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.

Northeast Texas Community College recently learned that it is the recipient of a $3 million Title V grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Title V grants are highly competitive and NTCC was one of only 78 higher educational institutions to receive the award in 2022.

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13th. 

The first item on the agenda was the presentation of the annual independent audit by the firm of Axley and Rode. Molly Abele gave the report, which included an unmodified opinion for both the college and the NTCC Foundation. She stated that the audit did not uncover any deficiencies or issues of concern. The college increased its net position by $387,319 from the previous fiscal year.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Northeast Texas Community College will be closed from Monday, Dec. 19th through Friday, Dec. 30th. Offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, Jan. 2nd. 

The Spring 2023 semester begins January 17th. Students may still apply and register online via OneLogin while the college is closed. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday break! 

Northeast Texas Community College celebrated December 2022 commencement on Friday, Dec. 9th at 7 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. A total of 100 graduates were awarded 60 certificates of competency, 11 Associate of Arts, six Associate of Arts in Teaching, 42 Associate of Science, and 17 Associate of Applied Science. Jalisha Broadnax gave the student welcome and Jaime Olvera delivered the student response.

Congratulations, graduates! We are very proud of your accomplishments.  

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that seven NTCC employees have been awarded funds through the 2022 Whatley Employee Enhancement Grant. The Foundation received 13 outstanding applications. A total of $12,260 was awarded through the grant. 

Pictured: Elayne Peters with Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC President

NTCC held its annual Employee Christmas Party and Service Awards/Retirement Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 8th. In addition to wishing Elayne Peters, Director of the Testing Center, well in her retirement, the college also honored those who reached service milestones.

We are so grateful for all of our hardworking faculty and staff! Thanks for all you do to empower students to succeed. The following employees were honored:

Northeast Texas Community College students and co-founders of the TAFE Chapter, Monserrat Rivero and Ruby Ferretiz, were surprised by Professor Jim Ward with a shopping spree to collect supplies for their TAFE community service project. The students were given 30 minutes to shop for $250 worth of donations for the Rainbow Room at the local Department of Family and Protective Service Office to support their project they had presented to faculty at the most recent faculty meeting. 

Pictured: Katelyn Lester, Aaliyah Avellaneda, Dorali Hernandez and Gem Elmore

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director