NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENT PLANNER 2020 - 2021 Northwest Technical College is a member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State, a system of 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 375,000 students. It is the third-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. To request an alternate format, contact Human Resources at (651) 201-1845. Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service. 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No part of this publication may be reproduced. 45 Bartlett Street • Marlborough, MA 01752 • (800) 610-1089 • www.globaldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 Welcome to NTC I’m Darrin Strosahl, vice president of academic affairs for NTC, and I am pleased you have chosen to be one of our outstanding students. We are proud to prepare graduates for many of northern Minnesota’s most in-demand, well-paid and rapidly growing careers. I hope you will use this planner throughout the year as your guide to the activities and resources that will help you make the most of your education. Clearly COVID-19 has impacted our lives and we want you to be successful both online and on campus as a student. We know you have had to adapt to a changing world and we know you will adapt in ways that will help you be the best student you can be. Remember the Student Success Center is there to help you reach your goal of graduation. The use of tutors and other resources is a smart step in your academic success. I hope and expect you will always find plenty of friendly people at NTC and know the door to our administrative offices is always open to you. Our campus commitment is to a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment as we value diversity and strive to be culturally responsive. If you want or need to see me, don’t hesitate to make an appointment and I will meet with you as soon as possible. In the meantime, I hope we cross paths in the hallways, in The Roost, the Student Success Center or in one of your classes. Thank you for being part of the NTC family! Darrin Strosahl Vice President for Academic Affairs 2 Preparing to Start a New Semester NTC’s 2020 Fall Welcome Day is August 20, and our Spring Welcome Day will be January 7, 2021. At both events, we greet new students at 10:30 a.m. and returning students at 11:30 a.m., followed by additional activities that will help prepare you for each new semester. Here are items we hope you will check off your list during our Welcome Days: • Get your student ID • Meet with staff from Financial Aid and/or Admissions • Buy books • Purchase a parking pass • Log into your student portal on MyNTC • Locate your classrooms • Visit the library • Visit the Student Success Center • Learn about clubs and organizations If you have any questions, contact us at (218) 333-6600 or [email protected]. 3 Campus Services EMERGENCY NUMBERS CAMPUS INFORMATION Ambulance/Fire/Police 911 From on campus Dial “9”, Dial “0” Campus Security (218) 755-3888 Off-campus (218) 333-XXXX Police (non-emergency) (218) 755-9111 Hospital (218) 751-5430 MOBILE CRISIS LINE Poison control 1-800-222-1222 Call 1-800-422-0045 Or text “MN” to 741741 Offices Service Location Phone Accessibility Services Accommodations Room 206 (218) 333-6656 Administration Vice President for Academic Main Hall (218) 333-6611 Affairs Admissions Enrollment/scholarships NTC One Stop (218) 333-6600 ATM Affinity Plus Credit Union Kiosk Commons Bookstore Books/supplies/clothing Main Hall (218) 333-6616 Bus/cab service Paul Bunyan Transit 706 Railroad Street SE (218) 751-8765 Jefferson Bus Line 706 Railroad Street SE 1-800-451-5333 Bemidji Cab 919 15th Street NW (218) 759-1368 First City Taxi Safe Ride 623 22nd Street NW (218) 444-8294 4 Campus Services Offices Service Location Phone Business Office Tuition payments/ Room 130 (218) 333-6614 parking The Café Breakfast & lunch NTC Commons Computer Help Desk NTC email/laptop Outside Student Success Center (218) 333-6651 help/D2L Faculty Program advisor Ask instructor Financial Aid Grants/loans/work NTC One Stop (218) 333-6654 study Front Desk Campus assistance NTC One Stop (218) 333-6600 Library Books/DVDs/study Student Success Center (218) 333-6655 area NTC photo IDs Student Success Center (218) 333-6655 Parking permits Parking lots by Business Office (218) 333-6614 semester Registrar/Records Drop/add/transcripts NTC One Stop (218) 333-6647 Tutor lab Personalized tutoring Student Success Center (218) 333-6655 TVs & lounge areas Computer kiosk and