The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on March 31, 2026, highlighting student success, campus initiatives, and future projects.
The meeting opened with a presentation from Dr. Jon McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement, showcasing the college’s international student athletes. More than a dozen students from regions including the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and beyond introduced themselves, shared their sports and discussed future plans. McCullough noted that having international students on campus enhances both global learning opportunities and cultural exposure for local students.
President’s Report Highlights
Dr. Kevin Rose recognized several notable accomplishments and items of interest:
- Stephanie Hernandez was named a Phi Theta Kappa New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar and selected for the 2026 All-USA Academic Team. She was honored at the PTK International Conference in Baltimore.
- José Fuentes was elected International President of Phi Theta Kappa (also at the PTK Catalyst Conference in Baltimore), the organization’s highest student leadership role, representing more than 250,000 members worldwide.
“We are incredibly proud of José for this remarkable achievement,” said Rose. “Being selected as International President of Phi Theta Kappa is an extraordinary honor and speaks volumes about his leadership, character and commitment to excellence. He represents the very best of NTCC.” - Dr. Chris McAllister and students were published in academic journals for research on fish parasites
- NTCC was featured by SACSCOC for workforce alignment efforts
- Expansion of articulation agreements continues, including a new partnership with Sam Houston State University in Human Performance that was formalized this week.
- Jo’s Coffee Shop will close in May; the college is currently accepting proposals in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for café vendor services to operate in the Learning Commons.
- The NTCC Foundation reported $22,949.31 in donations for February.
The Board approved:
- Consent agenda
- Amending summer nursing course fees
- Tuition and fee recommendation (no changes due to the state tuition freeze)
- Authorization to seek proposals for the Business Technology Building roof replacement
- A privately funded Athletic Complex Pavilion project to add a covered multipurpose court
- Release of NTCC's Police Staff Sergeant, Greg Hollingsworth, from his contract
Following an executive session, it was announced that trustee Stephanie Thurman is resigning from the Board. Trustees then conducted their annual board evaluation. With no further action, the meeting was adjourned.
