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NACC Named National Finalist for Future of Industry Award Presented by Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs
October 06, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has been named one of three national finalists for the Future of Industry Award presented by Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs (NBT).
Northeast Alabama Community College Well Protected by Police and Technology
September 30, 2020
The safety of students, faculty, and staff is a fundamental concern of officials at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). According to NACC President Dr. David Campbell, the campus police staff does outstanding work.
Northeast Alabama Community College Prepares for ASPIRE Strategic Plan
September 03, 2020
Personnel at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) are undertaking a major study the next few months, one that they hope will involve much input from people in the community. The college is involved in the Alabama Community College (ACCS) Aspire 2030 Strategic Plan, a study being conducted by all the colleges in the ACCS.
NACC Looks Forward to the Fall 2020 Semester
August 21, 2020
In these ever-changing times, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is focused on continuing to provide a top-notch college experience for students. Under the veteran leadership of NACC President Dr. David Campbell, Northeast administrators, faculty, and staff are hard at work preparing for the upcoming fall semester.
NACC Foundation to Host Golf Fundraiser on September 10th
August 18, 2020
The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation’s annual Mustang Scramble golf tournament and golf ball drop is set for Thursday, September 10th, at Dogwood Hills Golf Resort and Gardens in Flat Rock. This year, teams will tee off at either 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Financial Aid Opportunities for NACC Students Affected by Covid-19
August 10, 2020
NACC understands many students’ financial situations have been affected by the pandemic and offers some advice to students looking to begin college or further their education. Northeast’s Financial Aid office is able to assist with adjusting incomes for financial aid eligibility as a result of Covid-19.
NACC Announces Fall 2020 Semester Plan of Operation
July 20, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), following the lead of its parent organization, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), has announced its plans for reopening campuses for the Fall 2020 semester. NACC, to assure the safety and protection of its students and staff, will offer many online courses this fall. In fact, all lecture and theory classes will be offered online, with only some workforce and nursing clinicals being offered on campus.
Northeast Foundation Introduces the Peggy Sparks Turner Memorial Scholarship
July 17, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) and the NACC Foundation are pleased to introduce the Peggy Sparks Turner Memorial Scholarship. This memorial scholarship, presented by the family of the late Peggy Sparks Turner, will afford a non-traditional student an opportunity to gain a further education to secure a better job or career.
NACC English Instructor Published in Online Magazine Earth & Altar
July 02, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) English Instructor Everett Reed has been published in the online magazine Earth & Altar.
NACC GOLF TEAM TRYOUT SCHEDULED
June 25, 2020
Tryouts have been scheduled for the 2020-2020 NACC Mustang Golf Team.
Campbell Reappointed to the Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board
June 18, 2020
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, has been reappointed to the Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board. Senator Steve Livingston (R-District 8) made the appointment.
Nine Northeast Dual Enrollment Students Receive High School and College Diplomas Simultaneously
June 18, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is thrilled to announce that nine dual enrollment students are receiving both a two-year degree and a high school diploma this year. Despite being faced with the unique challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, all nine students successfully completed the requirements needed for graduation. Several local high schools are represented with this year’s dual enrollment graduates.
NACC Earns Top Rank in Student Retention
June 16, 2020
Choosing a college that is the best fit is an important decision for any student. Picking a college where faculty and staff are helpful, encouraging, and supportive is certainly a part of that decision. A recent study by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) indicates that Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) may be the right college choice for many students. The ACHE study found that NACC was number one among community colleges in the state in retaining students.
Dr. David Campbell and Ms. Andrea Okwu Participate in ACCS Listening Tour
May 18, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College is always looking for new ways to connect with our community and show what a unique opportunity it is to become a student. Recently, two of NACC’s very own employees were given the opportunity to provide valuable feedback for the Alabama Community College System during a recent Listening Tour in ACCS’s pursuit of a new brand-driven marketing plan.
NACC Students to Receive Assistance from CARES Act
May 16, 2020
Approximately 1,000 Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students will be receiving $500 each from the federal CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
NACC Encourages Enrollment in Google IT Support Professional Certificate Course
May 06, 2020
There is no better time than the present to take advantage of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate now being offered at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). This certificate is sure to be of use to you if you are thinking about changing careers or adding to your resume during this time.
NACC to Continue Online Instruction through Summer 2020 Term
May 05, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has made the decision to continue with online instruction through the 2020 summer term. Summer courses originally scheduled to be taken on campus will now be taught online.
Art Instructor Adapts to Online Learning
April 14, 2020
Community colleges throughout Alabama have experienced a multitude of changes over the last few weeks. With support from the Educational Technology Department, instructors at Northeast Alabama Community College have adapted extremely well to the situation and continue to provide a top-notch educational experience for students. Northeast Art Instructor Barbara Kilgore is making the most of the situation.
Northeast Nursing Responds to Coronavirus Pandemic
April 09, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has long held an outstanding reputation for training highly educated and skilled nurses. NACC nursing has also woven itself well into the fabric of the local community through partnerships with local healthcare facilities, which have proven to be invaluable during the current Coronavirus crisis.
NACC Well Prepared for Online Instruction During Pandemic
April 03, 2020
The past few weeks have been anything but ordinary for community colleges across Alabama. As the nation experiences a world-wide, unprecedented pandemic, the leadership, faculty, and staff at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) have remained calm and laser-focused on their students.
COVID-19 Updates
March 27, 2020
We are dedicated to the safety and well-being of our faculty, staff, and students at NACC. We will provide updates to this situation as necessary, and we appreciate your cooperation.
NACC Designated as Military Friendly for 2020-2021
March 23, 2020
Continuing its mission to provide veterans, their spouses, and the military community with the finest choices for education opportunities, Military Friendly today has released the 2020-21 Military Friendly® Schools list. Once again, Northeast Alabama Community College has earned this designation.
NACC Music Concert to Celebrate Women’s History Month
March 09, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College’s (NACC) Music Department presents “Each Life Has Its Place” featuring women’s history and women’s music. The concert will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at 12PM in the Student Center.
NACC Students Win Project MFG State Manufacturing Competition
March 09, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students Amy Hamilton (welder), John Headrick (machinist), and Ryan Rogers (designer) recently earned first place in the Project Manufacturing (Project MFG) state competition, held in Auburn, AL.
NACC Plans Black History Month Events on Campus
February 26, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College’s Diversity Committee is excited to announce several events on campus in celebration of Black History Month. Events will be both educational and entertaining, and all events are open to the public.
NACC SPEAKERS’ FORUM FOCUSES ON WRITING THE MEMOIR
February 25, 2020
The English and Fine Arts Division is happy to announce its annual Arts and Humanities Speakers’ Forum on March 12. The event will be held in the Tom Bevill Lyceum from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Two authors have been invited to speak on “Telling My Story: The Power of the Memoir.”
Rotaract Club Raises $800 for Scottsboro Fire Victims Fund
February 25, 2020
The club hosted a “sweets” sale in the Student Center on February 4th, raising over $800 for the Fire Victims Fund.
Google IT Support Certificate Course Underway at NACC
February 12, 2020
Courses have officially begun for students completing the Google IT Support Professional Certificate at Northeast Alabama Community College. NACC is administering the certificate through the Coursera online learning platform, where students will access self-paced courses with interactive assessments and videos.
Department of Music Presents Live from Roscoe's: Music of the Harlem Renaissance
February 07, 2020
Join the NACC Music Dept. to celebrate a night of tunes from the Harlem Renaissance. NACC’s Chorus, Encore!, and Jazz Band will come together for the night to perform Harlem Renaissance tunes. The concert will feature Duke Ellington’s “Cotton Club Stomp”, Cab Calloway’s “Minnie the Moocher”, and much more!
ALABAMA JUSTICE: THE CASES AND FACES THAT CHANGED A NATION
January 08, 2020
Northeast Alabama Community College will host Alabama Justice: The Cases and Faces That Changed a Nation from January 21 through February 21. This exhibit tells the stories of eight Alabama-based, landmark US Supreme Court cases and profiles three US Supreme Court Justices from the state. The cases highlighted in the exhibit will cover issues such as civil rights, equal protection, city zoning, and prayer in public schools. Included among these is Powell v. Alabama, a decision which sprang from the world famous Scottsboro Boys trial. These Alabama-based cases all had national implications on the interpretation of federal law.
NORTHEAST TO OFFER GOOGLE IT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
December 19, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will offer the Google IT Support Professional Certificate starting in January. This certificate serves as a credential that can be used on the pathway to acquire a job as a Computer Specialist, a field in which there are an estimated 215,000 openings in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for a computer specialist is $53,470. No experience or college degree is required to enter the IT Support Professional Certificate Program nationally or at Northeast. The program is part of Grow with Google, the tech company’s initiative to create economic opportunities for all Americans.“We are very pleased to work with Google to be able to offer the IT Support Professional Certificate,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell.
NACC HOLDS A VISIT TO SANTA’S WORKSHOP 2019
December 16, 2019
On Thursday, December 5, the fifth annual “Visit to Santa’s Workshop” was held in the Cecil B. Learning Resources Center at Northeast Alabama Community College. This event, which is co-sponsored by the Child Development Program and the Learning Resources Center, is free to the public. Children ages 2 to 10 make crafts, play games, and visit with Santa. This year, over 700 people reserved tickets to the event. “Every year we try to take feedback from attendees and make the event even better,” said Dr. Julia Everett, Head Librarian.
JAMES FARMER TO RETURN TO SPEAK AT NACC’S FIFTH ANNUAL SAND MOUNTAIN SOIREE
December 10, 2019
You will not want to miss one of Northeast Alabama Community College’s most looked forward to events of the New Year. James Farmer returns to campus as guest presenter for NACC’s Fifth Annual Sand Mountain Soiree on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 11 AM in the NACC Tom Bevill Lyceum. The event includes brunch, a book signing, and demonstrational speech. It will be an informative and fun morning with Farmer. James Farmer is a Southern author, interior designer, and speaker. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling books A Time to Plant; Sip & Savor; Porch Living; Wreaths For All Seasons; A Time To Cook; Dinner on the Grounds; A Time to Celebrate and A Place to Call Home. His most recent publication, A Place to Call Home, is his first interior design book, which features eleven homes from Sea Island to Atlanta to St. Louis. In addition, his work has been published in various magazines including Southern Living, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Home, Flower and more.
FOUR NACC EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED AT 2019 CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS CEREMONY
December 10, 2019
Four Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) employees were recognized recently at the 2019 Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony in Montgomery. The ceremony was held during the Alabama Community College Association annual conference. The Alabama Community College System Chancellor’s Awards began 33 years ago to reward and recognize those who have exemplified outstanding performance and dedicated service to their college. Northeast’s Class of 2019 Chancellor’s Award recipients are Thomas Frost, Lynde Mann, Staci Miller, and Thomas Dixon. Dr. David Campbell, NACC President, stated, “It is a privilege to have nominated these very deserving staff and faculty members for the Chancellor’s Awards. It is people like them that make Northeast such an exceptional place. Each has made outstanding contributions to the college and our community.”
NACC TO HOST ALABAMA BALLET’S ROMEO + JULIET IN FEBRUARY 2020
December 04, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College is proud to be hosting the performance of Romeo + Juliet by the world renowned Alabama Ballet on Friday, February 14th at 7 PM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. This will be the 14th year the Alabama Ballet will be performing for Northeast. “We always enjoy bringing the Alabama Ballet back to our area,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “The Alabama Ballet is a highly accomplished and nationally recognized company and in addition to their skills and talents in dance, they will provide a spectacular show with their costumes, stage lighting and sound.”
NACC RECEIVES GRANT TO SUPPORT NEW PROGRAM
November 19, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently received a grant that will help support a new work experience program. The program, Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME), was originated in Kentucky and has been used by Toyota in Alabama since 2014 to recruit and train advanced manufacturing technicians. Other companies, including Snap-on, Georgia Pacific, GE Appliances, and Brown Precision are FAME sponsor companies in Alabama. Students accepted in this highly competitive program are hired by local companies to work three days a week while going to college two days a week. This five-semester program culminates in the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and includes specific focus on five Manufacturing Core Exercises (MCE): Safety Culture, Visual Workplace Organization/5S, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and Machine Reliability. NACC plans to start its program in fall 2020 but is working with companies now to identify how many students are needed by local employers.
GRANT FUNDING TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE NACC NURSING STUDENT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 19, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) was approved to receive Industry Certification Initiative Grant funds in the amount of $28,190. Funds will be used to purchase 25 laptops and a charging station to be used in support of expanding and enhancing the nursing student educational experience. “Commendations to Dr. Myrna Williamson and the NACC Nursing Staff for obtaining this grant,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “Having these laptops will make educational delivery more accessible for our students, particularly for those who may not have a personal home computer.”
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADOPTS A MILE FOR THE ACCS CLEAN HOME ALABAMA INITIATIVE
November 18, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College participated this past weekend in the Alabama Community College System’s effort to promote the continuous beautification of the state by picking up trash on College Road. The Alabama Community College System joined the state’s bicentennial efforts by leading this initiative. Community colleges in the state were encouraged by the ACCS to adopt projects during the month of November that promote the mission of ALABAMA 200 to support, create, and execute events and activities that commemorate the stories of our people, place and path of statehood.
GRAINGER PROVIDES 2019 TOOLS FOR TOMORROW AWARD AT NACC
November 18, 2019
Two Northeast Alabama Community College students were awarded a Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship this fall. Dustin Mitchell (Industrial Systems – Electrical & Instrumentation) and Cynthia Wigley (Industrial Systems – Industrial Electronics) were awarded the $2,000 scholarship along with a tool kit from Grainger. Grainger, the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products, helps local businesses and organizations keep their facilities running.
SPRING 2020 REGISTRATION UNDERWAY AT NACC!
November 05, 2019
Spring semester 2020 registration is currently underway at Northeast Alabama Community College. Make an appointment with your advisor, but if you don’t yet have one, call or go by the NACC Admissions Office and you can get the help you need. The Admissions Office is located in the Student Center. Admissions applications can be completed on line. Regular registration is Monday, January 6. Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 7. Registration will continue through Wednesday, January 8.
A Visit to Santa’s Workshop 2019
October 28, 2019
On Thursday, December 5, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Northeast Alabama Community College will host its fifth annual “Visit to Santa’s Workshop.” The second floor of the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center will be turned into a magical workshop with an assortment of holiday crafts, handmade ornaments, and games to share with children of the community. The event is most appropriate for children ages 2 through 10, and children should be accompanied by an adult.
REV. JAMES WOODIN TO SPEAK AT NACC’S VETERANS APPRECIATION WEEK RECEPTION ON NOV. 7
October 28, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that Rev. James Woodin will speak at the Veterans Appreciation Week reception to be held on Thursday, November 7th, at 10 a.m. Rev. James Woodin made Alabama his home upon retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1995. He entered Pastoral Ministry in 1998 as a part of the North Alabama Conference of United Methodist Churches. He is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. He is also a graduate of Emory University, Candler School of Theology’s Ministerial Course of Study. Woodin was appointed as the Executive Director of the Upper Sand Mountain United Methodist Larger Parish Inc., in June of 2015. Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating all veterans for their service to our country.
NACC TO HOST ANNUAL HOLIDAY GALA ON DECEMBER 12, 2019
October 23, 2019
The Northeast Alabama Community College Foundation Board is hosting its annual Holiday Gala on Thursday, December 12 in the W. M. Beck Health & Fine Arts Building. Mr. Larry Cash will be honored as the Northeast Alabama Community College Alumnus of the Year. Larry Cash, FAIA is the founder and CEO of RIM Architects, a full-service architecture firm, founded in 1986 in Anchorage, Alaska.
NACC TO HONOR VETERANS DURING VETERAN APPRECIATION WEEK 2019
October 23, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College cordially invites the public to attend activities in celebration of all veterans. November 4th through November 7th is Veteran Appreciation Week on campus. Below is a list of the daily activities. Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating all veterans for their service to our country.
MUSTANG COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR AT NACC 2019
October 07, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College will host the Mustang Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the academic quad. Community agencies from all across Jackson and DeKalb Counties will come together to share helpful information with students, faculty, staff and community members. This event promotes awareness of the many services that are available in the community including food services, clothing resources, housing and shelter, childcare, healthcare, counseling services, senior care, crisis and emergency services, transportation, education and employment.
NACC STUDENT LEADERS ATTEND MUSTANG LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2019
October 01, 2019
Twenty of Northeast Alabama Community College’s (NACC) student leaders were recently chosen to attend the Mustang Leadership Academy held on Weiss Lake September 27-28, 2019. The leadership retreat was designed to instruct officers from Sigma Kappa Delta, Mu Alpha Theta, Phi Theta Kappa, and the Student Government Association in areas of team-building, delegation of responsibilities, and publicity. The sessions were presented by NACC personnel—Joan Reeves, Director of Student Activities and sponsor of Sigma Kappa Delta and SGA and Olivia Dodd, sponsor of Phi Theta Kappa.
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE WINS ELEVEN ACCSPRA AWARDS 2019
October 01, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) received eleven awards at the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA) 2019 Conference held recently in Orange Beach. Northeast won two top Pyramid Awards, four Awards of Achievement, and five Awards of Merit. During the conference, the Pyramid Awards ceremony recognized two-year college marketing items created and/or used during the last year. “It is extremely important that we communicate and inform our students and community about what is going on here at Northeast,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “Not only does this help inform everyone about the great opportunities they can have here, but our talented faculty and staff create messages that are educational just in themselves. I am very proud of our people for winning these ACCSPRA Awards!”
NACC DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC ANNOUNCES CONCERT SEASON
September 24, 2019
The NACC Department of Music is proud to announce their most varied Concert Season yet! On October 17 at 6:30 PM in the W. M. Beck Music Auditorium, get ready to “Fall in Love with Music”. Join us as we shine the spotlight on each of our vocal and instrumental ensembles. Admission is free with a donation to our local animal shelters. In November, members of the newly formed Mustang String Band will join forces with the NACC Theatre Department to perform “The Old Man and The Old Moon.” The show will run November 8-10 & 15-17, 2019 in the NACC Lyceum. Tickets go on sale to the general public on October 11.
NACC DIGITAL COLLECTIONS HELP REUNITE TWO VIETNAM VETS—ONE FROM NEW YORK, NY AND ONE FROM SCOTTSBORO, AL
September 12, 2019
A long time search of information, including the digital collections of Northeast Alabama Community College, was instrumental in two Vietnam veterans reuniting. This is their story. When Curtis Davis received a letter from Long Island, New York, he was puzzled. He didn’t know anyone from New York and didn’t recognize the name of the man who signed the letter, Jim Carlina. That was because when Curtis and Jim first crossed paths in 1968 in a landing zone in Vietnam near the Cambodian border known as “LZ Dot,” Jim had been just one of the many men that Curtis, as a Pathfinder, had assisted. Curtis’s job was to be the eyes and ears on the ground for the helicopter pilots so that the pilots could focus on maneuvering.
LEGISLATORS PRESENT CHECK TO NACC FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2019
September 11, 2019
Alabama Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter (District 24) and Alabama Senator Steve Livingston (District 8) recently provided Northeast Alabama Community College with a donation from the DeKalb County Development Fund to be used for dual enrollment for high school students. Dual enrollment is a program offered through NACC in which students receive credit for high school and college at the same time. The donation will permit 52 DeKalb County and Fort Payne students to take a dual enrollment course. “We thank Representative Ledbetter and Senator Livingston for this donation,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “They are both great supporters of the college and of education. They are outstanding Legislators!”
NACC OFFERING FREE PLUS 50 COMPUTER CLASS 2019
September 10, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College, in conjunction with the American Association of Community Colleges Plus 50 Initiative, is offering a free five-week Introduction to Computers course. The course covers basic PC instruction on file management, installing software, connecting to the Internet, social media basics, and general PC maintenance. The Plus 50 Initiative is a project to benchmark and highlights the most current and innovative programs at community colleges that engage learners age 50 and over. The Plus 50 Initiative engages the plus 50-student population, with a focus on workforce training, preparing for new careers, and updating technology skills.
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRANTED CAAHEP ACCREDITATION
August 22, 2019
At its meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 24, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) granted continuing accreditation to the EMS - Paramedic program at Northeast Alabama Community College. The CAAHEP Board acted upon the accreditation recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). “We are very proud of our students and staff for achieving this high standard,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “We want to provide the very best emergency training for our students and this accreditation demonstrates that we do. Program Director Tom Dixon did an outstanding job with this.”
