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NPTC Announces HOSA Officer Elections

October 6, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The Health Science Technology Education program at National Park Technical Center (NPTC) announced the election of officers for the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). The election was held Friday, September 23. Students enrolled in the HSTE program come to the college from area high schools to take classes which can lead to a career in the medical field. Students have the opportunity to schedule classes at NPTC during three time slots throughout the day during their junior and senior years. Officers were selected for each NPTC section.

Arkansas Community Colleges Hosts Annual Conference in Hot Springs

October 5, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) will host the 28th Annual Conference October 9-11 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The opening general session begins Sunday, October 9 at 4 p.m. in Horner Hall with a “Going for Gold” theme. Outstanding faculty and staff honorees from each two- year college will be recognized Monday, October 10 during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in Horner Hall. Gray Swoope, President & CEO of VisionFirst Advisors will provide the keynote address. National Park College (NPC) Director of Radiologic Technology, Debra Wilson and Veteran Services Coordinator, Nathan Looper will accept awards for outstanding faculty and staff.

Zookeeper Visits Biology Class

October 5, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) students in Darlene Gentles’ Biology class welcomed NPC alumnus, Summer Holt to class Wednesday. Holt is a zookeeper at the Little Rock Zoo. She spoke about the differences between reptiles and amphibians and introduced the class to animal guests, Dakota, an umbrella cockatoo, Daddy, a sunglow boa, Salem, a small boa, and salamanders. Pictured left, students Elena Southerland and Andrew Diehl with Zookeeper Summer Holt.

NPC Dedicates Legacy Hall to Commemorate Campus History

October 4, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will host a building dedication for the newly named Legacy Hall Thursday, October 13 at 4 p.m. A special invitation was sent to past presidents of National Park College, directors of Quapaw Technical Institute, and Board of Trustee members to recognize the legacy of their leadership. All faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of NPC are invited to attend. A reception will follow. The College will unveil new signage on the front of the building, formerly the Math and Sciences Building. A tribute wall will showcase past Board members and presidents commemorating their service to the campus and the community. A similar display will be installed to honor faculty and staff at a later date.

NPTC Engineering Students Visit Habitat House

October 3, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park Technology Center (NPTC) Pre-engineering students visited a Habitat for Humanity jobsite last week so students could learn how houses are constructed. The Civil Engineering and Architecture class is working on a project that requires each student to design a house which meets the Habitat for Humanity criteria using industry standard architectural design software. The students will perform mock interactions with clients and criteria will be refined based on the client’s hypothetical needs.

NPC Coordinates County-Wide Manufacturing Day Event

September 29, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) is coordinating a series of events on Manufacturing Day October 7. Seven area manufacturing companies and suppliers are providing industry tours, guest speakers, and participating in NPC campus events. Five local public schools have registered to participate with more than 600 students. Manufacturing Day is part of a nationwide initiative from partner organizations trying to correct common misconceptions about manufacturing and recruit younger workers into high-wage and high-demand manufacturing careers.

NPC Board Discusses Increased Enrollment, New Measurements for Success

September 28, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 28. Items for report included increased student enrollment and updates to the campus’ high priority objectives. The Board welcomed new hires, Melinda Goldberg Institutional Services Assistant, and Tim Jackson, Clinical Coordinator for the Emergency Medical Services program. The Board approved updated measurements for success. The campus’ high priority objectives include increasing student persistence, workforce development contact hours, persistence and completion of underserved students, fall enrollment, fundraising, transfer students, and reducing administrative expenses.

New Start For Choir, Art Programs

September 26, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) choir and art programs have embraced a new start this semester with two new faculty members. Dr. Ferris Allen, Director of Music Programs, and Lana Taliaferro, Art Faculty, began teaching in August. Taliaferro attended NPC before transferring to Henderson State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. She has a master’s of Fine Art from Vermont College of Fine Art. She is a licensed art education teacher and has worked as an instructor for Hot Springs School District, Benton School District and Henderson State University. Her art has been featured in galleries and exhibits across the state. Her most recent work has been shown at The Blue Rock Studio. Her accolades include the G. Roy Levin/Jessica Lutz Merit Prize, Vermont College of Fine Arts Merit Scholarship, and the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, among others.

NPC Reveals Three Mascot Finalists

September 23, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) announced the three finalists for mascot this week in conjunction with Spirit Week activities. The final three mascot concepts were selected from the top 10 by members of the Student Government Association and administration. Graphic artist, Cari Elliott prepared concept boards for the audience using references from other school mascots. She explained how each idea could be represented graphically.

SPSFGC Awards 19 Scholarships

September 23, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) hosted a reception for the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Garland County (SPSFGC) Thursday evening. The Single Parent Scholarship Fund was established in 1990. Their mission is to enable single parents to attain self-sufficiency through post-secondary education. Recipients and their families were invited to attend. Dr. John Hogan presented opening remarks and several students shared their stories. The committee approved 19 students to receive scholarship awards totaling $14,000.

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