"Just as loss prevention professionals need to anticipate a variety of potential threats and cope with rapidly changing business conditions, our academic content must stay current."Robert Hanson, NMU Professor and Department Head of Criminal Justice As claimed by Dan Faketty, VP of Asset Protection and Safety for Southeastern Grocers LLC, NMU's loss prevention management online... Continue Reading →
Northern Michigan University has partnered with Health Advocate™ to offer students online crisis counseling services outside of traditional business hours. Counseling topics include, but are not limited to, suicide prevention, domestic violence awareness, mindfulness, putting yourself first, alcohol awareness, mental health awareness, and stress management. The service is 100% free to current NMU students and... Continue Reading →
This week is the final BYTE of the four-part series related to trauma informed teaching practices. Part four is a review of the literature and high impact methods to avoid second-hand trauma stress exposure when working with those who are trauma-affected, learners or otherwise. The learning objectives for these pieces include: Define trauma, describe its pervasiveness, and... Continue Reading →
Dear Global Campus Students, The last academic year certainly was eventful, capped off in March by a major interruption to almost every corner of Northern Michigan University. Although your courses were online already and you didn't have to change formats in the middle of the semester, the faculty and staff at the university were undergoing... Continue Reading →
This week, in Part III of her series on trauma and its effect on learning, Dr. Boyer-Davis introduces five teaching strategies that can curb the effects of trauma in the classroom. Boyer-Davis addresses classroom structure, fostering a positive and interactive learning environment, emphasizing resources and NMU Counseling and Consultation Services, and how they play an... Continue Reading →
'Get a planner.' To some, this sounds good in a moment of chaos and might even creep toward inspiring for a split second, but often it falls flat. Along with several other phrases that can be categorized as 'easier said than done,' we've compiled a short-list of some realistic actions you can take on these... Continue Reading →
Dr. Stacy Boyer-Davis continues her four-part series in the Online Byte of the Week an e-newsletter with resources for the virtual learning space for NMU faculty. This addition will build on Part I and will outline how faculty and staff are prepared to identify and address how trauma might affect students in learning spaces. Read... Continue Reading →
Northern is committed to supporting students no matter what life situation they find themselves in and the unrest and uncertainty throughout the last few months are no exception. Our faculty are actively working to prepare for how the impact of current events may affect students in their learning. Dr. Stacy Boyer-Davis, assistant professor of accounting... Continue Reading →
All students enrolled in an online course with NMU for the first time are required to complete the Online Course Preparation Tutorial for Students. You'll become an expert at navigating NMU's online classroom environment, EduCat, through a series of online modules designed to help you be successful in your courses. Modules are self-paced but must... Continue Reading →
Your engagement with the university should not be minimized because you are an online student. Many Global Campus students work with staff and faculty long before they are admitted and have an opportunity to build relationships that can last beyond graduation. Below are some tips to help you engage with NMU as an online student.... Continue Reading →