NACC IS POPULAR DESTINATION FOR NONTRADITIONALLY-AGED STUDENTS
August 15, 2019
According to the Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment, approximately 20 percent of the students at Northeast Alabama Community College last fall were nontraditionally-aged students. Nontraditionally-aged students are defined as students who are over 25 who are returning to college to complete an undergraduate degree or undertake an undergraduate degree for the first time.
HEADING TO COLLEGE THIS FALL? TUITION AT NACC IS MUCH LESS THAN 4-YEAR COLLEGES-UNIVERSITIES
August 14, 2019
If you are heading to college this fall, take a look at the cost of tuition at Northeast Alabama Community College and compare it to four-year colleges and universities you may be considering. Tuition is much less at Northeast. “We can give students the same two-year education start as the four major universities in our state are giving at 15% -22% of their costs,” said Brad Dudley, Director of Institutional Planning and Assessment at NACC. Dudley continued, “Considering the most recent financial information released, let’s take a look at the average high school student who wants to be a teacher as one example: Auburn University would be more than $70,000 for two years (4 semesters); the University of Alabama would be $61,772 (4 semesters); and the University of South Alabama and the University of North Alabama could be in excess of $50,000 (4 semesters). These estimates include room, board, and meal plans for living on campus in addition to tuition, books, fees and personal expenses. NACC is $9,600 – $10,240 (4 semesters or 60 to 64 hours). With the fractional costs for attending and the personal attention we can offer here, it just makes sense to consider Northeast Alabama Community College in starting your educational process.” According to a report by US News and World Report, tuition at public universities has risen almost 250%.
NACC TO HOST PRESENTATION BY DR. RICHARD BAILEY SEPTEMBER 5
August 14, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College invites the public to attend Dr. Richard Bailey’s presentation entitled “They Too Call Alabama Home: African Americans and the Bicentennial.” The event will be held on Thursday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. in the music auditorium of the William M. Beck Health and Fine Arts Building on campus. This presentation will focus on African Americans with ties to Alabama who have made significant contributions to the state, nation, and world. Alabama’s bicentennial provides an excellent medium to highlight their achievements in such areas as business, education, entertainment, military affairs, religion, and sports.
NACC TO HOST EXHIBIT ON LOAN FROM THE BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 06, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College invites the public to attend an exhibit on loan from the Birmingham Public Library entitled “Alabama Illustrated: Engravings from 19th-Century Newspapers.” In the nineteenth century many Americans received news and learned about the world beyond their home towns by readings illustrated newspapers. Prior to the 1890s, the technology did not exist to economically publish photographs in newspapers, so some publishers employed artists to draw and engrave images. From the 1850s to the 1890s, more than 250 engraved images of Alabama were published in national and international illustrated newspapers.
VETERANS--ENROLL THIS FALL AT NACC A MILITARY FRIENDLY® COLLEGE
August 01, 2019
Veterans interested in enrolling in college this fall should explore the opportunities at Northeast Alabama Community College. NACC is designated a Military Friendly® College and is one of the “Better for Veterans” institutions identified across the country. The Military Friendly® list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. “We are very pleased to be designated as a Military Friendly® college,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “Military personnel have served and sacrificed for our country. We want to honor their service by doing whatever we can for them in pursuing their education goals.”
NACC’S MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN 2019 CELEBRATES SOUTHERN GOSPEL ON SAND MOUNTAIN
July 30, 2019
Music has found its way into the hearts of folks from Sand Mountain as far back as one may recall, and the love for gospel music, especially, has been cherished and passed from one generation to the next, either through the beautifully written lyrical hymns of the church or from a grandmamma singing “Jesus Loves Me” to her grandbabies. Jeff Hawes, English Instructor at Northeast Alabama Community College, commented, “It was once said to me, a former Southern gospel singer, that one can’t possibly be from Sand Mountain and not be a singer. In fact, Russ Deerman, Dutton native and former member of the Regents Quartet, recalls Hovie Lister, singer for the Statesmen and one of the most revered gospel singers of all time, saying, ‘Every good quartet must have an Alabama singer.’ In fact, when I traveled from 2010-2015 with Grammy Award nominee and Gospel Music Association Dove Award winner, Karen Peck and New River, countless musicians from Nashville, Atlanta, and beyond knew exactly where I was born and raised when I would timidly reply, ‘Sand Mountain.’ I soon realized I had nothing of which to be ashamed for my musical background but instead everything of which to be thankful. Some of the greatest, most cherished and awarded voices in Southern gospel music have come from or have roots on Sand Mountain.”
FALL SEMESTER 2019 EARLY REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW AT NORTHEAST
July 30, 2019
Fall semester at Northeast Alabama Community College is fast approaching. Early registration for fall is going on now by appointment. Contact your advisor today in person or online, or the Admissions Office for assistance. Regular registration will be Wednesday, August 21. Classes begin Thursday, August 22. Students are encouraged to register early to schedule classes needed while still available. Classes are offered on campus, online, day and evening.
LOCAL STUDENT ELECTED AS NATIONAL OFFICER OF SKILLSUSA’S COLLEGE/POSTSECONDARY DIVISION
July 23, 2019
Leesburg, Va., July 23, 2019 — Taytum McGill, a spa and salon management student at Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville, Alabama, was elected to serve as a national officer for SkillsUSA. McGill was elected through a formal election process in the SkillsUSA House of Delegates during the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Louisville, Ky., in June.
NACC STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN 2019 SKILLSUSA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
July 23, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College students recently participated in the SkillsUSA Championships. This event, by invitation only, was for first place state medalists in 102 competition areas for career and technical students. It is the largest skill competition in the world. SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Ky., took place June 26-27, 2019, as part of the SkillsUSA 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students. During the week, more than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students, all state contest winners, competed hands-on in 103 different trade, technical and leadership fields.
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS FEMA READINESS EXERCISE
July 03, 2019
On June 26 – 27, members of the Atlanta-based FEMA Region 4 Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) visited the Northeast Alabama Community College to participate in a readiness exercise ahead of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season. During the two-day exercise, team members evaluated their level of disaster-response readiness and ability to properly utilize all individually and team-issued equipment ranging from laptops and satellite phones to iPads and cell phones. Northeast Alabama Community College provided the perfect setting for the training, as it serves as the Division E Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
NACC TO ONCE AGAIN OFFER SOCIAL GRACES ETIQUETTE SEMINAR FOR 7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADERS
July 01, 2019
By popular demand, Northeast Alabama Community College will once again be hosting a Social Graces Etiquette Seminar for those students entering the 7th grade through those who have just graduated 12th grade. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24 on the NACC campus from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The cost is $40 and will include a three-course meal for students. Social Graces is a four-hour course that will cover social etiquette, as well as dining and professional etiquette, and being your brand. The seminar gives students the opportunity to enhance their etiquette skills.
MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED RECORDING ARTIST THE MARTINS TO BE FEATURED AT NACC’S 2019 MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
June 25, 2019
The smooth, rich sounds of multi-Dove Award winning and multi-Grammy nominated trio, The Martins will be featured on Friday, August 2, at 6 PM, as the talented musical family comes to Northeast Alabama Community College’s MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN concert for an exciting musical event. “We are so excited to announce The Martins will be joining us for this year’s MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN,” said Chasley Bellomy, Event Planner at NACC. “Jeff Hawes (NACC instructor/staff member) has helped in so many ways to make this possible, and we are looking forward to a great night of Southern Gospel. We are grateful for the communities support of this event, and along with the encouragement of NACC President Dr. David Campbell, we hope the event will be a huge success.” NACC President Dr. David Campbell stated, “Gospel music, particularly Southern Gospel, is very much a part of the heritage of our area. We are pleased to honor this heritage with the Martin’s concert. Mr. Hawes is in fact helping us put together a brochure on this heritage that will be given out at the concert.”
NACC THEATRE TO PERFORM DRIVING MISS DAISY IN JULY
June 25, 2019
Area residents are in for a treat this summer as Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre brings the iconic play Driving Miss Daisy to the college stage. Additionally, acclaimed professional actress Sandra Ellis Lafferty will be starring in the role of Miss Daisy Werthan. Ms. Lafferty, throughout her distinguished career, has been in some fifty productions and is well known for her roles in such movies as The Hunger Games, Walk the Line, and Footloose. Ms. Lafferty resides in Fort Payne when not filming or performing movies or plays. In addition to her drama and theatre degrees, she also has an associate degree from NACC.
NACC STAFF LEADS STATEWIDE ADULT EDUCATION CONFERENCE
June 11, 2019
The 2019 Alabama Adult Education Conference was held recently in Birmingham, Alabama, and Northeast Alabama Community College’s Jonathon Nappier presided over the event. The conference of close to 500 adult education practitioners from throughout the state gathered to network with their counterparts, learn about new products and services in their industry, and sharpen their skills to better help their students was held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel. The theme of the conference was “Un-Masking Alabama’s Superheroes!” Nappier said, “If we value education, we must also value the people that educate. The teachers, aides, administrators, and support staff of adult education change lives, and are therefore, to me, superheroes. Teachers also un-mask the superheroes of tomorrow, and we want to make sure they are fully prepared.”
iPHONE WORKSHOP FOR SENIOR ADULTS BEING OFFERED AT NACC
June 04, 2019
An iPhone Workshop for senior adults is being offered at Northeast Alabama Community College. The workshop will be in three sessions on Mondays, June 10, 17, and 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Business Education Building, Room 207. Registrants must attend ALL three sessions. The workshop is being conducted by NACC Technology Learning Center Director, Judith Lea. Learn to: • Stay in touch with email, social media, and FaceTime video calling; • Use the calendar and reminder apps to stay on schedule; • Share photos, read e-books, play games, and listen to music.
GRAVE OF FALLEN U.S. DEPUTY MARSHAL MARKED AFTER 98 YEARS
June 03, 2019
When Deputy U.S. Marshal Ed Moody knocked on a door where Joe Stone and his friends were holding a loud, late party and was shot dead through a door, he did not know his sacrifice would go unnoticed for nearly 100 years. It took a query from an organization in Texas that tracks and honors fallen marshals for this sad event to come to the attention of the county where Moody served. But he no longer rests in an unmarked grave in Cedar Hill. Thanks to the generosity of the people who attended last year’s Cedar Hill Cemetery Stroll and Klassics Memorials, he and his wife Ada have a handsome new stone in Cedar Hill. The Cemetery Stroll last year was sponsored by a grant to Northeast Alabama Community College with the Jackson County Historical Association serving as a co-sponsor. This year’s Cemetery Stroll, to be held October 6, 2019, is sponsored by a grant from the Bynum Foundation to NACC. NACC LRC Director Julia Everett and NACC LRC Curator Blake Wilhelm have spearheaded obtaining grant funding for the event.
NACC ANNOUNCES SPRING 2019 SEMESTER HONOR STUDENTS
May 29, 2019
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, is pleased to announce that 399 students made the President’s and Dean’s lists during the spring semester. The President’s List included 224 students and the Dean’s List included 175 students.
AURORA WRITING COMPETITION 2019 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
May 13, 2019
The Northeast Alabama Community College chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, the English honorary for two-year colleges, is proud to announce its winners of the 2019 Writing Competition for students in area middle schools and high schools. NACC’s Epsilon Alpha chapter began sponsoring the high school/middle school competition in 2001. Since then, students from Jackson, DeKalb, Madison, Cherokee, and Marshall counties as well as Dade County, Georgia, have proudly displayed their writing talent. Each year the college asks area teachers to submit poetry, fiction, and essays from students in grades 7-9 and 10-12. These entries are then judged by a panel of Sigma Kappa Delta members and NACC faculty. The top three students in each area of each division are given certificates and are recognized at NACC’s annual awards day program. Additionally, the student’s work will be published in the upcoming edition of the Aurora, the college’s literary magazine.
NOBLE DONATES TRUCK TO NACC
May 13, 2019
With the help of workforce funding and local support, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has begun a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) program. Key to the local support was the donation of a tractor truck by local businessman Samuel Noble of Noble LLC. The 160-hour program, which started May 6, will train students to earn their Class A CDL and endorsements. The program also is partially funded through a $285,000 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant, which will help support the program through June 2020. Priority admission is given to those who qualify for WIOA benefits; potential students may contact their local Alabama Career Center office to learn if they qualify.
SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIOR TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE WITH COLLEGE DEGREE THIS MAY
May 08, 2019
Cameron Knight will graduate this month from Skyline High School, as well as from Northeast Alabama Community College through the college’s dual enrollment program on a technical scholarship. He will go straight into the workforce as a traveling welder. The dual enrollment program allows high school students to begin their college courses while still in high school. The program allows students to receive both high school and college credit for a college course taught at the high school, online, or on NACC campus during the fall, spring, or summer terms.
ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM COMPETITION WINNERS 2019 ANNOUNCED
May 08, 2019
Each year all two-year colleges are asked to nominate two students that exhibit talent and ability in the areas of academics, leadership, and community service to compete with other two-year students across the nation. This competition is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, USA Today Newspaper, and the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the largest honor society in American higher education whose mission it is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for these students to grow as scholars and leaders.The Northeast Alabama Community College selection committee which is composed of one faculty member from each technical and academic division nominated Kelsey Draper and Zachary Beason as the two individuals who would represent the College.
SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD TO GRADUATE FROM BOTH HIGH SCHOOL AND NACC THIS MAY
May 08, 2019
Cheyenne Vincent, a senior at Scottsboro High School, began her college career the summer of 2017 right before going into her junior year of high school. As she crosses the stage to receive her high school diploma, she will be walking with 62 college credit hours. This opportunity has been made available to her through Northeast Alabama Community College’s dual enrollment program. Cheyenne will be one of the first in Jackson County to obtain both high school and college diplomas in the same month.
NORTHEAST ALABAMA ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM GRADUATION SET FOR MAY 15
May 02, 2019
The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program will have its annual Adult Education Graduation for recipients of the GED® credential and the Non-Traditional High School Diploma on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 7:00 PM at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center in Rainsville. The graduation will honor all GED® and Non-Traditional High School Diploma recipients from DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall Counties. Through adult education, many individuals have had the opportunity to get a high school equivalency credential, which has enabled them to secure or upgrade their employment or attend college or career training. The Adult Education Graduation ceremony is one way to express congratulations to those students who have worked so hard to accomplish their goals.
INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS FOR NACC’S PHI THETA KAPPA CHAPTER
April 30, 2019
The Psi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Northeast Alabama Community College was recently recognized and awarded for achievement at Catalyst Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual International Convention which was held in Orlando, Florida, on April 4-6, 2019. Phi Theta Kappa officers Justin Culver, Kelsey Draper, Nancy Lozada Robles, Maria Reyes, and Sarah Skaggs attended the convention along with PTK member Zachary Beason. They were accompanied by Chapter Advisors, Olivia Dodd and Billy Day.
MR. JEREMY CAMPBELL, AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST, DONATES HIS FIRST EMMY® AWARD TO NACC 2019
April 30, 2019
Mr. Jeremy Campbell, native of Langston and award-winning journalist, recently donated his first Emmy® Award to Northeast Alabama Community College. Campbell made the announcement at the annual NACC Foundation holiday gala, where he was honored as the 2018 alumnus of the year. Campbell attended NACC and acted in several theater productions. As an investigative reporter, the topics that interest him the most are those that impact people’s lives, such as human trafficking, Hurricane Katrina, drug abuse, and veteran benefits. In addition, he has covered nationwide stories such as the Casey Anthony trial, the Trayvon Martin shooting, the Obama Inaugural in Washington DC and the Trump campaign trail in 2016. His stories have appeared on news outlets such as FOX News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, The Weather Channel, and CBS News.
GRADUATION AT NACC IS MAY 16; ALABAMA STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATHANIEL LEDBETTER IS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
April 30, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College’s 53rd graduation ceremony will take place at 7 PM, Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Northeast Alabama AgriBusiness Center on Highway 75 in Rainsville. "Graduation is the highlight of the year for us," stated Dr. David Campbell, NACC President. "Completing their programs is what our students have worked toward, and it is so rewarding for our faculty and staff to see students reach this level of achievement.” The keynote speaker this year is Majority Leader of the Alabama House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter. Nathaniel Ledbetter was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives for District 24 in November of 2014. In March of 2017, Nathaniel became the first freshman ever to be elected House Majority Leader in the State of Alabama.
NACC GOLF TEAM TRYOUT RESCHEDULED
April 29, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College is entering its 3rd year of competition in golf with the National Junior College Athletic Association and will be conducting a tryout for the upcoming 2019-2020 men’s and women’s golf teams. The event will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM on Tuesday, June 11th at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, Alabama.
JOHN MARK MCGULLION TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE WITHIN THE SAME MONTH
April 24, 2019
Fort Payne High School senior John Mark McGullion will be graduating this May from high school as well as from Northeast Alabama Community College through the college’s dual enrollment program. The dual enrollment program allows high school students to begin their college courses while still in high school. Dual enrollment allows students to receive both high school and college credit for a college course taught at the high school, online, or on the NACC campus during the fall, spring, or summer term.
NACC SKILLSUSA MEMBERS AND ADVISORS ATTEND ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE; BRING HOME AWARDS
April 23, 2019
Several Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) SkillsUSA members and advisors attended the annual Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Conference and Career Expo event in Birmingham, AL on April 15th -17th. This three-day event is a state-level competition for high school and college students enrolled in career and technical education programs. Quality career and technical education is the centerpiece of the conference. More than 1800 students, teachers, education leaders, and representatives from industry corporations, trade associations, businesses and labor unions participated in the event. The conference hosts 80+ contest events that cover leadership development as well as skilled performance and technical sciences.
NACC DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC TO PRESENT 1980S CONCERT ON MAY 9
April 18, 2019
The Northeast Alabama Community College Department of Music will present "I've Had the Time of My Life: A Totally 80s Prom Night" on Thursday, May 9th at 6:00 PM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the NACC campus. The concert will feature the NACC Jazz Band, Chorus and Encore! “This will be a totally awesome evening that will have you ‘Walking on Sunshine!’," promises Vocal Ensembles Director Sara Markham. "We are ‘Head Over Heels’ for this music, and we know that it will have you ready to party ‘All Night Long’! We hope that you'll be ready for ‘Dancing in the Dark’, because ‘We've Got the Beat’ that will make you want to ‘Get Into the Groove’!"
CAMP CHOSEN MOST OUTSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER AT NACC
April 17, 2019
John Camp, Instructor of Mathematics at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), has been chosen as the Dr. Charles M. Pendley Founders Chair Most Outstanding Faculty Member for 2018-2019. The announcement was made recently by the Founders Chair Committee at a college luncheon held in his honor. Dr. David Campbell, President of NACC, welcomed guests to the luncheon honoring Camp. He said, “Welcome everyone to the 2018-19 Founders Chair Award for the Most Outstanding Faculty Member at Northeast Alabama Community College.” Campbell added, “The committee always does an outstanding job selecting a recipient. Lallie Leighton, Joyce Kennamer and Pat Freeman are our committee members present.”
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S SIGMA KAPPA DELTA CHAPTER RECOGNIZED AT 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION
April 15, 2019
Members of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta () at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently attended the Sigma Tau Delta/Sigma Kappa Delta National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, March 27-31, 2019. Sigma Kappa Delta historian, Claire Lybrand, moderated and Paulina Landers, treasurer, served on a panel entitled, “Grit Happens: Strategies for Discovering Your Potential.” The students attended breakout sessions and workshops on publishing their writing and finding careers as an English major. They also heard Nnedi Okorafor, Hugo and Nebula award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism, as well as author of the comic book, Shuri: The Search for Black Panther. Accompanying the students were sponsors Jeff Hawes, Jody Ragsdale, and Joan Reeves.
LIMITED TICKETS ON SALE FOR BRUNCH WITH BELLE AND GASTON FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 TO 10
April 11, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce a new event for children ages 2 to 10 on Saturday, May 4, from 11 AM to 1 PM. It will be a Brunch with Belle and Gaston with activities including our Art Department and Salon Institute. The location of the event is the NACC Mathematics, Science and Engineering Technology Building. “We are very excited about this new event for children in our community,” said Chasley Bellomy, Event Planner at NACC. “With ‘Beauty and the Beast’ being our spring theatre production, we really wanted to reach out to the younger crowd in our area and do an event for them. It will be a fun day for everyone who attends.”
