Welcome to 2026 and the Spring Semester!

The big news, of course, is that we submitted a fine 10-year reaccreditation report to NECHE on time. Special thanks to Rebecca Dean (project lead), Sue Diener (NECHE committee chair), Wendy Heath (tables and links checker), Jim Graham (proofreader), Emily Marsh (design & format), and all those who contributed. The report can be found here.

Enrollment is down for spring about in line with fall. Amazingly, staff efforts for Walk-in Wednesday led to an increase of one percentage point in enrollment in a single day, a mighty accomplishment indeed. The overall enrollment decline (~6.5%) is greater than our budgeted enrollment of -4%. The gap should not pose a significant threat for this budget year provided we control our expense budgets and husband some savings due to vacant positions.

We are beginning budget planning for the next fiscal year. A major question will be around the state allocation. I continue to advocate with the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees for the state allocation formula to be rebalanced to be more equitable.

After the All College meeting, I held a forum for all FT faculty, department chairs, and program coordinators. The primary purpose was for me to listen so as to better understand the opportunities and challenges for academics at NHTI.

Now we march inexorably towards Commencement—let’s make it a great finish!

If you have questions about this update, please contact ptompkins@ccsnh.edu.

Academic Recovery Program (ARP)

National Institute for Success (NISS)

• Working with 5 CCSNH Colleges to assess areas of opportunity
• Report out to NHTI NISS Team, Cabinet, and System Institutional Research conducted January 14
• 4 outcomes
• We will be working with NISS over the next 2 years

If you have questions about this update, please contact rdean@ccsnh.edu.

Academic and Workforce Education will be working on the following initiatives this spring and beyond:



• Schedule efficiency, including slashing the number of parts of term
• Remove all pre-req requirements for program admission
• New career exploration course
• Curriculum review process
• Develop workforce business model for workforce education
• Proposal for 8 week session
• Review policy and process for AF’s grades
• Exploration of Bachelor program
• Review of electives

If you have questions about this update, please contact hiweka@ccsnh.edu.

Spring 2026 credit activity as of January 16, was currently tracking at approximately 92% of last year. This is influenced by several factors, including low-enrolled course sections, enrollment timing that is not yet final, and the absence of Early College credits this spring. As expected, fewer credits translate to reduced tuition revenue, which makes ongoing budget awareness especially important.

In response, we are actively managing expenses and asking departments to remain mindful of discretionary spending where possible. Vacancy savings continue to be an important tool in helping offset revenue pressure.

Budget planning for FY26 and FY27 is underway. January and February meetings with Cabinet and academic and operational departments are focused on revenue projections, utilities, and other major expense drivers. Fee change proposals are due to CCSNH in March, with draft budget submissions following. Final budgets will move through CCSNH and the Board of Trustees for review and approval later this spring.

In Campus Safety, Joe Martin has been promoted to supervisor. The department continues to manage staffing vacancies, office relocation planning, and supplemental coverage through Granite Security.

If you have questions about this update, please contact mbourdon@ccsnh.edu.

W-2s Are Available & Go Paperless in ADP

W-2s were released on 1/16. Currently, 31% of CCSNH employees receive electronic W-2s, which can be accessed in ADP here. All other W-2s were mailed to the home address listed in ADP.

To receive future pay and tax statements electronically, you can choose to go paperless in ADP:

1. Sign into ADP
2. Hover over your profile picture
3. Select Settings, then Go Paperless
4. Choose preferences for Pay and Tax Statements
5. Provide electronic consent
6. All future statements will be delivered electronically

If you need help accessing ADP or updating your address, please contact HR.

Arrivals & Departures

• Please join us in congratulating Deb Smith, College Manager of Student Life, on her retirement effective January 30. We thank Deb for her many years of dedicated service and wish her all the best in her next chapter.
• We are pleased to welcome back Pam Vesey to the Registration team.
• We also welcome our new colleagues: Peter Tennant (Faculty – ARET), Julie Foster (Faculty – Nursing), and Stephanie Brumfield (Staff – Lab/Instructional Technician).

We’re excited to have you join our campus community.

If you have questions about this update, please contact khart@ccsnh.edu.

The Canvas Conversation

We had a robust discussion regarding our new Canvas templates. Shaunna Babcock in her role as ONE-NHCC member is currently gathering feedback on the implementation timeline for all online classes starting this Summer and Fall.

• Sandboxes & Shells: Both were reviewed as we prep the Canvas template.
• Support: The idea of "drop-in" training sessions was a big hit—providing flexible, real-time help when you need it.
• Adjunct Advocacy: We’re keeping a close eye on how this affects our adjunct faculty, specifically regarding timing & contracts.

Policy Power-Up

Faculty met with Patrick on January 16th to recap recent discussions. A key takeaway? The need for a Centralized Policy Hub. Whether it’s hiring adjuncts, canceling classes, or navigating the AF grading process, having a single place for written procedures will ensure everyone has consistent, easy access to procedures.

Governance & Committees

• Professional Development: A new member was chosen for the team
• Academic Governance: The council recently tackled everything from grading schemas and Panorama accessibility tools to Canvas training. They are also working on a system-wide AI Philosophy, allowing each school to tailor their own specific policies.
• Curriculum: Big news—the Computer Tomography (CT) Certificate has been approved! Next up, we’re aligning course descriptions and outcomes between our mindful and standard course offerings.

Calendar Alerts

• Commencement: Mark your calendars for May 15! 🎓
• CFAAC Meeting: February 20
• Next Faculty Meeting: February 24 at 12:00 p.m. in Grappone 106

We welcomed 41 students to our Winter Orientation on Wednesday, January 14, representing the following programs: Addiction Counseling, Business, Communications, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, General Studies, Health Sciences, Human Services, IT, Liberal Arts, Mechanical Engineering, and Sports Management.

We received positive feedback from attendees and are excited to continue this momentum into our upcoming Summer Orientations.

Please note the following orientation dates:

• Friday, June 12 – Health Programs Orientation
• Wednesday, July 8 – General Orientation
• Wednesday, August 19 – General Orientation

If you have questions about this update, please contact kmoody@ccsnh.edu.

Cabinet Minutes

Minutes of Cabinet meetings can be found at N:\AllCampus\President's Office\President's Cabinet​.

One Cool Thing

This month’s One Cool Thing is a powerful advising best practice, the Welcome Letter Department Chair Deb Remillard sends to new students in Business & Professional Studies. Here’s the template Deb uses:

Welcome Chloe Cole!​

Congratulations on your acceptance to NHTI and officially becoming a Lynx. Your next step will be to set up your Student Easy Login account by clicking on this link – www.ccsnh.edu/online-resources Your CCSNH student ID is 0123654 ​

Once your financial aid package has been set, please contact your Academic Advisor, Higgins MacAvoy at hmacavoy@ccsnh.edu, who is an expert at registering for classes and any academic questions. When your schedule has been set, visit our NHTI bookstore on campus or online. Click the Textbooks link to find all the materials you’ll need for your classes. ​

Check your personal email address for a message from our IT Help Desk. They will assign you a student email address, a username, and provide you with instructions for other online apps. From there you will have access to the Student Portal where all your college apps are housed (like paying tuition, viewing your schedule, and accessing course materials via Canvas). Once you have your school email account, it is VERY important that you check it frequently, as this is the only preferred way to communicate with you. You should also use only this email to contact NHTI faculty and staff.​

Also, check out our website often, especially the Current Student page (link at top of NHTI website). This has quick links for information, events happening on campus, and other student services. ​

Again, welcome to the Business and Professional Studies Department at NHTI!

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