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Northeast.edu RSS News Feedhttp://www.northeast.edu/NewsRss Feed For Northeast Community College Newsen-usCopyright (C) 2009. All rights reserved.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:16:46 -0500Northeast.edu RSS Feed Generatorhttp://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=820http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=820Press ReleasesDegrees and ProgramsPresidentBoard of GovernorsStudents and AlumniNorfolkNortheast Signs Articulation Agreement with English UniversityNORFOLK – The flags of the United States and Great Britain are proudly on display at Northeast Community College in Norfolk and Middlesex University in London. A ceremony was held Thursday where administrators signed an articulation agreement between the two schools. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:20:01 -0500  “Our agreement with Middlesex creates an opportunity for our students to transfer to their university with an associate of arts degree in business administration once they graduate from Northeast,” said Northeast Vice President of Educational Services John Blaylock.  “We intend to expand the agreement to include areas in fine arts such as theater, literature, and graphic design.  This agreement also allows our students to be eligible for tuition assistance when transferring to Middlesex University,” he said. Northeast Community College students who will be entering their sophomore year will also have the opportunity to attend Middlesex during the summer, to experience the English educational system first-hand.   “This agreement with Middlesex University brings another offering to our global opportunity program. It sets Northeast apart from other community colleges by developing an articulation agreement with an international university, Blaylock said. Middlesex educates 40,000 students at campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius. A new campus will open in Malta in September. Speaking Thursday via a live video feed from London, Melvyn Keen, Middlesex deputy chief executive, said this is a great opportunity for both institutions. “Although we have a lot of international experience, each new partnership is very exciting for us. Especially partnerships with organizations in the (United) States, which is a little bit of an unexplored country still for us,” he said. “One of the things we may be able to do with this (agreement), is open up the rest of the world to yourselves.” This is the third agreement Northeast Community College officials have signed with an international higher education partner in the past eight months. Northeast signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements with North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe, England and with Aarhus Business College in Denmark. Northeast hosted six business students, an instructor and an administrator from North Lindsey in April as part of an exchange program. The same number of Northeast students, faculty and staff will attend classes in Scunthorpe this fall. Administrators continue to develop an academic cooperation and exchange between Northeast and Aarhus.                                                                                                          Global Educational Opportunities is one of eight institutional priorities at Northeast. The 8th priority calls for developing opportunities for students and faculty to engage in learning activities designed to enhance cultural awareness and increase workforce competitiveness. Northeast Community College President Dr. Michael Chipps said these agreements give Northeast students, faculty and staff a greater appreciation and understanding of the world in which we live. “We are pleased Northeast can offer learning opportunities to our students and staff. Furthermore, face-to-face experiences like this simply enhance cultural awareness,” he said. The U.S. Department of Education has created four strategy areas to increase global educational opportunities. One of which is workplace skills. President Barack Obama is calling on community colleges to produce five million more graduates by 2020, three million by four year institutions. Chipps said agreements and partnerships with institutions such as Middlesex University allow Northeast Community College students to be prepared to compete and work in a global economy. “Partnerships around the globe with universities like Middlesex establish the foundation for a better understanding of our international neighbors as well as a mutually shared global perspective. In sum, it prepares our 21st Century students for how their futures will be shaped.” Keen said students in the United States who come to the UK to study always come away changed from the experience. “(They) start to see the rest of the world. When you talk to them, it often changes their lives.”                                                                                   PHOTO CUTLINE Northeast Community College Board of Governors Chairperson Keith Harvey, Creighton, and College President Dr. Michael Chipps, sign an articulation agreement with Middlesex University in London, England, during a ceremony on Thursday. Under the agreement, students can transfer to Middlesex with an associate of arts degree in business administration once they graduate from Northeast.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=819http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=819Press ReleasesPresidentBoard of GovernorsNorfolkFaculty and StaffHonorsParadise is Coming to Northeast Community CollegeNORFOLK – Paradise is coming to Northeast Community College. At its monthly meeting Thursday in Norfolk, the College Board of Governors approved a recommendation to name a new patio area as “Paradise Courtyard” after former College President Dr. Michael Paradise. The covered, seated area is adjacent to the College Welcome Center on the Norfolk campus.