Michael Thomson

Former President of Northwest State Community College. Happily retired and living in Columbus with Karen Shaw.

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#NSCC has had no COVID transmission internally since the pandemic. Now, they are hosting a vaccine clinic .... and President Todd Hernandez leads the way with his first dose.

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Props to the Northwest State Community College Foundation (Peter Beck Foundation Board Chair) who awarded $843,000 in scholarships to 278 students shattering last year’s record totals. President Todd Hernandez and student Pamela Stephey had great stories to tell. #NSCCProud

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Karen and I adopted a 10-year-old Beagliere named Maisy. It was very heartwarming to see her tromp around Hocking Hills on the property and trails.

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Really appreciate getting the second shot yesterday. Could someone help me locate the truck that ran me over when I got up this morning? It was definitely a hit and run job. Think I'll just curl up on the couch with Karen today. Doesn't that mean the vaccine is doing its thing?

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Thankful to get my second shot today. Props to Tim Meister at Four County for hosting us, Dan Burklo at NSCC for assembling us and Joy Ermie for her leadership at Henry County Health Department. Today, over 700 got their second shot as we get Henry County over 30% vaccinated.

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Taking time with incoming President Todd Hernandez as we prepare for our April 1 Presidential transition. I am very thankful for a supportive Board, and a great incoming leader. We continue our work but sharpen efforts towards our values (people, integrity, learning).

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Food insecurity is real as evidenced by 18% of our CARES funding to students going to food. With students back on campus, NSCC has mini grab bags on campus provided by our food pantry. I so appreciate how the NSCC team cares for our students.

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Celebrating Choose Ohio First Scholarship award today. NSCC was awarded $613,801 by Chancellor Gardner to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). #NSCCProud today!

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It's important to bolster rural community colleges as we step up to strengthen our communities. Glad to see ACCT focusing on this issue. Our challenges are:

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Shout out to Megan Batt who scheduled a wellness walk and healthy cart today as part of our March walking challenge. I'm "Zoomed in" now, but plan a walk with Maisy later to celebrate the day.

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Congrats to NSCC for receiving the PTK REACH Award for Membership Development. #PTK

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NSCC is committed to College Credit Plus. We hosted interested students and parents over Zoom the last two evenings. The NSCC team did a great job answering everyones questions!

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We've opened up to small (10, under) groups on campus for classes and campus activities. On March 22, we open 8-week classes that are on-campus! We are so excited! Check us out at https://t.co/hsC32t9Z4R

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#WearRedDay at NSCC to support heart health. Thanks to Megan Batt for organizing.

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So proud of Ann Zeller and the team - another successful blood drive at NSCC with 43 units donated.

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NSCC is very grateful to receive $1,689,151 for one of 11 national DOL Strengthening Community Colleges Training Initiative grants to continue upskilling our Northwest Ohio workforce to meet the current and future needs of advance manufacturing companies.

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As hard as it is, I am staying at home this holiday season.

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Adhering to these simple steps over the holidays can help prevent a post-holiday surge of #COVID19 two weeks from now. Please #StaySafeOhio - the end of the pandemic is near, but we must get through this first.

#InThisTogetherOhio #MasksOnOhio

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Holiday blessings .... https://t.co/YDrTsmcDvo

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Congrats to our 118 grads Monday evening!

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When your cat (Maggie) decides that your morning coffee break is really her "pet me ... pet me now!" time.