General Information
THE COLLEGE
The voters of Camp, Morris, and Titus Counties approved the community college district and elected members to its board of trustees in January 1984. An administrative team was selected and creation of the College, including instructional programs and buildings, began. Both were in place for the beginning of the College’s first semester-fall 1985. Since that time Northeast Texas Community College has experienced growth in student enrollments and in its level of recognition as an institution which offers quality instructional programs in a student-oriented environment.
LOCATION AND FACILITIES
Northeast Texas Community College is located in a beautiful rural setting near the Chapel Hill community. The campus is situated on 375 acres centrally located among the county seats of Daingerfield, Pittsburg, and Mount Pleasant. The campus is easily accessible for all residents of the Camp, Morris and Titus County college district. The campus includes the Math/Science Building, the Humanities Building, the Business Technology Building, the Industrial Technology Buildings, the Learning Resource Center, the Student Union Building, the Administration Building, the University and Health Science Center, theShelby Automotive Technology Center, the Criminal Justice Center and the Residence Hall.
The Physical Fitness Annex with a Nautilus weight room, baseball, softball, and soccer fields, an outdoor basketball court, a sand vollyball court, a rodeo arena, and three tennis courts are also available. The Jim and Elizabeth Whatley Center for the Performing Arts, completed in the fall of 1991, features a theatre with a modern instructional stage and seating for 570. The lobby area doubles as an art gallery for student and visiting art shows, and the building includes theatre and music classrooms. The campus design is extremely attractive. All buildings are constructed of earth-tone brick and have copper-tone metal roofs. The interior plaza, available for pedestrian traffic only, is graced with large fountains and is beautifully landscaped.
THE FOUNDATION
The Northeast Foundation is a non-profit corporation chartered under the laws of Texas and established in 1984. Its purpose is to receive and administer gifts to enhance educational excellence at NTCC. The foundation board seeks to identify potential sources of private gifts, to enable donors to make appropriate contributions that match their interests and needs, to provide for the prudent management of gift resources, and to encourage the involvement of interested persons in the work of the foundation.
MISSION STATEMENT
Northeast Texas Community College exists to give students an affordable and superior education. The College strives to enhance access to higher education and offer programs that support personal, cultural, and economic development. It resolves to provide open admissions, equal opportunity, and wide-ranging educational service in the community.
COLLEGE PURPOSES
- freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences, including the core and field of study curricula leading to certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees;
- articulation agreements with universities to provide four-year programs for degrees in education and other fields of study;
- technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates;
- workforce education programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations;
- distance education courses and programs in various fields of study;
- continuing education programs for occupational upgrading and cultural awareness;
- developmental education programs designed to fulfill the commitment to educationally disadvantaged students;
- a comprehensive program of student services designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals;
- workforce development programs designed to meet local and statewide employment needs;
- adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults;
- •outreach and public service programs designed to meet a wide range of educational, training, and cultural needs;
- multicultural and international programs and services, and
- such other programs and services as are prescribed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the College Board of Trustees.
Northeast Texas Community College College Goals and Objectives
Goal 1. Provide occupational and technical programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
Objectives:
- Develop such programs in areas with defined needs.
- Improve articulation with area school districts, colleges, and universities.
- Meet all Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board standards for such programs.
Goal 2. Provide workforce education courses and training leading directly to employment in specific semi-skilled and skilled occupations.
Objectives:
- Offer entry-level and advanced skills training and education, through credit and non-credit courses, which reflect the needs of the area as identified by business, industry, public agencies, and research data.
- Enhance workplace literacy.
Goal 3. Provide a general education common core curriculum. Objectives:
- Develop effective student oral and written communication skills.
- Develop effective student computational, mathematical, and reasoning skills.
- Foster effective citizenship.
- Develop effective student critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Enhance student understanding and appreciation of expressions of ideas, values, and emotions within various cultures.
- Promote the integration of physical, mental, and emotional wellness as an important aspect of student development.
- Develop student life-long research skills for the continuous accumulation of knowledge and skills.
Goal 4. Offer freshman and sophomore courses in arts, sciences, and other university parallel studies.
Objectives:
- Maintain an on-going program of curriculum development, review and revision to ensure quality.
- Achieve successful transferability for university-bound students.
- Increase the percentage of transfer students who earn the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees.