AWARDS DAY 2019 TO BE HELD AT NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
April 11, 2019
Awards Day at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will be on Monday, April 29, 2019, at 10 AM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on campus. Students will receive scholarships from four-year universities/colleges, and certificates and awards for notable service in campus clubs and activities. A reception will follow in the lobby of the Lyceum. The public is cordially invited to attend this awards ceremony and reception to help honor NACC students for their accomplishments throughout the year.
MUSTANG COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR TO TAKE PLACE AT NACC
April 11, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College will be hosting the Mustang Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the academic quad. Community agencies from all across Jackson and DeKalb Counties will come together to share helpful information with students, faculty, staff and community members. This event promotes awareness of the many services that are available in the community including food services, clothing resources, housing and shelter, childcare, healthcare, eldercare, crisis and emergency services, transportation, education, and employment.
ROSCOE, NACC CAMPUS DOG, FEATURED ON T-SHIRT TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIPS
April 11, 2019
You’ve heard the saying a dog is “man’s best friend” but how about a dog being a best friend to an entire college? Northeast Alabama Community College is considered “home” to many. Faculty, staff, students and friends of the college will tell you the college is a family environment. Northeast has become a special home to a very special dog named Roscoe. Roscoe has many friends on campus. You might see him hitching a ride with some of our maintenance staff or running along behind them in their service carts. You might see him escorting folks from building to building. You might see him greeting visitors while on campus tours. Most of the time you will find him at the Pendley Administration building, with his number one human, Dr. David Campbell, NACC President. Dr. Campbell, is known for having a huge heart for animals. Roscoe may be outside the building or sometimes in the President’s office, but he is always waiting patiently for Dr. Campbell’s arrival. Being around the two of them together, you will pick up rather quickly that Roscoe loves Dr. Campbell as much as Dr. Campbell loves Roscoe.
NACC CONCERT BAND TO PERFORM SCI-FI/FANTASY CONCERT ON APRIL 11
April 02, 2019
On Thursday, April 11, the NACC Department of Music will present "Another Time and Place," a Sci-Fi/Fantasy concert featuring the NACC Concert Band, at 6 PM in the Music Auditorium of the William H. Beck Health & Fine Arts Building on the NACC campus. "This concert will be a real treat for movie fans and music fans alike! We hope you can come out," said Stacy Morris, Director of the Concert Band.
ARTS AND HUMANITIES SPEAKERS’ FORUM FOCUSES ON FICTION TO FILM
March 25, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) in Rainsville, Alabama, held its annual Arts and Humanities Speakers Forum on March 14, 2019, and this year’s event focused on “Fiction to Film.” The three writers participating in this discussion were Robert Inman (Home Fires Burning), Terry Kay (To Dance with the White Dog), and Daniel Wallace (Big Fish). Moderating the panel was Dr. Don Noble, host of the Alabama Public Television series,
Local K-12 Teachers Attend Andrew Jackson Workshop at NACC
March 07, 2019
For a fifth consecutive year, the Northeast Alabama Community College Learning Resources Center received a grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, to present a workshop. The theme of the workshop was “Andrew Jackson and His Legacy: A Workshop for K-12 Teachers.” Fifty-one local educators attended the event, which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, in the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center on the NACC campus.
NACC HOSTS EXHIBIT ON LOAN FROM ANDREW JACKSON’S HOME, THE HERMITAGE
March 05, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College invites the public to view an exhibit on loan from Andrew Jackson’s home, The Hermitage. The exhibit, which consists of 10 panels, details the life of America’s seventh president, famed general and statesman Andrew Jackson. The exhibit is on display now for public viewing until March 20, 2019, in the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center’s Archives and Special Collections Room (Room 206).
NACC SPEAKERS’ FORUM FOCUSES ON FICTION TO FILM 2019
February 18, 2019
The English and Fine Arts Division is happy to announce that on March 14, 2019, the college will hold its annual Arts and Humanities Speakers’ Forum. The event will be held in the Tom Bevill Lyceum from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Three authors have been invited to speak on “Fiction to Film.” In addition to discussing the process of having their work made into film, the authors will read excerpts from their works and take part in a question and answer session with the audience. The event is open to faculty, staff, and students of NACC as well as the general public at no cost. The college received a grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation to help sponsor this event.
NACC STUDENT RECEIVES IMPRESSIVE CYBERSECURITY SCHOLARSHIP TO UAH 2019
February 18, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College student Herman (Doug) Hutson has been awarded a scholarship to the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He received the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS), which is a unique program, designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government's critical information infrastructure. This program provides scholarships that may fully fund the typical costs incurred by full-time students while attending a participating institution, including tuition and education and related fees. Additionally, participants receive stipends of $22,500 for undergraduate students and $34,000 for graduate students. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation.
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE WINS THREE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ADVERTISING AWARDS
February 18, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College has just been notified that the college has won three awards, one gold, two silver, in the national 2018 Collegiate Advertising Awards competition. Winners were announced recently on the CAA website. The College’s new Radio Commercial “Are You Ready for What’s Next?” won a Gold Award. “We are very pleased with the outcome of the ‘Are You Ready for What’s Next?’ campaign,” said Debra A. Barrentine, Director of Promotions and Marketing. The NACC “Are Your Ready for What’s Next?” Recruiting Brochure won a Silver Award. “We work very hard to create a brochure that is informative, yet interesting. This is used throughout the year to assist us with recruitment and provide the most accurate information to students who may be interested in Northeast. I’m honored to know that our efforts are recognized.” The new NACC billboards “Are You Ready for What’s Next?” also won a Silver Award.
SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS; LIST INCLUDES ONE FROM NACC
February 06, 2019
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation recently announced the semifinalists for its prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Northeast Alabama Community College has one student included on the list. Juliana Denes from Henagar is one of two chosen from Alabama. “We are so proud of Juliana,” said Sherie Grace, NACC Dean of Student Services. “She has been an asset to NACC not only as a student worker in the Admissions Office but also as a performer in the NACC Theatre. Juliana is a hard worker and an excellent student. She is very deserving of this high honor, and we wish her the best as she continues her education.”
2019 CEDAR HILL CEMETERY STROLL PLANS ARE NOW UNDER WAY
February 01, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) and the Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) are pleased to announce that plans for the second Cedar Hill Cemetery Stroll are under way. This year’s stroll, which will be held in fall 2019, will be funded by a generous grant from the Bynum Foundation. The Bynum Foundation is a charitable trust established in 2005. “Northeast Alabama Community College is honored to serve the community through the creation and support of these educational opportunities,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “Service to the community is what we are here for!”
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE NAMED AS MILITARY FRIENDLY® 2019
February 01, 2019
The Nation’s Top Military Friendly® Schools have been announced and the 2019-2020 list of “Better for Veterans” institutions has been identified across the country. Once again, Northeast Alabama Community College has been included in this list. “We are very pleased to be designated as a military friendly school,” stated Dr. David Campbell, NACC President. “Military personnel have served and sacrificed for our country. We want to honor their service by doing whatever we can for them in pursuing their education goals.”
NACC TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEBRUARY 2019
January 25, 2019
In celebration of Black History Month (February), the following events are scheduled on the Northeast Alabama Community College campus: On Wednesday, February 6 at 12:00 noon, Campus Christian Ministries will host guest speaker Mr. Kenny Hill, basketball coach from Scottsboro High School, in the student center. Lunch will be provided. On Friday, February 8 at 12:00 noon, the NACC Music Department will present “Right Back Where I Belong,” featuring the music of Alabama’s own W.C. Handy, Nat “King” Cole, William L. Dawson, Lionel Richie, and the Commodores, in the Beck Music Auditorium. On Tuesday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 13, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., the Student Government Association will show the movie Black Panther in the student center. Free popcorn and bottled water will be provided. More to come...
NACC CONDUCTS SEMINAR ON SOCIAL GRACES FOR AREA K12 SCHOOLS
January 23, 2019
Students from area K12 schools recently had the opportunity to enhance their etiquette skills through a seminar conducted at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). The seminar, entitled Social Graces, was conducted by NACC’s Ms. Chasley Bellomy, the college’s Event Planner and Director of Alumni Relations. In this hands-on, interactive seminar the students learned proper etiquette for dining, every day interactions, being your brand and interviewing.
FORMER SOUTHERN LIVING TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT NACC’S SAND MOUNTAIN SOIREE
January 22, 2019
The Northeast Alabama Community College Sand Mountain Soiree is one of the most looked forward to events of the New Year. Lyda Jones Burnette, freelance culinary consultant, will be on campus as guest presenter for the annual Soiree on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11 AM. The event will be held in the NACC Tom Bevill Lyceum and includes a brunch and demonstrational speech. It will be an informative and fun morning with Mrs. Burnette.
NACC ANNOUNCES FALL 2018 SEMESTER HONOR STUDENTS
January 11, 2019
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, is pleased to announce that 466 students made the President’s and Dean’s lists during the fall semester. The President’s List included 240 students and the Dean’s List included 226 students. Requirements for the President’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Requirements for the Dean’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 3.5 or above but below 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Developmental (pre-collegiate) courses do not count toward the minimum course load requirement.
NACC INVOLVED IN SCALE BACK ALABAMA AGAIN THIS YEAR
January 09, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College will once again be involved with Scale Back Alabama (SBA) this year. Scale Back Alabama is a free statewide weight-loss campaign designed to encourage Alabamians to get healthy and to have fun while doing it. Since the first challenge in 2007, Alabamians have lost more than one million pounds! NACC will serve as a public weigh-in site January 22nd-January 25th, 2019. After registering your team on the ScaleBackAlabama site visit NACC to weigh-in. Weigh-in is in the Business Education Building Room 107 on Tuesday-Thursday: 4:00-7:00 PM and Friday 7:30-10:00 AM.
ALABAMA BALLET TO PERFORM SLEEPING BEAUTY AT NACC 2019
January 08, 2019
Northeast Alabama Community College is proud to be hosting the performance of The Sleeping Beauty by the world renowned Alabama Ballet on Saturday, February 9, at 7 PM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. This classic and beloved fairytale is full of enchantment, romance and charm. Get swept away by the timeless tale of how the villainous Carabosse and the noble Lilac Fairy cast dueling spells over Princess Aurora, which can only be broken by her truelove’s first kiss. The Sleeping Beauty, choreographed by Marius Petipa, features spectacular sets, vibrant costumes and the beautiful score by Tchaikovsky.
NACC RECEIVES ALABAMA HUMANITIES FOUNDATION GRANT TO HOST ANDREW JACKSON WORKSHOP FOR K-12 TEACHERS
January 07, 2019
For a fifth consecutive year, the Northeast Alabama Community College Learning Resources Center has received a grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The theme of the workshop is “Andrew Jackson and His Legacy: A Workshop for K-12 Teachers.” As many as 50 local teachers may attend the event, which will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019, in the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center on the NACC campus.
STUDENTS AT NACC GET IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT 2018
January 07, 2019
In December, Northeast Alabama Community College teamed up with Human Resources from DeKalb County in helping those in need. Northeast recently collected numerous gifts and food items for 10 children in the surrounding area. Coordinated by the NACC Student Government Association, many organizations joined to give back to the community and make this Christmas a brighter season for each of these families. In addition to the presents bought for these families, a canned food drive yielded a record 3,827 food items to be given to the Flat Rock Community Center and another food bank run by Dutton Baptist Church.
NACC MACHINE TOOL PROGRAM RECEIVES $20,000 AWARD
December 05, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College officials are pleased to announce that the Machine Tool Program has been awarded $20,000 for student scholarships and eligible competitions that showcase Manufacturing and CNC Machining programs. The award was given by the Gene Haas Foundation whose primary goal is to build skills in the machining industry by providing scholarships and National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials for CNC machine tool technology students.
GRAINGER PROVIDES TOOLS FOR TOMORROW AWARD AT NACC
December 05, 2018
A Northeast Alabama Community College student was recently awarded the Westward® toolkit from the Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship program. Benjamin Cook (Emergency Medical Services) was awarded the tool kit along with a $2,000 scholarship from Grainger. While there are high paying jobs in the industrial sector, many of these jobs are going unfilled due to a shortage of trained, skilled workers. This shortage, due to retiring Baby Boomers and a decline in technical education enrollment, could critically impact the health of the local and national economies. To promote the importance of careers in the industrial skilled trades, Grainger, in collaboration with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), launched the Grainger Tools for Tomorrow scholarship program in 2006 to help students realize their educational and career goals.
NACC DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT IS NOVEMBER 30
November 26, 2018
The Northeast Alabama Community College Department of Music will present "All is Calm, All is Bright", their Christmas concert for the 2018 holiday season on November 30 at 6 PM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the NACC campus. The concert will feature the NACC Concert Band, Chorus, and Encore!
NACC TO HONOR VETERANS DURING VETERAN APPRECIATION WEEK
November 01, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College cordially invites the public to attend activities in celebration of all veterans. November 5th through November 8th is Veteran Appreciation Week on campus. Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating all veterans for their service to our country.
NACC JAZZ BAND AND UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA JAZZ ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM IN CONCERT
November 01, 2018
The Northeast Alabama Community College Department of Music is presenting a very special concert entitled, “JAZZ + JAZZ = JAZZ", featuring the NACC Jazz Band, Encore! and very special guests, the University of Alabama Jazz Ensemble on November 6 at 6 pm. The concert will be held in the Music Auditorium of the W. M. Beck Health and Fine Arts Building on the NACC campus.
CEDAR HILL CEMETERY STROLL COMING UP THIS SUNDAY!
October 22, 2018
Miles and Sarah Hodges will be two of the participants in the Cedar Hill Cemetery Stroll on Sunday, October 28, 2018, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. The roles of statesmen, law officers, actresses, aviators, writers, philanthropists, and war veterans will be played by local actors, who will relate brief histories of the deceaseds’ lives while standing at the gravesides.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DUAL ENROLLMENT AT NACC
October 17, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College is partnering with local high schools to offer their students the opportunity to complete college course work while still in high school. Courses are taught at every Jackson County and Scottsboro City high school, online or on the NACC campus during the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Because of these opportunities, some students have graduated from high school and NACC at the same time. The tuition for these courses is only $158 per semester hour which is a fraction of that at four-year colleges and universities and students may also be able to take advantage of scholarship opportunities.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN TO FEATURE THE MCLAIN FAMILY BAND ON OCTOBER 25
October 17, 2018
The McLain Family Band will be the featured performers in Music on the Mountain at Northeast Alabama Community on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 6 pm in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. Admission is $15 and tickets may be purchased by going to MUSICONTHEMOUNTAINNACC.COM or by calling 256-638-4418, ext. 2248. Direct from the hills of Kentucky, The McLain Family Band has become internationally known as one of the most spontaneous, creative and spirited groups performing contemporary Appalachian Bluegrass music. Winners of the IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award, the band is celebrating 50 years of music bringing their unique brand of Appalachian bluegrass music to audiences across the world!
NACC HOSTS TEAL TALK HEALTH LECTURE 2018
October 16, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College recently hosted a Health Lecture with the Lilies of the Valley for the fourth year during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Regina Parker and Susan Leighton of the Lilies, a support group based out of Huntsville, led the lecture. The Teal Talk was followed by a question and answer session with students, engaging them in conversation.
NACC MUSTANG 5K RUN/WALK TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3
October 16, 2018
The Northeast Alabama Community College Mu Alpha Theta, Sigma Kappa Delta, and SGA organizations invite you to participate in the NACC 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. Proceeds from this event will fund scholarships for NACC students.
FREE FALL SHOWCASE CONCERT TO BE HELD AT NACC
October 11, 2018
The Northeast Alabama Community College Department of Music will be presenting a Fall Showcase Concert on Thursday, October 18, at 6 PM in the Music Auditorium of the W. M. Beck Health and Fine Arts Building on the NACC campus. The concert will feature the NACC Chorus, Jazz Band, ENCORE!, Mustang Combo, and Concert Band. There will also be selections by featured soloists. "This is a definitely a "MUST-SEE" Concert," said Stacy Morris, Director of Instrumental Ensembles. "This is a chance to see all of our major performing ensembles in one sitting.”
A VISIT TO SANTA’S WORKSHOP 2018
October 11, 2018
On Monday, December 3, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Northeast Alabama Community College will host its fourth annual “Visit to Santa’s Workshop.” The second floor of the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center will be turned into a magical workshop with an assortment of holiday crafts, handmade ornaments, and games to share with children of the community.
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOLDS MISS NORTHEAST PAGEANT 2019
October 10, 2018
On October 6, 2018, the Student Government Association at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) sponsored the 2019 Miss Northeast Alabama Community College Pageant at the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the Northeast campus. The pageant consisted of nine contestants who attend NACC representing many local communities. The theme for the evening was “Community” and in coordination with this, each young lady shared with us how she would contribute to the ongoing efforts that Northeast participates in to help our local community.
SPRING SEMESTER EARLY REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW AT NORTHEAST
October 04, 2018
Spring semester at Northeast Alabama Community College is fast approaching. Early registration for the spring is going on now by appointment. Contact your advisor today in person or online, or the Admissions Office for assistance. Regular registration will be Friday, January 4. Classes begin Monday, January 7. Students are encouraged to register early to schedule classes needed while still available. Tuition is only $158 per semester hour. There are no additional fees for admissions or parking. Financial aid, scholarships, and student loans are available for those who qualify. Students are encouraged to go online now and apply for financial aid at fafsa.gov. A FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be submitted to determine eligibility for financial assistance including: Pell Grant, student loans, Alabama Student Assistance Program Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study and certain scholarships.
CEDAR HILL CEMETERY STROLL
October 04, 2018
Fifteen inhabitants of Scottsboro’s Cedar Hill Cemetery will come alive the afternoon of October 28 from 2:00 until 4:00 during the Cedar Hill Cemetery Stroll.The fifteen represent a wide spectrum of accomplishments in various fields. The roles of statesmen, law officers, actresses, aviators, writers, philanthropists, and war veterans will be played by local actors who will relate brief histories of the deceaseds’ lives while standing at the gravesides. In some cases, the actors are relatives of the deceased. In some cases, they were acquainted with the deceased. In every case, the actors are accomplished story tellers with an interest, sometimes even a passion, for the person they are portraying.
FIRST EVER ARTS CON TO BE HELD AT NACC; HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE
October 02, 2018
The Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, a national English honor society, is pleased to announce Northeast Alabama Community College’s first ever Arts Con on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Arts Con 2018 will welcome local high school students to compete in short fiction, poetry, grammar knowledge, theatrical improv, pumpkin carving, and drawing.
NACC Celebrates Constitution Day 2018
October 02, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) celebrated Constitution Day on September 17 to commemorate the 231st anniversary of the forming and signing of the US Constitution. The college also sponsored a schoolwide voter registration campaign as a part of this celebration. Conducted by NACC’S Student Government Association, with the help of SPLC on Campus and DeKalb and Jackson County’s registrar offices, this campaign provided students the opportunity to conveniently register to vote in the student center between classes.
NACC OFFERS NEW MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CLASS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN DIGITAL RECORDING
September 12, 2018
For the first time, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is offering a class in Music Technology and Digital Recording this fall semester. Computer Applications in Music (MUS 116) is being offered as a music elective at 1:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.The MUS 116 course introduces the history and use of computer applications in music. Topics include an introduction to computer skills, MIDI and the application of notation and sequencing software programs (i.e. Finale, Performer). Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic competency in the use of computers in music.
NACC ANNOUNCES SUMMER SEMESTER HONOR STUDENTS
August 23, 2018
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, is pleased to announce that 159 students made the President’s and Dean’s lists during the summer semester. The President’s List included 92 students and the Dean’s List included 67 students. Requirements for the President’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Requirements for the Dean’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 3.5 or above but below 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Developmental (pre-collegiate) courses do not count toward the minimum course load requirement.
FALL SEMESTER EARLY REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW AT NORTHEAST
July 30, 2018
Fall Semester at Northeast Alabama Community College is fast approaching. Early registration for the Fall is going on now by appointment. Contact your advisor today, in person or online, or the Admissions Office for assistance. Regular registration will be Wednesday, August 22. Classes begin Thursday, August 23. Students are encouraged to register early to schedule classes needed while still available.
NACC SKILLSUSA CHAPTER BRINGS HOME GOLD IN OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES COMPETITION
July 26, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College students, Lily Womack, President, Haley Blansit, Parliamentarian, Haley Koger, Reporter, Misty Kilgore, Treasurer, Amber Combs, Secretary, Tien Le, Vice President, and Brittany Benson, Historian, recently participated in the SkillsUSA Championships. This event, by invitation only, was for first place state medalists in 102 competition areas for career and technical students. It is the largest skill competition in the world.
