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Consider joining a dedicated group of student scholars and faculty mentors in pursuit of academic excellence. Honors Studies at North Central Texas College is a great way to continue your college journey and has a lot to offer to intellectually curious students. The honors approach celebrates the spirit of inquiry and the skills of critical thinking.
 Honors faculty and coursework are the heart of the program. Faculty mentors encourage students to think about complex issues that results in nuanced, constructive dialogues—faculty knowledge of the subject matter as well as their varied experiences enable them to develop meaningful coursework and offer multiple perspectives to challenge conventional thought. This is no small task! NCTC’s gifted faculty members understand the importance of productive inquiry within the college setting and beyond.
Students benefit! Honors students receive personal attention throughout their time at NCTC and can expect smaller class sizes, guidance through early registration and advising, and assistance with the transfer process. Leadership and community service opportunities, as well as unique special events, are planned throughout the year for the honors community of scholars.
Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference in your life and your community! Call or email, and let’s discuss the possibilities for you in the Honors Program at North Central Texas College.
Challenge your mind. Change the world.Dr. Lisa Morales, Coordinato
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Dr. Lisa Morales
Instructor, History
Honors Program Coordinator
Office 351, Corinth
Office of Honors Studies
1500 North Corinth Street
Corinth, Texas 76208
Phone: 940-498-6246
Fax: 940-498-6405
lmorales@nctc.edu
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Professor Jill Swarner
Instructor, Speech Communication
Assoc. Honors Program Coordinator
Office 117, Gainesville
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, Texas 76240
Phone: 940-668-7731 (4301)
jswarner@nctc.edu |
Dr. Rochelle Gregory
Instructor, English
Assoc. Honors Program Coordinator Communications Specialist
Office 335, Corinth
1500 North Corinth Street
Corinth, Texas 76208
Phone: 940 498 6297
Fax: 940 4986405
rgregory@nctc.edu
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August 20
Kick-Off! Fall Honors Student Orientation
Texas Land and Cattle, Hickory Creek, 11:30-1:30pm
Corinth, Gainesville, Flower Mound, Graham and Bowie campuses
September 7
Iron Man
Honors Program-PTK Film Series—
First Wednesday of the month from 1-3pm, Corinth, room 254
“Visions of the Future” (Democratization of Information)
September 19
Austin College Trip, Lecture, and Tour--
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
September 26
“Einstein: The Man and the Myth” ~ Ron Bost, Gainesville, Little Theater, noon
Honors Program/PTK Faculty Lecture Series
October 5
Transformers
Honors Program-PTK Film Series—first Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm, Corinth, room 254
“Visions of the Future” (Democratization of Information)
October 14
Honors Event-PTK Induction Gainesville, Little Theater
"A Celebration of Scholarship and Achievement"
New PTK Member Orientation, 2pm
Induction and Special Ceremony, 3pm
Reception to follow
October 15
"The Great Hanging" A Commemorative Event
with lecture and discussion provided by Dr. Rick McCaslin, Chair, UNT History Dept.
Gainesville, at the flagpoles of the 100s building for commemoration, 5pm
Lecture and Discussion occuring at Little Theater, 5:30
October 17
“Beyond Rain Man: Exploring the Autistic Savant in Popular Culture”
~ Dr. Rochelle Gregory, Bowie, Room 118, noon
Honors Program/PTK Faculty Lecture Series
October 19-23
National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, Phoenix
October 31
“The History of Halloween: From Ancient Celtic Roots to Haunted Houses"
~ Stacie Stoutmeyer, Corinth library, noon
Honors Program/PTK Faculty Lecture Series
November 1
“People Who Make a Difference: Chris Morrison and Care Highway" ~ Chris Morrison
Corinth, 3rd floor conference area, noon
November 7
“Following Mark Twain's Footsteps: How the West Shaped Mark Twain”
~ Gabrielle Fletcher, Gainesville, Little Theater, noon
November 9
I am Legend
Honors Program-PTK Film Series—first Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm, Corinth, room 254
“Visions of the Future” (Democratization of Information)
December 1 and 2
Honors Student Sharing Conferences
December 1: Gainesville - Little Theater, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
December 2: Corinth - 3rd floor Conference Area, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
December 7
The Island
Honors Program-PTK Film Series—first Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm, Corinth, room 254
“Visions of the Future” (Democratization of Information) Robert Burton, PTK Advisor
January 7 - 16, 2012
Honors Study Abroad: Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Austria
EVERY FRIDAY! Honors Program-PTK Lunch with Faculty Mentors on Fridays
Corinth Conference Area, 304, and Gainesville Campus, Science Building 401
Informal time to get together for the honors community
--all faculty mentors and students are invited!
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- Smaller class sizes and innovative learning environment
- Personalized attention in the classroom
- Priority advising and registration focused on your academic needs
- Interaction with a community of scholars
- Leadership and service opportunities
- Honors program study area
- Honors student organizations
- Support through the transfer experience
- Study abroad opportunities
- Lunches and other special events exclusively for honors program students
- Completed application form
- Minimum of 3.3 overall high school GPA or at least two college courses taken with “B” or better grade earned (cumulative 3.0 GPA on all completed college work)
- Three instructor recommendations
- Personal interview
- Portfolio of prior work (optional)
Download 2011-2012 Honors Student Application
Download 2011-2012 Honors Program Brochure
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