- Increase articulation with area school districts and other higher education institutions.
Goal 5. Provide continuing education and cultural courses which improve workplace skills, develop avocational skills, enhance cultural development, and promote lifelong learning.
Objectives:
- Provide educational opportunities for recertification and skills improvement in appropriate professional fields.
- Provide a variety of leisure learning and personal enrichment experiences.
- Collaborate with business and industry to meet education and training needs.
- Serve as the cultural hub and the fine and performing arts center of the Northeast Texas area by providing a variety of drama, music, art, and public affairs courses, performances, and activities.
Goal 6. Provide a comprehensive program of student services designed to assist all students in achieving their educational and career goals.
Objectives:
- Provide counseling, career development, orientation, and assessment services.
- Enhance student access by expanding recruitment efforts and increasing financial aid resources and services.
- Provide a program of student activities to encourage leadership, citizenship, and personal growth.
- Provide a variety of intramural and intercollegiate activities to meet the needs of a diverse student body.
Goal 7. Provide developmental education programs designed to prepare educationally disadvantaged students to fulfill their greatest potential.
Objectives:
- Provide courses and services which will satisfy a broad range of developmental needs and interests.
- Provide basic skills instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, problem solving, and interpersonal development to prepare students for college-level work.
Goal 8. Provide programs for adult and family literacy and other basic education and life skills.
Objectives:
- Offer literacy programs, GED preparation, and English as a Second Language courses.
- Link with public schools and other organizations to provide services that meet the needs of prospective students, at-risk youth, and other special populations.
Goal 9. Provide the financial resources necessary to support the institution.
Objectives:
- Expand the tax base of the College.
- Increase financial reserves.
- Increase the College endowment.
- Maintain excellent financial management.
Goal 10. Promote continued growth and morale of the College through efficient and effective use of public relations, human resources, plant facilities, and innovative technologies.
Objectives:
- Foster a climate of shared governance and commitment to institutional development.
- Develop a master plan for physical facilities that supports institutional goals.
- Commit human and financial resources necessary to enhance the aesthetic appeal, public image, and safety of the campus.
- Improve the operational efficiency of the campus and enhance delivery of educational programs and support services through computer and related technologies.
- Through direct support and referral services, assist college personnel in dealing with personal concerns and crises.
Goal 11. Establish articulation programs with universities to provide four-year programs for degrees in education and other fields of study.
Objectives:
- Continue to work closely with universities in the development of articulation agreements which will provide baccalaureate opportunities for students.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of these agreements with regard to student success.
Goal 12. Offer distance education and online courses in selected fields of study. Objectives:
- Provide distance education courses to students through computer and related technologies.
- Expand off-campus course offerings to increase access.
- Provide technical assistance, training, and support services to the faculty in the development and delivery of courses using new technology.
- Conduct an on-going comprehensive evaluation of the Distance Education program.
Goal 13. Provide outreach and public service programs designed to meet the needs of special populations with a wide range of educational and training goals.
Objectives:
- Continue to assess the needs of the community.
- Acquire external sources of funding to support the development of programs designed to meet the needs of special populations.
- Expand best practices stemming from these programs to other programs and services provided by the College.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of these programs and services using student outcomes.
Goal 14. Provide multicultural and international programs and services. Objectives:
- Plan and implement an ESL Institute for international students.
- Develop articulation agreements with institutions in other countries (e.g., Vietnam, Chile, and Australia) to offer exchanges in selected fields of learning.
- Offer an array of cultural activities and programs designed to foster understanding and appreciation of world cultures.
Goal 15. Provide comprehensive planning and evaluation of college programs and services.
Objectives:
- Conduct a program of planning and evaluation to improve instructional programs, student services and administrative operations.
- Continually assess local, statewide, national, and international needs for workforce development programs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of all instructional programs and assess student outcomes of program graduates.
Approved by the Board of Trustees February 26, 2002 as a part of the Strategic Plan for Northeast Texas Community College
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Northeast Texas Community College provides the freshman and sophomore courses of traditional baccalaureate programs; it trains persons in the areas of agriculture, allied health, cosmetology, automotive/diesel mechanics, accounting, banking, business and management, office occupations, computer information systems, and criminal justice; it supplies courses essential to the upgrading of job skills; and it enables people to pursue leisure and avocational interests through planned activities. Northeast Texas Community College has an “open door” admissions policy. The Academic Skills Center offers a variety of courses and services designed to assist persons to acquire the skills needed to reach their educational and occupational goals; the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to enrollment. It is the policy of Northeast Texas Community College not to discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or age in its educational programs, activities or employment policies. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer at P.O. Box 1307, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456, telephone 903-434-8100.
