Milestones are important in the life of any institution.† This fall a milestone deserving of attention has occurred at Northeast Texas Community College - its first employee retired.

This year NTCC honors the 31-year-service of Judy Jackson, the first employee hired when the college was formed.†Judy's role changed over the†years†as the college grew from an infant organization into the dynamic, far-reaching institution that it is today.

Judy began her relationship with NTCC as a community volunteer who worked tirelessly to pass the original election that created the college

Submitted by Dr. Melissa Fulgham

Northeast Texas Community College will offer an exciting new travel study opportunity next summer. The NTCC criminal justice and sociology departments are hosting a trip to south Texas that will provide real-world insight into various areas of the criminal justice system.†

The trip is scheduled for May 16-22, 2016. Students will travel in a luxury motor coach for a week jam-packed with activities and destinations.

Congratulations to Leah Reagan, the November recipient of NTCC's Wellness Caught in Action honor!†She was spotted exercising in the FIT.

The Northeast Police Academy at Northeast Texas Community College is now accepting applications for its upcoming police academies. The next evening academy begins November 30 and the Fast-Track day academy begins January 19.

The evening academy, which is for continuing education credit only, meets from 5-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and every first and third Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last day of class is June 10, 2016.

Northeast Texas Community College recently wrapped up its first class in the new Personal Training Certification program. Thirteen students (nine pictured above)†completed†the program, which involves 15 hours of training that provides students the necessary skills required to become a personal trainer. The course is taught by Dr.