EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
The External Affairs Division provides leadership to initiatives that support the college in meeting community needs, expands awareness of the college and secures external funding from the private and public sector to enhance program development and expand student opportunities. Departments within the External Affairs Division include the NCTC Foundation & Development, Grant Development and Management, Marketing and Public Relations and the Small Business Development Center. This report highlights the accomplishments of this division and the partnerships established to support the college.
FOUNDATION
NCTC FOUNDATION DEVELOPING ITS 2025-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN
With this Strategic Plan, the North Central Texas College (NCTC) Foundation enters a new era of growth and adaptability, strengthening our support for NCTC students in response to evolving needs and circumstances. The Foundation is dedicated to working with students across our service area and throughout the state to promote their success at NCTC and beyond. While the College’s vision and the Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities are distinct in purpose, they are closely aligned to ensure the highest level of service to both students and the broader community.
NCTC VISION STATEMENT
NCTC FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT
NCTC will strive to lead the way for improved student engagement and achievement, instructional excellence, and institutional and policy redesign across the campus district and the local community.
The NCTC Foundation supports student success through its strategic role as funder, ambassador, and facilitator to champion access and success at NCTC.
DATA POINTS TOTAL ASSETS
$17,418,504 CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED $778,915 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
$713,827 | 1,114
EMERGENCY AID & BOOK FUND ASSISTANCE
$15,967 | 28 STUDENTS as of the end of March, 2025
Based on conversations and commitments from the North Central Texas College Foundation board, we agreed that we want to be sure an align with the college’s 2025-2030 plan.
The following goals have been identified:
• Bring greater focus, clarify and distinctiveness to the foundation’s work in support of NCTC;
• Ensure that the foundation’s strategic initiatives are properly aligned with the college’s plan;
• Identify and pursue compelling funding opportunities to improve the foundation’s philanthropic performance;
• Expand the role of NCTC Foundation beyond fundraising to further capitalize on its business and community relationships; and
• Demonstrate continued fiscal accountability and foundation sustainability, ensuring initiative expenditures are aligned with approved guidelines and regulations.
The Foundation will continue to work on finalizing the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan so that it will be ready for the 2025- 2026 academic year.
ESTABLISHED SCHOLARSHIPS
GRAHAM CAMPUS LVN TO RN TRANSITION PROGRAM
The Graham First United Methodist Church has established the M.J. Brown Scholarship Fund to support Graham Campus students enrolled in the LVN to RN Bridge Program. The scholarship is established in memory of M. J. Brown who served faithfully as leader of the Samaritan Ministry of First United Methodist Church for over 20 years. The scholarship will be funded by the Samaritan Benevolence Fund.
Scholarships will be awarded to student who are resident of the Graham Independent School District area, is a licensed vocational nurse, maintained at least at 3.0 GPA in previous college courses and have financial need.
The inaugural class in the LVN to RN Transition Program will begin in fall 2025 semester. Students interested in applying for this scholarship can complete an NCTC Foundation Scholarship Application at nctc.edu/scholarships
NCTC FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN RED RIVER PROMISE ENDOWMENT
The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Foundation remains committed to supporting the Red River Promise Program through ongoing collaboration with community partners. This partnership ensures the program’s long-term sustainability and continued impact on future graduating seniors from Cooke and Montague Counties, as well as Graham ISD.
Over the first three years of the program, NCTC has experienced a 25% increase in enrollment, with 58% of all graduating seniors enrolling in post-secondary education immediately after high school. Additionally, the retention rate from Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 was 83%. These outcomes demonstrate that the Red River Promise Program is successfully fostering a strong college-going culture across the region.
As the program expands, the anticipated annual need to support last-dollar scholarships for all Red River Promise students attending NCTC is $500,000. In response, the Foundation has launched a campaign to raise $10 million to establish a permanent endowment. The goal is for annual interest from this endowment to fully fund tuition and fees for Red River Promise participants, ensuring access to higher education for generations to come.
