Northeast Texas Community College recently learned that it was one of only nine community colleges nationwide to win†recognition†for its innovative agriculture programs by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
As a recipient of the 2016 Green Genome Awards, NTCC was specifically honored for Program Design and Delivery in Sustainable Agriculture. The award comes with a prize of $10,000, which will be used to further sustainable agriculture efforts at NTCC.
"I am excited that our work over the past several years is getting national recognition. This is an important part of our vision and we are very pleased with the progress we have made so far," Dr. Brad Johnson, NTCC President, said. "I'd like to congratulate the faculty and staff who have worked hard to make our sustainable agriculture program what it is today."
The awards are based on SEED?s†The Community College Green Genome Framework: Integrating Sustainability and Clean Technology Workforce Development into the Institution?s DNA.†This tool for colleges details the Green Genome framework, paths for success, and offers profiles of previous winning colleges. The framework was developed by a national advisory panel made up of senior leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy, industry, national associations, and over 50 community colleges.
?Community colleges continue to take the lead on sustainability,? said Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO of AACC.††?Whether developing cutting-edge training for green collar jobs or implementing green practices, sustainability efforts at community colleges benefit students, local business, and the community.††We are very proud to work with Kresge Foundation to provide leadership in green efforts on campuses across the nation.?
AACC?s SEED Center and the Green Genome Awards are supported by The Kresge Foundation. The Kresge Foundation works to expand opportunities for vulnerable people living in America?s cities and promotes post-secondary access and success for low-income, first-generation and underrepresented students.
Visit www.ntcc.edu/ag†to learn more about sustainable agriculture at NTCC.