AVISO LEGAL
Northeast Texas Community College provee los cursos del primero y segundo años de los programas tradicionales del título universitario; da entrenamiento a personas en las áreas de agricultura, salud médica, carreras industriales, administración de empresas, ocupaciones para oficinas, y criminología; ofrece cursos esenciales en el mejoramiento de destrezas ocupacionales; y les encapacita a personas en la realización de sus intereses avocacionales para su tiempo libre por ciertas actividades programadas. Northeast Texas Community College tiene una política de admisiones de “puerta abierta”. El Centro Para Destrezas Académicas ofrece una variedad de cursos y servicios para ayudarles en el desarrollo de las destrezas necesarias para alcanzar sus metas educacionales y ocupacionales. La falta de proezas en el inglés no debe ser barrera a la matriculación. Clases de inglés como segunda lengua y asistencia bilingüe especiales para los hispanoparlantes quedan disponibles para personas del inglés limitado que desean tomar cursos académicos y/o ocupacionales. Es la política de Northeast Texas Community College de no discriminar en cuanto a la raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, edad ni incapacitación de ninguna persona en sus programas educacionales, en sus actividades sociales y deportivas, ni en sus prácticas de empleo. Preguntas relacionadas a este acuerdo se le deben dirigir al Oficio de Acción Afirmativa, P.O. Box 1307, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455, teléfono 903-434-8100.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment of students and employees at Northeast Texas Community College is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Individuals may report complaints to the Executive Vice President for Instruction or the Director of Human Resources. Guidelines governing the policy are available from the human resources office upon request. The rights of the offended party shall be guarded carefully during any investigation.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that involves the unwelcome introduction of sexual activities or comments into the workplace or classroom. Unwelcome sexual advances and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when (1) submission to the conduct becomes a term or condition of employment or academic achievement, (2) submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for an employment or academic decision regarding the individual, or (3) the conduct unreasonably interferes with the individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment. Victims of sexual harassment can include employees, students, men, and women.
The Texas Legislature has recently amended the Texas Penal Code by adding a provision criminalizing sexual harassment. The new law defines “sexual harassment” to mean unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, submission to which is made a term or condition of a person’s exercise or enjoyment of any right, privilege, power, or immunity, either explicitly or implicitly. Sexual harassment is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.
STATEMENT OF ETHICS AND PHILOSOPHY
It is the policy of Northeast Texas Community College to apply the highest ethical standards to all members of the College community including the Board of Trustees, administration, staff, and faculty in achieving its mission and in managing its resources efficiently and effectively to reach its goals and objectives. Northeast Texas Community College includes a code of ethics for Board members, administration, staff, and faculty in its Policies and Procedures Manual.
Northeast Texas Community College seeks to treat each person of the College community as a unique individual and provide a positive, encouraging, and success-oriented environment. Policies and practices that protect the rights and development of each individual in the College community shall be enforced.
Protection from unlawful discrimination, including conduct that constitutes sexual harassment, and freedom to develop as a student and/or college employee shall be promoted.
Northeast Texas Community College accepts its responsibilities to its students, to its employees, and to the members of the community. NTCC is committed to meet these responsibilities with balance, fairness, accountability, and ethical integrity.
EMPLOYEE CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Northeast Texas Community College administrators, faculty, and staff affirm the inherent worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn. Learning best occurs in an environment devoted to the pursuit of truth, excellence, and liberty. These flourish where both freedom and responsibility are esteemed.
In order to more adequately express the affirmation of professional responsibilities, the administration, faculty, and staff of Northeast Texas Community College are held subject to the following Code of Professional Ethics:
- All employees shall treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, discriminating against no one regarding race, creed, gender, age, color, national origin, disability, or social station.
- All employees shall strive to help students realize their full potential as scholars and as human beings.
- All employees shall by example and action encourage and defend the unfettered pursuit of truth by both colleagues and students, supporting the free exchange of ideas, observing the highest standards of academic honesty, integrity, scholarship, and tolerance of other viewpoints.
