President's Communications
See our COVID-19 Updates page to read President Finley's latest pandemic-related communications.
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Solving Michigan's Nursing Shortage
North Central Michigan President David Roland Finley joined Representatives John Damoose and John Roth at a press conference in Lansing on November 10, 2021, to announce a plan that would allow Michigan community colleges to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.
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2021 Commencement Address
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m President David Roland Finley. On behalf of the faculty, administration, and the Board of Trustees, I welcome you to North Central Michigan College, as we observe the 61st commencement of this great institution.
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August 2020 Employee Retirement Remarks
Good afternoon. Today we have the pleasure of honoring four longtime North Central team members with a combined 81 years of service to the college. We congratulate them and wish them well in their retirement!
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2020 Virtual Commencement Address
Good evening. I’m Dr. David Roland Finley, president of North Central Michigan College. On behalf of the faculty, administration, staff, and the Board of Trustees, I welcome you to North Central’s 2020 graduation ceremony.
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Investiture Address
Thank you very much Chairman Millard and members of the North Central Michigan College Board of Trustees. I extend further thanks to college and university delegates present, as well federal, state, tribal, and local officials in attendance.