NACC SALON INSTITUTE STUDENT – NATIONAL MEDALIST IN JOB DEMONSTRATION COMPETITION
July 26, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College student Murron Marchik recently participated in the National SkillsUSA Championships. This event, by invitation only, was for first place state medalists in 102 competition areas for career and technical students. It is the largest skill competition in the world. Murron competed in the Job Skill Demonstration A competition and won Bronze. The SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, KY., took place June 25-30, 2018, as part of the SkillsUSA 54th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students. During the week, more than 6,300 outstanding career and technical education students, all state contest winners, competed hands-on in 102 different trade, technical and leadership fields.
NACC STUDENT WINS GOLD AT NATIONAL COMPETITON
July 26, 2018
Kennedy Kirkland of Grant, AL recently participated in the National SkillsUSA Championships. This event, by invitation only, was for first place state medalists in 102 competition areas for career and technical students. It is the largest skill competition in the world. Kennedy was a competitor in the Esthetics competition and won Gold. The SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Ky., took place June 27-28, 2018, as part of the SkillsUSA 54th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students. During the week, more than 6,300 outstanding career and technical education students competed hands-on in 102 different trade, technical and leadership fields.
ELEVEN STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH BACHELOR DEGREES FROM HUNTINGDON COLLEGE AT NACC
June 13, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that eleven students who attended Huntingdon College on its campus have graduated with bachelor’s degrees. These eleven students completed their degrees in the Huntingdon Evening Bachelor’s Degree Program at Northeast. That is an increase of 22.22 percent over last year. "We at Northeast are happy to see these students succeed," stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. "Northeast has a great partnership with Huntingdon through this program. Students can attend Northeast, then transfer to the Huntingdon Center and obtain their bachelor's degree while never leaving our campus. It's a great opportunity for residents of our area."
NACC GRADUATES MAKE HUNTINGDON COLLEGE DEAN’S LIST FOR SPRING SEMESTER 2018
June 13, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that six students made the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Huntingdon College. These students achieved a 3.8 or higher grade point average for the spring 2018 semester. Huntingdon operates an Evening Bachelor’s Degree Program located on the NACC campus, which enables students to stay and complete their bachelor’s degree
NACC GOLF TEAM TRYOUTS; 2ND YEAR OF COMPETITION TO BEGIN
June 06, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College is entering its 2nd year of competition in golf with the National Junior College Athletic Association and will be conducting a tryout for the upcoming 2018-2019 men’s and women’s golf teams. The tryout is set for Friday, June 15th at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, Alabama. Registration for this event will begin at 1:30 PM with the tryout session from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
NACC ANNOUNCES SPRING SEMESTER 2018 HONOR STUDENTS
June 05, 2018
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, is pleased to announce that 442 students made the President’s and Dean’s lists during the spring semester. The President’s List included 217 students and the Dean’s List included 225 students. Requirements for the President’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Requirements for the Dean’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 3.5 or above but below 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Developmental (pre-collegiate) courses do not count toward the minimum course load requirement.
NACC ANNOUNCES 255 ASSOCIATE DEGREES WERE CONFERRED THIS SPRING; 13 CHOSE REVERSE TRANSFER OPTION
June 05, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that 255 associate degrees were conferred this spring to students who have completed coursework. These students had the option of participating in the spring commencement ceremony held May 17, 2018. “We are very proud of these students and happy to see them graduate,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “Helping students complete their programs of study is what we are here for so we couldn’t be any more pleased with this.”
NACC--HELP TO COMMUNITIES
May 30, 2018
One of the most outstanding characteristics of American community colleges is how they can so quickly and effectively adapt to serve their communities. What Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) did during the country’s Great Recession is a perfect example of this. Because of shifting trends in the American textile industry, the college’s service area was hit even harder by the downturn in the American economy that began in 2007. At its peak, some 10,000 people were employed in the textile industry in one of the county’s (DeKalb) served by the college. The sharp downtown in employment in the textile industry during this time brought the number employed down to some 1,250 within a few next years. By 2010 the overall unemployment rate in Jackson County had reached 13 percent and 16 percent in DeKalb County in 2011.
DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENT TO GRADUATE FROM CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AND NACC; SHARES HER STORY
May 16, 2018
Audrey Biddle, a senior at Cornerstone Christian Academy, and dual enrollment student at Northeast Alabama Community College, is looking forward to receiving both her high school and college diploma this month. She has completed all requirements for her college degree at NACC through the Dual Enrollment program.
NACC DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENT EXCELS; RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS OF OVER $1.1 MILLION TOTAL
May 16, 2018
When graduates walk across the stage to get their degrees from Northeast Alabama Community College on May 17, participating in that group is a special young man who has excelled as a dual enrollment student at the college. Christian Townson earned 61 dual enrollment credits to obtain his associate's degree and will participate in NACC’s graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 17. The following day he will walk as a graduate in Sylvania High School’s graduation ceremony (Friday, May 18).
CONTEMPORARY ARTISANS OF NORTHEAST ALABAMA EXHIBIT COMING TO NACC
May 16, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College invites the public to attend an exhibit entitled “Contemporary Artisans of Northeast Alabama.” The exhibit will be held in the Archives and Special Collections Room (Room 206) of the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center on the NACC campus. The exhibit will feature hand-blown glass, handcrafted jewelry, one-of-a-kind pieces of pottery, and more. The exhibit will highlight the craftsmanship of local artisans such as Cal Breed (Orbix Hot Glass), Valinda Miracle (Miracle Pottery), Barbara Kilgore (BK Ceramics), Bill Kirby, and Gene Hess.
PHS DUAL ENROLLMENT SENIOR TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL AND NACC THIS MAY
May 16, 2018
Joshua Alexander Lance, a senior at Plainview High School and a dual enrollment student at Northeast Alabama Community College, will participate in both high school and college graduation ceremonies this May. He has completed his studies and will graduate with honors from NACC. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Mu Alpha Theta. He completed six college-level mathematics courses with all As and eight college-level science courses with all As. His major is Biomedical Engineering.
NACC AND LOCAL AGENCIES WORK TOGETHER TO ENCOURAGE DEGREE COMPLETION AND CREDENTIALING
May 15, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is one of the Local organizations that have joined forces with national and state strategies to encourage Jackson County residents to complete college and earn a postsecondary credential. The launch of this Complete College Jackson will be on Tuesday, May 22 from 1-6 pm. The event will be at the Impact Learning Center in Scottsboro. Representatives will be available to discuss career choices, training, employment data, financial aid options, and degree completion opportunities. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their 2016 tax return to determine financial aid eligibility.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS EXCEL
May 14, 2018
Students in the Engineering Technology (ENT) program at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently attained 100 percent pass rate on their certification exams. This is the third year in a row that 100 percent of ENT graduates have passed this exam.
NACC IS GIG CERTIFIED CAMPUS
May 14, 2018
Mr. Fred Johnson, CEO of Farmers Telecommunications (FTC), recently presented a certificate to Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) certifying that NACC is a Gig Campus.
NACC STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS AT AWARDS DAY
May 09, 2018
Awards Day was held recently at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) to honor students. Dr. David Campbell, President of NACC, welcomed everyone and said, “Awards Day is always a very special occasion. I love seeing students receive their awards and honors. It is so meaningful to them and their families. Thanks for being here today and for helping us acknowledge our students who have done so well at NACC.”
Production Certification Offered at NACC
May 07, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will offer all the courses necessary to attain the Certified Production Technician credential this summer. Classes are taught online with labs offered on campus. The Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential, developed by the Manufacturing Skills Standard Council (MSSC) is intended to recognize through certification individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of manufacturing production. There are four modules—all of which carry a certification: Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes and Production; and Maintenance Awareness. Once the individual passes all four certification assessments, the Certified Production Technician credential is awarded.
A “4,224 MILES TO ABBEY ROAD: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES!” CONCERT TO BE HELD AT NACC
April 26, 2018
A big concert is coming up at Northeast Alabama Community College on Thursday, May 3, at 6 PM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on campus. You will not want to miss this “4,224 Miles to Abbey Road: A Tribute to The Beatles!” The Jazz Ensemble, Chorus and ENCORE! will perform. "This will be a very exciting concert featuring our Jazz Ensemble, Chorus and ENCORE!” said Stacy Morris, Jazz Ensemble Director. “This is the first concert we've done of this type and it will be quite a show. We are featuring the music of The Beatles and there some very cool arrangements and surprises in store. Please tell everyone you know and come on out!"
GRADUATION AT NACC IS MAY 17; CHANCELLOR OF THE ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM IS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
April 24, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College’s 52nd graduation ceremony will take place at 7 PM, Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the Northeast Alabama AgriBusiness Center on Highway 75 in Rainsville. The keynote speaker this year is Mr. Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System.
NACC STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT ACCS ALL-ALABAMA ACADEMIC TEAM CEREMONY
April 23, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students Ms. Lizeth Ramirez and Ms. Audrey Carroll have been named to the Alabama Community College System’s All-Alabama Academic Team. They were recognized for their academic achievements at a luncheon held recently at the Legends Conference Center in Prattville, Alabama. “We congratulate Ms. Ramirez and Ms. Carroll for this outstanding achievement,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “They are great representatives of the college on the local, state, and national levels.”
HAWES CHOSEN MOST OUTSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER AT NACC
April 19, 2018
Jeff Hawes, Instructor of English at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), has been chosen as the Dr. Charles M. Pendley Founders Chair Most Outstanding Faculty Member for 2017-2018. The announcement was made recently by the Founders Chair Committee at a college luncheon held in his honor.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK SPONSORS “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” PERFORMANCE AT NACC
April 19, 2018
Through its financial sponsorship, the First National Bank (FNB) is helping bring a theatre performance to school children in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Fort Payne, and DeKalb County. Ms. Brenda Barnes, Executive Vice President/Retail Banking with FNB made the check presentation to Dr. David Campbell, NACC President recently. FNB is sponsoring a production of “The Addams Family—A New Musical” by the Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre Department. Fifth grade students from the above school districts will be bused to the college to see the production on April 24th and 25th at 9 AM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum.
NORTHEAST ALABAMA ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM GRADUATION TO BE HELD
April 18, 2018
The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program will have its annual Adult Education Graduation for recipients of the GED® credential and the Non-Traditional High School Diploma on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 7 PM at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center in Rainsville. The graduation will honor all GED® and Non-Traditional High School Diploma recipients from DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall Counties.
AWARDS DAY TO BE HELD AT NACC
April 17, 2018
Awards Day at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will be on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 10 AM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on campus. Students will receive scholarships from four-year universities/colleges, and certificates and awards for notable service in campus clubs and activities. A reception will follow in the lobby of the Lyceum. The public is cordially invited to attend this awards ceremony and reception to help honor NACC students for their accomplishments throughout the year.
NACC WINS 11 AWARDS IN THE 33RD ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL ADVERTISING AWARDS
April 16, 2018
Winners have been chosen for the 33rd Annual Educational Advertising Awards, sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report. Officials at Northeast Alabama Community College are pleased to announce that the college received eleven total awards--six gold, three silver, one bronze, and one merit. The college was notified by Jan Michael Lok, Publisher of HEMR.
NACC SIGMA KAPPA DELTA ATTENDS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
April 11, 2018
On March 21st-24th, Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) officers and English faculty from Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, to attend the International English Honor Society’s annual convention. Students from NACC heard keynote speakers, Cristina Henríquez and Mary Norris, discuss their connection to literature and personal freedom. The students also were able to attend panel discussions in which fellow SKD members and sponsors from around the country spoke on the same topic. Jeff Hawes, NACC English Instructor and SKD sponsor, served on two panels at the conference—“Literacy=Freedom” and “Nurturing Freedom in the Classroom” while Joan Reeves, Chair of the English and Fine Arts Division and SKD Sponsor/ National Vice-President moderated one of the panels.
NACC HOSTS CYBERSECURITY LUNCH-AND-LEARN ON CAMPUS
April 10, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently hosted two experts in the field of cybersecurity. The speakers participated in a lunch-and-learn style event focused on exploring cybersecurity careers. Coordinated by Bryon Miller, NACC Career and Transfer Advisor, the event was held to provide students and community members with detailed information on cybersecurity careers and to increase community awareness about cybersecurity issues. “The International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ICS2) has stated that there is a ‘projected need for 1.8 million additional cybersecurity professionals to fill the workforce gap by 2022’,” explained Miller. “We wanted to create an opportunity for students and community members to obtain more information on these rapidly growing careers so that they can make an informed decision.”
SUMMER SEMESTER EARLY REGISTRATION AT NACC IS GOING ON NOW!
April 09, 2018
Take a closer look at your community college, which has been consistently designated as one of the best in the nation. Summer Semester Registration at Northeast Alabama Community College is going on now. Early registration has begun by appointment for all students. See your advisor now or contact the Office of Admissions to get registered early. Complete your admissions application online.
NACC CELEBRATION OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES SPEAKERS’ FORUM
April 03, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) in Rainsville, Alabama, held its annual Arts and Humanities Speakers Forum recently, and this year’s event was a celebration of its twenty-fifth anniversary. To mark this event, the college invited six authors who have been a part of the Speakers’ Forum over the past twenty-five years—Michael Knight (2008), Silas House (2010), Darnell Arnoult (2011), Tom Franklin (2013), George Singleton (2016), and Mark Powell (2017).
NACC RAMPING UP EFFORTS TO DEVELOP CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE
April 02, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has been working with local contractors since last summer to help develop the construction workforce in the region. Construction jobs are available now, and with companies like Google preparing to open facilities in the area, jobs in construction are expected to be plentiful over the coming years. Currently, the college has a number of options for those interested in entering construction careers, including short-term options in both residential and commercial construction, an apprenticeship program in construction, a certificate in structural welding, and a degree in air conditioning and refrigeration.
NACC STUDENT NAMED COCA-COLA ACADEMIC TEAM SILVER SCHOLAR
March 20, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College student, Lizeth Ramirez, has just been named a 2018 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. “This is one of the top honors that a community college student in America can receive,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “We are extremely proud of Ms. Ramirez!”
ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS AT NACC
March 19, 2018
Students and community members recently enjoyed an evening with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra celebrating Alabama’s Bicentennial hosted on campus by Northeast Alabama Community College. The Orchestra of 59 members was led by Conductor Christopher Confessore with special guest Bobby Horton. NACC was grateful to host such an event to honor the state. This was the first time for Northeast to have the Alabama Symphony Orchestra on its stage. The entertainment provided educational stories about the past 200 years as well as musical enlightenment.
MARGOT SHAW SPEAKS TO SELLOUT SAND MOUNTAIN SOIREE AT NACC
March 19, 2018
Margot Shaw, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of FLOWER magazine, was the 2018 Sand Mountain Soiree guest speaker recently. This is the third year that Northeast Alabama Community College has hosted the brunch and learn for the community. The event was another sellout with 160 tickets sold. Soiree guests enjoyed a brunch of Eggs Benedict Quiche, Gorgonzola, Roasted Pear and Walnut Crepes, Ambrosia Salad with Marshmallow Crème and a Carrot and Courgette Muffin with Dill Butter.
NACC CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SOUTHERN WRITING ON ITS CAMPUS
March 06, 2018
The English and Fine Arts Division is happy to announce that on March 16, 2018, the college is celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of its annual Arts and Humanities Speakers’ Forum. The event will be held in the Tom Bevill Lyceum from 9 AM-6 PM. Six authors who have participated in this event over the past twenty-five years are returning to offer insight into their writing process, read excerpts from their works, and take part in question and answer sessions with the audience. The forum will also include two panel discussions--one panel that will address Appalachian literature and a second that will focus on “The Rough South” or “Grit Lit.” The event is open to faculty, staff, and students of NACC as well as the general public at no cost.
“SOCK TOP” QUILT EXHIBIT AND PRESENTATION COMING TO NACC
February 22, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College invites the public to attend an opening of its “Sock Top Quilt by Ada Chitwood Jones” Exhibit on Thursday, March 15 at 10 AM. The event will be held in the Archives and Special Collections Room (Room 206) of the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center on the NACC campus. Ryan Blocker of the Alabama Department of Archives and History will open the exhibit with a presentation, "Home Sewn: Alabama's Quilting Traditions," that details the history of the quilting craft in the state.
ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: CELEBRATE ALABAMA! AT NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
February 15, 2018
Rainsville, Alabama--In celebration of Alabama’s Bicentennial, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra will present a Young People’s Concert: Celebrate Alabama! at Northeast Alabama Community College on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 7 PM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. Alabama dares to sing in this musical celebration of the State’s history. Sing along as we explore the rich diversity of Alabama’s historic and musical tradition.
WORK CONTINUES ON NEW SUBSTATION NEAR NTP AND NACC
February 12, 2018
The Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative (SMEC) is continuing work on a new Substation near the Northeast Technology Park (NTP) and the Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) campus. The 161/12.4 KV Substation will serve customers in the area, including NACC, as well as providing power to any industry that may locate in the Northeast Technology Park.
LIMITED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR NACC’S SAND MOUNTAIN SOIREE
February 07, 2018
A limited number of tickets are still available for one of Northeast Alabama Community College’s most looked forward to events of the year. Margot Shaw, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of FLOWER magazine, will be on campus as guest presenter for NACC’s annual Sand Mountain Soiree on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 11 AM. The event will be held in the NACC Tom Bevill Lyceum and includes brunch, a book signing, and demonstrational speech. It will be an informative and fun morning with Ms. Shaw.
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 06, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College has planned several activities in celebration of Black History Month. Students, faculty, and staff, as well as the public, are encouraged to attend and participate in the events. “Our staff and students have done a great job in setting up activities and events to celebrate Black History Month,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “We look forward to examining these activities and issues which are so important in America’s past and present.”
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HAS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN FALL GRADUATES
January 29, 2018
Officials at Northeast Alabama Community College are proud to announce that 192 degrees have been conferred this past fall to students who have successfully completed coursework. Fall graduates have the option of participating in the spring commencement ceremony coming up May 17, 2018. The deadline to apply is March 2 for the Thursday, May 17, graduation ceremony.
NACC ANNOUNCES FALL SEMESTER HONOR STUDENTS
January 23, 2018
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, is pleased to announce that 444 students made the President’s and Dean’s lists during the fall semester. The President’s List included 210 students and the Dean’s List included 234 students. Requirements for the President’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Requirements for the Dean’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 3.5 or above but below 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Developmental (pre-collegiate) courses do not count toward the minimum course load requirement.
FLOWER MAGAZINE FOUNDER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TO SPEAK AT NACC’S SAND MOUNTAIN SOIREE
January 18, 2018
You will not want to miss one of Northeast Alabama Community College’s most looked forward to events of the New Year. Margot Shaw, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of FLOWER magazine, will be on campus as guest presenter for NACC’s annual Sand Mountain Soiree on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 11 AM. The event will be held in the NACC Tom Bevill Lyceum and includes brunch, a book signing, and demonstrational speech. It will be an informative and fun morning with Ms. Shaw.
ALABAMA BALLET TO PERFORM SWAN LAKE AT NACC
January 11, 2018
Northeast Alabama Community College is proud to be hosting the performance of Swan Lake by the world renowned Alabama Ballet on Saturday, February 3, at 7 PM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. This classic and timeless ballet is the tragic love story of Odette, a beautiful princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse, whose fate is to swim in a lake filled with tears. Only in the hours of darkness may she assume her human guise, but her spell can only be broken by a prince who swears his eternal love and devotion to her. Swan Lake is one of the greatest works in ballet history.
Annual Christmas Holiday Gala Held December 2017
January 10, 2018
The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation Board hosted its annual Holiday Gala on Thursday, December 14th at 6:00 PM in the William M. Beck and Fine Arts Building (gymnasium). This year’s honored special guests who have made major contributions to the college included: Mrs. Doris Slater from Flat Rock, Mrs. Linda Chandler from Huntsville and Mr. Gene Hess and Mrs. Pamela Ashley from Dutton.
EXHIBIT ON ALABAMA AND WORLD WAR ONE COMING TO NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
January 04, 2018
Remembering the Great War: Alabama and World War One, a new traveling exhibit, will be on display at Northeast Alabama Community College from January 8 to January 24, 2018. The exhibit commemorates the centennial anniversary of the state’s involvement in the war and tells the story of the war from the perspectives of Alabamians whose lives were shaped by the conflict. In addition to being open to the public for viewing, the exhibit will on display for Northeast Alabama Community College’s “Bringing It Home: Utilizing Local History in the K-12 Classroom” workshop, which will focus on World War One this year.