- All employees recognizing the necessity of many roles in the educational enterprise shall work in such a manner as to enhance cooperation and collegiality among students, faculty, administrators, and nonacademic personnel.
- All employees shall recognize and preserve the confidential nature of professional relationships, neither disclosing nor encouraging the disclosure of information or rumor which might damage or embarrass or violate the privacy of any other person.
- All employees shall maintain competence through continued professional development, shall demonstrate that competence through consistently adequate preparation and performance, and shall seek to enhance that competence by accepting and appropriating constructive criticism and evaluation.
- All employees shall exercise the highest professional standards in the use of time and other resources.
- All employees shall recognize the needs and rights of other individuals, fulfill the employment agreement both in spirit and in fact, give reasonable notice upon resignation, and neither accept tasks for which they are not qualified nor assign tasks to unqualified persons.
- All employees shall support the goals and ideas of the institution and act in such a manner as to bring credit to the institution.
- All employees shall observe the stated rules and regulations of the institution, reserving the right to seek revision.
- All employees shall participate in the governance of the institution by accepting a fair share of committee and institutional responsibilities.
- All employees shall have the right to due process.
- All employees shall refrain from using college time and/or facilities for the sale of items for personal gain.
- All employees shall adhere to the specific provisions contained in the policy regarding sexual harassment as stated in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
- No employees may directly or indirectly accept for themselves, or for another, any gift from a person or firm that does business or seeks to do business with the College.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CODE OF ETHICS
Members of the Board of Trustees will strive to improve Northeast Texas Community College education, and to that end shall adhere to the following ethical standards:
- Attend all regularly scheduled Board Meetings insofar as possible, and become informed concerning issues to be considered at those meetings.
- Bring about desired changes through legal and ethical procedures, upholding and enforcing all applicable statutes, regulations, and court decisions pertaining to the College.
- Work with other board members to establish effective board policies and to delegate authority for the administration of the College to the president.
- Work with other board members to establish effective policies and practices prohibiting unlawful discrimination, including conduct that constitutes sexual harassment.
- Endeavor to make policy decisions only after full discussion at publicly held board meetings.
- Render all decisions based on the available facts and independent judgment, and refuse to surrender that judgment to individuals or special interest groups.
- Encourage the free expression of opinion by all board members and seek systematic communications between the board and students, employees, and all elements of the community.
- Communicate to other board members and the president expressions of public reaction to board policies and college programs.
- Keep informed about current educational issues by individual study and through participation in programs providing needed information, such as those sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges and the Association of Community College Trustees.
- Support the employment of those individuals who are best qualified to serve as college employees, and insist on a regular and impartial evaluation of all employees.
- Avoid being placed in a position of conflict of interest, and refrain from using the board position for personal or partisan gain.
- Take no private action that will compromise the board or administration, and respect the confidentiality of information that is privileged under applicable law.
- Remember always that his/her first and greatest concern must be the educational welfare of the students attending this college.
- Shall not support the continuation in higher education of an individual known to be unethical or professionally incompetent.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT
Northeast Texas Community College provides its faculty, staff, and students with access to information technologies and network resources. The College encourages the use of these resources for the advancement of its mission and fulfillment of its goals.
NTCC’s information technologies and network resources encompass, but are not limited to computer hardware and software; a network; computer laboratories; network bandwidth; databases, files, and other electronic information; software licenses and computing-related contracts; and usernames, passwords, and documentation. All such technology resources are the property of NTCC.
The purpose of this policy statement is to protect both the College’s technology resources and users of those resources. The policy also seeks to ensure equitable access and proper management of technology resources.
APPLICABILITY AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
This policy applies to all NTCC employees and students, individuals visiting the College in an official capacity, and members of the public who use the College’s resources through sanctioned venues such as the Learning Resource Center. Users agree to comply with all stipulations set forth in this policy. Additional unit or departmental policies may apply in specific circumstances, such as the use of resources in open computer laboratories and the Learning Resource Center. Users of NTCC’s technology resources agree to abide by all existing federal and state laws, both those laws and regulations specific to information technology and those governing personal conduct.