DENTON COUNTY NCTC STUDENTS
Alex and Amanda Payne recently established an endowed scholarship – the Alex and Amanda Payne Scholarship to offer scholarship to Denton County students attending NCTC. Longtime supporters of NCTC, they wanted to provide sustainable funding for student pursuing their education. The first scholarship will be awarded for the fall 2025 semester.
RED RIVER PROMISE CAMPAIGN
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$1,220,150
$2,751,990
2025 STARLITE GALA
The North Central Texas College Foundation hosted its annual Starlite Gala on Saturday, March 29, 2025, celebrating the individuals and organizations whose generosity and dedication have strengthened NCTC and its surrounding communities. The evening honored donors, students, and community members who have played a vital role in the college’s continued success.
CHARLES DRAPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
F.M. HEMPHILL DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
The F.M. Hemphill Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon graduates and former students of North Central Texas College. Established by the NCTC Foundation 30 years ago, it honors F.M. Hemphill, a distinguished president of the college’s Class of 1956.
This year’s recipient was Dr. Amy Petry, a leading researcher and educator in animal nutrition. Her academic journey began at NCTC, where she earned an Associate of Science degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She credits NCTC with building the confidence and skills that set her on the path to success. She went on to earn her B.S. and M.S. from Texas Tech University and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University.
In just a few years, Dr. Petry has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and technical bulletins while securing $1.6 million in research funding from federal and industry sources. She is also the youngest scientist ever appointed to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Swine NRC Ad Hoc Committee, where she is helping revise a globally recognized resource for animal nutrition.
Beyond her research, Dr. Petry is a dedicated mentor, having guided more than 15 undergraduate students in hands-on research and professional development. She credits Dr. Ron Bost, her NCTC chemistry instructor, for inspiring her teaching philosophy. With her exceptional contributions to research, education, and mentorship, Dr. Petry exemplifies the perseverance, excellence, and innovation that define NCTC alumni.
NCTC Foundation Board Member Lee Russell recognized the legacy of Charles Draper, a devoted alumnus and esteemed community leader, for his unwavering commitment to North Central Texas College and the surrounding community.
After settling in Gainesville in 1970, Draper built a successful career at Southland Paint and Gainesville National Bank while also dedicating his time to public service. He served on the NCTC Board of Trustees, the Gainesville ISD School Board, and the City Council, leaving a lasting impact through his leadership and advocacy.
One of his most enduring contributions was his role in establishing the Leo and Mabel Scott Trust, which has provided countless scholarships to NCTC students, helping to transform lives through education. In recognition of his service and dedication, the NCTC Foundation created the Charles Draper Memorial Scholarship, which has now surpassed its endowment goal thanks to generous community support.
Accepting this award on his behalf were Linda Draper, along with their children, Andrea Pembroke and Kyle Draper.
ED WRIGHT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
The NCTC Foundation created the Ed Wright Community Service Award to honor individuals, organizations, and businesses for outstanding service to the college and surrounding communities.
YOUNG COUNTY
The Ed Wright Community Service Award for Young County was presented to Graham Regional Medical Center, a steadfast supporter of North Central Texas College’s (NCTC) Graham campus since its inception in 2009. Their ongoing commitment has played a crucial role in the growth of allied health programs, including the Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program and the upcoming LVN-to-RN transition program, set to launch this fall. Graham Regional Medical Center’s administration is highly supportive, and its staff embodies warmth and professionalism, fostering an environment that prioritizes service and excellence. Their active participation in community initiatives further highlights their dedication to the greater Graham area.
As a cornerstone of the community, they champion leadership and mentorship, shaping the next generation of skilled healthcare xprofessionals. Their contributions have left a lasting impact, and we look forward to continued collaboration in advancing healthcare education and service in Graham.
MONTAGUE COUNTY
The Ed Wright Community Service Award for Montague County was presented to Kenny Smith in recognition of his significant contributions to the development and planning of the Industrial Technology Center at the Bowie Campus. Mr. Smith served as an advisor for the Welding and Machining program, and his dedication went beyond that. He actively showcased our programs, worked closely with students and the workforce, and collaborated with leadership, dignitaries, and corporate owners. His passion for helping others was evident in everything he did.
