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Student Achievement
The institution evaluates success with respect to student achievement including, as appropriate, consideration of course completion, State licensing examination, and job placement rates.
Compliance Narrative
An examination of the mission of North Central Texas College reveals that student success is at the core of the institutional value system. Collegiate graduates communicate effectively, think critically, understand and utilize collaborative methodologies, demonstrate competence in their chosen field, and are capable of adaptation to changing circumstances and new challenges. Further evidence is provided by an examination of the strategic planning themes, one of which is focused on student success, and preparation of students as ethical and productive citizens focused on achieving personal and professional goals.
To assess student achievement and success, North Central Texas College monitors a variety of indices: course completion, graduation rates, the results of the various licensure examinations, employment rates via graduate surveys, and job placement data.
Course Completion and Graduation Rates
North Central Texas College regularly evaluates the success of its students by analyzing student grades by major/course prefix each semester. There are also regular analyses of graduation rates for the academic programs and retention rates for various populations of students. This information is shared with the President's Cabinet, Deans, and Department Heads. Additionally, the institution employs a full-time Dean of Student Success who uses the results of these data for the planning and improvement of various activities such as tutoring, and supplemental instruction for our offerings.
Graduate and Employer Data
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, along with the Texas Workforce Commission conducts a study of graduates and their employer status and provides reports on the results.
Licensing Examinations
Results for licensing examinations, including pass rates, are maintained by the appropriate academic units. Datum are available for students in the Nursing program which attest the strong achievement levels of the graduates of these programs. The pass-rate for the Associate Degree of Nursing students taking the NCLEX-RN is 91.57% for 2018, while students in the LVN program passed the same exam at a 93.48% rate for the same period.
iDREAM Action Plan 2019-2025
Goal 1: Improve Course Level Completion Rate
Measurable Indicators (KPI)
Percent Withdrawal Rate
2019-2020 Goal — 10.05%
2019-2020 Results — 10.09%
2020-2021 Goal — 9.63%
5-Year Goal — 8.25%
Percent Completed
2019-2020 Goal — 89.95%
2019-2020 Results — 81.91%
2020-2021 Goal — 90.37%
5-Year Goal — 91.75%
Goal 2: Increase College Level Course Success Rate
Objective 2a: College Level Success Rates
Measurable Indicators (KPI)
Percent Enrollee Success
2019-2020 Goal — 71.25%
2019-2020 Results — 71.34%
2020-2021 Goal — 72.26%
5-Year Goal — 75%
Percent Completer Success
2019-2020 Goal — 79.83%
2019-2020 Results — 79.35%
2020-2021 Goal — 80.26%
5-Year Goal — 83%
Percent A & B Grades
2019-2020 Goal — 55.57%
2019-2020 Results — 55.07%
2020-2021 Goal — 55.87%
5-Year Goal — 60.25%
Objective 2b: Credit Developmental Success in First College Level Course
Measurable Indicators (KPI)
Percent Enrollee Success Rate in Gateway Math
(MATH 1314, 1324, 1332, 1342)
2019-2020 Goal — 50.8%
2019-2020 Results — 32.26%
2020-2021 Goal — 38.7%
5-Year Goal — 58%
Percent Enrollee Success Rate in ENGL1301
2019-2020 Goal — 49.92%
2019-2020 Results — 76.92%
2020-2021 Goal — 76.00%
5-Year Goal — 76%
Goal 3: Improve Retention Rate
Objective 3a: Overall Retention
Fall to Spring Retention Rate
2019-2020 Goal — 65.5%
2019-2020 Results — 66.51%
2020-2021 Goal — 67.52%
5-Year Goal — 70.54%
Fall to Fall Retention Rate
2019-2020 Goal — 43.99%
2019-2020 Results — 43.72%
2020-2021 Goal — 44.64%
5-Year Goal — 47.41%
Objective 3b: Retention of Full-Time Students
Fall to Spring Retention Rate (Full-Time)
2019-2020 Goal — 78.2%
2019-2020 Results — 76.15%
2020-2021 Goal — 77.46%
5-Year Goal — 81.4%
Fall to Fall Retention Rate (Full-Time)
2019-2020 Goal — 51.33%
2019-2020 Results — 49.33%
2020-2021 Goal — 50.83%
5-Year Goal — 55.33%
Objective 3c: Retention of Part-Time Students
Fall to Spring Retention Rate (Part-Time)
2019-2020 Goal — 59.66%
2019-2020 Results — 59.90%
2020-2021 Goal — 60.59%
5-Year Goal — 62.66%
Fall to Fall Retention Rate (Part-Time)
2019-2020 Goal — 40.9%
2019-2020 Results — 40.03%
2020-2021 Goal — 41.25%
5-Year Goal — 44.9%
Objective 3d: Student-Faculty Interaction
Student-Faculty Interaction (CCSSE Scores)
2019-2020 Goal — 44.94%
2019-2020 Results — 44.80%
2020-2021 Goal — Due to the nature of the CCSSE being a face-to-face survey, NCTC has suspended the use of CCSSE in the 2020 year. (Not Applicable 2021 due to COVID.)
5-Year Goal — 47.9%
Objective 3e: Active & Collaborative Learning
Active & Collaborative Learning (CCSSE Scores)
2019-2020 Goal — 44.02%
2019-2020 Results — 33.10%
2020-2021 Goal — Due to the nature of the CCSSE being a face-to-face survey, NCTC has suspended the use of CCSSE in the 2020 year. (Not Applicable 2021 due to COVID.)
5-Year Goal — 46.5%
Objective 3f: Support for Learners
Support for Learners (CCSSE Scores)
2019-2020 Goal — 45.92%
2019-2020 Results — 45.00%
2020-2021 Goal — Due to the nature of the CCSSE being a face-to-face survey, NCTC has suspended the use of CCSSE in the 2020 year. (Not Applicable 2021 due to COVID.)
5-Year Goal — 48%
Goal 4: Increase Overall Graduation Rate (Degree or Certificate)
Full-Time Percent completed in 2 years
2019-2020 Goal — 8.23%
2019-2020 Results — 9.71%
2020-2021 Goal — 9.97%
5-Year Goal — 10.73%
Full-Time Percent completed or transferred in 3 years
2019-2020 Goal — 13.66%
2019-2020 Results — 52.00%
2020-2021 Goal — N/A
5-Year Goal — 16.2%
Full-Time Percent completed in 6 years
2019-2020 Goal — 17.63%
2019-2020 Results — 20.92%
2020-2021 Goal — 21.10%
5-Year Goal — 21.63%
Part-Time Percent completed in 6 years
2019-2020 Goal — 6.77%
2019-2020 Results — 25.53%
2020-2021 Goal — N/A
5-Year Goal — 9.05%
Part-Time Percent completed or transferred in 3 years
2019-2020 Goal — 11.66%
2019-2020 Results — 10.81%
2020-2021 Goal — 11.86%
5-Year Goal — 15%
*Data Source: NCCBP Forms from the 2020 Reporting Period.