Employees of NTCC agree to abide by all pertinent sections of the Policy Manual, including those sections regarding intellectual property and employment requirements and restrictions.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF USERS
Rights of Users. Users of NTCC’s technology resources have the right to the free expression of opinions and beliefs within the bounds of federal and state laws and College policies. NTCC reserves the right to remove from any College server any content or material that violates the law or College policies.
Users have no right to privacy, with regard to their use of technology resources. NTCC may inspect or monitor individual use of technology resources. The College does not guarantee the security of any user’s email or files from external intrusion. The College reserves the right to access a user’s email or files under circumstances including, but not necessarily limited to the following:
- Requests for review or disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act and other laws
- Routine system maintenance such as back-ups, data caching, and activity logging
- Administrative review for security purposes or in regard to a policy-compliance question
- Business-related needs, such as access to a needed file or electronic communication when an employee is absent from work and cannot be contacted
- Investigation of misconduct
- Monitoring or inspection of accounts in suspected illegal activity, to protect the College from liability, when activity from an account prevents access to computing or networking resources by others, or for any other reason deemed to be in the legitimate interest of the College
Users have the right to reasonable access to technology resources. Some resources are dedicated to specific programs or purposes that limit their access.
Activities related to the College’s mission and goals take precedence over activities of a more personal nature, and the College reserves the right to limit access and specific uses if such access or use impedes college operations. The College may, for example, limit the use of programs that impinge upon available bandwidth, such as music/radio programs. On rare occasions access may be limited due to repair or maintenance of college equipment or the network.
Responsibilities of Users. Users are responsible for safeguarding their user IDs and passwords and may be held responsible for any or all activity generated from their accounts.
Users are responsible for complying with reasonable requests or instructions from Computer Services personnel and other managers/supervisors of technology resources.
Users are responsible for refraining from misuse of the College’s technical resources. Examples of misuse include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Criminal and illegal acts
- Failure to comply with policies, procedures, license agreements, and contracts pertinent to the use of technology resources
- Abuse of resources, including damage to hardware or software, interference with college or network operations, and tying up technology resources for an unreasonable length of time
- Use of the College’s technology resources for personal financial gain, including the transmission of commercial or personal advertisements, solicitations, or promotions
- Allowing the use of one’s computer account or using another’s account
- Unauthorized use, access, disclosure, or destruction of data contained in any electronic file or program owned by the College
- Unauthorized duplication of commercial software
- Attempting to circumvent or assisting in the circumvention of any security measure or administrative access control that protects college computer and networking resources
- Use of the College’s technology resources for racial, ethnic, religious, or sexual harassment
- Use of the College’s resources to access pornography
ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS
Personal Use of Email and the Internet. NTCC’s network and technology resources should be used primarily for academic or administrative purposes, and for the advancement of the College’s mission and fulfillment of its goals. Limited personal use of email or the Internet by employees of the College is permitted as long as the use:
- Does not create any cost to the state;
- Has no adverse effect on an employee’s job performance;
- Does not interfere with the employee’s official duties;
- Is brief in volume and frequency;
- Does not disrupt college business;
- Does not compromise the security or integrity of college resources or information;
- Does not burden the College’s computer or network resources; or
- Does not otherwise violate state or federal laws, or NTCC policies.
Web Publication Standards. Units, departments, and individual employees may develop and publish web sites using college resources, provided such sites support the College’s mission and goals. All such web sites are considered college publications and are subject to the same policies and procedures governing print publications. The creator of a web site is responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in its pages. Web site creators should review content on a periodic basis to assure continued accuracy. Web sites must offer telephone or email contact information for the unit, department, or individual to whom questions or comments should be directed.
Creators of web sites are responsible for compliance with all federal and state laws, including, but not limited to, copyright laws; obscenity laws; slander, libel, and defamation laws; and laws regarding piracy of software. Creators using copyrighted material with permission are responsible for 1) keeping on file a written statement of permission from the copyright holder and 2) using the material in a manner consistent with the standards and conditions set forth by the holder. Creators are also responsible for compliance with all college policies.
Copyright Infringement. Users agree to honor laws protecting intellectual property against copyright infringement. Examples of copyrighted materials existing in electronic format include, but are not limited to, software, database files, articles, and graphics files. The text of United States Code 17 governing copyright may be found at http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/.