His journey into education began when Barbara Gibson, a customer, encouraged him to transition from the private sector to the classroom. Over his 10-year career at NCTC, he trained more than 2,000 students, impacting over 6,000 individuals and supplying skilled workers to numerous companies.
DENTON COUNTY
The Ed Wright Community Service Award for Denton County was presented to Gary Henderson, Executive Director of United Way Denton County, and Chief Mike Thomson, United Way Board Chair.
For over 70 years, United Way Denton County has mobilized communities to action, addressing mental health, housing, homelessness, and workforce success. Serving 53,684 residents last year, they amplify the efforts of 17 local nonprofits that provide critical safety-net services.
Through trusted partnerships with businesses, government agencies, colleges, universities, and nonprofits, United Way creates solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our neighbors—including NCTC students. Their partnerships provide essential resources, ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed.
COOKE COUNTY
The Ed Wright Community Service Award for Cooke County, was presented to the Gainesville Fire Department, an agency whose commitment to service extends far beyond firefighting. Through volunteerism and outreach, they strengthen community connections and make a lasting impact. Their efforts include organizing food and blood drives, mentoring programs, and community events, exemplifying the true spirit of giving.
In partnership with local nonprofits, including Volunteers in Service to Others (VISTO), they lead one of Cooke County’s largest annual food drives, ensuring families in need receive holiday meals. They also support children by delivering Christmas gifts, participating in the Bus Buddies Program, raising awareness of child abuse, and providing Thanksgiving meals for the Boys & Girls Club.
Through collaboration with Cooke County United Way, they contribute to community initiatives, host blood drives as part of the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC), and organize “Our Night to Shine,” a prom for individuals with special needs. Their dedication extends to fundraising for breast cancer charities and supporting the Medal of Honor Host City Program.
Beyond these efforts, they actively promote fire safety and youth programs within Gainesville ISD, serving as role models for the next generation.
FOUNDATION HONORS CIRCLE INDUCTEES
NCTC Foundation Board President Phil Neelley, along with NCTC Chancellor Dr. Brent Wallace and NCTC Board of regents
Chair Karla Metzler recognized inductees into the NCTC Foundation Honor Circle.
PATRONS HONOR CIRCLE
HAVE GIVEN UP TO $5000
A&B Excavation LLC
Allied Electrical Group of Texas, Inc.
Barbara Stanley
Ben Bumgarner
Bill Utter Ford LTD
Chick-fil-A at Gainesville TX
City of Bowie Community Development
Deanna Hellman
Decatur Lady Eagles Soccer Booster
Denton - Lake Cities Rotary
Diane Neu
Dr. Brian Carnes
Gainesville Glass Co Inc
Gainesville ISD Education Foundation
Helton’s Plumbing
Justin & Christy Hartman
Kasie Fitzsimmons
Kathy Bauer
Lorraine Logan Hines
Montague County Child Welfare Board
Michelle Greenwood
Mr. and Ms. Allen Fleitman
Mr. and Mrs. Claud Fry
Mr. and Mrs. Don McDaniel
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Peavy
Nocona Hills Community Church
Randy Plemons
Ravi Kumar
Rebekah Sanchez
Richard & Christina Jolly
Richard Corley in memory of Kathy Corley
Robert Casey
Robin & Cathy Brown
Saint Jo Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
Troy Wolf
Valley View Education Foundation
Vicki G. Thurman
William F. Hill
Zach & Jessica Bowman
BENEFACTORS
HONOR CIRCLE
GIVEN BETWEEN $5,000 AND $9,999
American Legion Post 252 – Bowie
