is designed to help address the Mental Health concerns of our students and our colleagues. It is our goal that each of you view MHFA similar to that of CPR - you won't be a doctor when you finish the training, but you could help someone who is having a mental health challenge.

The training focuses on helping participants recognize someone who is having a mental health challenge, how to approach them (if you choose to), how to engage in reflective listening, and how to assist the individual to connect with appropriate services within the community. A major focus of this training is also speaking about the need for self-care, as each of us encounters stressors in our day-to-day life. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing provides the
certification upon completion of the training.

Please note that this is on a first-come, first-served basis. The training is open for up to 24 participants per session.

Deadline for this selected training: Tuesday, March 19th
Friday, April 5th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lynn Campus: LS 312
OR
Deadline for this selected training: Tuesday, March 19th
Friday, April 5th from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Danvers Campus: DB 304

Please consult with your supervisor prior to registering. A light lunch will be served but feel free to bring personal snacks & drinks to enjoy throughout the session.

Please note, you need to be logged into My Northshore to complete MHFA Training.

Sincerely your MHFA trainers,
Susan Graham, Dr. Lori Azzara, Dr. Maria del Mar Vazquez, Lt. Kevin Marshall

 

Volunteers Needed!

5k Volunteer Form

 

A Celebration Of Champions For Higher Education

Thursday, April 25, 2024      7:30 AM - 9:00 AM      Danversport

Join the North Shore Community College Foundation for the presentation of the 7th Annual NSCC Champions Awards, honoring exceptional leaders dedicated to excellence in higher education and career pathways for residents of the North Shore and beyond.

Net proceeds from this event benefit North Shore Community College's Here to Help program, providing emergency resources and holistic student support to students so they may overcome challenges and complete their education. 

To see the list of 2024 Honorees and/or to purchase a ticket, go to Champions for North Shore Community College.

 

 

Mobile Food Markets (Danvers & Lynn Campus)

Free farmers market style distribution of food, fresh fruits and vegetables. The mobile market will be offered on both the Danvers & Lynn Campuses and will be open to NSCC students, faculty and staff.

For a list of the mobile market dates and to complete the registration form, please click this mobile market link . Please email wellness@northshore.edu with any questions. Please note: Registration will be required for each monthly market.

 

 

 

MassReconnect = FREE Community College for adults 25+!

Please help spread the word about MassReconnect!
If you follow NSCC on social media, please share our MassReconnect posts!

The Commonwealth's new MassReconnect program  provides financial support to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies as well as provide funding for support services to encourage students to stay enrolled and complete their degree. Students must be Massachusetts' residents, over 25, with a complete FAFSA.  Students can get help with the FAFSA here.

Please encourage interested students to attend an upcoming MassReconnect information session.

Contact NSCC’s Admissions team for more information at https://www.northshore.edu/massreconnect/inquiry-form.html or info@northshore.edu or call 781-593-6722, x4188.

 

 

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