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Testing Center Receives NCTA Certification

May 24, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Testing Center was awarded the National College Testing Association (NCTA) Test Center Certification this month. Earning NCTA certification acknowledges NPC’s Testing Center adheres to best practices in the testing industry. The Center strives to provide quality in the administration of testing services and programs and improve testing processes and service to students and examinees. There are only four other college and university testing centers NCTA certified in the state of Arkansas. NPC is the fifth college testing center to receive this recognition since the certification program began in 2010.

NPC Closes for Memorial Day

May 24, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will be closed Monday, May 30, 2016 in observance of Memorial Day. The College will resume regular hours Tuesday, May 31.

NPC Recognizes Outstanding Award Winners, Retirees

May 20, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) hosted the annual Employee Recognition Day last week. Awards were presented to the Outstanding faculty, staff and alumnus for 2016 and employees were recognized for their years of service, community service, and retirement.

NPC Student Government Hosts Passing the Gavel Ceremony

May 16, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Student Government Association hosted a Passing the Gavel Ceremony last week. The 2015-2016 officer team was recognized for their accomplishments and seven new officers were installed in their respective offices for 2016-2017. The outgoing officer team shared a list of activities and accomplishments for the past year. Highlights included a visit with Governor Asa Hutchinson, Car Show scholarship fundraiser, Smash the Bias Student Diversity Activity, establishing a professional clothes closet for students, and the purchase of campus monitors for student announcements.

SGA Hosts Final Exam Slam

May 10, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Student Government Association hosted the second annual Final Exam Slam: Staff versus Students basketball game April 29. 3 Point Contest StudentLast year the students beat the faculty and staff 75-30 in a grueling 40-minute battle. This year the faculty and staff team won 53-46 with help from student tutor, Matt Lim and student Pierre Adair. Division Chair, Chris Coble coached the faculty and staff team and SGA President, Roger Powell coached the student team. Intramurals coordinator, Bob Kissire and Dean of Enrollment Services, Jason Hudnell officiated.

Welding Service Project Benefits VA Clinic

May 10, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – Students in the National Park College (NPC) Welding program designed and fabricated an iron bench that they donated to the Central Arkansas Veteran’s Health Care System’s (CAVHS) Hot Springs Community Based Outpatient Clinic. A dedication ceremony was held today. Dr. John Hogan introduced Michael Dobbs, Chief of Voluntary Services for CAVHS. Also in attendance was Anita Deason, Military and Veteran Services Representative for Senator John Boozman; Courtland Sykes, Military and Veteran Services Representative for Congressman Bruce Westerman; Judge Rick Davis, Senator Bill Sample; Stanley Bee, Veteran Services Officer for Garland County, and representatives from the Hot Springs Village VFW Post 10483. Welding Bench DedicationStudent artists, Casey White and Chris Smith shared how they designed and fabricated the bench as part of their required service-learning project this semester in their Welding Layout and Fabrication course. The students used gas metal arc welding (GMAW) to complete the project, which required more than 100 hours of labor. The bench was created using welds to look like wooden logs and branches. An American flag waves across the seat back. Each line was individually welded then flattened with a grinder to create the wood grain. To create the depth of the grain, the artists used several layers of different paint shades.

Hospitality and Tourism Students Compete in Cheap Chopped Championship

May 9, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Hospitality and Tourism program hosted a Cheap Chopped Championship for students in the Food Prep II class. Three teams competed using mystery ingredients for an entrée and a dessert. Students were required to utilize the culinary and presentation techniques they learned over the fall and spring semesters. The contest is similar to the television show. The cooking was timed and students had access to a pantry of ingredients. The entrée mystery ingredients included untrimmed chicken breast, organic carrots and limes. The dessert mystery ingredients included strawberries, balsamic vinegar and $2 to buy anything from the student center vending machine. Students prepared Hawaiian chicken kabobs with honey glazed carrots, teriyaki pineapple kabobs, chicken vegetable stir-fry with mango pineapple puree, glazed lemon cookies with strawberry coulis and cinnamon sautéed mango cream tarts.

Welding Students Donate Bench to VA Clinic

May 5, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – Students in the National Park College (NPC) Welding program designed and fabricated an iron bench that they plan to donate to the Central Arkansas Veteran’s Health Care System’s (CAVHS) Hot Springs Community Based Outpatient Clinic. A dedication ceremony will take place at 177 Sawtooth Oak Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901, Tuesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. Student artists, Casey White and Chris Smith designed and fabricated the bench as part of their required service-learning project this semester in their Welding Layout and Fabrication course. The students used gas metal arc welding (GMAW) to complete the project, which required more than 100 hours of labor.

NPC Announces Spring 2016 Commencement

May 4, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will host spring 2016 Commencement for students who have successfully completed the requirements for graduation Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Bank of the Ozarks Arena in Hot Springs. Approximately 400 students have applied for graduation. The Hot Springs Concert Band will perform the processional, “Pomp and Circumstance” and the National Anthem. The Hot Springs High School Navy Junior ROTC Color Guard will present the presentation of colors. Rev. Dr. Michael L. Maddox, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs will give the invocation.

Sally Carder Technical Fund Donates Automotive Lift

May 4, 2016

The National Park College (NPC) Automotive Technology program received a donation from the Sally Carder Technical Fund to purchase a new automotive lift. The fund is used to support technical programs and equipment needs. To date, the fund has been used to purchase equipment and upgrades for the welding, automotive and marine programs. The lift is a Bend Pak HDS-14LSXE four post hydraulic alignment lift and includes optional hydraulic jacks. It is capable of lifting 14,000 pounds and meets current industry standard for professional repair facilities. It was installed by McDaniel Equipment Company of Little Rock and took about six hours for two professional technicians to install.

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