North Central Texas College’s (NCTC) Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), Aspire to be …
North Central Texas College’s (NCTC) Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), Aspire to be Hired, focuses on students’ employability skill development through evidence-based training modules embedded into the course curriculum and structured support opportunities. The program promotes students’ marketability and preparedness by 1) building their awareness of the importance and impact of employability skills, 2) improving their ability to articulate these skill sets, and 3) offering opportunities to apply professional skills and knowledge. The overarching goal of NCTC’s QEP Aspire to be Hired is to remove barriers and reduce the skills gap to improve students’ long-term employability. Students who enroll in QEP identified CTE courses are automatically participants in the program. Students complete a specific QEP Professional Skills assignment as a part of the course content, and Career Coaches in the Career Service Center provide structured student services. The QEP was launched in three career and technical divisions for pilot in 2020 and 2021- Information Technology, Business Management, and HVAC.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 2781
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants are automatically enrolled in this program if they meet eligibility requirements
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Career Services Center
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Amy Klohn at aklohn@nctc.edu or 940-498-6416
The First Year Experience Course (NCTC 1001) is a free, required non-credit, …
The First Year Experience Course (NCTC 1001) is a free, required non-credit, 4-week course designed to provide students with tools and strategies to persist and succeed at North Central Texas College. Utilizing "just in time" teaching and learning strategies, the online orientation course is provided to FTIC students at NCTC, before they have earned 15 credit hours. Topics covered in the course include: NCTC technology and access, campus resources, college learning expectations, communication tools, academic success strategies, financial literacy, and campus safety resources. First time college students (excluding dual credit) are required to pass NCTC 1001.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is online only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 7243
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants are automatically enrolled in this program if they meet eligibility requirements
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes are currently being internally collected
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Completion Center
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Amy Klohn at aklohn@nctc.edu or 940-498-6416
The Student Leadership Program consists of the local chapter of the National …
The Student Leadership Program consists of the local chapter of the National Society for Leadership and Success and the Annual Student Leadership Conference. The NSLS provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation in campus leadership events. Upon completion of the program, members receive their Foundations of Leadership certificate and take their place among student leaders on campus and across the country. Inducted members can list their affiliation on all statements of personal accomplishment, including their resume. The Completion Center hosts an Annual Student Leadership Conference, co-hosted by NSLS and other NCTC Student Leaders. The conference provides students the opportunity to cultivate their leadership and professional skills through interactive keynote speakers, student testimonies, and success strategy breakout sessions. Many student leaders are involved in developing the conference content, and participation in the breakout sessions; with various topics related to student success.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 194
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://www.nctc.edu/nsls
EVALUATION STATUS: No data related to outcomes have been collected from this program
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Amy Klohn
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Amy Klohn at aklohn@nctc.edu or 940-498-6416
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