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President's Communications

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Solving Michigan's Nursing Shortage

November 10, 2021 | By David Roland Finley, Ph.D.

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

May 8, 2021 | By David Roland Finley, Ph.D.

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

August 11, 2020 | By David Roland Finley, Ph.D.

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

May 8, 2020 | By David Roland Finley, Ph.D.

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

May 9, 2019 | By David Roland Finley, Ph.D.

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.

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