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:13:56 -0500  “A task force recommended that Dr. Paradise receive formal recognition for his contributions to the community college system,” said Northeast President Dr. Michael Chipps. Paradise was president of the Norfolk Junior College when it separated from the Norfolk Public School District in 1968. The name was changed a year later to Northeastern Nebraska College (NNC) to emphasize its service to a larger area. NNC later merged with Northeast Nebraska Technical Community College (NNTCC), which is now known as Northeast Community College. The task force’s recommendation said Dr. Paradise fully supported the community college movement that merged Nebraska’s junior and technical colleges.  His work as a liaison with the Nebraska Legislature led to a smooth transition of the merger of NNC and NNTCC. The task force said Paradise was instrumental in the formation of the community college system that is now in place in Nebraska. Paradise, a native of the Greek island of Crete, came to the United States in 1951. In addition to his time at Northeastern Nebraska College, he also served as president of the former Central Technical Community College in Hastings. He has held other positions at the University of Alaska- Juneau, the University of Minnesota, Chadron State College and Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. Paradise also served as executive director of the International/Intercultural Consortium, an association of over 120 colleges and universities, and director of the International Services Division of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), both of which are based in Washington D.C. Paradise presently lives in Aberdeen, SD.  “Paradise Courtyard” is a part of a recently completed facilities project on the Norfolk campus. Chipps said the purpose of the project is multi-faceted. “It addresses our aging and problematic utility infrastructure, technology systems infrastructure, and sidewalk improvements that are especially needed for our disabled students, employees and guests,” he said. “The project also includes significant upgrades in lighting along the sidewalks, which creates a much safer environment, and provides seating and shade for everyone on campus and guests to the college.” A ceremony to name “Paradise Courtyard” will be held at a later date.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=818http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=818Press ReleasesStudents and AlumniNorfolkMen's BasketballFaculty and StaffNortheast Announces Men's Basketball RecruitsNORFOLK – Eight players have signed to play basketball at Northeast Community College during the 2013-14 season. “We have brought in high quality players with good character,” said Men’s Coach Dan Anderson. “Because of our league change, we have had to move up our talent level and we feel like our recruiting class will reflect that.” Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:58:03 -0500  The recruits include: Demarcus Cunningham of Douglas High School, Atlanta, Ga. Cunningham was named to the Class AAA second team, All-State by the Georgia Sportswriters Association. The 6’ 6” senior averaged 13.7 points per game and was a first team all-region selection for Douglas High School. He also qualified for the Georgia State Track meet. Anthony Woods of Park Hill South High School, Kansas City, Mo. Woods was a varsity player all four years at Park Hill South. He was the Suburban Red Conference Player of the Year and was named to the Class 5 All-State team by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association. Woods, 6’ 2”, led his team to a 16-7 record and was selected to participate in the GKCBCA All-Star game. Lyle Hexom of South High School, Omaha.  He helped lead his team to a 23-3 record and to a third place finish in the Nebraska Class A state tournament. Hexom was selected first team All-Metro by omahahoops.com and third team All-Metro by the Omaha World Herald. The 6’ 8” senior averaged 12.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game and was named honorable mention All-State by the Omaha World Herald. Buay Tuach of South High School, Omaha. The 6’ 4” Tuach averaged 11.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for the 23-3 Packers. He was named second team All-Metro by omahahoops.com and was named honorable mention All-Metro and honorable mention All-State by the Omaha World Herald. Dionte Strachan of C.C. Sweeting High School, Nassau, Bahamas. Strachan, a three year varsity team member, helped lead CC Sweeting to back to back Hugh Campbell Invitational championships. The 6’ 4” senior was named tournament MVP of the 2013 Hugh Campbell Invitational.  Strachan averaged 17 points and 11 points during his senior campaign. Maureese Barber of Gatlinburg-Pitman High School, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Barber, who stands, 6’ 6”, helped lead the Highlanders to a 24-9 record his senior year and to a number two ranking in the state of Tennessee. He averaged 12.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. Barber was named to the All-District, All-County first team, the Smoky Mountain Tournament All-Tournament Team, and was named one of the top 50 players by TNPrepHoops.com. Jesse Brown of Madison High School, Madison, South Dakota. Brown led Madison High School to a South Dakota state championship and a 23-2 record his final year. The 6’ 6” senior averaged just over 11 points and 7 rebounds per game. Brown was named to the All-Big Eight Conference team and represented South Dakota in the Wyoming-South Dakota all-star series. Chima Moneke, Canberra, Australia. Moneke played in back to back Australian high school championships. The 6’ 7” senior averaged a double-double each of the last two seasons. He scored 42 points in one game during his senior year and recorded a 20 rebound game. Moneke was listed as one of the top up and coming Australian basketball players in the class of 2013. Anderson said his team will have a great combination of inside and outside players, both young and old. “This class and our returning players have longness, the ability to chase rebounds and are extremely athletic from top to bottom.” The Hawks open the season Friday, November 1 by taking on North Platte Community College (NPCC) in McCook in the NPCC Classic. http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=817http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=817Press ReleasesPresidentSpecial EventsO'NeillFaculty and StaffAnnouncementsNortheast To Host Community Meeting in AinsworthAINSWORTH – The North Central Development Center has invited Northeast Community College to a special community meeting this month for residents of Keya Paha, Rock, and Brown counties. