From November 7th through November 9th, Phi Theta Kappa partnered with Social Work to celebrate First-Generation students, faculty, and staff members at NTCC. Each day during the activity period, Alpha Mu Chi President Monserrat Rivero Sanchez facilitated a workshop in SUB 101 that featured critical skills and aspects to benefit first-generation students. Tuesday’s workshop was titled, “Resume Writing, Scholarships, and Interview Tips.” During the first workshop, chapter treasurer Michelle Calderon expanded on topics such as, what it means to be first-generation.

Pictured: Daniel Sanchez, Mileah Hall, Sheila Eddy, Cynthia Jarvis, Jackie Johnston, and Fredia Thomas.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that seven NTCC employees have been awarded funds through the 2023 Whatley Employee Enhancement Grant. The Foundation received 13 outstanding applications. A total of $16,470 was awarded through the grant. 

Registration is officially underway for the Spring 2024 semester. Spring classes begin on Tuesday, January 16th. Students are encouraged to sign up early so they can get the classes they need in their desired format and time.

The Northeast Texas Community College Continuing Education and Corporate Training department facilitated a seven-hour professional development leadership training for UT Health Pittsburg and UT Health Quitman at NTCC's Hanson Sewell Center this week.

Thirty participants were engaged in this initiative, which was aimed at providing them with crucial skills for effective leadership in their respective healthcare sectors.

UT Health was able to leverage funds from a $25,000 grant that the Pittsburg Economic Development Corporation generously

Quilts by local quilters will hang in the Whatley Center foyer in what is now an annual tradition for the NTCC art department.  For the seventh year, quilters will bring their treasured art to share with the community. The exhibit will run from Friday, Nov. 10th through Wednesday, Nov. 30th.  A reception is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30th at 12:30 p.m. in the Whatley Center foyer, and refreshments will be served.

Pictured: A recent play rehearsal.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Twelve members and advisors of Alpha Mu Chi chapter attended the 2023 Texas Leadership Conference on October 13th through 15th. Attendees included advisors Fatima Fuentes and Melody Mott, and members Vanessajane Bayna, Alison Majors, Ruby Ferretiz, Michelle Calderon, Victoria Matiz, and Neida Perez, Martin Ferretiz, Garrett Phillips, and Jose Lopez. As the District III Vice-President, Monserrat Rivero-Sanchez helped significantly with the planning and leading of the event. This year’s theme for the conference was “Play It Forward: Change the World.”

     Northeast Texas Community College is mourning the loss of one of its own this week as longtime employee Pat Tallant passed away suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 29th 2023. The NTCC Foundation has established a scholarship fund in her memory. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the scholarship can give online at www.ntcc.edu/give or by contacting Nita May, Director of Development, at 903-434-8113 or nmay@ntcc.edu. 

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director