Chancellor's Report 2022

Is it just me, or does time move more quickly than it used to? Recently, I was reminded that my cousin’s daughter will be graduating from college and I thought to myself that is not possible, she is only twelve. Well, now she is not twelve anymore, on the contrary, she is a 20-year-old college graduate. Then, I thought back over the last year and how much North Central Texas College has accomplished and am so grateful to be leading the best community college in the State of Texas.

North Central Texas College continues to strive to do what is best for our students, no matter their background, race, gender, economic standing, academic position, no matter what, we strive to serve every student with human dignity and compassion. The last two years have been a struggle for higher education across the United States, but the pages of this document will provide shining examples of NCTC’s continued dedication to our students and the many accomplishments the College has had during a historically rough time.

As you read these pages, I encourage you to consider investing in the work of North Central Texas College.

We have great work to do together.

Sincerely,

G. BRENT WALLACE, PH.D. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, STATE SERVICE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Texas Pathways Institute - Aspen Presidential Training COMMUNITY SERVICE - Ad Hoc Member Gainesville Economic Development Corporation Board - Member North Texas Medical Center Community Board - Deacon First Baptist Church, Gainesville - Presented to Greater Texas Foundation Board of Directors (Red River Promise) STATE SERVICE - Serving as Texas Association of Community Colleges Secretary/Treasurer - Serving as Career and Technical College Formula Advisory Chair, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - Testified and provided resources for State TRUE initiative - Testified Texas Commission on Community College Finance - Serving on Texas Association of Community Colleges Business Advisory Council - Serving on the Texas Association of Community Colleges Community College Finance Steering Committee - Serving on the Texas Association of Community Colleges Legislative Committee

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NCTC will Strive to lead the way to improve student engagement and achievement, instructional excellence, and institutional and policy redesign across the campus district and the local community.

North Central Texas College is dedicated to student success through institutional excellence.

Quality Education Diversity Innovation Caring Excellence

QUALITY EDUCATION

DIVERSITY

NCTC is passionate about providing access to higher education. Its highly qualified faculty and staff and student-centered programs and services reflect NCTC’s commitment to excellence.

NCTC is committed to build capacity where students, faculty and staff can be authentic, learn and grow in an environment that ensures equity and embraces diversity and inclusion in all aspects of NCTC life.

INNOVATION

CARING

NCTC continues to embrace creative ideas, technology and challenging initiatives.

NCTC is committed to helping our students through a culture of caring and data support to address and eliminate barriers to student success.

EXCELLENCE NCTC strives in all that we do to do it with integrity and institutional excellence.

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MEDAL OF HONOR HOST CITY MUSEUM North Central Texas College has always had a patriotic history, and it has been our great joy and honor to contribute every year to the Medal of Honor Host City celebrations. Gainesville, Texas, as well has a very patriotic history, and has earned the honor and official distinction of the most patriotic small town in America.

So, it was a natural fit when NCTC, the City of Gainesville, Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, Gainesville Economic Development Corporation, and the State of Texas, all joined together to make the dream of a Medal of Honor Host City Museum a reality. This museum will serve as a tool to educate and celebrate our history, as well will serve as a beacon of what is possible when we put community back in community college.

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On April 21st, North Central Texas College broke ground on the new Medal of Honor Host City Museum. Annually, Gainesville, Texas, hosts Medal of Honor recipients from across the country. Parades, school visits, and celebrations welcome our nation’s heroes to Gainesville. As this tradition has grown, it became made clear that the memorabilia and stories of the recipients needed a permanent place to call home.

Once it was decided that a Medal of Honor Host City museum was to be built, it was a perfect match for the NCTC campus. The museum will proudly live on our Gainesville campus, and will serve as both a celebration of patriotism and an educational tool for our students and the Cooke County community. NCTC has always played a major role in the annual celebrations, and now will provide a permanent tribute to our Medal of Honor recipients and their stories all year.

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RED RIVER PROMISE WHAT IS IT? Graduating seniors from the 14 Promise Schools are eligible to receive varied support services and the cost of tuition covered for 30 credit hours each year, for up to 2 years, or completion of degree regardless of family income, race, or GPA.

BENEFITS − Tuition and general use fees covered for up to 30 credit hours each year, for to 2 years, or completion of degree through grants and scholarships. − Partner with a Success Coach who will serve as a mentor the end of senior year to college completion. − Technology to streamline college enrollment process. − Diverse pathways: technical education, transfer and direct-entry university partnerships.

PARTNERING PROMISE HIGH SCHOOLS COOKE COUNTY Callisburg High School Era High School Gainesville High School Lindsay High School Muenster High School Valley View High School Sacred Heart Catholic School MONTAGUE COUNTY Bowie High School Forestburg High School Gold-Burg High School Nocona High School Prairie Valley High School Saint Jo High School YOUNG COUNTY Graham High School

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PARTNERING UNIVERSITIES

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NCTC was proud to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin to campus on Thursday, April 7th, to share how her experiences as an autistic woman shaped her understanding of animal behavior. Dr. Grandin toured our equine facilities and met with faculty and students before the event, commenting that our equine program was an outstanding example and a testament to NCTC’s commitment to animal science. Later that evening, Dr. Grandin spoke to more than 250 students, faculty, staff, and community members for more than an hour. She also engaged with the audience before the event and after, signing books and taking photos.

Dr. Grandin’s lecture was sponsored by the First-Year Composition Textbook project, in which students read selections from Dr. Grandin’s essay, Thinking in Pictures, and learned more about her life in students’ Composition I course. This lecture series highlighted the department’s and college’s commitment to institutional excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement. The English department is grateful to the Board of Regents, Chancellor, Provost, and Visual/Performing Arts and Agriculture departments for their support.