NACC Receives Alabama Humanities Foundation Grant to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Arts and Humanities Speakers’ Forum
December 20, 2017
On March 16, 2018, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will celebrate twenty-five years of its annual Arts and Humanities Speakers’ Forum. The event will be held in the Tom Bevill Lyceum from 9 AM-6 PM. Six authors who have participated in this event over the past twenty-five years are returning to offer insight into their writing process, read excerpts from their works, and take part in question and answer sessions with the audience. The forum will also include two panel discussions--one panel that will address Appalachian literature and a second that will focus on “The Rough South” or “Grit Lit.” The event is open to faculty, staff, and students of NACC as well as the general public at no cost.
Completing Your Degree at NACC
December 20, 2017
With spring semester registration fast approaching, now is the time to come back to Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) and finish your degree! If you started on the path to obtaining a college degree but have not been able to complete it, consider enrolling now. If you attended Northeast within the past 5 to 10 years, earned 40 hours or more toward an Associates Degree, and have not earned any college degree since, we would like to talk to you. Access to getting your degree has never been so available.
Students at NACC Get in the Christmas Spirit
December 18, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College is in the Christmas spirit. Teaming up with Human Resources from DeKalb County and Jackson County, NACC recently collected numerous gifts and food items for twelve children in the surrounding area. Coordinated by the NACC Student Government Association, many organizations joined to give back to the community and make this Christmas a brighter season for each of these families.
SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION GOING ON AT NORTHEAST
December 12, 2017
Regular registration for the Spring Semester at Northeast Alabama Community College will be Friday, January 5, 2018, 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. Early registration is going on now by appointment. Classes begin Monday, January 8. Registration ends on Tuesday, January 9. When students enroll in one of the academic transfer programs at NACC and follow the appropriate guidelines, courses are guaranteed by state law to be accepted at any public college in Alabama. Consult STARS at http://stars.troy.edu.
NACC SALON INSTITUTE GRADUATE ENJOYS SUCCESS; OPENS OWN BUSINESS
December 06, 2017
Many students come to Northeast Alabama Community College to gain the skills necessary to qualify them for new job opportunities. Our numerous programs leading to entrepreneurships can help make their dreams come true. NACC Salon Institute graduate, Maribel Bravo, realized her dream by opening her own business. She recently had an open house for her newly renovated shop on the square in downtown Scottsboro.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY GALA DECEMBER 14, 2017
December 05, 2017
The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation Board is hosting its annual Holiday Gala on Thursday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the William M. Beck and Fine Arts Building (gymnasium). This year we will be honoring special guests that have made major contributions to the college: Mrs. Doris Slater from Flat Rock, Mrs. Linda Chandler from Huntsville and Mr. Gene Hess and Mrs. Pamela Ashley from Dutton.
NACC Receives Alabama Humanities Foundation Grant to Host Local History Workshop for K-12 Teachers
December 05, 2017
For a fourth consecutive year, the Northeast Alabama Community College Learning Resources Center has received a grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, to host a workshop for local K-12 teachers. The theme of the workshop is “Bringing It Home: Utilizing Local History in the K-12 Classroom.” This year’s workshop will focus on World War I in Northeast Alabama. The workshop will be held on January 25, 2018, 8 am to 2 pm, in Rooms 101 and 102 of the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center.
NACC SIGMA KAPPA DELTA MEETS FORMER UNITED STATES POET LAUREATE BILLY COLLINS
December 04, 2017
On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, students and English faculty from Northeast Alabama Community College traveled to Huntsville, Alabama, to hear two-term Poet Laureate of the United States, Billy Collins. Collins, called “American’s favorite poet,” by the Wall Street Journal, was the keynote speaker for Calhoun Community College’s seventeenth annual Writer’s Conference. Students from NACC not only loved hearing Collins’ delightfully comical poetry but also enjoyed meeting the poet after his speech, in which he took time to autograph copies of his works. The students and faculty even managed to have their photo taken with the New York Times bestselling author.
NACC SIGMA KAPPA DELTA MEETS FORMER UNITED STATES POET LAUREATE BILLY COLLINS
December 04, 2017
On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, students and English faculty from Northeast Alabama Community College traveled to Huntsville, Alabama, to hear two-term Poet Laureate of the United States, Billy Collins. Collins, called “American’s favorite poet,” by the Wall Street Journal, was the keynote speaker for Calhoun Community College’s seventeenth annual Writer’s Conference. Students from NACC not only loved hearing Collins’ delightfully comical poetry but also enjoyed meeting the poet after his speech, in which he took time to autograph copies of his works. The students and faculty even managed to have their photo taken with the New York Times bestselling author.
NACC STUDENT RECEIVES IMPRESSIVE CYBERSECURITY SCHOLARSHIP TO UAH
November 27, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College student Chase Golden has been awarded a scholarship to the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He received the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS), which is a unique program, designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government's critical information infrastructure. This program provides scholarships that may fully fund the typical costs incurred by full-time students while attending a participating institution, including tuition and education and related fees. Additionally, participants receive stipends of $22,500 for undergraduate students and $34,000 for graduate students. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation.
FIRST ANNUAL WELDING COMPETITION HELD AT NACC
November 27, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College recently held its First Annual Welding Competition on campus. Welding students from the DeKalb County Technology Center (DCTC) and the Earnest Pruett Center of Technology (EPCOT) participated in the event. "This competition is a great way for students to find out welding as a career," stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. "We do offer welding and many other career tech programs at the college and the competition helps students find out some great career opportunities in these fields."
LEGISLATORS PRESENT CHECK TO NACC FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
November 09, 2017
Alabama Senator Steve Livingston (R District Eight) and Alabama State Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter (R District Twenty-Four) recently presented Northeast Alabama Community College with a check for $25,000 to be used for dual enrollment scholarships in the DeKalb County and Fort Payne school systems. Dual Enrollment is a program offered through NACC in which students receive credit for high school and college at the same time. “We so much appreciate these funds,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “Dual Enrollment is an extremely popular program that really gives students a head start on college and their careers. I commend Senator Livingston and Representative Ledbetter for their vision and dedication in helping students.”
NACC RECEIVES $460,000 IN WORKFORCE GRANTS
November 08, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently received approximately $460,000 in workforce grants, NACC President Dr. David Campbell announced. Notification of these grant awards were made by Chancellor Jimmy Baker of the Alabama Community College System.
A VISIT TO SANTA’S WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT NACC
November 06, 2017
On Tuesday, December 5, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Northeast Alabama Community College will host its third annual “A Visit to Santa’s Workshop.” The second floor of the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center will be turned into a magical workshop with an assortment of holiday crafts, handmade ornaments, and games to share with children of the community. The event is free, but a ticket will be required of each person upon entering. Tickets are available online at https://NACCsanta.eventbrite.com. If you need assistance with ticketing, please call or come by the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center.
NACC NURSING PASS RATES EXCEED STATE AND NATIONAL RATES
November 06, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that the college’s current NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN pass rates have been officially posted by the Alabama Board of Nursing. “They are above the state and national averages for both LPN and RN,” reported Mrs. Jane Hopson, Nursing Program Director. The NCLEX-RN pass rate is 92.68%, the state average is 91.47%, and the national average is 87.85%. The LPN NCLEX pass rate is 100% for NACC, 91.57% for the state and 84.5% nationally. "The college strives to prepare our nursing students to excel with their licensing examinations," stated Dr. David Campbell, NACC President. "We are very pleased with these results and proud of our students for obtaining them."
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT OF TRADITIONAL SAND MOUNTAIN POTTERY SHOWCASED AT NACC
November 02, 2017
An exhibit featuring photographs of traditional Sand Mountain pottery is on display in the President's Exhibit Hall in the Pendley Administration Building at Northeast Alabama Community College. The photographs were made of pottery displayed at an exhibit at the college in 2015. Interpretive brochures of the history and art of Sand Mountain pottery are available at the exhibit. NACC Archivist Blake Wilhelm, in discussing the exhibit, notes that “art collectors and scholars around the world covet the pieces today for their quality and aesthetic beauty.” Wilhelm, in the interpretive materials that are available, identifies the locations where the pottery was produced, as well as the families that were involved in the tradition. Materials also describe the history of pottery making in the South. The photography exhibit was produced by NACC Executive Assistant Brenda Stringer, and the photographs were made by Wayne Murphree.
NACC Students Attend SkillsUSA Local Officer Training Conference
October 31, 2017
Members of Northeast Alabama Community College’s SkillsUSA chapter attended a Local Officer Training Conference at Wallace State Community College recently. The LOTC event was a one day conference where the students were given the opportunity to obtain experience in leadership, citizenship, teamwork, and character development. SkillsUSA gives the students a chance to become more self-confident, while learning proper communication skills and work ethic. This LOTC training allowed students to return to their schools and local chapters prepared to serve as officers.
NACC TO CELEBRATE VETERANS APPRECIATION WEEK; NORTHEAST STUDENT VETERAN ASSOCIATION TO HOST
October 30, 2017
The Northeast Alabama Community College Student Veteran Association will host activities for Veterans Appreciation Week on campus. Veterans Appreciation Week is November 6-7-8-9, 2017.
NACC CTE STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS ATTEND WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE 2017
October 30, 2017
A delegation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and instructors from Northeast Alabama Community College attended the 2017 Washington Leadership Training Institute (WLTI) recently. They met with Representative Mike Rogers, Representative Mo Brooks, and Representative Bradley Byrne. Congressional visits are an important part of the SkillsUSA WLTI. The delegation also paid respects at the Tomb of the Unknowns and the Pentagon 9-11 Memorial.
LEARN SWIFT APP DEVELOPMENT AT NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE; ENROLL FOR SPRING
October 24, 2017
How many times in the course of your day do you use apps on your mobile device? 5? 10? 50? Have you ever wanted to learn to create your own? The Alabama Community College System will be rolling out the Swift App Development Program statewide this Spring Semester. You can enroll in the courses at Northeast Alabama Community College using the curriculum from Apple. "This is a great opportunity for our students and community," stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. "The Alabama Community College System is the first that Apple has worked with to establish a statewide program like this one. Our students consequently will be leaders nationwide in obtaining App coding skills and knowledge."
NACC SPONSORS ANNUAL MOCKTAIL COMPETITION TO PROMOTE STUDENTS MAKING WISE CHOICES
October 23, 2017
On October 19, the Northeast Alabama Community College Student Government Association celebrated Collegiate Alcohol Awareness by sponsoring a “Mocktail Competition.” Organizations on campus were asked to create their own version of a non-alcoholic drink. Participating in this event illustrating how college students can have fun responsibly were representatives of the following organizations: Sigma Kappa Delta, Phi Theta Kappa, Christian Campus Ministries, Mu Alpha Theta, Skills USA, Presidential Hosts, Miss NACC, the Music Department, and the Student Government Association.
2017 TEAL TALKS HELD AT NACC
October 17, 2017
The Lilies of the Valley returned with their “Teal Talks” (Ovarian Cancer Awareness) presentation to Northeast Alabama Community College on Tuesday, September 28, 2017. The Lilies of the Valley is a support and awareness group for ovarian cancer in the Tennessee Valley. They return each year in September to NACC to do a presentation. This is the third time the college has been able to host the group.
NACC MUSTANG 5K RUN/WALK TO BE NOVEMBER 4
October 17, 2017
The Northeast Alabama Community College Mu Alpha Theta, Sigma Kappa Delta, and SGA organizations invite you to participate in the NACC 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 8:00 AM. Proceeds from this event will fund scholarships for current NACC students.
NACC ONCE AGAIN NAMED AS ONE OF THE TOP 150 US COMMUNITY COLLEGES BY THE ASPEN INSTITUTE
October 11, 2017
Officials at Northeast Alabama Community College have just been notified that NACC has once again been named as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. “We at Northeast are very honored to have been chosen for this recognition,” stated Dr. David Campbell. President of Northeast Alabama Community College. “This is a great validation to the work our students, faculty, staff, and administrators do every day. We are particularly proud that this is the fifth time that the Aspen Institute has identified Northeast as a top American community college in their recognition process, which began in 2009. There are few community colleges in America that have made this list in every award cycle as Northeast has.”
Northeast Alabama Community College Holds Miss Northeast Pageant
October 10, 2017
On October 7, 2017, the Student Government Association at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) sponsored the 2018 Miss Northeast Alabama Community College Pageant at the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the Northeast campus. The pageant consisted of nine contestants who attend NACC representing many local communities. The theme for the evening was “Powerful Women” and in coordination with this, each young lady shared with us her definition of what a powerful woman would be.
AFFORDABILITY AT NACC
October 04, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) continues to garner state and national recognition. This past summer, the United States Department of Education “Education Scorecard” ranked NACC the fifth best community college in Alabama on how much their graduates earn, and more recently AffordableColleges.com ranked Northeast among the most affordable community colleges in the United States. (http://www.affordablecolleges.com/) NACC was ranked number 48 in the top fifty among America’s 1,108 community colleges.
Drafting & Design Technology Career Opportunities Available at NACC; Enroll for Spring Semester
October 03, 2017
Do you like to sketch and draw? Do you enjoy working with new technology and software programs? Are you mechanically inclined in the understanding of how things fit together? If you have an appreciation for finite measurement and creative problem solving, then CADD training might be for you! So what exactly is CADD? How does it fit into our economy? What does a drafting technician do? Computer-aided drafting and design (also known as CADD) plays an integral role in the construction and manufacturing industries.
NACC FACULTY/STAFF PARTICIPATE IN “GIVE BACK” PROGRAM TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP
September 28, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College faculty and staff have recently joined a Payroll Deduction Program that will fund a scholarship at the College. Full time and part time staff are eligible to participate in the “Give Back” program. The people who have joined so far will raise over $10,000 in one year for the Faculty and Staff Scholarship. The scholarship will be available for a student beginning in the fall of 2018. The scholarship application will be posted in February of 2018. The scholarship will be awarded to a student attending NACC who can demonstrate financial need and is pursuing a degree or certificate.
TRIO BEGINS SCHOOL TOGETHER AT FIVE; CONTINUE ON TO NACC AND SAMFORD UNIVERSITY TOGETHER
September 26, 2017
A trio of Northeast Alabama Community College students, who have been together as friends since the age of five, have recently graduated from NACC with associate degrees. The educational journey for Jacob Gray, Hayden Gray, and Jason Wilborn, however, doesn’t end there. They have successfully continued on to Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and have enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program together.
NACC PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING DIRECTOR NAMED 2017 COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR
September 26, 2017
Debra A. Barrentine, Director of Promotions and Marketing at Northeast Alabama Community College has been named the 2017 Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association’s Communicator of the Year. The announcement was made at ACCSPRA’s Annual Conference recently in Orange Beach, Alabama. The presentation was made by Shondae Brown, Coordinator of College Relations at Southern Union State Community College and past President of ACCSPRA. The plaque reads: “ACCSPRA 2017 Communicator of the Year Award in recognition of a special level of leadership, ability or innovation in marketing, public relations, communication, or recruiting.”
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September 26, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an event held on campus. The event included a performance by One Ensemble, a Florida based production company that presented the musical/theatrical performance Tres Vidas based on the lives of painter Frida Kahlo (Mexico), activist Rufina Amaya (El Salvador), and poet Alfonsina Storni (Argentina). Hispanic dance, music, and foods also were a part of the celebration.
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE WINS TEN ACCSPRA AWARDS
September 25, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) received ten awards at the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA) 2017 Conference held recently in Orange Beach. Northeast won two top Pyramid Awards, three Awards of Achievement, and five Awards of Merit. During the conference, the Pyramid Awards ceremony recognized two-year college marketing items created and/or used during 2016
NACC SKD’s Mudbound Book Club
September 25, 2017
The introduction of Northeast Alabama Community College Sigma Kappa Delta’s book talk, featuring the international bestselling novel Mudbound, was an undeniable success. The book talk was introduced at Northeast’s Back to School event and drew the attention of many students and faculty, including the President of NACC, Dr. David Campbell. Every one of the participant spots was filled. The first meeting was led by the honor society’s vice president, Audrey Carroll, on September 18. The group will meets in Room 103 of the English Building from 11-11:45 am. Refreshments will be served.
NACC SGA Holds Welcome Back To School Event
September 21, 2017
The fall semester is well underway at Northeast Alabama Community College. Recently, the Student Government Association (SGA), sponsored by Joan Reeves, Director of Student Activities, welcomed NACC’s student body by sponsoring lunch and a DJ in the quad. Many of the college’s organizations set up booths around the quad to advertise the numerous activities in which students can get involved while at Northeast. In addition to the amazing music and lunch, students, faculty and staff participated in numerous games provided by the college’s organizations.
Northeast Alabama Community College Has Significant Increase in Number of Summer Graduates
September 18, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College is proud to announce that 114 associate degrees have been conferred this summer to students who have completed coursework. Summer graduates have the option of participating in the spring commencement ceremony which will be held May 17, 2018. The 2017 summer term saw a 40% increase in students earning their degree compared to summer 2016.
NACC TO HOLD HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
September 14, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will present a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Sunday, September 24 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Music Auditorium of the W. M. Beck Health and Fine Arts Building. There will be Hispanic dances, theatrical performance, and free samples of Hispanic foods.The celebration will be an evening length work for singing actress and core ensemble chamber music trio based on the lives of three legendary Latin American women (Tres Vidas): Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Salvadoran peasant activist Rufina Amaya, and Argentinean poet Alfonsina Storni.
Largest Crowd Ever Attends NACC Music on the Mountain Featuring Shenandoah
September 13, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College held its annual summer event, Music on the Mountain, in the Tom Bevill Lyceum recently. A record crowd attended the event. The show began with guests enjoying music from local performer Preston Watts. Watts performed songs by Jason Isbell, The Eagles and Elton John, along with original songs he had written. After intermission, guests returned to their seats to enjoy music by Shenandoah who is on their 30th Anniversary Tour. They performed hit songs like “Two Dozen Roses”, “Mama Knows” and “I Wanna Be Loved Like That”, along with gospel and new songs that will be featured on their new album.
Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review visit by the ACEN
September 11, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College Nursing Education wishes to announce that it will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Practical Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 1:00pm on September 19, 2017 in the Health Education building, room 110.
Train to be a Fiber Optics Technician at NACC
August 28, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College, in partnership with BDI DataLynk, will provide fiber optic training courses. Your opportunity to register for this one-week course is today. Classes are November 13 - 19, 2017. Training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on participation. All training is internationally recognized, accredited by Building Industry Consulting Service International, Inc., and sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association (FOA).
NACC Learning Resources Center Archives and Special Collections Introduces Podcast
August 24, 2017
This month, the Northeast Alabama Community College Learning Resources Center Archives and Special Collections introduced its first in a series of podcasts related to local history. Mr. Blake Wilhelm, NACC Archivist/Specialist, author and creator of the first episode, notes, “Podcasting is a growing format, and I believe it will serve as a great way to explore the history and culture of our area and allow us to seamlessly connect with an audience interested in this subject.”
NACC Announces Summer Semester Honor Students
August 24, 2017
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, is pleased to announce that 136 students made the President’s and Dean’s lists during the summer semester. The President’s List included 74 students and the Dean’s List included 62 students. Requirements for the President’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Requirements for the Dean’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 3.5 or above but below 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Developmental (pre-collegiate) courses do not count toward the minimum course load requirement.
NACC Announces Summer Semester Honor Students
August 23, 2017
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, is pleased to announce that 136 students made the President’s and Dean’s lists during the summer semester. The President’s List included 74 students and the Dean’s List included 62 students. Requirements for the President’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Requirements for the Dean’s List are: (1) semester grade point of 3.5 or above but below 4.0 and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Developmental (pre-collegiate) courses do not count toward the minimum course load requirement.
ENROLL THIS FALL IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (LAW ENFORCEMENT) PROGRAM AT NACC; YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
August 15, 2017
Preparing for a rewarding career in Criminal Justice awaits you at Northeast Alabama Community College. Every year, over 23 million in the United States fall victim to crime. With the tools you learn at NACC, you can make a difference. At Northeast, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to battle crime, improve public safety, and make a positive impact on the lives of others. Whether you wish to enter the workforce after graduation with an AAS degree, or transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program, NACC’s Criminal Justice program is a great place to start.
