The Opportunity to Make a Difference...

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

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

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

 

How Can Honors Studies Help YOU? || Admission Requirements

Honors Handbook 2011-12



Honors Program Dates and Activities

Fall 2011

 

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!

 

How can Honors Studies help YOU?

  • 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

Admission Requirements

  • 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

 

Challenge your mind... Change the world!