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NEW

ALLIANCE TRAINING CENTER THROUGH TRUE GRANT This year through the awarding by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Education (TRUE) grant was awarded to NCTC for over $2.375 million. Through this grant NCTC will be able to provide high-demand programs related to electrical, industrial mechatronics, automation and robotics, as well as expanding allied health offerings in what is arguably one of the fastest growing areas in the state.

This work will take place at a new site for NCTC—NCTC Alliance. This facility, although

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not a full comprehension campus, will focus on specialized training for industries most affected by the recent economic conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This grant, directly awarded to NCTC, has a component in which $412,636.00 will focus on allied health training in a field with more demand than our current workforce is able to provide. Programs covered by this portion of the grant include Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, and Medical Office Technology.

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MEETING STUDENTS

WHERE THEY ARE NCTC has always and will always be a college centered on “students first.”

That being said, the years associated with the COVID-19 pandemic really served as a study in how to meet students where they are. Not only did the faculty of NCTC do an exceptional job showing patience and grace while maintaining high standards of instructional quality, but the college found ways to further help students navigate what was a difficult time everyone.

As we begin to see the nation returning to more normal social interactions, we are made more mindful than ever of the importance of helping students. As they return to campus in face to face and hybrid courses, we want them to feel safe, cared for, and that they are receiving the instruction they need.

We have added further support services to students for mental, emotional and physical health. We have focused on getting students back on campus so they do not feel the isolation the pandemic created in so many ways.

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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF

COMMUNITY COLLEGES During the 87th Texas Legislature, TACC advanced Senate Bill 1230 by Senator Larry Taylor and House sponsor Representative Leo Pacheco, which established the Commission on Community College Finance.

The Commission will make recommendations for consideration by the 88th Texas Legislature to establish a state funding formula and funding levels sufficient for sustaining viable community college education and training offerings throughout the state.

The bill calls for a commission of twelve members to be appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Texas Association of Community Colleges, and the Community College Association of Texas Trustees.

Members appointed include community college administrators, business leaders, and other stakeholders knowledgeable in junior college mission, instructional programs, and finance.

These individuals will examine trends and forecast data, gather stakeholder input and make recommendations that account for equity in student outcomes, with a particular focus on students who are underrepresented in higher education, including from families in the bottom quintiles of the economic spectrum. Community college leaders and stakeholders will work parallel to the commission through a Steering Committee established by TACC to aid the commission in its work.

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K-12 & ADULT ED. PARTNERS

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CONNECT

From 8th grade endorsement selection or AEL to first enrollment

ENTER

From entry to program choice and first college-level course success

TEXAS PATHWAYS

FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY TO BUILD CAPACITY Housed at the Texas Association of Community Colleges and operated through the Texas Community College Education Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Texas Success Center supports the 50 community college districts in Texas. The Success Center’s current strategic plan, Texas Pathways, will grow through 2022, allowing community colleges to design and implement structured academic and career pathways for all students.

Texas Pathways is a comprehensive, statewide five-year strategy to build capacity for Texas community colleges to implement structured academic and career pathways at scale. Grounded in research and based on the American Association of Community Colleges’ Pathways Project, Texas Pathways is an integrated, system-wide approach to student success that guides students

PROGRESS

From program entry to completion program requirements

from the selection of their high school endorsement through postsecondary education to attainment of high-quality credentials and careers with value in the labor market. Through Texas Pathways, colleges clarify paths to student end goals, help students choose and enter a pathway, help students stay on their pathway, and ensure students are learning.

Each year, college teams participate in two institutes focused on critical aspects of institutional change and pathway design and implementation. Each institute requires advance work and results in action plans developed by college teams. The institute format combines discussions with experts, technical assistance, and facilitated discussion and planning sessions for college teams. Coaches with extensive knowledge and experience with guided pathways support college teams throughout their reform work.

SUCCEED

From Completion of credential career & future education

4-YEAR & INDUSTRY PARTNERS

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Equine teams hold the highest GPA of all teams at NCTC. They are required to work at the Equine facilities at least 10 hours a week as part of their scholarship. This has proven to be very successful in creating a tighter knit program as well as offering a sense of ownership of the grounds providing increased pride in a job well done.

Recently, the NCTC Stock Horse team competed in the National Intercollegiate

Ranch and Stock Horse Association Collegiate Championships in Amarillo, TX. NCTC competed against other colleges and universities from across the country over two days of intense competition and came out Division I Reserve National Champions. This victory is especially exciting as the Division I consists of universities with a majority of junior and senior students, while NCTC's team had five freshman and two sophomores.

Yukon, Simon, and Ray have recovered from injuries sustained in the recent storm that caused significant damage to the Equine facilities. Repairs are presently being made to the area including haybarn, equipment shed, new dorms and shop skills classroom.

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OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS NCTC INTRODUCES

NCTC ADOPTS

Supply chain and logistics education at no cost! This introduction is an online and in-person program that includes hands on job training and specialized mentorship leading to industry credentials.

Over the past year NCTC conducted and implemented a new compensation banding and pay methodology.

BILT TO SCALE

COMPENSATION BANDING

NCTC CONDUCTS

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Working with ISDs, community, business, and industry, through the Carl D. Perkins grant, NCTC conducted and assessment on the needs of the communities we serve.

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NCTC RECEIVES

DENTON BUSINESS AWARD OF THE YEAR

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