Bowie Band Boosters
Bruce King
Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation
Cooke County Retired School Personnel
Enterprise Mobility Foundation
Kay Schroeder
Kristen and Joe Weinzapfel
Lake Kiowa Women Golf Association
Liberty Landscape Management
Montague County Retired School Personnel
Robson Ranch Memorial
Scholarship Awards
FOUNDERS HONOR CIRCLE
GIVEN BETWEEN $10,000 AND $19,999
Bibliu
Blue Ribbon Club of Denton County
Camp Copass
Eddie and Maryanne Fleitman
Era Education Foundation
Jennifer Beal
Pilot Point ISD
Quasar Energy Services
Rebecca Gary Sikes
Stephanie Lindsey
BRONZE HONOR CIRCLE
GIVEN BETWEEN $20,000 AND $29,999
Aubrey Education Foundation
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
BYSP Architects
Communities Foundation of Texas (Dallas)
Will & Jennifer Presson & Merit Advisors
STERLING SILVER HONOR CIRCLE
GIVEN BETWEEN $30,000 AND $39,999
Charles Draper Memorial Scholarship
Cooke Education Extension Association
The New Gainesville Livestock Auction
James & Joan Cantwell
JoAnn Geurin Pettus
Lane Fenoglio Memorial Scholarship
Slidell ISD
Lee Russell
Legend Bank - Bowie
Lynn Peters
Mary and Tim Turbeville
Select Water Solutions
PURE GOLD HONORS CIRCLE
GIVEN BETWEEN $40,000 AND $49,999
PenTex Energy
WHITE DIAMOND HONORS CIRCLE
GIVEN BETWEEN $50,000 AND $99,999
Betty Kirby Budlong Red River Promise Scholarship
Gainesville Kiwanis Club
J. Lee Stansbury Trust
Linda Truitt Creagh Ph.D.
Pauline Pace Scholarship Fund
Ponder ISD
Ron and Mitzie Underwood
BLUE CHIP HONORS CIRCLE
GIVEN OVER $100,000
Bowie Rotary Club
Denton Public School Foundation
Graham Benevolent Fund
NCTC FOUNDATION
Honor Roll of 2024-2025 Donors
ABBA Women’s Center
Abby Dieter
Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett PC
Air Tractor, Inc.
Albany Lioness Club
Amity Club Bowie
Anonymous Donations
Anonymous Donations
Argyle Band Boosters
Arnold Zimmerer
Axis Realty Group
B-29 Family Holdings, LLC
Blue Ribbon Club of Denton County
Bowie Rotary Foundation
Breckenridge Independent School District
Bruce King
Bryson Lions Club
BYSParchitects
Cable’s Plumbing
Callisburg Independent SchoolDistrict
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth Catholic Foundation
Charles Horn
Charles Lanier
Cherokee Nation
Chickasaw Nation Educational Services
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Church of Christ Sanger
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
City of Bowie Community Dev
Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation
Cooke County Extension Education Council
CoWN-SH Assocation
DA Sports Marketing LLC
Darrell Smith
David Plyler
Deanna Hellman
Debbie Sharp
Decatur Lady Eagles Soccer Booster
Delinda Ward
Denton County Farm Bureau
Denton High School Volleyball Booster
Denton Public School Foundation
Diane Neu
Donate Stock, Inc.
Dr. Lisa Bellows
Edward Jones
Investments & Finacial Advisor
Emily Klement
Emily Lewis
Enterprise Mobility Foundation
EOG Resources
Era Education Foundation
F W Walton Dallas LLC
Falls County Go-Texan Committee
Farmer/Rancher Symposium
Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC
Fidelity Charitable
Finance Administration
First Baptist Church of Albany Texas
First State Bank
First United Bank Durant
First United Methodist ChurchGraham - Scholarship
Forestburg ISD Education Foundation
Forestwood Middle School PTA
Frisco Medical Center LLP DBA Baylor Scott & White
Gainesville Economic Dev Corp
Gainesville Independent School District
Gainesville ISD Education Foundation
Gainesville Kiwanis Club
Garland Wallace
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Graham Community Foundation
Graham Retired Teachers Association - Jo Ann Crum
Guardian Civic League, Inc.
Guyer Golf Booster Club
Hellas Construction, Inc.