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:09:12 -0500  Northeast President Dr. Michael Chipps said the College plans to provide more educational opportunities in the region, especially in the Ainsworth area. “The College’s Center for Enterprise can offer customized training opportunities to businesses and industry in the region. Not only will that help those organizations grow, it will further stimulate the economy in North Central Nebraska.” Training opportunities range from technical skills such as welding, blueprint reading, and forklift operations, to soft skills such as computers, supervision, and customer service. “Northeast is interested in learning more about the needs of the community and how we can help the Ainsworth area grow and prosper,” Chipps said.  In addition to conducting a needs assessment, the College is also planning a new extended campus facility in O’Neill to better serve the nine-county north central service region. Northeast will continue to solicit feedback on the proposed facility and the services that will be provided there. More than 2,300 Northeast Community College graduates live and work in the north central region of Nebraska. Over the past five years, 254 new Northeast graduates have obtained employment in that area; while 22-percent of North Central Nebraska’s 2012 high school graduates have chosen to attend Northeast.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=815http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=815Press ReleasesDegrees and ProgramsSpecial EventsNorfolkFaculty and StaffCareer ServicesNew Student Registration at NortheastNortheast Community College Dean of Enrollment Management Amanda Nipp (standing) addressed students and parents during a new student registration session this week on the Norfolk campus. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:54:19 -0500Additional registration days will be held throughout the summer in Norfolk and at Northeast’s extended campus in South Sioux City. These sessions are designed for freshman students based on their program of study. For addition information, call the Northeast Admission’s Office at (402) 844-7260. http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=814http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=814Press ReleasesDegrees and ProgramsStudents and AlumniNorfolkWest PointO'NeillSouth Sioux CityHonorsCareer ServicesPresidents', Deans' Lists Released at Northeast Community CollegeNORFOLK - Officials at Northeast Community College in Norfolk recently released the President’s Honor List and Deans’ Honor List for both full- and part-time students for the Spring 2013 Semester.Fri, 31 May 2013 10:29:27 -0500  To be named to the President’s Honor List, students must earn a perfect grade point average of 4.0 and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. One hundred seventy-five students made the President’s Full-time Honor List this spring semester. Students named to the Deans’ Honor List must have earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Some 196 students were named to the Deans’ Honor List. Another 156 students named to the President’s Part-Time list attained a 4.0 grade point average while taking at least six credit hours and 67 students named to the Deans’ Part-Time list earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above while taking at least six credit hours. Northeast serves residents in 20 counties in Northeast Nebraska. Following is a list of students, and their respective hometowns, named to the President’s Honor List for full-time students for the spring 2013 Semester at Northeast Community College. These students earned a 4.0 grade point for at least 12 hours. PRESIDENT’S HONOR LIST—Full-time, spring  2013 Nebraska                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Albion                               Devyn Bonge, Shannon Hager Allen                                 Austin Roeber Anselmo                          Gregory Christen Atkinson                          Rhonda Ketteler, Angela Schaaf, Cheleigh Sholes Bartlett                            Jamie Havel Battle Creek                    Amber Grell, Dane Prauner, Echo Ruppert Beatrice                           Natasha Carel Belgrade                          Molly Paul Big Springs                     Cameron Christensen                                                                                           Bloomfield                      Katelyn Fiedler, Justin Jindra Burwell                           Kellen Ballagh Carroll                            Alex Hausmann Chambers                      Shelby Dexter Clearwater                     Kayla Spangler Columbus                      Holly Broxterman, Andrew Urkoski Creighton                      Andy Doerr, Jill Wagner Crofton                           Trent Arens, Tasha Mueller Dakota City                    Lori Ross David City                      David Oborny Dixon                             Erika Hochstein Dorchester                   Jordan Sherman Elgin                              Connor Kinney Emerson                        Eric Steecker Fordyce                         Camie Jo Kalkowski Fremont                         Katie Buckels Grand Island                 Sarah Scholz, Rachel Schroeder Gretna                           Morgan Gragert Hartington                    Jason Kruse, Megan