Several Northeast Texas Community College faculty attended the 79th Annual TCCTA Convention in Frisco, Texas, joining community college educators, staff, and leaders from across the state. Attendees included Dr. Melissa Fulgham, Matt Homer, Mandy Smith, Dr. Jackie Johnston, Cassidy Jacobs-Stiger and Dr. Doug Richey, who participated in three days of professional learning, collaboration, and statewide engagement focused on shaping the future of Texas community colleges.

There is still time to register for the spring 2nd 8-week term at NTCC if you hurry! Classes start Monday, March 23rd. Most current students should be able to register online in the myeagle portal. New students and those who cannot register online should e-mail advising@ntcc.edu or stop by the Student Services Building.

The deadline to apply for NTCC Foundation scholarships for

Jerilyn Goolsby is in her sixteenth year with Mount Pleasant ISD and has served as a counselor at Mount Pleasant High School for the past nine years. She grew up in Talco, Texas, and graduated from Rivercrest High School in 1991. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from East Texas State University and later completed her Master of Education in School Counseling from Texas A&M–Commerce.

The Psi Beta psychology honor society at Northeast Texas Community College will host a 5K Run/Walk/Crawl for Suicide Prevention Awareness with the aid of Active Minds this spring to bring attention to the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.

The run will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 11 on the NTCC campus, located at 2886 FM 1735 in Mount Pleasant.

Student Winners in Irving, Hailey Randall, Manuel Ramirez, and Adam Richards

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced today that José Fuentes of Northeast Texas Community College is among the semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The Foundation named 485 semifinalists for the scholarship, which supports the nation’s top community college students with financial need seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree at four-year colleges or universities.

Northeast Texas Community College will be closed March 16-20 for spring break. Online registration continues in the myEagle Portal for 2nd 8-week classes, which are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 23rd. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break!

The Northeast Texas Community College Police Department welcomed its newest officer during a swearing-in ceremony held on campus today.

Chief Russell Radke administered the oath of office to Officer Chris Weisinger, who joined the department in February. Following the oath, Dr. Kevin Rose, NTCC President, presented Weisinger with his Certificate of Appointment, and Sergeant Daniel Madden pinned on his badge.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has approved several new certificate and degree programs designed to strengthen workforce pathways and provide students with credentials aligned to labor market needs.