Herr Business Forms Inc
High Ground Advisors
Highground Advisors
IOffice
J Lee Stansbury Trust
James Avery
James Cooksey
jamie karbach
Janie Hickerson
Jennifer Beal
Jim Goldsworthy
Joe & Janis Crawley
John Klaiber
K & J Enterprises, LP
Kanon Layne
Dennis Scholarship Foundation
Karon Sullivant
Kasie Fitzsimmons
Katherine Smith
Kay Schroeder
Kelsi Douglas
Kenneth Coolen
Kiowa Education Agency - Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
Kiowa Woman’s Club
Kristen Weinzapfel
Krum ISD Education FDN
Lake Cities Chamber Of Commerce
Lake Kiowa WGA
Larry Sullivant
Lee Russell
Leeton Phillips
Legend Bank of Bowie
Lewisville Fire Fighters Foundation
Lewisville High School Band Boosters
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville ISD Education Foundation Inc
Liberty Landscape Management
Linda Draper
Lindsay Independent School District
Lita Welch
Lloyd Plyler Construction
Lorraine Logan
Louise Haverkamp
Lynn Peters
Mack Barnhart
Magen Bunyard
Mary D’Arcangelis
Mary Walker
Mash Oilfield Services
Matt Friess
Matthew Van Baale
Medical City Health of Denton
Melinda Carroll
Michael Clarke
Michael Hermes
Misty Schmitz
Montague County Child Welfare
Montague County Retired School Personnel
Neal Pirkle
North Central Texas College
North Texas Medical Center Auxiliary
NRCHA Foundation
Padic Inc
Pat Ledbetter
Patty Hale Consulting LLC
Peggy Connally
PenTex Energy
Phi Theta Kappa
Phil Adams
Pilot Point Band Booster
Ponder Education Foundation
Prairie Valley ISD
Randall Talley
Ray Walker Scholarship
Rebecca Sikes
Rednecks With Paychecks LLC
Richard Corley
Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation
Robert Baugh
Roberts Energy Product Services, LLC
Robertson and Moss Attorneys LLP
Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed
Ryan Morris
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Saint Jo Independent School District
Saint Jo Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
Saint Jo Riding Club
Sanger Education Foundation
Sara Flusche
Scholarship America
Schwab Charitable
Select Water Solutions, LLC
Seminole Nation of Oklahoma - BIA Programs
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Shawn Polk
Slidell ISD
Southern Bleacher Company, Inc
Southwestern Livestock Exposition
Spartan Athletic Club
Specialized Public Finance Inc.
Stephanie Lindsey
Stephanie Noe
Stephens County JR Livestock Association
TeamFunded
Temple Baptist Church
Texas 4H Youth Development Foundation
Texas Book Company
Texas Quarter Horse Assoc
Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation
Theda Babcock
Thomas Truhe
Timothy Turbeville
U S Charitable Gift Trust
Valley View Education Foundation
Van Miller
Weatherford High School Baseball Booster
William Adams
William Presson
WL Plastics
Workforce Solutions Texoma
XTO Energy, Inc
GRANT DEVELOPMENT
The NCTC grants department has been successful in securing funds to support the mission of the college. The following data points reflect this success rate:
5/1/2024 – 4/30/2025
# OF PROPOSALS SUBMITTED | 14
# OF PROPOSALS FUNDED | 6
# NOT FUNDED/PENDING | 8
3NOTFUNDED&5PENDING
TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED
$1,510,504 AWARDED
$2,025,820 PENDING
For this 12 month period, grant development, award and grant implementation began in May 2024 and continued through April 2025. Fourteen grant applications were completed and submitted to the funding agency for review for a total possible funding of $4,049,976.
NCTC has been awarded 6 of these grants for $1,510,504, with four grant notifications at $2,025,820 still pending. NCTC did not receive funding for three state grants, one of which was withdrawn by the state, all totaling $520,000 in lost funding.
AWARDED GRANTS
One federal grant was awarded. Two were awarded through the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board and three were awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission to NCTC over the last twelve months.