NACC Offers Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program; Begin this Fall
August 10, 2017
If you are interested in an exciting new career, or want to upgrade the skills you currently have, the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program at Northeast Alabama Community College could be the right choice for you! The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program at Northeast teaches the theories and principles of the operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment. A variety of related laboratory projects allows students to put into practice the knowledge and skills gained, preparing them for skilled service technician positions.
NACC IS YOUR BEST HIGHER EDUCATION CHOICE—AND IT’S AFFORDABLE!
August 10, 2017
Registration for fall classes is going on now at Northeast Alabama Community College. There is no better time than now to take advantage of what Northeast has to offer. Whether you are interested in earning credits/degrees that transfer to a four-year university or college, or whether you are interested in career/technical degrees/certificates. Northeast, one of the top community colleges in the nation, will help you obtain the best possible education for less costs.
NACC Announces Exciting New Changes to Online Program
August 09, 2017
Personnel at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) continue to make advances in acquiring and applying educational technology that serves students and the community. The college, for example, now has added software that permits students to take most online courses entirely from their homes or at an off-campus location. This was achieved as a result of the college purchasing the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for online course delivery as well as new online resources such as Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor. This new delivery software changes the way tests and quizzes are administered for online courses. These tools, along with changes to the NACC online testing policy, will enhance the overall online learning experience for students beginning with the Fall 2017 semester.
Grainger Provides Tools for Tomorrow Award at NACC
August 08, 2017
Three Northeast Alabama Community College students were recently awarded the Westward® toolkit from the Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship program. John Luke McClain (Industrial Systems -Welding Technology), John Wyatt Ellison (Industrial Systems - Welding Technology), and Brandon Card (Engineering Technology) were awarded the tool kit along with a $2,000 scholarship from Grainger.
Finish What You Started at NACC; Reverse Transfer Is an Option
August 08, 2017
Did you begin your college career at Northeast Alabama Community College, transfer to a four-year school, and never received your associate degree from NACC? If so, the reverse transfer program may be right for you. Reverse transfer allows students to transfer course work from their two-year or four-year official transcripts back to NACC with the goal of completing associate degree requirements.
Cybersecurity Expert and NASA Engineer Speak to NACC Math Honor Society
August 07, 2017
Two Northeast Alabama Community College alumni recently returned home to talk with Mu Alpha Theta math honor society members and their families. Mr. Jesse Hairston, a UAH cybersecurity research scientist, and Dr. Mike Tinker, a NASA aerospace engineer, discussed opportunities available to Northeast graduates with a math or science degree. They specifically mentioned internship and scholarship opportunities. “These men are modern day explorers using mathematics as a guide map,” observed Mu Alpha Theta member and NACC math tutor Danielle Jordi, who will be majoring in chemical engineering at UAH in the fall.
Northeast Graduate Receives National Math Honor Society Scholarship
August 04, 2017
2017 Northeast Alabama Community College alumna, Danielle Jordi, was recently awarded a $4,000 scholarship by the national Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honor society headquartered at the University of Oklahoma. This was one of five scholarships given to two-year college students by the national organization.
NACC and JSU Sign Transfer Agreement
August 04, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) President Dr. David Campbell was joined by Jacksonville State University (JSU) President Dr. John Beehler in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two colleges designed to facilitate the transfer process for students earning an Associate’s Degree at NACC. It is called the Transfer Pathway Program and it will provide a specific route to complete a bachelor’s degree by identifying specific courses students must take at NACC and at JSU upon transfer.
SHENANDOAH TO PERFORM AT NACC MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
August 04, 2017
Music on the Mountain at Northeast Alabama Community College is fast approaching! The event is Friday, August 18, at 6 pm in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the campus of NACC. Super country group Shenandoah is the headline band for this year’s event. Shenandoah is a Grammy, ACM, and CMA award-winning group. Get your tickets today and join us for one of the most exciting Music on the Mountain events ever! Tickets are only $20 and can be ordered on line by going to www.musiconthemountainnacc.com.
Free Construction Training from NACC and Home Builders Foundation
July 27, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has partnered with the Alabama Home Builders Foundation to offer an 8-week basic residential carpentry course. This course, which is offered free of charge and will meet two nights per week, will begin September 12 and will continue through November 2, 2017. Classes will be taught at the Earnest Pruett Center of Technology campus in Hollywood, Alabama.
NACC Graduates Make Huntingdon College Dean’s List for Spring Semester
July 18, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that nine students made the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Huntingdon College. These students achieved a 3.8 or higher grade point average for the spring 2017 semester. Huntingdon operates an Evening Bachelor’s Degree Program located on the NACC campus, which enables students to stay and complete their bachelor’s degree.
NACC SkillsUSA Attend 53rd Annual National Leadership & Skills Conference in Louisville, KY
July 11, 2017
Several members of the NACC chapter of SkillsUSA recently participated in the 53rd annual National Leadership & Skills Conference held in Louisville, Ky. The event was invitation only for first place state medalists in 100 competition areas for career and technical students. The conference took place June 21-22, 2017 and is the largest skill competition in the world. NLSC is a showcase of career and technical education students. During the week, more than 6,000 outstanding career and technical education students competed in their field of study and various technical and leadership fields.
NACC EMS CEP Partners with Young Farmers of DeKalb and Jackson Counties for Training
July 10, 2017
The Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education Program at Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to partner with the Young Farmers of DeKalb and Jackson counties to present “Farm Safety Day” to local First Responders, EMS, and Fire Rescue Personnel. The training will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 8 am until 3 pm in the NACC Health Education Building, Room 106. In addition to farm safety, there will be an Air Evac Life Team Landing Zone Training.
51st COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY HELD AT NACC
July 06, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College held its 51st Commencement Ceremony on recently at the Northeast Alabama AgriBusiness Center in Rainsville. In all, 194 Northeast graduates received associate degrees in a ceremony attended by an estimated 4,500 guests.
Nine Students Graduate with Bachelor Degrees from Huntingdon College at NACC
June 20, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that nine students who attended Huntingdon College on its campus have graduated with bachelor’s degrees. These nine students completed their degrees in the Huntingdon Evening Bachelor’s Degree Program at Northeast.
NACC Nursing Program Graduates 41
June 19, 2017
Officials at Northeast Alabama Community College are pleased to announce that forty-one students have graduated from the Nursing Program. NACC’s nursing program prepares generalists in nursing who go on to work in acute care facilities, such as Highlands and DeKalb, Marshall and Huntsville Medical Centers. Some of the graduates reside in Tennessee and Georgia and are employed in Chattanooga and Rome. Graduates are also employed in areas such as critical care, emergency department and mother-baby units, as well as oncology, orthopedics and general medical units. Other employers include long-term care and rehabilitation, mental health and outpatient clinics. In addition to working in the field, many will go on to earn a higher degree in nursing.
Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program Receives $13,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
June 08, 2017
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the Adult Education Program at Northeast Alabama Community College a $13,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant award is part of a long legacy of Dollar General Grants, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $127 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and schools that have helped more than 7.9 million individuals learn to read, prepare for the high school equivalency test, or learn the English language.
Scholarship Now Available for 2nd Year Nursing Student at Northeast Alabama Community College
June 07, 2017
Second year nursing students at Northeast Alabama Community College are eligible to apply for the David and Laura Henegar Nursing Scholarship which has recently been established. The scholarship is in memory of Laura and in honor of David Henegar both from Henagar, Alabama. Mrs. Henegar passed away in 2016 and Mr. Henegar just celebrated his 95th birthday in April. The scholarship has been established by Rachel and Peter Mehravari who both live and work for the federal government in Washington DC. They are funding the $1,500 scholarship to a 2nd year nursing student at Northeast. This scholarship will be awarded to one 2nd year nursing student for fall 2017.
NACC All-USA Academic Team Competition Winners Announced
June 06, 2017
Each year all two-year colleges are asked to nominate two students that exhibit talent and ability in the areas of academics, leadership, and community service to compete with other two-year students across the nation. This competition is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, USA Today Newspaper, and the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the largest honor society in American higher education whose mission it is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for these students to grow as scholars and leaders.
NACC Announces Spring Semester Honor Students
May 30, 2017
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, is pleased to announce that 401 students made the President’s and Dean’s lists during the spring semester. The President’s List included 222 students and the Dean’s List included 179 students.
Nurse Assistant Training Near You
May 30, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College, in coordination with Jackson County Healthcare Authority, will offer nurse assistant training at Cumberland Health and Rehabilitation of Bridgeport, Alabama. Students train in a classroom setting with 60 hours of instruction and 20 hours of clinical hands-on experience. The classroom curriculum is based on lecture and interactive DVDs in which the participant gains a real world insight for their future career. Students who successfully complete five weeks of training are eligible to take the state license exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Northeast students’ current pass rate is 100%.
NACC Golf Team Tryouts
May 25, 2017
The Northeast Alabama Community College Golf Team will be conducting tryouts for the upcoming 2017-2018 men’s and women’s golf teams during the month of June. The first tryout is set for Thursday, June 8th at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, Alabama. Registration for this event will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a tryout session from 12:00-2:00 p.m. The second tryout date will be on Wednesday, June 21st at Dogwood Hills in Flat Rock, Alabama. Registration for this event is set to begin at 9:00 a.m. with a tryout session from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Both tryout dates are open to both prospective men and women golfers.
NACC Announces Annual Writing Competition Winners
May 18, 2017
The Northeast Alabama Community College chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta, the English honorary for two-year colleges, is proud to announce its winners of the 2017 Writing Competition for students in area middle schools and high schools. NACC’s Epsilon Alpha chapter began sponsoring the high school/middle school competition in 2001. Since then, students from Jackson, DeKalb Madison, and Marshall counties as well as Dade County, Georgia, have proudly displayed their writing talent. Each year the college asks area teachers to submit poetry, fiction, and essays from students in grades 7-9 and 10-12. These entries are then judged by a panel of Sigma Kappa Delta members and NACC faculty. The top three students in each area of each division are given certificates and are recognized at NACC’s annual awards day program. Additionally, the student’s work will be published in the upcoming edition of the Aurora, the college’s literary magazine.
Best Medical Assistant Colleges in Alabama Announced; Northeast Alabama Community College Ranks Number 1
May 18, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College has been ranked as Number 1 by Universities.Com in their listing of Best Medical Assistant Colleges in Alabama. The 2017 rankings of the best colleges in Alabama that offer Medical Assistant degrees were created to help students find a school that best fits their needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, the entire list of all 24 Medical Assistant schools located within Alabama is available on line. Also available are reviews, facts, and questions/answers for schools and access to valuable information from colleges and universities.
Shenandoah to Headline Music on the Mountain at NACC; Tickets Go On Sale June 1
May 16, 2017
Shenandoah will be the headline band for the 2017 Music on the Mountain at Northeast Alabama Community College. The event is Friday, August 18, at 6 pm in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the campus of NACC. Tickets go on sale June 1. When country music lovers talk about the greatest groups in the genre, Shenandoah is always at the forefront of any discussion. Fueled by Marty Raybon’s distinctive vocals and the band’s skilled musicianship, Shenandoah became well known for delivering such hits as “Two Dozen Roses”, “Church on Cumberland Road” and “Next to You, Next to Me” as well as such achingly beautiful classics as “I Want to be Loved Like That” and the Grammy winning “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart” duet with Alison Krauss.
Graduation at NACC is May 18; Alabama State Senator Steve Livingston is Keynote Speaker
May 15, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College’s 51st graduation ceremony will take place at 7 PM, Thursday, May 18, 2017, at the Northeast Alabama AgriBusiness Center on Highway 75 in Rainsville. "Graduation is the highlight of the year for us," stated Dr. David Campbell, NACC President. "Completing their programs is what our students have worked toward, and it is so rewarding for our faculty and staff to see students reach this level of achievement.”
NACC Begins New Golf Program
May 12, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is starting a golf program and will begin competition in the fall of 2017. Teams are planned for both men and women golfers and Mr. Darrell Kirk has been chosen as coach. Kirk is an experienced golfer and in fact started the golf program at North Sand Mountain High School. “We are excited about starting this program,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “Mr. Kirk is a retired coach and principal, and will be great in working with and supervising our students.”
NACC Hosts Careers in Counseling Event
May 12, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently hosted a panel of local professionals in social work and counseling career fields. This panel participated in a lunch and learn style event titled Careers in Counseling. Coordinated by Bryon Miller, Career and Transfer Advisor, and Rob Woodall, Director of the Division of Social Sciences, Speech, and Foreign Languages, the event was intended to provide students and community members with detailed information on careers in social work, counseling, and psychology.
NACC CHD Program and LRC To Hold Summer Family Story Time
May 12, 2017
The Child Development Program and the Learning Resources Center at Northeast Alabama Community College will partner in doing a Family Story Time this summer. The event will be June 21 and June 28 from 2 PM to 2:30 PM. The location will be on the second floor of the Library (Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center) in the Child Development classroom.
Niblett Chosen Most Outstanding Faculty Member at NACC
May 11, 2017
Adam Niblett, Instructor of Mathematics at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), was chosen as the Dr. Charles M. Pendley Founders Chair Most Outstanding Faculty Member for 2016-2017. The announcement was made recently by the Founders Chair Committee at a college luncheon.
Medical Assisting Students Excel at NACC
May 11, 2017
Students in the Medical Assisting Program at Northeast Alabama Community College have experienced many successes in the program this spring semester. The Medical Assisting Program at Northeast prepares students for exciting careers in a variety of health care facilities. Graduates of the program are trained to perform both administrative and clinical duties needed for employment in a clinic or physician’s office. Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States, according to the US Department of Labor.
NACC Offering Summer STEM Experience
May 08, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will offer a number of workshops and camps this summer for students in grades 5-12. These workshops are sponsored by the college and supported in part by the Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs Foundation.
GED Graduation to be Held
May 08, 2017
The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program will have its annual Adult Education Graduation for GED® and Non-traditional High School Diploma recipients on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center in Rainsville. The graduation will honor all GED® and Non-traditional High School Diploma recipients from DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall Counties. Through adult education, many individuals have had the opportunity to obtain a high school equivalency credential, which has enabled them to secure or upgrade their employment or attend college or technical school. The Adult Education Graduation is one way to express congratulations to those students who have worked so hard to accomplish their goals.
NACC STUDENTS AND ADVISORS ATTEND SKILLSUSA STATE CONFERENCE
May 08, 2017
Several Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) SkillsUSA members and advisors attended the annual Alabama SkillsUSA Conference and Championships Career Expo event in Birmingham, Alabama on April 18-20. This three-day event was a state-level competition for high school and college students enrolled in career and technical education programs. Quality career and technical education is the centerpiece of the conference. More than 1,300 students, teachers, education leaders, and representatives from industry corporations, trade associations, businesses and labor unions participated in the event. The conference hosts 80 contest events that cover leadership development as well as skilled performance and technical sciences.
Award-Winning North Carolina Author is Featured Speaker for the Annual Arts and Humanities Speaker’s Forum at NACC
May 08, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) in Rainsville, Alabama, held its annual Arts and Humanities Speakers Forum on April 13, 2017, featuring award-winning author Mark Powell. Powell addressed a group of over 300 in the college’s Tom Bevill Lyceum and followed his presentation with a book signing. That afternoon Dr. Don Nobel, host of Alabama Public Television’s award-winning series, Bookmark, filmed his show which featured an interview with Mr. Powell. Powell returned that evening and spoke to an audience of 40 in the college’s library, which was also followed with a book signing and reception.
Awards Day to Be Held at Northeast Alabama Community College
April 12, 2017
Awards Day at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will be on Monday, May 8, 2017, at 10 AM in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on campus. Students will receive scholarships from four-year universities/colleges, and certificates and awards for notable service in campus clubs and activities. A reception will follow in the lobby of the Lyceum. The public is cordially invited to attend this awards ceremony and reception to help honor NACC students for their accomplishments throughout the year.
NACC Concert Band to Present Spring Concert
April 10, 2017
The Northeast Alabama Community College Concert Band will present a Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Music Auditorium of the Beck Health and Fine Arts Building. “Please come out and join us for an amazing night of music as we celebrate the greatest film composer of all time,” said Concert Band Director, Stacy Morris. “We will be performing the music of John Williams from such movies as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Superman, E.T., Jaws, and much more!”
Internationally Known Artist Coming To NACC
April 04, 2017
The artist known as Nall, will speak at Northeast Alabama Community College on Thursday, April 20, at 9:30 AM in the Music Auditorium of the Beck Health and Fine Arts Center. This event is co-sponsored by the Gorham’s Bluff Institute. It is a free event and open to the public. Nall will share his story of his success and speak about the varied techniques he uses in his creative works.
NACC’s Director of Educational Technology Receives CISO Certification
March 23, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that Ms. Patricia Combs, Director of Educational Technology, has recently received the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) certification. Combs attended a six-month program (September 2016 through February 2017) at Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Appalachian Author, Mark Powell, is Featured Author for the Annual Arts and Humanities Speaker’s Forum at NACC
March 23, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College is proud to announce that Mark Powell is the guest author for the college’s annual Arts and Humanities Speaker’s Forum. The forum will be held in the college’s Tom Bevill Lyceum on Thursday, April 13, at 10:00 a.m., with a book signing to follow immediately after. At 5:30 p.m., Powell will speak again in the college’s library. At both events, the English honor society, Sigma Kappa Delta, will sell copies of Powell’s books.
ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY ON THE NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS
March 23, 2017
Athens State University has been one of Northeast Alabama Community College’s (NACC) partnership schools for several years. While both institutions benefit from partnering together, the real winner is the students who attend each school. “Students are able to smoothly transfer to Athens State and often times they are eligible for a scholarship. Some students even receive more than one,” said Bryon Miller, Career and Transfer Advisor at NACC. Athens State also boasts a $191 per credit hour on-campus tuition rate. This means that students’ Pell Grants, scholarships, and other financial aid will go even further.
NACC LPN PROGRAM RANKS IN STATE
March 23, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College has recently been notified that the college’s LPN Program is ranked 5th in Alabama among Practical Nursing Programs by a letter from Bryce Hall, President of PracticalNursing.org. Hall said, “On behalf of our team, I am pleased to inform you that Northeast Alabama Community College’s licensed practical nursing program has been ranked as one of the top 5 LPN programs in the state of Alabama!”
NACC Announces Newly Upgraded Mobile App
March 22, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) President, Dr. David Campbell, is pleased to announce that the NACC Mobile App has been upgraded and is now available for free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. “As students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are aware, it is a core focus at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) that we remain on the leading edge of technology,” said Campbell. “This focus begins in the classroom, online, and in our program laboratories, but extends across campus and now onto the devices of everyone connected to NACC.”
NACC Wins Awards in National HEMR and Collegiate Advertising Awards Programs
March 22, 2017
Winners have been announced in the national 32nd Annual Educational Advertising Awards (by Higher Education Marketing Report) and the 2016 Collegiate Advertising Awards. Northeast Alabama Community College won eight Gold Awards, one Silver Award, and one Bronze Award in the Educational Advertising Awards. The college also won two Gold Awards and two Silver Awards in the Collegiate Advertising Awards.
NACC Student Groups Presented with Certificates of Appreciation
March 08, 2017
Charles Martin, Chaplin of the NE Alabama Marine Corps League, presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Northeast Alabama Community College Student Veterans Association and to the Christian Campus Ministries student group recently. The Certificates of Appreciation were for Outstanding Support of United States Marine Corps Reserve by participation in the annual Toys for Tots Program.
NACC Offers Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
March 08, 2017
Back by popular demand at Northeast Alabama Community College, a one-day workshop entitled "Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People." This 3-hour workshop will be Tuesday, March 21, 2017 beginning at 5 pm until 8 pm at the NACC campus. The workshop is intended for ages 15 and up. To ensure a seat please register by March 17, 2017. Seating is limited.
NACC Jazz Ensemble to Perform in Spring Concert
March 08, 2017
The Northeast Alabama Community College Jazz Ensemble will present a Spring Concert, Big Band Spectacular! with special guest David Morris, on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Music Auditorium of the Beck Health and Fine Arts Building.
NACC Nursing Faculty Host “Love Your Heart” Luncheon
March 06, 2017
In recognition of Heart Health Month (February) the Northeast Alabama Community College nursing faculty hosted and prepared a “Love Your Heart” luncheon for all NACC faculty and staff. The event was held on February 16 in the Health Education Building lobby. “The purpose of the event was two-fold,” stated Jane Hopson, Nursing Program Director. “We wanted to show our appreciation for the faculty and staff, and also to educate them about signs and symptoms of heart attacks, particularly in women.”