SANCTIONS AND REPORTING VIOLATIONS
Sanctions. Violations of this policy may result in temporary or permanent loss of computing and/or networking privileges. Any loss of privilege will be documented according to due-process procedures stated in the Policy Manual and the Student Handbook, and notification will be provided in accordance with the same procedures. Violators may also be subject to other sanctions related to policies, procedures, and codes of conduct for employees and students. Evidence of illegal activity will be turned over to the appropriate authorities.
Reporting Violations. Violations may be reported to the Director of Technical and Computer Services or any other appropriate college employee. Employees to whom violations are reported are responsible for providing the information to the Director of Technical and Computer Services.
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS: REFUSAL OF ENTRY, EJECTION, IDENTIFICATION
Vernon’s Statutes 51.209 states: “The governing board of a state institution of higher education or its authorized representatives may refuse to allow persons having no legitimate business to enter on property under the board’s control, and may eject any undesirable person from the property on refusal to leave peaceably on request. Identification may be required of any person on the property.”
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- ADDRESS: Please keep the Admissions and Records Office informed of your current address and telephone number.
- ADVISEMENT: Every student seeking to complete degree or program requirements is responsible for maintaining regular contact with a college counselor/ advisor.
- ATTENDANCE: Regular and punctual attendance at all scheduled classes is expected. Attendance is necessary for successful completion of course work. At the discretion of the instructor, excused absences may be permitted for illness, official college activities, or personal emergencies. The student is responsible for initiating procedures for make-up work. All course work missed, regardless of cause, is to be completed to the satisfaction of the instructor. An instructor may drop a student for excessive absences in a course; this may or may not be done without prior notification to the student at the address listed in the Admissions and Records Office.
- A student may be excused from classes for a religious holy day provided, not later than the 15th day after the first day of the semester, the student notifies in writing each instructor of each class that the student will miss for such religious holy day. Each instructor will arrange a schedule for work to be made up. “Religious holy day” means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code.
- CATALOG INFORMATION: Each student has the responsibility to be informed of all material published in the College catalog.
- COURSE REQUIREMENTS: For each course in which they are enrolled, students are responsible for all instructions and requirements given by the instructor.
- EXAMINATIONS: All examinations are to be taken at the times scheduled by the instructor. A request to take an examination at other than a scheduled time must be approved by the instructor.
- FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS: Students are to meet their financial obligations to the College. Failure to do so may result in inability to register in the future; non-release of student’s official transcript; inability to graduate; or administrative withdrawal from class.
GRADUATE GUARANTEE
Northeast Texas Community College is committed to working with area businesses and industries to provide quality workforce education. Therefore, NTCC guarantees its workforce graduates. If an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) graduate is judged by an employer to be lacking in workforce job skills identified as exit competencies for that specific degree program, the graduate will be provided up to nine tuition-free credit hours of additional skill training under the conditions of the guarantee policy.
GUARANTEE POLICY
- The graduate must have earned the A.A.S. degree after January 1, 1993 in a workforce program published in the Northeast Texas Community College catalog.
- The graduate must have completed the A.A.S. degree with a majority of the credits being earned at NTCC and must have completed the degree within a four-year time span from initial enrollment.
- Graduates must be employed full-time in an area directly related to the area of program concentration as certified by the Vice President for Instruction and Student Development.
- Employment must commence within twelve months of graduation.
- The employer must certify in writing that the employee is lacking entry-level workforce skills identified by NTCC as program competencies and must specify the areas of deficiency within ninety days of the graduate’s initial employment.
- The employer, graduate, and Vice President for Instruction and Student Development will develop a written educational plan for retraining.
- Retraining will be limited to nine credit hours related to the identified skill deficiency and to those classes regularly scheduled during the period covered by the retraining plan.
- All retraining must be completed within a calendar year from the time agreed upon for the educational plan.
- The graduate and/or employer is responsible for the cost of books, insurance, uniforms, fees, and/or other course related expenses.
- The guarantee does not imply that the graduate will pass any licensing or qualifying examination for a particular career.
- A student’s sole remedy against the College and its employees for skill deficiencies shall be limited to nine credit hours of tuition-free education under the conditions described above.
- A request to develop an educational plan for additional skill training by NTCC can be initiated through a written contact with the office of the College president.
For further information or to request an application form, call this number Monday-
Thursday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. or Friday between 8 a.m. and noon.
(903) 434-8100
or visit our website at www.ntcc.edu
Northeast Texas Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, ADA institution.