1. Federal Grants
• Commercial Motor Vehicle Operational Safety Training Grant awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation for $137,500 for this 2-year implementation grant. This grant supports funding for veterans, qualifying family members and underserved population for approved Commercial Driver’s License training and completion.
2. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Boards State Grants
• The Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Education Grant 2024 was awarded o NCTC for $280,000 for a 1-year grant to develop and deliver new or enhanced curriculum for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity by developing a one-semester credit-bearing OSA in OT cybersecurity. For students without education or experience in IT of cybersecurity,
we will provide a one-semester non-credit OSA in fundamentals of OT security. Students moving through these programs may earn 1-2 OSAs and the non-credit path provides training to test for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ industry certifications. Courses will be offered online and in-person at the Champions Circle Training Center.
• The annual federal Carl D. Perkins Basic Grant designed to improve community college Career and technical Education Programs and student access and outcomes in these workforce training programs was awarded to NCTC for the 2024-2025 academic year for $356,348.
3.
Texas Workforce Commission State Grants
• The Texas Talent Connection Grant focused on the first-year cycle of developing and implementing support to Computer Information Systems, IT, Cyber Security and Data Analytics and Management students in attaining their industry recognized certifications and postsecondary credit credentials. It also focuses on developing partnerships with businesses for internships partially paid with grant funds as well as non-profits and small business partners to provide internship opportunities for students to provide technology solutions while earning their internship for required experience leading to quicker and higher paying employment after graduation. Funding awarded to NCTC for the 2024-2025 academic year for $350,000.
• The JET Nursing Grant provided much needed high-fidelity simulators for nursing students at the Gainesville Health Sciences center. NCTC received funding for a three wall-projection immersive room with interactive touch control on each wall, a surround-sound system and scent diffusion with a library of clinically validated scenarios and scenes, as well as training of 6-8 simulation & ADN faculty to operate this new system. NCTC is also received an advanced multipurpose simulator package, a neonate simulator package, and an adult male advanced multipurpose simulator package. This grant was awarded and completed this year in the amount of $$331,656.
• NCTC received a second year of Skills for Small Business Grant funding and successfully closed out the prior year’s SSB Grant. Grant funding is aimed at providing training in Child Care Services and Certifications to local small businesses providing Child Care, NCTC was awarded $30,000 for the one-year grant.
During this same 12-month period (May 2024 – April 2025) NCTC had $5,937,799 in total grant contracts for 17 grants that were ongoing and actively in the program implementation phase of the grant, including single-year and multi-year grant contracts.
SUCCESS
1. NCTC closed out our Texas Higher Education Coordination Boards Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education (TRUE) 2023 grant performance period with a 96.3% execution of funds and all milestones achieved. This program supported 39 students in the completion of an Occupational Skills Award programs in either Bookkeeping or Data Analytics. Additionally, 23 students attended advanced certification boot camps and a total of 55 Basic and Industry certifications were awarded or achieved.
2. For our 2023-2025 OER Implementation and Development grants from the THECB, we were awarded $14,000, with an additional $14,000 matched by NCTC. During the Fall 2024 semester alone, the projects associated with these grants saved students $185,000 in textbook costs lowering overall costs of education and allowing more of our students to achieve higher education while assuming less debt.
3. During Fall 2024, through the ADN JET grant, faculty implemented the Immersive Interactive room in the Simulation Center for Health Sciences. From that time they have run experiences for nursing students including “Room of Errors” where students have to identify 22 things wrong in a patient’s room in 3 minutes. Faculy also implemented “Medication Administration” interactive activities ending in orientation videos prior to simulation-based high stakes performance evaluations for our ADN 3 and ADN 4 students. For Spring Semester, faculy built and implemented “OB Escape Room”, an interactive experience for ADN level 2 students to boost confidence in assessment and nursing care for a laboring patient. They also built and implemented “Rapid Response / Code Experience,” an interactive experience allowing ADN level 4 students to build their confidence in critical responses with a mix of interactive team quizzes and choose your response options. Every time they have run an Immersive Interactive room experience, students and clinical group faculty have had excited and positive responses.The students frequently tell staff that they like this hands-on interactive format, and their comments fall into 3 categories. 1) The hands-on immersive experience boosts students’ recall and ability to assimilate clinical content in a significant way. 2) Simulation-based learning is a stressful experience for learners, most especially during high-stakes summative evaluations. The effect the Immersive Interactive experiences has in calming students both on formative and high-stakes/summative days is visible to instructors and is reported frequently by students. 3) It is fun! The students and faculty alike let the Program Staff know this every day they run an Immersive Interactive experience.
