Senator Elizabeth Warren Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Sen. Warren and Lt. Gov. Driscoll to share podium at NSCC
We're thrilled to announce that Senator Elizabeth Warren and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll will share the podium as keynote speakers at NSCC's 58th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024! read more
NSCC's 58th Commencement
All NSCC faculty and staff are invited to join us on Friday, May 17, in the Lynn Campus gym to celebrate our students and their amazing accomplishments at our 58th Commencement Ceremony. There will be two ceremonies - one at 10 a.m. and one at 2 p.m.
If you plan to participate as an audience member in one or more ceremonies, please
complete this form by Friday, May 3, 2024. We will need your RSVP by this date to be able to accommodate seating at the ceremonies.
Faculty & Staff Participation Form
The Commencement Committee is also seeking event staff to help the event run smoothly.
We welcome all who can assist. You can access the form here to sign up as an Event Staff member at the Commencement Ceremony. Please sign up
by April 19, 2024.
Questions can be directed to commencement@northshore.edu or 978-762-4227
Eclipse Watch Party Albums
Check out the photos from the April 8, 2024 Eclipse Watch Party Albums!
HR/CMS Employee Self-Service Upgrade is complete!
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Open Enrollment is running now through
May 1, 2024 for a July 1, 2024 effective date
Final Exam Schedule
The Final Exam Schedule for the Spring 2024 semester may be found here. Consult with your instructor for further details as the schedule is subject to change.
Professional Development Grants for April
The Professional Development (PD) committee is happy to share that five grants were awarded in April:
Alex Lawson, Dept Chair of the Practical Nursing Dept, received a grant for members of the Practical Nursing Dept. Donna Newhall, Amy Middleton, Carol Blanchard, and Shirley Kearns to attend - The Experiences of English Language Learners: The Nurse Educator’s Role in Facilitating Learning in Lincoln, RI, The conference is geared to helping Practical Nursing faculty with tools that will assist them in ELL students.
Kim Stevens, Sr. Specialist for Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes/Critical Thinking received a grant to attend the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education in Portland, Oregon. In 2020, NECHE identified student learning outcome assessment (including program, general education, and institutional assessment) as an area that the college needs to prioritize improving over the next ten years.
Sarah Olken, Professor for the Natural Science Dept. received a grant to attend the POGIL Writers’ Retreat in Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learnings is one form of 'flipped-classroom' pedagogy that is currently used in the classroom. Collaboration with other community colleges to work as team in writing workshops to develop new activities for Anatomy and Physiology courses
Kathy Gallo, Director of Education & Care Specialist received a grant to attend and is a presenter at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Learning Institute in New Orleans, LA. Participation will allow her to gain more insight into new, innovative and transformative practices, which directly align with the NSCC Strategic Priorities
LeeAnn Soucy, Director, EEC Coaching received a grant to attend and is a presenter at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Learning Institute in New Orleans, LA. The conference will focus on social justice and equity in early education
This fiscal year, grants large and small have been awarded funds toward professional development for faculty and staff. If you have a workshop, training, conference or course that would benefit your role at NSCC, we invite you to apply for a grant. Just search “Professional Development” on MyNorthshore, to find a tile linking you to instructions, eligibility requirements and the PD grant application form.
--PD committee members: Loyce Brown, Denise Cady-Arbeau, Jennifer Crawford, Solmaria Deleon, Jennifer George, Eileen Gerenz, Julie Matuschak, Andrea Milligan, Isaac Newsome, Sarah Olken, Katherine Valera.
l-r, Professor Tiffany Magnolia, President Bill Heineman, Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson, Lynn School Committee Members Eric Dugan and Sean Reid (an NSCC alum), Magalie Torres-Rowe, Executive Director and Founder of Latina Center Maria.
Latina Center Maria hosts their 7th College Fair at NSCC
At the event, more than fourteen College Admissions Counselors were present, who were available to talk with parents and students about important information regarding the college application process, such as financial aid, scholarships, prerequisites. Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole interpreters were also present, going around and taking part when applicable. read more
Check out the April Cafeteria Specials!
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: April 8 & 22, and 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.
Upcoming Events
DAY OF (NO) SILENCE, April 22
History of Day of (No) Silence: Started in the mid 90’s by two college students, Day of Silence has expanded to reach hundreds of thousands of students each year. Every April, students would go through the school day without speaking, ending the day with Breaking the Silence rallies to bring attention to ways their schools and communities can become more inclusive.
2024 Day of (No) Silence: With more than 800 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced last year, we must Rise Up and Take Action. GLSEN’s Day of NO Silence is a nationally-recognized student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country—and the world— protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.
How you can support LGBTQ+ students.
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.