Lammers, Danielle Steffen Hoskins                         Bradley Doffin, Tyler Jaeger Howells                         Nicholas Bracht, Adam Burenheide, Zachary Christensen Humphrey                     Jeremy Hemmer, Brianne Veik Kearney                        Neal Fulton Laurel                            Samantha Camenzind Lincoln                          Rachel Ellis, Nicole Skolnick Lindsay                         Luke McPhillips Lynch                            Clint Brockmann Lyons                            Angel Fehrer Madison                       Jesse Frauendorfer, Jesse Pfeifer, Ronnie Ware, Jr., Jaclynn Weidner McLean                        Keshia Lackas Meadow Grove           Kenneth Kuchar Mullen                          Lana LaBore Neligh                           Travis Coleman, Angela Hartz, Spencer Smith Newman Grove           Benjamin Jacobson Norfolk                        Alexander Aldag, Luke Backer, Collin Bauer, Jessica Behrens, Kristi Blank, Aleshia Block, Alexis Caruso, Casey Caskey,    Michael Dekker, Erica Dunn, Benjamin Garcia, Daira Gentrup, Seth Goodrich, Blaine Greenough, Spencer Hamik, Thao Huynh, Nathaniel Jones, Jisu Kim, Christopher King, Shelby Kocian, Nate Krueger, Levi Kumm, Amanda Larson, Lacy Lawson, Ryan Leiting, Anthony Lund, Paul Lux, Macayla McDonald, Bobbie McWilliams, Brandy Miller, Elise Miller, Sarah Miller, Kerry Mutschelknaus, Russell O'Connor, Ashley Oetken, Brooke Painter, Kenneth Ramsay, Nikita Rector, Monica Sanchez, Austin Schmit, Lisa Steffensmeier, Dillon Stickley, Audrey Wapelhorst, Melissa Wasson, Heidi Williams-Ramirez  North Bend                    Stefanie Ferguson, Samuel Sims O'Neill                             Matthew Boyle, Tammy Coons, Rachael Hornback, Tyler Mundhenke, Monty Steele, Jacob Thomas Oakland                          Brandee Johnson Orchard                          Matthew Burden, Olivia Wondercheck Osceola                          Brandi Johansen Osmond                         Adam Krueger, Ryan Miller Petersburg                    RoseMarie Fangman Pierce                            Cierra Jensen, Travis Reich Pilger                              Lindsay Ewalt Plainview                        Nicole Sorensen Randolph                        John Dickes, Kevin Keifer, Michael Koehler Republican City             Chad Whetstine Royal                               Jessica Barone Saint Edward                 Brennan Christman Scribner                        Laura Johnson, Brianna Wisnieski South Sioux City          Eduardo Desantiago, Benjamin Jividen, Emily Jones, James Nelson, Stephanie Ott, Andrea Queen, Georgina Ramirez, Juan Segundo Stanton                          Kari Illanes, Shelby Putters Stapleton                       Gordon Needs Stuart                              Gina Kramer Superior                         Nicholas Rempe Tilden                              Wade Oelsligle Verdigre                          Wade Frederick, Jordan Larsen, Kathi Liska Wakefield                        Amanda Luhr Waterbury                       Candice Hansen Wausa                              Dakota Cunningham, Jared Gillilan, Mercede Wachter Wayne                              Lee French West Point                      Adam Hittle, Matthew Schneider, Nora Yosten Wood River                    Keath Wetovick York                                Logan Faller  Out of State IA, Sioux City                Autumn Bos, Caroline Druilhet SD, Garretson              Kelbi Koch SD, Gayville                  Nicholas Huber, Trevor Huber SD, Jefferson               Jodi Nelson SD, Yankton                 Haley Haro, Eric Jones  International South Korea, Kyungnam                     Gowon Lee Vietnam, Hanoi             Hoa Luong   PRESIDENT’S HONOR LIST—Part-time, spring 2013 The following is a list of students, and their respective hometowns, named to the President’s Honor List for part-time students for the spring 2013 Semester at Northeast Community College. These students attained a perfect grade point average of 4.0 for the semester while being enrolled for at least six credit hours. Nebraska Albion                               James Mewhirter Ames                                 Theresa Hartwell Atkinson                           Marsha Wenner Bancroft                            Mary Lass Bartlett                              Ashley Simmers Bassett                              Kyle Jackman Battle Creek                    Colton Welke Belden                              Teri Korth Bloomfield                       Amanda Lehman, Stacy Pedersen Brunswick                        Corby Forbes Carroll                               Shelby Wurdinger Chambers                         Samantha Beed, Adrien Burrell Clarks                                Amanda Burruss Clarkson                            Melissa Baumert Clearwater                       Jennifer Kester Coleridge                          Hannah Burbach Columbus                         Tawny Rath, Rebecca Storm Cozad                                Whitney Wardyn Craig                                  Katie McGuire Creighton                         Lindsay Laflan, Valerie Martin Creston                            Chelsey Engstrom Emerson                           Linda Pasewalk Fordyce                            Angela Steffen Hadar                                Stacy Stolp Hartington                       Ashley Heine, Taylor Lauer Harvard                            Jetzemani Gabriel Homer                              Justin Meins, Tiffany Schmitt Howells                            Mitch Kampschnieder, Rachel Tichota Humphrey                        Michelle Cash Inman                               Stephanie Ross Johnstown                       Jenny Bell Laurel                               Cassandra Camenzind, Lauren Cunningham, Hannah Swanson, Kiley Thompson Lincoln                              Monica Monteros Lindsay                              Shavon Bonner Madison                            Sarahi Meza Fernandez Neligh                                Beth