PROJECTS | 1,805
TASKS | 2,270
TASKS | 847
TASKS | 613
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2024 VS. 2025
This year, Marketing took an important step toward authentically showcasing our students by bringing back a professional photographer to capture original images of our students, facilities, and programs. These custom photos highlight the vibrancy of campus life and offer a genuine reflection of who we are. By moving away from generic stock images, we aim to provide more engaging, relatable visuals that strengthen our connection with prospective students, alumni, and partners.
Over 1.5 million marketing emails were sent this year across our three campaigns, reaching an average of 65% of our new students (not enrolled in the previous semester).
NCTC opened the Medal of Honor Host City Museum in April 2025 and NCTC Marketing was able to fully craft the museum’s logo, brand, and online presence, creating marketing pieces for the community, event handouts, and a website, nctc.edu/museum
FALL 2024
SPRING 2025
SUMMER/FALL 2025
SBDC
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Hosted and supported by North Central Texas College for 39 years, the NCTSBDC continues to bring business ownership reality, success and economics impact to the communities of Denton, Montague, and Cooke Counties.
SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS
DON CAMILLO ITALIAN CUISINE
Don Camillo Italian Cuisine offers an amazing array of Italian food prepared in an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere. Owners Hamid and Leda Parivash started their business over 20 years ago as a local restaurant specializing in pizza. Over time, locals in the area began to recognize and appreciate the quality of food as Hamid began expanding the menu to more traditional Italian dishes. Just as Hamid and Leda started planning an expansion to build a new larger location, the COVID pandemic hit. With the assistance of the North Central Texas SBDC they were still able to fund and open their new restaurant. However, times continued to be tough as the pandemic lingered on. During this time Hamid and Leda again relied heavily on the SBDC for guidance and help to direct them through this financial maze. Almost two years later and with the help of the SBDC, Don Camillo Italian Cuisine would receive $1,300,000 COVID relief funding. This allowed for much needed financial breathing room in addition to helping restructure some debt. Today, Don Camillo Italian Cuisine is thriving better than ever. They still attract the locals, but now the word has spread to a much larger community, with more and more people enjoying the food and atmosphere each month that goes by.
“Without the North Texas SBDC we would not have been able to navigate”
CAPITAL INFUSION
ADVISING HOURS
SBDC CLIENTS ADVISED
CLIENTS SERVED IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
81 424 145 $16,568,186 2,994.76 694 591
CAM’S MOBILE DETAILNG, LLC
Cameron Flores is a passionate and driven young man. He always had a fascination with cars and loved to take Saturdays to wash and wax his own vehicle. His friends noticed his skill and wanted him to details their vehicles, too!
While Cameron was in the Marine Corps, he honed his skills during his downtime, providing a valuable service to his fellow Marines and beyond. The military instilled in him a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
Cameron decided to start his own mobile detailing company. His business model allows him to provide the convenience of having a service brought right to the driveway of his customers, and with meticulous precision, bring their vehicle back to showroom quality.
Cameron’s commitment to high customer service stands as a testament to the power of determination, hard work and a passion pursued. In the future, Cameron plans to expand, hire additional detailers, and provide this convenience all across the North Texas area.
“I know i can contact my advisor with any question and will get assistance and resources that will help me be successful.”
