ITTC to add CNC Operator certificate
Northeast Texas Community College announced on Thursday an important expansion of its training opportunities at the Industrial Technology Training Center in Mount Pleasant.†Thanks to a partnership with the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation and Workforce Solutions Northeast, NTCC will soon offer a certificate program in Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Operator at the ITTC.
The CNC program will require 18 credit hours of study and will provide students with the knowledge ne
Honors Northeast seeks submissions for poetry contest
The eighth annual Northeast Texas Poetry Contest and Reading is again open to the public.† Amateur, accomplished or aspiring poets of any age are welcome to submit their best poem on the topic of life in Northeast Texas.†Poets are encouraged to accent or enliven the sense of the surroundings, the people, the culture or the history of our region.†The deadline date for submission is August 28 at noon. Poems should be submitted to Dr.
Cypress Bank-Lone Star supports Honors Northeast
Cypress Bank-Lone Star recently presented a high-end laptop for the use of Northeast Texas Community College Honors students. This year?s recipient, Cruz Gallegos (pictured center), was the 2015 Valedictorian at Daingerfield High School. Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director (left) and Billie Sue Hanson, Cypress Bank-Lone Star Vice President (right) are pictured making the presentation. Cypress, the oldest Camp County-based bank, also has branches in Mount Pleasant and Commerce.† Combined, Cypress Bank has provided this service to NTCC?s top students yearly since 2008.
NTCC ads orientation date
Due to increased demand, Northeast Texas Community College will add an additional date for new students to attend myEagle Orientation. Any first-time student who has not yet attended orientation and plans to take classes at NTCC this fall should make plans to sign up for this final session on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
The event begins in the Student Union Building (SUB) at 8 a.m. and will last until approximately†1:30†p.m.
The event begins in the Student Union Building (SUB) at 8 a.m. and will last until approximately†1:30†p.m.
Progressive Women's Organization gives $1,000 to Whatley Campaign
The Progressive Women's Organization of Mount Pleasant recently gave $1,000 to support the Northeast Texas Community College Campaign for the Whatley. Their gift will sponsor a theatre seat in honor of their organization and one in memory of Verner Cornelius. Members from the group are pictured presenting a check to Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center (third from right).
NTCC board approves bond issuance, hires construction manager
The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees approved the issuance of limited tax bonds not to exceed $10 million at a special meeting July 14. This will allow NTCC to begin work on the campus renewal plan that voters approved in May.
NTCC signs partnership with Texas A&M-Texarkana
Northeast Texas Community College and Texas A&M University-Texarkana officials signed a dual admissions agreement today at Northeast Texas Community College, formalizing a partnership benefitting students who wish to attain baccalaureate degrees. Officials also signed a financial aid consortium allowing NTCC and A&M-Texarkana students to be concurrently enrolled without disruption to their financial aid award.
NTCC President Dr.
NTCC President Dr.
Texas Pioneer Foundation supports NTCC Work Scholarship Program
The Texas Pioneer Foundation recently awarded a $40,000 grant to support the Work Scholarship Program at Northeast Texas Community College. Fred Markham, Executive Director of the Texas Pioneer Foundation (left), presents a check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement. †The Texas Pioneer Foundation is a private independent foundation that works to provide financial support for programs that will improve the quality and results of education for all Texas students.
NTCC Softball third in the nation for academics
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently announced that the Northeast Texas Community College Eagles Softball team ranked third in the nation for team grade point average. The team held a 3.52 GPA for the 2014-2015 school year.
Head softball coach, Jessica Keith, said that academics are always a priority for her team.
"Our students are here first and foremost to get an education.