Damme Newman Grove                Darienne Pokorny, Stacey Schiltmeyer Niobrara                            Mackenzie Rettig Norfolk                               Tim Ahlmann, Tyler Bacon, Stephanie Barajas-Esparza, Jonathan Brockhaus, Meagan Carter, Allison Davis, Marissa Domsch, Scott Evans, Amanda Field, Caleb Gardner, Kelly Hoadley, Heidi Kahlo, Mitchell Kozak, Mary Lamm, Cemir Magana, Morgan Matteo, Trever O'Brien, Sherry Peterson, Felicia Rath, Sarah Rinkol, Ray Rutland, Emily Rutledge, Angelica Salisbury, Caitlin Sohl, Latrice Stark, Glenda Starkel, Joshua Suckstorf, Jacob Sunderman, Lam Tran, Jill Vernon, Rebecca Voecks, Brittany Weakley, Rachel Wiedenfeld, Nathan Wortmann O'Neill                                 Danette Barelmann, Michael Hedlund, Holly Hesse, Derrick Hostert, Jaclyn Humrich, Charles Miller, Victoria Novak, Elizabeth Price, Alyssa Sobotka, Angela Strong, Jessica Thomassen,   Brandi Walters, Amanda Zeeb Oakdale                             Christy Jockens Oakland                             Joshua Fischer, Raymond Peitzmeier, Alexis Vonessen, Miriam Werner Osmond                             Abby Krueger Oxford                                Audreanna Hoffman-Cardenas Page                                   Ann Crumly Pierce                                Darren Garber, Lexy Nuesch, Branigan Stonacek Plainview                          Tami Anderson, Taylor Hampton, Caleb Nuehring, Carrie Robinette Prewitt, Randolph                          Michaela Strathman Saint Helena                     Nicole Pinkelman, Carrie Wiepen Scribner                           Brittani McNeill Snyder                              Delanie Bruce South Sioux City              Paulina Aldana, Laurie Alesch, Tiffany Bligh, Angela George, Bianca Mendez Garza, Angela Simmons, Lucia Tellez, Vanessa Topete, Maria Torres Spencer                              Cindy Conrad Stanton                              Kourtney Sidlinger Superior                            Angela Marvin Tilden                                  Kylie Holley, Courtney Nichols Valentine                          Carlie Assarsson Wakefield                          Cari Cawley Wayne                                 Bryce Sebade West Point                        Katie Anderson, Andrew Faubel, Jody Greckel, Cody Kuester, Travis Ritter Winside                              Tarrin Quinn Wisner                                Melinda DeVault, Colleen Duncan Wynot                                 Shelby Hochstein Out of State IA, Le Mars                       Ann Zahourek IA, Osage                           Jan Adams IA, Sergeant Bluff        Marsha Certain IA, Sioux City                 Clay Conrad, Dawn Kowalke, Kyle Lierman, Kayla Meier, Haylee Monk, Sandra Munoz, Trina Norris, Zaira Torres SD, Gregory                     Jacob Smith SD, Menno                        Erika Kishbaugh TX, Leonard                     Julie Crane DEANS’ LIST-Full-time, spring 2013 The following is a list of students, and their respective hometowns, named to the Deans’ Honor List for full-time students for the spring 2013 Semester at Northeast Community College. These students attained a grade point average of 3.75 for the semester while being enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Nebraska Arlington                          Emmitt Scheer, Nicole Stork Bancroft                            Ryley Mohl Battle Creek                    Mitchell Smith Belden                              Emily Kock Bennington                     Mark Meyer, Jr. Bloomfield                       Danielle Simone Broken Bow                     Devin O'Brien Burwell                             Haylee Jordan, William Jordan, Zachary Turek Butte                                  Luke Zeisler Carroll                                 Ryan Burbach Cedar Rapids                    Tyler Kennedy Clarkson                            Brian Steffensmeier Clearwater                       Allison Kester, Taylor Kester Creston                             Austin Kapels Dakota City                       Caleb Breece, Roshelle Choate, Emily Wilmes Decatur                             Katelyn Petersen Diller                                  Natalie Duerksen Elgin                                   Yoli Anderson, Traci Beckman, Nash Schindler Fordyce                              Mason Buschelman Fremont                            Edgar Mateo, Shane Miller Fullerton                           Scott Belitz, Tanner Matthews, Danielle Murray Geneva                              Kelsey Yates Genoa                                Alex Korus Hadar                                 Seth Koeppe Hallam                               Justin Taylor   Hartington                        Brittany Hinkel, Todd Kathol, Eric Kloster, Nathan Leise, Brooke Promes, Zachary Wuebben Homer                               Treylynn Schomp Hooper                              Brett Moeller Humphrey                         Morgan Sjuts Inman                                Chism Sholes, Anna Sobotka Jackson                              Katherine Pursell Kilgore                                Mark Hafer Lincoln                               Ngan Do Lindsay                              Kevin Weeder Madison                            Kristina Beiermann, Tyler Eisenmann, Yesenia Rios, Sandra Soto McLean                              Caleb Eckstrom, Christopher Schmit, Emily Schmit Meadow Grove                 Cheyanne Fowlkes, Presley Thompson Milford                               Jessy Eggerling Morse Bluff                      Lawrence Dolezal Neligh                                 Steven Graham, Samantha Pellatz, Ashley Pofahl Newman Grove                 Daniel Bullock Norfolk                               Ashlee Adair, Joshua Bennett, Thayer Boschen, Elric Breault, Jr., Shannon Bulau, Miranda Carlow, Elizabeth Davis, Gregory Dwyer, Emily Edmisten, Kevin Fagan, Jacob Fisher, Genevra Graf, Kaitlin Handy, Peggy Hanneman, Kyle Hansen, Stephen Hayes, Christina Hernandez, Jasmine Hjorth, Shelby Hopkins, Kirstin