Trades & Health areas The Roost and Room 309 Vending machines Sodas/snacks Industrial Tech & Health areas 5 Campus Services NTC One Stop Service Phone Accuplacer testing (218) 333-6600 Address changes (218) 333-6647 Adviser assignments (218) 333-6647 Degree audit report (DARS) (218) 333-6647 Records (218) 333-6647 Star ID assistance (218) 333-6600 Other NTC Services Service Location Phone Advising assistance Student Success Center (218) 333-6655 American Indian Resource Center BSU campus & Student Success (218) 755-3032 Center Career Services Decker Hall, BSU (218) 755-2038 Counseling services Cedar Hall, BSU (218) 755-2053 Student Center for Diversity, BSU campus & Student Success (218) 755-3773 Equity & Inclusion Center Early Alert system questions Student Success Center (218) 333-6649 Health services Cedar Hall, BSU, student fees (218) 755-2053 required TEAS test proctoring NTC One Stop (218) 755-6615 Work study/student employment www.ntcmn.edu/myntc/ (218) 755-6600 finances/employment 6 One Stop Services The NTC One Stop, a group of offices at the end of the Main Hall opposite the Grant Avenue entrance to the college, is your go-to resource when you have a question about registration, academic programs, scheduling or student services. For specific questions about grants, loans and scholarships, talk to Financial Aid Officer Grace Ferdinandt (see page 8). These knowledgeable and friendly professionals are trained to quickly get you an answer or direct you to someone who can. In fact, you almost certainly worked with one or more of them when you first applied to become a student at NTC. Members of the Admissions team are: CHUCK ABBOTT LISA HANSON TIA MILES ANDREW YEAGER Director Admissions/Advising Admissions/Advising Admissions/Advising Enrollment & Marketing Nursing, Dental, Health Child Care, Business, Building Systems, [email protected] Care Support, Accounting Manufacturing (218) 333-6645 Health Sciences [email protected] and Automotive [email protected] (218) 333-6650 [email protected] (218) 333-6615 (218) 333-6600 7 Financial Aid If you are among the more than 80 percent of all NTC students who receive some form of financial aid, it’s likely you have already met and worked with Grace Ferdinandt, the college’s helpful financial aid officer. Ferdinandt, whose office is located in the One Stop center, frequently works with new students who have questions about or need to finalize their Financial Aid Officer Grace Ferdinandt assists a student. financial aid at the start of a new semester. She assists students in reviewing and monitoring their aid awards in the Minnesota State e-services portal and can guide them through any potential appeals. She also contacts students by phone or email if they are missing needed documents and to help manage any complications in the aid process. The most common challenges involve helping students avoid problems that can arise when they withdraw from classes. Overall, Ferdinandt helps our students receive the most beneficial package of grants and loans for which they qualify, and helps them maintain that assistance throughout their studies at NTC. Contact Grace Ferdinandt at (218) 333-6654 or [email protected]. 8 Student Services SCHOLARSHIPS The Northwest Minnesota Foundation manages scholarships for current and new NTC students who are enrolled either part- or full-time. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2,500 per semester, with a late spring application deadline for the following academic year. Scholarship support is also available to high- achieving high school students through the Neilson Foundation and Workforce Development Scholarships will be available to high-achieving high school seniors enrolled in in-demand fields. For information on these opportunities, visit the Scholarship Opportunities page under the Giving tab on the NTC website. COMPUTER HELP DESK Even the most tech-savvy student can run into a computer problem from time to time. For assistance with your email, laptop or other device, visit or contact the Computer Help Desk, located outside the library — or call 333-6651. The go-to person is NTC’s ITS Specialist Shane Jensen or one of the student workers assigned to the Help Desk. THE CAFÉ Food service is provided by Aramark in The Café, next to the NTC Commons off the Main Hall. Information about this year’s schedule will be posted on the NTC website and on message boards outside the NTC Commons. 9 Student Services THE ROOST The Roost is a student lounge initiated by the NTC Student Senate located in Room 309.