About NCTC
“North Central Texas College is dedicated to student success through institutional excellence.”
— North Central Texas College Mission
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Vision
NCTC will strive to lead the way for improved student engagement and achievement, instructional excellence, and institutional and policy redesign across the campus district and the local community. The College District is accountable to its students, colleagues, and the community and holds the following values to be fundamental.
Values
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Quality Education
NCTC is passionate about providing access to higher education. Its highly qualified faculty and staff and student-centered programs and services reflect NCTC’s commitment to excellence.
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Innovation
NCTC continues to embrace creative ideas, technology and challenging initiatives.
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Caring
NCTC is committed to helping our students through a culture of caring and data support to address and eliminate barriers to student success.
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Excellence
NCTC strives in all that we do to do it with integrity and institutional excellence.
Randolph Lee Clark
History
NCTC was officially established May 20, 1924 — making it the oldest continuously operating two-year college in Texas today! Originally named Gainesville Junior College, the school was founded by Randolph Lee Clark, a man with a family legacy in higher education and a true pioneer of public community college education in Texas. At first, the college shared space with the local Gainesville high school. Today, with the help of the local communities, NCTC has six campuses (Gainesville, Denton, Corinth, Flower Mound, Bowie, and Graham) throughout North Texas and a Champions Circle Training Center.
Fun Fact #1
Randolph Lee Clark's father founded Ad Ran College, the college Clark graduated from and the forerunner for Texas Christian University (TCU).
Fun Fact #2
Randolph Lee Clark also founded the junior college that would later become Midwestern State University, whom NCTC is partners with today.
Leadership
Our Chancellor
Dr. G. Brent Wallace became the 11th President and 1st Chancellor of the North Central Texas College District in August 2014 after serving as the Vice President of Instruction and Chief Academic Officer. He is responsible for providing leadership and vision for all programs and learning resources consistent with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation Standards, Texas State Law and Administrative Code, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules, Board of Regents policies, and guidelines established by the North Central Texas Community College District. The Chancellor is supported by a Leadership Team of Vice Chancellors.
Board of Regents
Board of Regents is the college's governing body that votes on policy, direction, and goals consistent with the District's role and mission. Daily operations of NCTC are managed by professional staff who report to a Chief Executive Officer, the Chancellor.
Academics
NCTC makes education possible for everyone through its many credit and non-credit programs available both on campus and online. All course credit and degrees or certificates earn will transfer to most four-year universities.
Core Classes, General Studies & Pathways
Classes in subjects like English, math, biology, and speech are required by all colleges and universities. Taken at NCTC, it will get you half way to your Bachelor's Degree for half the price. All courses will transfer to most Texas universities.
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
CTE programs in fields such as Agriculture, Business, Computer IT, Cosmetology, and Welding prepare students for immediate entrance into the workforce. AAS Degrees will also transfer to university toward a Bachelors.
Dual Credit
The Dual Credit program is an opportunity for students to earn college credit while still in high school.
Adult & Continuing Education (ACE)
Non-credit courses and workforce training, including GED and ESL classes, are offered through ACE to students and the community.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) & Honors Societies
Honors' studies are a chance for students to participate in advanced courses, special events, community leadership, and study abroad.
eLearning/Online Classes
Online classes let students earn their degree on their time and their terms. Many courses are offered online through eLearning or as hybrid classes; a combination of classroom and online lessons. Some degrees are also available totally online.
Library Services
Gainesville, Corinth, Bowie, and Flower Mound all have campus libraries in addition to online databases to help students learn how to research and go deeper with their course material. Librarians are there to answer questions or to find and order new materials if needed.
Student Success — Tutoring
The Eddie C. Hadlock Center for Student Success, the Completion Center, and Career Services work together to ensure students pass their classes, complete their degree, and succeed in the job market.
Services
Awareness & Community Resources
OUR PARTNERS
MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (msu)
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (UNT)
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TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY (TWU)
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BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (BU)
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
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FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY
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BOWIE ROTARY CLUB
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VIRGINIA'S HOUSE
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MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (msu) • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (UNT) • TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY (TWU) • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (BU) • CATHOLIC CHARITIES • FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY • BOWIE ROTARY CLUB • VIRGINIA'S HOUSE •
Our partnerships with several universities help NCTC to develop new programs, services, and transfer opportunities for students.
NCTC also partners with several local businesses and charities.
Administrative Affairs
Daily Operations & Maintenance
The Administrative Affairs Office's purpose is to meet the college's needs--from physical plant day-to-day operations to renovation and or construction, risk management insurance, emergency operations, public safety and security, and issuing keys and scheduling vehicles on the Gainesville campus.
Overseeing Operations
Overseeing Departments
Maintenance
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Accreditation
North Central Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates of completion. Contact the Commission on Colleges with any questions about the accreditation of NCTC.
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
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