Inglehart, Laura Jimenez, Aaron Koski, Katie Meyer, Justin Miller, Samantha Moore, Angel Nelson, Katrina Olmer, Taylor Primrose, Alison Reigle, Stephanie Rietz, Randal Roberts, Heriberto Sanchez, Jordan Schmidt, Jesse Schmitt, Nathan Sellin, Jessica Sotelo, Sharon Steadman, Daniel Stortz, Sierra Svehla, Melissa Thies, Michael Tiedtke, Jennifer Tosh, Matthew Turley, Thomas Vandyke, Spencer Wieser, Nicholas Wildman, Cassidy Wolff, Dominic Wolff, Hollie Zimmerman O'Neill                                 Melissa Gdowski, Tim Marx, Kelsey Sibbel, Taylor Whitney Oakland                             Daniel Carr Omaha                                Courtnie Smith Ord                                     Lindsey Bundy Osmond                             Emily Gubbels, Melissa Theisen Page                                   April Lyons Pender                               Carmen Essmann, Kristen Tibor Pierce                                 Blaine Kinney, Haley Oestreich Pilger                                  Abby Husmann-Denton                                                                                                              Plainview                           Paige Anderson Platte Center                    Elissa Jarosz Ponca                                  Kelsey Beacom Randolph                          Edward Burbach, Denise Childress, Justin McMahan, Lindsey Sievers   Rising City                        Will McCawley Rogers                               Kyle Krula Rosalie                               Alysha Peterson South Sioux City               Alexa Anderson, Cassondra Corkin, Yesenia Cruz, Jeana Davis, Liliana Garcia, Jeffrey Hailey, Norma Karnes, Tonya Maryott, Christopher Peterson Spalding                            Stefanie Baxter, Trevor Carter, Heidi Seamann Springfield                        Jeremy Roll Stanton                              Kody Hess, Megan Ingle, Martin Mandl, Nicole McCarthy, Samantha Unger Stuart                                 Jamie Olberding Sutherland                        Samuel Clark, Ashley Gibbons Tecumseh                         Shawnee Johns Tilden                                 Mark O'Brien Verdigre                            Leann Skokan Wauneta                            Marcos Ramirez Wayne                                Justin Anderson West Point                         Laura Buse, Jodi Prothman, Justin Schroedter, Aaron Spenner, Frank Yosten Weston                               Kelly Zetocha Winside                              Amanda Backstrom, Lesley Milenkovich Wisner                                Nathan Vesely Wood Lake                       Travis Wheeler Wynot                                 Heidi Klug, Timothy Pinkelman, Devin Wieseler York                                   Wade Obermier Yutan                                  Jacob Virgl Out of State IA, Chatsworth                 Derek Puhl IA, Granville                     Tyler Konz IA, Lawton                        Michelle Anderson IA, Schleswig                   Debbie Ferguson IA, Sergeant Bluff          Hannah Ummach IA, Sioux City                  Francisco Magana, Bryan Montepeque MT, Billings                     Ana Jacobson SD, Claremont                AmyLeigh Jones SD, Dell Rapids               Kristi Hoffman SD, Marion                      Collin Andersen SD, Yankton                    Nicholas Brabec  International Cote d’Ivoire, Abidjan                              Anthony Ekra                                           Mohamed Yacoub Gbane Russian Federation, Moscow                             Taisiya Novokreshchenova                                                                                     DEANS’ LIST-Part-time, spring 2013 The following students, with their respective hometowns, were named to the Deans’ Honor List for part-time students for the spring 2013 Semester. These students attained a grade point average of 3.75 for the semester while being enrolled for at least 6 credit hours. Nebraska Allen                                    Holly Sachau Bassett                              Jaci Badura, Debbie Morrison Battle Creek                      Heather Dohmen, Kacie Dredla Creighton                         Rebecca Stevens Duncan                              Tori Hager Elkhorn                              Andrew Vanhoozer Emerson                            Jessina Fassler Ewing                                 Marvi Pruden Hadar                                 Krystina Koepke Hartington                        Angelique Stappert Homer                                Brenda Cain, Zane Webb Hoskins                             Kayla Frederick, Sadie Statler Kearney                             Kelsey Driscoll Laurel                                 Katie Gubbels, Devin Hirschman Madison                            Vernon Gregory Neligh                                Todd Damme Nenzel                               Jana Nollette Newman Grove                Megan Nelson, Rachel Schroeter Norfolk                               Amelia Cassidy, Laura Guenther, Kaye Levi, Mark Mazuch, Nicole Moon, Megan Moore, Christopher Reilly, Tanya Reppert, Sara Ritter, Jacqueline Russette O'Neill                                Donald DeLong, Tate Laursen, Mattie McCabe, Kathy Timmerman Pierce                                Laurel Bailey, Malissa Paus, Emily Ronspies Plainview                          Jamie Beaudette Ponca                                 Melissa Dowling Randolph                          Trisha Petersen, Kelsey Wells Republican City               Kate Schluntz Saint Helena                    Erica Burbach South Sioux City               Marquell Collins, Maria Deanda, Adilene Garcia, Cecilia Hermosillo, Katianne Martin, Noemi Moreno, Christine Peterson, John Smith Spencer                              Naomi Johnson Springview                       Sophia Sawle Uehling                              Zachary Denton Valentine                          Christopher O'Dell Wahoo                              Paula Hoefs Walthill                              Bradley