Big entertainment coming to Whatley Center in February
Prepare to be entertained at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts this February! Three don’t-miss concerts are scheduled along with an art exhibit.
Adult Education ESL Instructor
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About this position: This position is funded through the Texas Workforce Commission and overseen by the NTCC Adult Education and Literacy Department. ESL instruction is provided to persons who speak little or no English. Teachers must be able to prepare and upgrade students’ skills in listening and reading comprehension, speaking, and writing in conjunction with life skills and civics components to help students fully function in the community. Students 17 or older are eligible for ESL services.
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following:
- Cover letter of interest (please address your qualifications, skills and knowledge, as well as a secondary area of qualification, if applicable.)
- Resume
- At least one letter of recommendation (this should come from a different reference than is listed on your applicaton)
- Transcript(s)
Last chance to register for spring
There is still time to sign up for spring classes if you hurry! NTCC is currently enrolling for Spring 2023, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 17th. Click here to view the schedule to see available courses. Classes are available in a variety of formats to meet your needs. Examples include:
What's Happening: new year, new look!
As we kick off 2023, we thought it was a good time to freshen up the look of your weekly What's Happening e-mail! Many thanks to Shane Pitts, NTCC Webmaster, for putting together the new design. Look for What's Happening every Friday at 10 a.m. to keep up with the latest news at Northeast Texas Community College.
Corporate and Community Education Advisor
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Experience and other Qualifications Required:
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following:
- Cover letter of interest (please address your qualifications, skills and knowledge, as well as a secondary area of qualification, if applicable.)
- Resume
- At least one letter of recommendation (this should come from a different reference than is listed on your applicaton)
- Transcript(s)
Foundation receives $10,000 gift from Christiansen and Stanley families
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Christiansen and Stanley families. The gift is being used to establish an endowed scholarship for students majoring in agriculture or other workforce-related fields. Pictured (center) Donna Stanley presents the check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement (left) and Nita May, NTCC Director of Development. Thanks to a matching grant, the $10,000 will be doubled for a total impact of $20,000.
Shelby club planning chili cook-off
The NTCC Carroll Shelby Student Auto Club is having a fund-raising chili cook-off to honor Carroll Shelby’s 100th birthday. All monies will go to support the club’s activities. The event will be held in the NTCC Culinary School in downtown Pittsburg on January 11th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Awards will be given for the winner of the People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice Chili. To enter a chili concoction, contact Club President Brandon Fuller at (430) 900-8324.
Free GED/ESL classes start January 23rd
The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College is accepting new and returning students for its GED (General Educational Development) and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. Those interested in participating in either of these free educational programs should call to make an appointment for registration beginning January 2, 2023.
Three win premiere Emmalea (Shaw) Cunningham Awards
Pictured: Deanna Zarcone, Garrett Phillips, and April O’Rand
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
A recent issue of the Harvard Business Review, the psychology of child development, and the author of the recent book, How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint, are all in agreement. Stories are powerful. Studies show that humans have a very active and positive hormonal response to good stories, and that stories are an exemplary way to promote memory and engagement in learning.