STUDENT THANK YOU
“This scholarship relives the burden of trying to figure out how to pay for classes or supplies or worrying about getting into debt. I plan on becoming a structural engineer for a design and consulting firm and plan to graduate this summer 2025 with my Associate of Science Degree with a pathway in Engineering. I chose NCTC because of the closer commute my home. I’ve made great relationships with staff and fellow students. Everyone is always willing to help one another to ensure all of our goals are achievable., it truly feels like a community.”
Maria Miguel | Denton, TX
Lois Whitson Scholarship | Engineering
“I chose NCTC because many of my friends suggested it and I love it. I plan to be a cybersecurity analyst and I can’t tell you how much this scholarship is going to help me, since I do not have financial aid help. Thank you so much.”
Arumit Kumar | Justin, TX
Margaret P Hays Scholarship | Cybersecurity
“This scholarship helps me pay for college, as my family cannot do so. I graduated from Era High school and am currently working on getting my Associate Degree in Psychology to become a clinical psychologist and working towards my doctorate degree. NCTC has helped me a lot, and I appreciate their support so I’m so very grateful to receive my education here.”
Kaylee Angeles | Forestburg, TX
Jack & Emogene House Memorial Scholarship | Psychology
“My current career plan is to maintain consistent academic excellence while gaining real-world experience. After graduating from NCTC, my goal is to transfer to Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Computer Science. This scholarship significantly supports my career plans. I chose NCTC to study because as an international student, I found that the community college environment is more conducive to interaction and engagement with professors. The smaller size of the college allows for more personalized attention and support, which I believe will greatly benefit my learning experience. Additionally, NCTC offers a better price point compared to larger universities, making it a more affordable option for me. The college’s proximity to my house also played a significant role in my decision, as it provides convenience and allows me to save both time and money on commuting. Overall, NCTC’s emphasis on strong professor-student relationships, affordability, and convenience made it the ideal choice for me to pursue my academic goals.”
Mahayla Bohl | Muenster, TX
David & Lou Ann Spaeth Scholarship | Agriculture
“Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me. It means that I can focus more on school and stress less about paying for college. I am a graduate of Gainesville High School and plan on graduating with my Associate Degree of Nursing in May of 2025. I plan on becoming a nurse in the Dallas area and will continue my education at UT Southwestern Medical School. I chose NCTC because it is close to home and it comes with an affordable price that other universities and colleges cannot offer.”
Zander Moran | Gainesville, TX
Norris Dill Memorial Scholarship | Nursing
“My current career plans are to attend my local community college and then transfer to Texas A&M in College Station. I plan to major in Mechanical Engineering and have a minor in either Chemistry or Environmental Engineering. This scholarship certainly means a lot, the money I have been selected to receive gets me one step closer to my goal. I will be the first generation in my family too complete high school and continue my education. I chose NCTC to save money and because I truly enjoy the staff there. I attended the Graham campus from dual credit and currently I attend the Gainesville and Denton Campus. I am proud to be a North Central Texas College Lion!”
Cristina Garcia | Graham, TX
Colonel Albro L. Parsons, Jr Scholarship | Engineering
“After I graduate from NCTC, I would like to transfer to a four-year college to study animal breeding. I hope to work in the cattle reproduction field and continue to help my family farm. This scholarship will help me pay for my books to allow me to attend the current semester without borrowing money or struggling to make ends meet. I graduated from Muenster High School and received my Bachelor’s from UT Austin and my Master’s from UT Dallas. I chose NCTC so I could have a great Ag program close to home and continue to help my parents while I attend classes.”
Mahayla Bohl | Muenster, TX
David & Lou Ann Spaeth Scholarship | Agriculture
“My career goals are to graduate in 2025 with my LVN certification and continuing my education until I get my RN/ BSN. Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me. It takes some financial burden off my shoulders so that I can focus on my studies. I currently hold a 3.0 GPA and plan to maintain or improve it moving forward. I chose NCTC because not only was it the best option for my family, it was also a good program. NCTC has been a life line when I needed it. ”
Kassandra Sears | Graham, TX | Loree Rivoire Blagg Memorial Nursing Student Scholarship | LVN
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