Appleton West Point                       Brooke Nielsen Winside                            Nathan Janke Wisner                             Nicole Kay Out of State IA, Des Moines               Jade Hibbeler IA, Sioux City                  Jeremy Gosch SD, Elk Point                    Jason Rupphttp://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=813http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=813Press ReleasesDegrees and ProgramsPresidentStudents and AlumniNorfolkFaculty and StaffNortheast to Expand Mobile Technologies in the ClassroomNORFOLK – Northeast Community College officials are pleased with an initiative that utilized mobile technologies in the classroom during the spring term. In fact it was so successful, the Apple iPad Initiative will expand into more classrooms next year.Fri, 31 May 2013 10:26:55 -0500  Approximately 320 Northeast Community College students on the Norfolk campus received the tablets to use in their studies. “The initiative falls in line with one of the eight institutional priorities at the College – Transforming Teaching and Learning,” said Northeast Vice President of Educational Services John Blaylock. He and Vice President of Technology Services Derek Bierman led a pilot group of faculty to help them learn to use technology and mobile devices in an effort to engage students in learning. “The project was also designed to incorporate challenge-based instructional methods to improve learning inside and outside of the classroom. Our goal with this priority is to foster a culture of innovation to improve student learning and to become a global leader in transforming teaching and learning,” Blaylock said. Mobile technologies in the classroom allow students and instructors to have access to interactive textbooks with video, built-in quizzes, and internet resources. They can share those resources easily by taking control of interactive displays for presentations, or use specialized apps for focused lessons, among others. A majority of the students surveyed said they felt having iPads in the classroom were helpful in their studies in many ways – areas such as accessing course resources, learning new material and sharing information with classmates and the instructor.    Several Northeast faculty members who took part in the initiative said they experienced students more engaged with each other and themselves during class sessions. Others indicated students became facilitators of instruction in some instances, creating a transformation from the traditional teacher centered classroom.    Blaylock said 55 more full-time Northeast faculty members will take part in professional development this fall and begin implementing programs through the use of mobile technology next spring. The survey wasn’t the only way to judge how popular the program was. Many students were disappointed they had to return the iPads during the check-in process at the end of the term. Many asked if they could purchase them because they had become so comfortable with the tablets and used them for many of their classes. Northeast Community College President Dr. Michael Chipps said he was pleased they could provide the tablets to the students. He said the College delivered more than just the device, however. “Not only did this initiative offer our students an opportunity to develop new skills, it gave our faculty new methods of teaching through the use of technology,” he said. “I am certain those learning outcomes will stay with our students as they succeed at the college and are then able to apply these advanced skills in the 21st Century workplace.”http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=812http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=812Press ReleasesSpecial EventsNorfolkNebraska Charities Conference to be Held at Northeast Community CollegeNORFOLK – Northeast Community College in Norfolk will be the site of a conference designed for those who work with charities.Fri, 31 May 2013 10:24:19 -0500  The Nebraska Charities Conference, with course number BSAD 650 and CRN #60119 for attorneys and BSAD 0650 and CRN #60110 for all others, will be held Tuesday, June 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center. The conference, hosted by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, is intended to provide Nebraska charities an overview of applicable state and federal statutes. Instructed by regulators themselves, the goal of the conference is to help charitable entities to operate in an effective and law-abiding manner. The conference is intended for boards of directors of Nebraska non-profit corporations, as well as attorneys and accountants. Presenters will include representatives of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nebraska Department of Revenue, Nebraska Department of Revenue Charitable Gaming Division, Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office, Nebraska Department of Labor, and the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. Cost of the conference is $22 for attorneys requesting continuing legal education. It is $16 for all other participants. To register, call Northeast Community College at (402) 844-7000.