Plant Giveaway, April 24, 1- 4 p.m., Lynn Campus Greenhouse
Students and faculty in HRT205 (Greenhouse Crop Production) invite the NSCC community to a plant giveaway (while supplies last!) on Wednesday, April 24, 1-4 p.m. at the Lynn Campus Greenhouse.
Available will be various tomato plants, summer squash, cucumbers, spring onions (scallions), calendulas, marigolds, musk melons and bell peppers.
Quantities are limited and we may reserve the right to limit the numbers per individual so that as many folks as possible get at least a plant or two. Please bring your own carrying containers - box or tray.
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.
NSCC CHAMPIONS AWARD HONOREES - 2024
David Masse, Class of 1984 - in recognition of philanthropy and volunteerism
Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals - in recognition of community impact
Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, MA Undersecretary for Health - in recognition of public service and advocacy
NSCC RISING CHAMPION AWARD HONOREE - 2024
Maria Rosario, Class of 2019 - in recognition of transformation and empowerment
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.
For more information and/or to purchase a ticket, go to Champions for North Shore Community College.
Join Us For A Milestone Event, April 30!
We are excited to announce and ask to save the date for a milestone event at NSCC - the inaugural WAVEMAKERS Leadership Development Program Presentations on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Danvers DS-119. The NSCC WAVEMAKERS Leadership Development Program was initiated at the start of the academic year to develop agile, inclusive, accountable, caring, ethical, and innovative leaders at various levels and areas of the college to achieve our bold strategic priorities in an ever-changing higher education landscape.
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of our WAVEMAKERS participants who have embarked on a journey of growth and learning throughout the year. Their presentations will showcase their leadership experiments that bridge theory to practice and are intended to help participants figure out different ways of working and leading with the support of the cohort, supervisors, and colleagues. This event not only highlights the culmination of our participants' hard work and dedication but also sets the stage for future leadership development opportunities at NSCC.
The 2023-2024 Wavemakers include:
Lorin Buksa, Director of Sales and Business Development, Corporate Training Solutions
Allissa Flint-Kummel, Research Analyst, Institutional Research
Jerrie Hildebrand, Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, Graphic Design & Integrated Media
Sara Hilinski, Tutor Coordinator
Tabatha Lord, Systems Analyst, Information Systems
Andrea Milligan, Director of Center for Teaching, Learning & Innovation (CTLI)
Dr. Isaac Newsome, Director of Community Standards
James Politano, Director of Facilities
Dr. Yelenna Rondon, Professor and Business Department Chair
Thea Soohoo, Financial Analyst, Fiscal Affairs
Mariflor Uva, Executive Director of Institutional Resource Management
Please help us with planning by completing the RSVP form here. We look forward to your support and participation in celebrating this year’s inaugural cohort and significant achievement in our community's collective leadership journey.
– Nikki Pelonia (he/him/his), Chief Diversity & Equity Officer & Dr. Kim Burns (she/her/hers), Leadership Consultant & Coach
Selfies Wanted! 2024 Faces of NSCC!
Deadline April 30!
Diversity Leadership Committee Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome all NSCC students, faculty, staff, and administrators to participate. We encourage you to also include any 2/4 legged/feathered family/friends at home, on campus, outside, studying, having fun, traveling, vacations anywhere!
Enter your photos through this form. Deadline is April 30, 2024.
Please share with your students!
Bridgewater State University Education Career Fair
Wednesday, May 1, 2023, 4-6 p.m.
Rondileau Student Union Ballroom
Register on Handshake
65+ participating school districts and educational organizations
Opportunities in teaching, administration, tutoring, mentoring, counseling, social
work, speech therapy, ABA, and more!
Be Prepared Bring Resumes Dress Professionally
Please share with your students
Are you considering a career in Healthcare?
FREE training opportunities
Jumpstart your healthcare career TODAY!
Connect with Nilsa Viera for a one-on-one information session. nviera@masshire-nscareers.org
Blood Drive
The Mass General Bloodmobile will be on the Danvers Campus
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 11:30am - 5pm
Sign up online at https://bit.ly/NSCC2 or scan the QR code above
Questions? Email Kim at kcronin@mgb.org
Please share with your students
Medical Assisting Program Information Session
Saturday, May 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. via Zoom
For more information and/or to RSVP
Free Math Success Lab
The STEM Starter Academy grant will be funding another Free Math Success Lab this summer. The program takes place for 3 weeks in August, meeting 2 times per week on the Lynn Campus. Students of all majors are welcome to join. Students will get a chance to refresh math topics that they may not have seen in a while, build confidence, and learn helpful skills for succeeding in math classes.
Please help spread the word to students who could benefit!
--Ali Tateosian, Special Program Coordinator - STEM Starter Academy
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.
