Branch Campus Tax Passes – Now What? Read about the election outcome in the GRAHAM LEADER: Now that the dream of so many Graham residents has come true with passage of the branch campus maintenance tax initiative, the real work of implementing the NCTC Graham Campus has begun in earnest. A number of processes have now been put in motion to assure the best possible level of service to our Graham area students and to the community. Some of this will take time, and we ask for your patience. Can I Register for Spring 2010 Classes Now? YES! – getting students enrolled in classes at our Graham Campus is what it's all about. And the good news is that students who are residents of the Graham ISD Taxing District will now be charged in-district tuition at NCTC, just as residents of our home district, Cooke County, are. We welcome ALL students who wish to enroll at our Graham Campus, but only those residing in either the Graham ISD (or Cooke County) will pay in-district tuition. Early ONLINE registration for Spring 2010 is going on right now! Download PDF of Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes. Check back often for additional updates.
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Our Newest Addition... The newest addition to the North Central Texas College family is the Graham Campus, located in the rolling hills of North Texas. Considered by the founder of the community, Colonel Edwin S. Graham, as the “Gem City of the West”, Graham is historically known to be the first pre-planned community in North Texas and was established in 1872. Surrounded by beautiful Possum Kingdom Lake and the Brazos River, this community has long been led by visionary people with education as a high priority. Today Graham represents the rare small city (population 9,000) that has managed to move confidently into the future without sacrificing its rich historical past. The Graham family long ago set a great example for future generations to follow, and its leading citizens have met the challenge. The city is the home of a comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical facility, Graham Regional Medical Center, The Library of Graham (located next door to the new campus), a Multi-Purpose Event Center/Baseball/Softball complex, a multi-million dollar renovation of the historic Graham High School Campus, and of course, the Graham Education & Workforce Center, now named the NCTC-Graham Campus. The citizens of Graham have been pursuing higher education opportunities for over 35 years. In 1972, the pursuit began with a visit to Graham by Dr. Clyde Colvert from the University of Texas Center for Training Junior College Administrators. The Colvert Study indicated that the time period projected a community college could have 600 full-time students by 1983 and that there were 7,490 college-age people in a seven-county service area. The vision of the Graham community during the 1970s was to establish a public community college district that had the same voting boundaries as the Graham Independent School District. That vision continues today as a branch campus maintenance tax proposal has been submitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a future election. The citizens of Graham decided to pursue legislative action to release Graham from the Ranger Community College service area. Texas House Bill 1274, enacted in June 2005, opened the geographic boundaries of the Graham ISD for service from any community college. This was the first step towards realizing the desire of citizens that correlated with the vision of 1970s. An invitation for delivery of instruction from the NCTC-Bowie Campus ensued in the summer of 2007, which provided the foundation of the partnership of the Graham ISD and North Central Texas College. The Graham Knowledge Base Foundation funded the renovation of the former Shawnee Elementary Campus and created the facilities the technology and distance education capabilities for instruction and workforce training. The facility has over 49,800 square feet of instructional and administrative space, including a large lecture hall, performance stage, distance education classrooms, state-of-the-art culinary arts center, and a computer lab. Over 50 community college classes were offered from Fall 2007 through Summer 2008, providing opportunities for community and dual-credit students. Lifelong Learning courses have also been offered, including culinary arts, computer classes and certified nursing assistance programs. The Graham Economic Improvement Corporation and the Graham Industrial board provided the funding for the renovation of an historic library on the campus for the purpose of a nursing program. In August 2009, NCTC will start an LVN program on the Graham Campus in this beautifully restored building. The facility is designed with historic preservation in mind, as well as offering the latest in technology and training. An all-purpose science lab has also been included in this project. The future is bright for the new partnership of North Central Texas College and Graham. The long-awaited dreams of this vibrant and progressive community have become a reality. NCTC is a proud partner with the “Gem City of the West!” |
Located at Graham Education & Workforce Center
928 Cherry Street, Graham, TX 76450
940-521-0720