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=811http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=811Press ReleasesSpecial EventsO'NeillFaculty and StaffNortheast Extended Campus - O'Neill to Hold Annual Health ConferenceO’NEILL – A host of sessions will be held at the 2013 O’Neill Health Conference, sponsored by Northeast Community College Extended Campus – O’Neill. Participants will learn strategies to address obesity and related health concerns to improve patient outcomes.Fri, 31 May 2013 10:12:36 -0500  The conference will be held Tuesday, June 25 from 7:15 a.m-4 p.m. in the O’Neill Community Center. Following a registration, breakfast, welcome and announcements, Cathy Newton, BS, will open the conference at 8 a.m. with a presentation on “Wellness in Full Swing.” Newton will teach participants to effectively understand “the wellness problem and why smart people take dumb health risks.” She will discuss how to create powerful wellness intentions to empower a commitment to health and wellness. Michelle Brtek Zwiener, DNP, APRN-FNP,BC-ADM, will present a program on “Diabetes and Obesity.” Participants will learn about the prevalence of patients with diabetes and obesity, and review the trends over the past decade. Brtek-Zwiener will talk about understanding diagnoses and approaches to diabetes for children and adults. She will also examine the connection between maintaining positive energy and the ability to create balance in work and personal life to prevent obesity. Thomas R. Brandt, MD, FACC, will present “Cardiac System and Weight Related Concerns.” Participants will learn the definition and demographics of obesity, as well as its effects on the cardiovascular system. They will learn how to determine the diagnosis and treatment of obesity from a cardiovascular perspective. Rachel Anthony, APRN, NP, will discuss “Childhood Obesity.”  Participants will learn to identify how to measure an obese child’s progress and how to measure success. Identify comorbidities associated with obesity and identify treatment options. Participants will also be able to discuss what the future holds for these patients. Newton will return for the last session of the day, “Balancing Life and Work in a Crazy…Connected World.”  This session will address the balance/positive energy connection and learn how to identify practical and meaningful strategies to restore positive energy and sharpen focus, tap creativity and practice relaxation. Newton will examine the connection between maintaining positive energy and the ability to create balance in work and personal life.                                                                                                                                                                                                 Blood sugar and blood pressure screenings will be also available during the conference. Those planning to take advantage of the blood sugar screening should fast for ten hours prior to the screening. The O’Neill Health Conference is a workshop to provide members of the public or professionals in healthcare and social services with knowledge and understanding of the general and unique health care needs of the public. The conference has been submitted to the Washington State Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval and Recognition Program (CEARP) for 6.75 nurse contact hours of continuing education.  Cost of the conference is $75 for those earning contact hours for professional certification.  Those guests are asked to register with course number HLTH 0500 and CRN #60082.   Attendance for the entire day and an evaluation at the workshop conclusion is required for contact hours.   Conference cost for those not interested in contact hours is $40 and those individuals should register with course number HLTH 0500 and CRN #60081. For further information and a schedule of the conference, contact Merri Schneider at 402-336-3590.http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=810http://www.northeast.edu/News/Article.aspx?id=810Press ReleasesPresidentNorfolkWest PointO'NeillSouth Sioux CityFaculty and StaffNortheast Administrators Participate in Washington Fly-InWASHINGTON, D.C. – Two members of the Northeast Community College administration team were part of an eight-member delegation of Norfolk community and business leaders who were in Washington D.C. this week.Fri, 24 May 2013 04:21:57 -0500  The Norfolk delegation, which included Northeast Community College President Dr. Michael Chipps and Associate Vice President of Development and External Affairs Dr. Tracy Kruse, joined several others from across the state who met with members of Congress, departmental leaders and representatives, and others. The event was hosted by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Workforce and housing shortages and natural gas supply shortages in the Norfolk area were among the items that were discussed. “Northeast is committed to working with city officials and other business and community leaders to address these critical workforce and economic development needs,” said Dr. Chipps. “Programs like the Chamber’s Grow Norfolk initiative and the College’s Center for Enterprise are designed to recruit and retain a talented workforce and promote an atmosphere of entrepreneurship and business growth.” The Norfolk delegation had meetings with representatives of the United States Department of Labor ‘s Employment and Training Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, and the United States Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. In addition, they also took part in issues briefings at the National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with other members of the statewide Chamber delegation.                                                                                                                    Dr. Chipps said they were particularly interested in finding local, regional and federal partners to help further develop these innovative practices. “Norfolk is doing many exciting things and could really serve as a model that other rural communities could replicate in the future.” The group also participated in the weekly Nebraska Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol and the Nebraska Chamber’s Annual Congressional Luncheon. Both events allow the visitors to have opportunities to meet with all five members of Nebraska’s Congressional delegation. The Nebraskans spent the remainder of their time in the nation’s capital visiting each office of Nebraska’s two U.S. senators and three congressmen to discuss issues specific to Norfolk and Nebraska.  “We are so fortunate to have five members of Congress who really understand and support the work that we do here in Nebraska,” stated Dr. Chipps. “They were really attentive to our discussions and are interested in working together to create a better future for all Nebraskans.”