NAEMSE's Level 1 Instructor Course is Being Hosted by NACC in April
February 09, 2017
The National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) National Instructor Course 1(IC1) is being sponsored by Northeast Alabama Community College on April 7-9, 2017 in Rainsville, Alabama. NAEMSE is partnering with Northeast Alabama Community College to provide this phenomenal educational event. Registration is currently open for this National Course and to view it online please go to this link http://naemse.org/?page=LVL1InstructorCourse for information about this course. The National EMS Instructor Course has been designed and developed in accordance with the DOT/NHTSA 2002 National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors and the National Education Standards. The IC 1 course represents the didactic component and practical application of the educational process for EMS Educators specified in the guidelines for EMS Rules for Lead Instructors in their state.
ROAD SCHOLAR TO SPEAK AT NACC
January 30, 2017
Joyce Cauthen, a member of the Alabama Humanities Foundation’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, will present “Fiddlers, Banjo Players and Strawbeaters – Alabama’s First Pop Musicians” on Wednesday, February 8, at 10 a.m. at Northeast Alabama Community College during Black History Month.
Job Placement Specialist at NACC Eager to Help Students
January 24, 2017
Dara Patterson, College and Career Planning Center Job Placement Specialist at Northeast Alabama Community College, (NACC) is always eager to assist students and graduates in seeking employment. Whether they need a résumé, interviewing tips, or job leads, she is ready to provide assistance. Patterson’s office is centrally located on campus in the Wallace Administration (WA) Building, Room 112, which is easily accessible to students.
NACC Is Gold Award Recipient by Military Friendly®
January 24, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is a GOLD Award-level Military Friendly® School Award recipient in the category of Community Colleges for 2017. Victory Media, originator of the family of Military Friendly® employment, entrepreneurship and education resources for veterans and their families, published its special awards for 2017 Military Friendly® Schools and Employers at https://militaryfriendly.com. For more than a decade, Military Friendly® ratings have set the standard for companies and colleges demonstrating positive employment and education outcomes for veterans and their families.
Educational Technology at NACC
January 18, 2017
“Providing our students with a good background in technology is one of the most important things we do here in regard to education,” stated Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). “We know whatever their chosen field, our students will need these skills to be successful in this digital age.” The college, located in a rural setting on the DeKalb and Jackson county line, is urban as far as its technology is concerned. In fact, the college is one of the few in Alabama or the South that is indeed a Gig center.
NACC TLC Tutors Excel
January 17, 2017
Tomas Roberts, a senior in the Industrial and Systems Engineering program at UAH and a Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) graduate recently returned to Northeast as a guest tutor in the Technology Learning Center. Tomas attended NACC from 2012-2014 where he served as a Peer Tutor while he earned an Associate in Science degree. Tomas graduated Summa Cum Laude and was selected to the All-USA/All-Alabama Academic Team. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, and Sigma Kappa Delta. Tomas joined the UAH OOE team as a Student Specialist in the spring of 2016.
NACC Serves as Site for Scale Back Alabama; Scale Back Alabama Kicks Off 2017 Contest
January 11, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College once again will be serving as a weigh-in site for the state’s largest weight-loss and exercise program, Scale Back Alabama. In its 11th year, the program has resulted in millions of pounds lost and lots of healthy habits formed, and the 2017 contest starts next week. Adults in teams of two can go online at www.scalebackalabama.com to register for the free, 8-week program and then go to Northeast to weigh in at the following times beginning now through January 18, 2017 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday-Thursday and until 1 PM on Friday.
The Alabama Ballet to Perform Giselle at NACC on February 11
January 09, 2017
Northeast Alabama Community College is proud to be hosting the performance of Giselle by the world renowned Alabama Ballet on Saturday, February 11, at 7 p.m. in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. The most significant romantic ballet ever creates the story of Giselle, an innocent who is misled into believing the words of her charming admirer. With a broken heart, she dies a maid and joins the spirits of other maidens who are compelled to bring about the downfall of every man who trespasses into their realm.
Deadline Extension for NACC Nursing Program Applications
January 09, 2017
The deadline for fall 2017 Northeast Alabama Community College nursing program applications has been extended to March 1, 2017.
NACC Faculty Highlight: Office Administration Instructor Amy LaCount; Her “Never Give Up” Attitude Brought Her to the Profession She Loves
December 29, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College Office Administration Instructor Amy LaCount has always wanted to help people. That is why she became a teacher. She has served college students for many years, in several different capacities. In 2005, she decided that she wanted to help them in a different way, by teaching them the things she had learned over the years, so she set out to earn the credentials to be able to teach. “It took another ten years to achieve my goal, but I am so pleased to now be able to help students in yet another capacity,” said LaCount. “In many ways, it is a life-changer for them. That is so exciting to me to watch that happen for students!”
NACC Named Gold Award Recipient by Military Friendly®
December 14, 2016
School’s Military Initiatives Honored for being “Better for Veterans”. Northeast Alabama Community College announced today that it has been named a GOLD Award-level Military Friendly® School Award recipient in the category of Community Colleges for 2017. Victory Media, originator of the family of Military Friendly® employment, entrepreneurship and education resources for veterans and their families, published its special awards for 2017 Military Friendly® Schools and Employers at https://militaryfriendly.com. For more than a decade, Military Friendly® ratings have set the standard for companies and colleges demonstrating positive employment and education outcomes for veterans and their families.
NACC NSVA Presents Check
December 12, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College student veteran association (NSVA) sponsors, officers, and members raised money during the college’s Veteran Appreciation Week through a bake sale and silent auction. Many local business owners donated to the silent auction which helped to raise more money than last year. A total of $2,300 was raised this year, which was about $1,550 more than last year.
NACC Chorus and ENCORE in Holiday Concert
December 01, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College Chorus and ENCORE will perform a Holiday Concert on Friday, December 9, 2016, at 7:00 pm in the Music Auditorium of the Beck Health and Fine Arts Building at Northeast. “Join us for an enjoyable evening of beautiful holiday music,” stated Dr. Kathy Adkins, Director of Chorus/ENCORE.
Annual Christmas Holiday Gala to be Held at NACC
November 22, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College Foundation Board will be hosting its annual Holiday Gala on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the William M. Beck Health and Fine Arts Building. “The gala moved into this building last year and hosted over 400 guests,” said Heather Rice, Director of Development at NACC. “We hope to host that many this year and more. There will be great food, a musical performance from our own ENCORE! lead by Dr. Kathy Adkins and great music with a dance floor lead by Mr. Stacy Morris and NACC's Jazz Ensemble.” This year’s honoree is Mr. Fred Johnson. Johnson serves as the Executive Vice President and General Manager (CEO) of the Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative in Rainsville, Alabama. Widely known as a leader among Alabama’s telecommunication companies, it is the state’s largest member-owned provider of such services.
NACC Short-Term Training Enrollment Open Today
November 22, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College registration for skill specific training as an EKG Technician, Home Health/ Hospice Aide, or Pharmacy Technician is now open. Courses are scheduled to begin the week of January 9, 2017. In only 12 weeks you can begin a new career in the constant growing healthcare industry.
NACC Machine Tool Program Receives Grant—Scholarships Are Available
November 17, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College recently received a $25,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to support scholarships for the Machine Tool Technology (MTT) program. The check was presented to MTT program instructor, Hugo DeAngelis at the 2016 Haas Automation, Inc. Manufacturing Day event, held at the Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama. While at the event, students were able to meet with potential employers and attend demonstrations of newly released equipment.
A Visit to Santa’s Workshop at NACC
November 16, 2016
On Thursday, December 1, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Northeast Alabama Community College will host its second annual “A Visit to Santa’s Workshop.” The second floor of the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center will be turned into a magical workshop with an assortment of holiday crafts, handmade ornaments, and games to share with children of the community. The event is open to the public and free. Children can also visit with Santa. Photo packages, which are optional, will be available for purchase from professional photographer, Ashley Paschal.
NACC MAT Events, Fall Inductions, and 2016-2017 Officers
November 16, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College Mu Alpha Theta math honor society, Sigma Kappa Delta English honor society, and Student Government Association have teamed up to sponsor a 5K run/walk around the campus perimeter and walking trail on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Those interested in participating can register online at www.racesonline.com. Race day entries will also be accepted. Proceeds from this event will fund scholarships for NACC students. In addition to the Mustang 5K, the NACC chapter of Mu Alpha Theta also sponsors: • Summer Honors Scholarships to current Mu Alpha Theta members taking at least three semester hours during a summer semester; • Algebra I Bowl for area students; • Pi Day celebration; • a toner and cell phone recycling project to raise scholarship funds; and • a tutor shadowing project for education majors.
NACC Mustang 5K Run/Walk
November 15, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College Mu Alpha Theta, Sigma Kappa Delta, and SGA organizations invite you to participate in the NACC 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Proceeds from this event will fund scholarships for current and/or future NACC students.
NACC Jazz Ensemble in Christmas Concert
November 15, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College Jazz Ensemble will perform a Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 6:00 pm in the Music Auditorium of the Beck Health and Fine Arts Building at Northeast. “Start your Christmas season off right by coming out and supporting the NACC Jazz Ensemble,” stated Stacy Morris, Jazz Ensemble Director at NACC. “It's going to be a great evening of Christmas music!”
NACC Honoring Veterans this Week
November 07, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College cordially invites the public to attend activities in celebration of all veterans. November 7th through November 10th is Veteran Appreciation Week on campus. Below is a list of the daily activities. Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating all veterans for their service to our country.
SKD Completes National Project; Project Benefits Local Children’s Advocacy Center
November 03, 2016
Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD), an English honor society at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), raised 1,446 children’s books for the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) through their National Project. Each year, the club submits a project for the annual convention in the spring. This year’s convention, in Louisville, Kentucky, focuses on the theme of re-creation. The NACC chapter of SKD chose to center their project around Jesmyn Ward’s award-winning novel Salvage the Bones, a book about a girl seeking to recreate herself.
NACC SkillsUSA Students Go to LOTC and JLDC
October 25, 2016
A group of students from Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) participated in a Local Officer Training Conference (LOTC) held at Camp McDowell on Oct 6-8, in Nauvoo, Alabama. The students participated in personal development as well as team building activities and learned about local officer duties and proper meeting procedures. The first team building activity was a trust swing with a harness and the students were hoisted up, then released themselves at their comfort point. The second challenge was a personal development exercise, where they climbed a power pole while harnessed and once the top was reached, they jumped to try to ring the bell, relying on themselves and a team member to get down safely. Appropriately, Haley Koger, chapter president, was the first to climb the pole and ring the bell. Brittany Benson, chapter vice president, was the first to complete the trust swing.
Plans Underway for 2017 NACC Music on the Mountain; 2016 Event Huge Success
October 24, 2016
Plans are well underway for the 2017 Northeast Alabama Community College Music on the Mountain, one of the most popular events held each year. The event will be held again in August. Watch for announcements in early 2017 for the date and who will be performing. The 2016 Music on the Mountain held on August 27 in the Tom Bevill Lyceum was a huge success. Danny Lee was the Master of Ceremonies, introducing Norman Blake and Holly Williams to the stage for an evening of bluegrass and country. Blake returned to the stage with his wife Nancy, Joel McCormick and James Bryan, and Holly Williams was new to the NACC stage. She was accompanied by her husband, Chris Coleman, who has previously been on tour with the Kings of Leon, and Annie Clements.
NACC to Host Sand Mountain Foodways Fair
October 24, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is hosting a Sand Mountain Foodways Fair on Monday, November 7, 2016, at 4:00 pm to promote awareness of local food producers, discuss farm to table and sustainable agriculture movements, and celebrate the farming tradition in Northeast Alabama. Chef Crystal McKone of Old Town Stock House in Guntersville, Alabama, will be the speaker. Following Ms. McKone’s talk, local farms and food producers will be on hand to sell their products. Examples of participating farms include Lake Majestik Farms, Maggie Valley Berry Patch and Gardens, and Wigley Gourmet Old Fashioned Butter. The community is invited to attend.
Choose to Enroll in Nursing at NACC—A Secure and Stable Career Choice
October 24, 2016
Choose nursing as your career and enroll at Northeast Alabama Community College to get your degree. Nursing is a versatile job and a secure and stable career choice. Apply for the program, which begins in the Fall of 2017, before February 1, 2017. The advisors in the Health Education Department at NACC will help you get started on your new career path. In February of 2016, the Alabama Community College System approved a state wide curriculum change for all the community college nursing programs. NACC will implement this curriculum in Fall 2017. The seamless curriculum will allow successful students to receive the Practical Nursing Certificate at the end of three semesters. At that point, those students can choose to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. The students can then complete the final two semesters and receive an Associate’s in Applied Science, Nursing degree and be eligible for the NCLEX-RN exam.
NACC Concert Band to Perform
October 19, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College Concert Band will be performing on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at 6:00 pm in the Music Auditorium of the Beck Health and Fine Arts Building at Northeast. “Come out and support the Concert Band,” stated Stacy Morris, Band Director at NACC. “We will be featuring music from Queen and Game of Thrones, and we will have a very special Veterans Day Salute!”
Excerpted from The Daily Sentinel, 15 years a leader as president, Campbell has taken NACC to new heights; by DeWayne Patterson
October 19, 2016
If it’s true that Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is the heart and soul of two counties, as Jackson County Circuit Judge John Graham once said, then Dr. David Campbell is the beat in the heart and the feeling in the soul. In a conference room, past his office, the humble, soft-spoken president talks more about others than himself. It’s always been that way, you could say.
Northeast Alabama Community College Hosts Code.org® with Dr. Jeff Gray
October 18, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College was honored to host Code.org® with Dr. Jeff Gray (http://gray.cs.ua.edu/) recently. On October 11th, 28 K-8 teachers from 19 schools within 10 school districts came together on the NACC campus to be a part of a Code.org® workshop. Judith Lea, Director of the Technology Learning Center planned and organized the event. “We are honored to have Dr. Gray on our campus and to support our local teachers with this free day of professional development.”
NACC Jazz Ensemble to Perform in Fall Concert
October 13, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College Jazz Ensemble will present a Fall Concert, Jazz/Rock Explosion!, on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the Music Auditorium of the Beck Health and Fine Arts Building.
NACC Graduates Can Earn Bachelor’s Degrees from UA through Unique Partnership
September 29, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that The Alabama Community College System and The University of Alabama are launching a unique partnership to help Alabamians earn a four-year degree. Through the Bama Link partnership, students earn an associate degree from NACC (or any ACCS institution) and then apply to a University of Alabama distance learning program. Once accepted, students become eligible for a tuition grant that covers tuition for one 3-credit-hour course. Faculty and staff of NACC (or other ACCS institutions) who wish to pursue a distance learning degree are also eligible for this grant.
NACC Welcomes ITT Tech Students
September 28, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College is welcoming ITT Technical Institute students following ITT Tech’s closure in early September. ITT was closed due to an investigation and sanctions by the US Department of Education. NACC stands ready to assist students affected by this closure. Former ITT Technical Institute students who need assistance in continuing their education should contact the Admissions Office at NACC now.
Teal Talks Held at NACC
September 27, 2016
The Lilies of the Valley returned with their Teal Talks (Ovarian Cancer Awareness) presentation to Northeast Alabama Community College on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 as the first Health Lecture of the new school year. The presenters stated that every woman needs to know that ovarian cancer is the eleventh most common cancer in women. It is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers and the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among American women.
Northeast Alabama Community College Wins Four ACCSPRA Awards
September 21, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) received four awards at the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA) 2016 Conference held recently in Orange Beach. Northeast won one top Pyramid Award and three 2nd place Awards of Achievement. During the conference, the Pyramid Awards ceremony recognized two-year college marketing items created and/or used during 2015.
First Four Students Graduate with Bachelor Degrees from Huntingdon College at NACC
September 21, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that four students who attended Huntingdon College on its campus have graduated with bachelor’s degrees. These four students are the first students to complete Huntingdon’s Evening Bachelor’s Program at Northeast. These NACC graduates have finished their degree requirements recently and have graduated from Huntingdon College. They are: Nicole Renee Carroll (Rainsville--Business Management), Lucas Jake Hartline (Ft. Payne--Business Management), James Eric Jernigan (Pisgah--Business Management), and Alton Andrew Maddox (Fyffe--Business Management).
NACC Student to Compete in College Rodeo Circuit
September 20, 2016
Student Ethan Wheeler will be representing Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) in the college rodeo circuit this year. He will be competing in upcoming events in the Ozark Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) in team roping. “Ethan already is a nationally ranked and recognized rodeo participant,” stated Dr. David Campbell, NACC President. "College rodeo is a very popular sport in some parts of the country and Ethan volunteered to participate for us. We are proud of him and proud to be represented as a college. We'll be looking for him and Northeast in the televised college rodeos." The NIRA is known for preserving Western heritage through collegiate rodeo. There are approximately 100 college rodeos a year, over 3,500 student members annually, and 137 member schools and universities.
2nd Annual DeKalb County AFAPA Run/Walk to Be Held at NACC
September 19, 2016
The 2nd Annual DeKalb County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (AFAPA) 5K Run/Walk will be held at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at the Walking Trail on campus. It will begin at 9 AM and end at 12 PM. Registration begins at 8 AM at the NACC Walking Trail.
NACC Student Leaders Attend Mustang Leadership Academy
September 13, 2016
Eighteen of Northeast Alabama Community College’s (NACC) student leaders were recently chosen to attend the Mustang Leadership Academy held on Weiss Lake September 9-10, 2016. The leadership retreat was designed to instruct officers from the Student Government Association and the College’s honor societies, Sigma Kappa Delta, Mu Alpha Theta, Phi Theta Kappa, in areas of team-building, delegation of responsibilities, and publicity.
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
September 01, 2016
Back by popular demand at Northeast Alabama Community College, a one-day workshop entitled "Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People." This three-hour workshop will be Tuesday, September 27 beginning at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the NACC campus. The workshop is intended for ages 15 and up. To ensure a seat please register by Tuesday, September 20. Seating is limited. Instructor Mike McMillan, teaches the chord approach to playing the piano, which is preferred by many adults. Instead of reading all the notes the traditional way, it teaches you to play by looking at the chord symbols used in the most popular music today.
Northeast Alabama Community College Summer Youth Theatre Workshop Held
August 29, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College’s Summer Youth Theatre Workshop celebrated its 12th year in July! Forty youths ranging in age from 10 to 15 received hands-on experience in the college’s renowned Theatre Department at the workshop, which consisted of five days of intense theatre curriculum, including play production, acting, improvisation, and dance. Each day began with vocal and body warm-ups, followed by an ensemble session, and concluded with individual sessions with teachers. Four Northeast theatre students and six community volunteers worked with the youth each day. The NACC students were Allison Dixon, Rylee Hancock, Andrew Holderfield, and Paige McGullion. Community volunteers included Faith Bonitz, Hope Bonitz, Kayleigh Smith, Holden Wynn, Connor White, and Holly Elmore.
NACC Partnering with FPHS for Culinary Program
August 25, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has been approved to offer the short term certificate in culinary arts. This program, which includes such classes as Basic Food Preparation, Introduction to Pastries, Foundations of Baking, and Chocolates and Truffles, requires 22 credit hours to complete. The program began successfully this fall semester with students enrolled in CUA 110 – Basic Food Preparation which is being taught on Tuesday evenings from 5 – 8 pm and will conclude on December 13. Topics being taught include safety, the history of food service, professional standards of conduct and ethics, credentialing, the kitchen brigade, tools, and techniques for preparing various types of food items. Successful students will be ServSafe certified as they learn to safely prepare foods for cooking.
NACC Foundation Mustang Scramble Golf Tournament Is Coming Up
August 23, 2016
Golf with a purpose! The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation Mustang Scramble will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Dogwood Hills Golf Resort. The tournament is a 4 –person best ball with your choice of an 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. tee off.
Tickets Still Available for Popular NACC Music on the Mountain Concert
August 18, 2016
One of the most exciting events of the year is coming up at Northeast Alabama Community College. Tickets are only $15 and are still available for the NACC annual Music on the Mountain Concert to be held on Saturday, August 27th. The concert begins at 6 pm in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on campus. Join us for a night of lively entertainment from two dynamic performers. Norman Blake will open the event. He has worked with the likes of June Carter, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and many others, and has won a Grammy for his work on the “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack. Closing out the show will be artist Holly Williams, the daughter of Hank Williams Jr. and granddaughter of Hank Williams Sr. She is a well-respected singer/songwriter who has garnered acclaim for her three albums, including her latest, The Highway.
