We face the same public demands for accountability and efficiency and for objective measures of our effectiveness. And we are subject to much more intense public scrutiny of the way we all fit together. The Initiative team was originated in February 2000. The first task was to do an analysis of the partnerships that are in existence. Currently there are 29 partnerships between NMC and the K-12 district at various levels.
Students can receive college credit for introductory classes.
A partnership currently exists between NMC, ISD and Charter Communications called Project Interconnect, which links local school districts through the use of two-way interactive video rooms. Currently, there are 198 students from 22 school districts dually enrolled at NMC through their local high school district. These students are earning academic credit. Extended Educational Services is working in partnership with the Grand Traverse Regional Math, Science and Technology Center to collaborate on high quality math, science and technical enrichment programs for K-12 students. This year NMC will kick-off a summer research program for high school aged students.