Alabama Master Teachers Experience Program Held at NACC
August 15, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently hosted the 16th annual Alabama Master Teacher Experience (AMTE). College faculty from sixteen Alabama community colleges met at Goose Pond Colony Resort on Sunday afternoon to begin a week-long exchange of teaching and learning.
NACC is Newest Member of the M-List by the Manufacturing Institute
August 15, 2016
Officials at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) are pleased to announce that the college has just been added to the M-List by the Manufacturing Institute in Washington, DC. NACC becomes the Institute’s newest member to be so designated and is the only institution in Alabama to have achieved this designation. Katherine McClelland, Director of Education & Workforce Initiatives of the Manufacturing Institute, stated, “Congratulations! Northeast Alabama Community College has been approved to become a member of the M-List. The M-List distinguishes quality manufacturing education and training programs that are a preferred source of talent for manufacturing employers. We are excited to welcome Northeast Alabama Community College to the M-List and to showcase your school as a leader in manufacturing education.”
New HVACR Program at NACC
August 10, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will begin a program in Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) this fall semester, which begins August 22, 2016. The program has been approved by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), the ACCS Board of Trustees, and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE). “We are very pleased to add this program to what we offer at Northeast,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “As most know, there is a need for more skilled, trained HVAC technicians in our area. Importantly, HVACR also is good background training for possible employment at data centers, such as the one Google is building in Jackson County.”
NACC Now Has Tuition Payment Plan Option
August 10, 2016
Beginning this fall semester, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is now offering students the opportunity to pay tuition on payments. Even though tuition at NACC is only $146 per semester hour, about half the tuition at most four-year universities and colleges, students who do not receive financial assistance may find it difficult to fund their education. The payment plan provides these students with an option to pay for their education as they complete their courses without accumulating debt. “This is a great opportunity to our cash paying students,” stated Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services at NACC. “We are excited to be able to expand our services to students and provide students with additional opportunities to attend Northeast.” Nicky Willmon, Director of Financial Aid, added, “This is a great option for those students who do not qualify for Title IV funding.”
NACC CHD Students Present Reading Program at Local Library
August 04, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Child Development students teamed up with the Community Action Agency to present “A Morning at the Library”. This event was held at the Rainsville Public Library on July 26 at 10:00 am. Parents and children listened to stories and participated in book activities. Students modeled and demonstrated for parents how to create engagement in literature by reading aloud, dressing up as characters, using puppetry, and making book crafts. Children were each given a snack and a take away prize. This program is designed to create lifelong learners and encourage parent involvement.
Music Greats Holly Williams and Norman Blake to Perform at Music on the Mountain at NACC
July 28, 2016
Performers for Music on the Mountain at Northeast Alabama Community College will be music greats Holly Williams, Singer-Songwriter, and Norman Blake, Grammy Award winner for the “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack. Music on the Mountain is Saturday, August 27, beginning at 6 pm in the state-of-the-art Tom Bevill Lyceum on the college campus.
NACC Student Wins Scholarship from American Welding Society
July 25, 2016
Jeremiah Hastings, a student at Northeast Alabama Community College, is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the American Welding Society (AWS) Greater Huntsville Section. He placed 1st in the DeKalb County Career Tech Center Advanced Welding Competition held recently. Students from Alabama and Tennessee competed. In addition to the scholarship, Jeremiah was awarded a welding machine valued at $1,200 donated by D&F Equipment and a three year student membership in the American Welding Society, as well as other prizes.
NACC Learning Resources Center to Exhibit Civil War Artifacts
July 21, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College invites the public to attend an artifact exhibition entitled The Civil War in Northeast Alabama. The exhibition, which will be held in the Archives and Special Collections Room on the second floor of the Learning Resources Center, will run from July 27 until August 12 and then re-open from August 22 until September 2. The hours will be Monday-Thursday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm and Fridays from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon.
NACC Mu Alpha Theta Promotes Math Events
July 21, 2016
The NACC Mu Alpha Theta math honor society offers several math events for students on the Northeast Alabama Community College campus: induction ceremonies for new members, a Pi Day celebration, and the annual Algebra I Bowl for area students.
NACC and UAH Partner in Joint Admissions Program
July 19, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) and the University of Alabama in Huntsville have partnered to bring a unique opportunity to local students. The UAH – NACC Pathways Program is a joint admission program in which NACC students who plan to major in engineering can enroll in both institutions to complete the Associates degree at Northeast and enroll in engineering courses at UAH.
NACC Chapter of SkillsUSA Attends National Leadership and Skills Conference; Wins Awards and Receives Recognition as MOE
June 30, 2016
The NACC chapter of SkillsUSA visited Louisville, Ky., June 20-24, 2016, for the 52nd annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students. More than 16,000 people — including students, teachers and business partners — participated in the weeklong event.
NACC Opens Campus VA Educational Success Center
June 29, 2016
The Grand Opening for the VA Educational Success Center at Northeast Alabama Community College is scheduled for July 6, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. in Room 104 in the Wallace Administration Building. Refreshments will be served and it is open to the public.
Plumbers Apprentice Career Track Offered at NACC
June 23, 2016
The Plumbers Apprentice Career Track program at Northeast Alabama Community College will begin Tuesday, September 6, 2016. The plumbing career field remains a high-growth employment sector for commercial construction, residential construction, and service/ maintenance related job opportunities.
NACC Employee Elected President of Alabama Association of Testing Professionals
June 21, 2016
Judith Lea, Director of Northeast Alabama Community College’s Technology Learning Center, was recently elected as President of the Alabama Association of Testing Professionals at a meeting in Birmingham. The Alabama Association of Testing Professionals is committed to promoting professionalism and quality in the administration of testing services and programs in the state of Alabama.
Western Sizzlin’ Provides Scholarship Funds to NACC Foundation
June 09, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (Northeast) Foundation recently received funds for a new scholarship that will be awarded to students attending Northeast Alabama Community College. Two scholarships of $500 that can be used for tuition or books will be given to one resident of DeKalb County and one resident of Jackson County.
Northeast Alabama Community College Named National Model of Excellence;
June 07, 2016
The SkillsUSA chapter at Northeast Alabama Community College was recently named among the top 24 SkillsUSA chapters nationally as a “Model of Excellence” recipient. Models of Excellence is a national program that recognizes the exceptional integration and application of personal, workplace and technical skills for SkillsUSA chapter activities. This is one of the highest awards bestowed on chapters by SkillsUSA, one of the largest student organizations for career and technical education.
NACC to Host the 13th Annual Summer Latino Festival: A Celebration of Latino Culture
May 31, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) will host the 13th annual Summer Latino Festival: A Celebration of Latino Culture on Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm on campus.This exciting event will be free and open to the public.
NACC Engineering Tech Students Score Well Above National Average
May 25, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Engineering Technician students recently scored an average of 12.4 points above the national average on the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Engineering Technician examination.
EBay Your Way-LIVE! Summer Workshop at NACC
May 25, 2016
Here’s your chance! Get in on the eBay auction how-to. Join experienced eBay Auctioneer Jay Wilborn for this 8-hour, step-by-step course on the campus of Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). Jay will direct you to set-up, dive-in, tool-up, and SALE LIVE on eBay. EBay is one of the world’s largest online marketplaces.
NACC Summer Short-Term Courses in Nursing Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
May 25, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) nursing assistant and pharmacy technician program enrollment is now open. Courses are scheduled to begin the second week of July, 2016.
NACC Student Chosen as One of Three to Speak at ACCS Day in Montgomery
May 25, 2016
Juan Diego Holguin Brown, a student at Northeast Alabama Community College, was named as one of only three student speakers at the Alabama Community College System Day in Montgomery held last month. Brown is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Mrs. Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services, submitted him as a possible speaker. He was chosen by the Alabama Community College System from students all over the State of Alabama.
NACC Student Chosen as One of Three to Speak at ACCS Day in Montgomery
May 25, 2016
Juan Diego Holguin Brown, a student at Northeast Alabama Community College, was named as one of only three student speakers at the Alabama Community College System Day in Montgomery held last month. Brown is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Mrs. Sherie Grace, Dean of Student Services, submitted him as a possible speaker. He was chosen by the Alabama Community College System from students all over the State of Alabama.
GOOGLE Site Manager Gives NACC Commencement Address
May 20, 2016
Mrs. Brenda Standridge, the future Site Manager for Google’s Widows Creek Data Center in Jackson County, gave those in attendance a look into the future with her commencement address for the college’s graduation ceremony held at the Rainsville Agri-Business Center on May 17, 2016.
NACC Employs New Job Placement Specialist
May 12, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has hired Dara Patterson as the college’s new Job Placement Specialist in the College and Career Planning Center, a division of Student Services. Patterson will work closely with other NACC staff in helping students obtain gainful employment in their field of study.
NACC Transfer Nursing Fair Brings Together Colleges from Four States
May 12, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently hosted a Transfer Nursing Fair in the lobby of the Health Education Building. The event was well attended by current RN students and potential RN to BSN transfer students. The goal of the event was to provide students with an opportunity to gather information on several BSN programs from our area. A total of eight schools were present. Together they represented four different states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. These schools were highly interested in recruiting our nursing students to continue their education at their institutions after graduating from NACC.
NACC Co-Op Student Thrives in Internship at RCS
May 12, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) student Adan Morales is thriving in his internship at Roof Curb Systems (RCS). He began co-oping there while a student at NACC this spring semester. Morales is the first intern to be hosted by RCS, located in Trenton, Georgia. When he was hired, he was given two hours of his work day to be set aside for SolidWorks training. RCS also paid for him to take the SolidWorks Associates Exam, which he has passed.
Two NACC Dual Enrollment Students to Graduate at College’s 50th Commencement Ceremony; Will Receive High School and College Diplomas in Same Month
May 11, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that two dual enrollment students will be among the 200 graduates who will receive two-year degrees on May 17 at the College’s 50th Commencement. Both will receive high school diplomas and college degrees this May. The students are Emma Winkels of Henagar and Lexus Eyman of Fort Payne.
Alabama Native is Recognized at NACC during Theatre’s Spring Production of Big Fish
May 09, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) in Rainsville, Alabama, hosted Daniel Wallace, author of the novel Big Fish. The college’s production of the Broadway play by the same name opened on April 21 and closed on May 1.
Northeast Alabama Community College SkillsUSA Students Excel at Alabama State Conference and Championships Career Expo
May 05, 2016
Several Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) SkillsUSA members and advisors attended the annual Alabama SkillsUSA Conference and Championships Career Expo event in Birmingham, AL on April 19th-21st. This three-day event is a state-level competition for high school and college students enrolled in career and technical education programs.
Annual GED Graduation Coming Up
April 27, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program will have its annual GED® Graduation for GED® recipients on Monday, May 16, 2016, at 7 PM at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center in Rainsville. The graduation will honor all GED® recipients from DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall Counties.
NACC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Caps off a Successful Year
April 26, 2016
The Psi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Northeast Alabama Community College was recently recognized and awarded for achievement at the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention held in National Harbor, MD, on April 7-9, 2016. Phi Theta Kappa officers Natalie Hitchcock, Griffin Horton, Ramsey Knott, Trent Linderman, and Hannah Wootten attended the convention, accompanied by Chapter Advisor, Brad Fricks.
Graduation at NACC is May 17; Future Site Manager of the Google Widow’s Creek Data Center is Keynote Speaker
April 21, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College’s fiftieth graduation ceremony will take place at 7 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Northeast Alabama AgriBusiness Center on Highway 75 in Rainsville. Dr. David Campbell, NACC President, is pleased to announce the keynote speaker this year is Mrs. Brenda Standridge, Future Site Manager of the Google Widow’s Creek Data Center.
Human Trafficking Awareness Training to be Held at NACC
April 18, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College will host Human Trafficking Awareness Training on its campus. The dates and times are Tuesday, April 26, 9 am until 11 am and 2 pm until 4 pm; and Wednesday, April 27, 9 am until 11 am and 2 pm until 4 pm. These multiple sessions are being made available to accommodate law enforcement and first responder schedules.
NACC Southern Literature Class Attends Writers at Work Seminar
April 18, 2016
Students in the Southern literature class at Northeast Alabama Community College attended the annual “Writers at Work” seminar sponsored by the Chattanooga State Humanities Department. The guest writers for this event were Ron Rash and Robert Morgan, both members of the Fellowship of Southern Writers.
The Cleo Smith Scholarship Offered at NACC
April 14, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (Northeast) Foundation recently received funds for a new scholarship that will be awarded to Valley Head High School seniors planning to attend Northeast Alabama Community College. Charlean Smith made a donation in memory of her husband Mr. Donald “Cleo” Smith. The Cleo Smith Scholarship is a one-time gift of $500.00, and can be used toward tuition or books.
NACC LRC Preserves and Digitizes Dr. Ronald H. Dykes’ Oral History Interviews
April 11, 2016
In November 2015, Northeast Alabama Community College received a State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) grant for the preservation and digitization of the oral history interviews conducted by Jackson County author Dr. Ronald H. Dykes. NACC was one of nineteen local government or local historical entities across Alabama to receive a SHRAB grant for 2015.
Northeast Alabama Community College Hosts “A Morning with Daniel Wallace”
April 11, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) in Rainsville, Alabama, is hosting “A Morning with Daniel Wallace” on Friday, April 29, in the college’s Tom Bevill Lyceum as part of the College’s Arts and Humanities Speakers’ Forum. Award-winning author and Alabama native, Daniel Wallace, will speak at 9 AM and will sign books at 10 AM. The event is free and open to the public.
Tucker Chosen Most Outstanding Faculty Member at NACC
April 07, 2016
Joan Tucker, Instructor of English and Yearbook Sponsor at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), has been chosen as the Dr. Charles M. Pendley Founders’ Chair Most Outstanding Faculty Member for 2015-2016. The announcement was made recently by the Founders’ Chair Committee at a college luncheon.
Local High School Students Participate in NACC’s first High School Engineering Experience
April 05, 2016
Twenty-eight high schoolers from Jackson and DeKalb counties participated in the first ever High School Engineering Experience, LEAP into Engineering Technology, hosted recently by Northeast Alabama Community College.
NACC Concert Band and Chamber Winds Ensemble in Concert
April 05, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College Concert Band and Chamber Winds Ensemble will be in concert on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 6:00 pm in the Music Auditorium of the Beck Health and Fine Arts Building at Northeast.
NACC Theatre Arts Education Reaches Over 2,900 Local Students
April 04, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College believes in providing arts education opportunities. In addition to plays, a summer workshop is offered at the college for 50 students ages 10-15. Also offered are two FREE programs: Outreach, which takes place at high schools with a 50-minute presentation on arts opportunities for 9th graders, and Artreach, for invited 5th graders for a 3-hour educational workshop based upon the state arts curriculum.
NACC Students Attend Southeastern Theatre Conference
March 31, 2016
Three Northeast Alabama Community College theatre scholarship students as well as Theatre Office Manager/Theatre Outreach Coordinator, Regan McClung, along with 4,000 other theatre professionals, recently travelled to the 67th Annual Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in Greensboro, NC. While this is the 11th year for NACC to travel to the convention, each year brings new and exciting workshops, play festivals, job interviews, and audition opportunities for students.
Award-Winning South Carolina Author is Featured Speaker for the Annual Arts and Humanities Speaker’s Forum at NACC
March 21, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) in Rainsville, Alabama, held its annual Arts and Humanities Speakers Forum on March 10, 2016, featuring award-winning author George Singleton. Singleton addressed a group of over 250 in the college’s Tom Bevill Lyceum and followed his presentation with a book signing. That evening Singleton spoke to a standing room only audience of more than 75 in the college’s library, which was also followed with a book signing and reception.
Northeast Alabama Community College’s Sigma Kappa Delta Chapter Recognized at National Convention
March 21, 2016
Members of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently attended the Sigma Tau Delta/Sigma Kappa Delta National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 1-5, 2016.
Seminar on Healthy Living Presented at NACC
March 14, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College presented a health seminar on Healthy Living on Thursday, March 3, 2016. The lecturer was Betina Justice, owner of Core Fitness in Scottsboro, Alabama. Justice has 30 years in the business of health and fitness and was an adjunct faculty member at Chattanooga State College.
NACC CHD Students Participate In Celebrate Read Across America: Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
March 08, 2016
To celebrate Read Across America: Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, Northeast Alabama Community College Child Development students visited Pre-K classrooms on March 1, 2, and 3. They read to the children and did literacy activities in Pre-K’s, Childcare centers, and public schools all over Jackson and DeKalb counties.
Alabama Ballet Performs Don Quixote at NACC
March 07, 2016
The Alabama Ballet with its company of 40 dancers, beautiful staging and magnificent lighting performed the funny, adventurous and delightful love story of Don Quixote on Northeast Alabama Community College’s stage in the Tom Bevill Lyceum on February 13, 2016.
Local History Workshop for K-12 Teachers Held at NACC
March 02, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College, in collaboration with the Alabama Humanities Foundation, recently hosted history and social study educators from local K-12 schools for a workshop titled “Bringing It Home: Utilizing Local History in the K-12 Classroom: The Civil War in Northeast Alabama and Surrounding Areas.”
NACC's Sold Out First Ever Sand Mountain Soirée Brings Southern Living's Editor at Large James Farmer to Campus
March 02, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College held its first ever Sand Mountain Soiree on Saturday, February 27 at 11 a.m. in the Tom Bevill Lyceum and the event was a sellout. The crowd was welcomed by NACC President Dr. David Campbell.
NACC Foundation Board Holds Meeting
March 01, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College Foundation Board met in the William M. Beck Health and Fine Arts Building earlier in February for a lunch business meeting.
Pottery of Sand Mountain Event at NACC Well Attended
February 25, 2016
On February 11, 2016, Northeast Alabama Community College hosted an exhibit, lecture, and discussion of Sand Mountain Pottery in the Archives and Special Collections Room of the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center.
NACC Graduates Make Huntingdon College Dean's List for Fall 2015 Semester
February 11, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College is pleased to announce that eight students made the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Huntingdon College. These students achieved a 3.8 or higher grade point average for the fall 2015 semester. Huntingdon operates an Evening Bachelor’s Degree Program located on the NACC campus, which enables students to stay and complete their bachelor’s degree.
Health Lecture on Strokes Held at NACC
February 02, 2016
“Stroke 101” was the topic of a free public health lecture at Northeast Alabama Community College on Thursday, January 28, 2016. The lecture was presented by NACC nursing alumni Jillian McKenzie, Stroke Program Coordinator at Erlanger Regional Medical Center.
Northeast Alabama Community College Named as One of the Top 150 in the Country
January 28, 2016
Highlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Northeast Alabama Community College as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges
NACC Presents Pottery of Sand Mountain Event
January 27, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College cordially invites you to attend an exhibit, lecture, and discussion of Sand Mountain Pottery on February 11, 2016
Arlene E. Grede Academic Scholarship Established At NACC
January 21, 2016
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), announces that the Arlene E. Grede Academic Scholarship.
Scale Back Alabama 2016 – Registration Now Open! - Northeast Alabama Community College Is Public Site
January 13, 2016
This week, the 2016 Scale Back Alabama program began signing up participants. The free, statewide weight-loss program actually kicked off last Friday by breaking the Guinness World Record for the most people on one scale.
NACC Contributes to Northeast Alabama Marine Corps League
January 12, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College recently presented the Northeast Alabama Marine Corps League with a check of $750 to help a disabled Veteran in the community.
NACC EMS Program and Air Evac Lifeteam Offer Continuing Education Opportunities
January 11, 2016
Northeast Alabama Community College Emergency Medical Services Program and the Air Evac Lifeteam Training Center will be presenting Continuing Education opportunities on January 22 and January 27 from 9 am until 4 pm.
Southern Living’s Editor at Large to Speak at NACC’s First Ever Sand Mountain Soiree
January 10, 2016
You will not want to miss one of Northeast Alabama Community College’s most looked forward to events of the New Year. James Farmer, Editor at Large for Southern Living, will be on campus as guest presenter for NACC’s first ever Sand Mountain Soiree
Annual Holiday Gala
January 09, 2016
The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Foundation Board hosted its annual Holiday Gala on Friday, December 11th, in the William M. Beck Health & Fine Arts Building.