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Volume 1, No. 2 / Spring 2014
Volume 1, No. 2 / Spring 2014
NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dr. John Hogan hired
as next NPCC President
17th Annual Bill Ogden
Memorial Golf Scramble
NPCC Employee Recognition and Awards Program
www.npcc.edu
From the Editor
I am excited to bring you this second edition of the Connect magazine.
It is my hope to provide a closer look at National Park Community College, its stu-
dents, staff and faculty, alumni and the community through connecting past
events with present activities to build strong relationships for a bright future.
In this issue, you will hear some parting thoughts from Dr. Sally Carder
who has been a warrior, a cheerleader, and a friend to her NPCC family during her
nine-year tenure. We all look forward to her continued support of the College in
her retirement.
I am pleased to announce our fourth President will be Dr. John Hogan.
Hogan has many years of experience in community college work. He has Arkansas
ties and is ready to roll his sleeves up and get to work.
Three wonderful events organized through the College are the Van Davis
Memorial 5K Run/Walk, the Bill Ogden Memorial Golf Tournament, and the SGA
political candidates open forum. NPCC’s Employee Recognition and Awards Pro-
gram was a wonderful 60’s party that recognized employee tenure and achieve-
ments. We also recognized some very special individuals who are retiring after
many years of service.
This year promises a lot of growth for the College as we partner with
Henderson State University in opening the Downtown HSU/NPCC Education
Center in the Landmark Building to bring a new location for students and to pro-
vide students an avenue to earn a bachelor or master degree without leaving Hot
Springs.
NPCC’s partnership with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, through
the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Preparation Program
allows us to offer an Associate of Science with emphasis in Engineering. The col-
laboration provides for science, engineering and math classes to be taught online
by U. of A. professors with lab classes held on the NPCC campus with tuition paid
at the NPCC rate. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students. (See page 23)
It is also my pleasure to introduce NPCC’s 2014 Outstanding Alumnus,
Mike Dugan. Dugan has a long history with NPCC dating back to 1974. Dugan says
he is proud to have worn the honor of “letterman, grad, employee and alumni.”
I would love to hear your NPCC, QTI, or GCCC story. Email me at
Let’s get to know each other.
Welcome!
Jane Yamauchi
National Park
Community College
President
Dr. Sally Carder
Director of Development
Sara Brown
501.760.4129
Editor
Jane Yamauchi 501.760.6582
Production
Linda Ferrell
Susan Kelly
Cover Photo
Christi Zumwalt
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NPCC Foundation Board of Governors
Forrest Spicher, Chair Les Warren, Vice Chair Bill Creason, Treasurer
Larry Bailey Wallace Ballentine Caroline Campbell
Dr. Sally Carder Conway Carrigan Brenda Cox Ted Ericson Ann Hair Bob Megahan
Don Munro Jim Olmedo Dr. Lance Porter
Bryan Smith Dennis Smith Dr. Tom Spencer Gary Troutman Steve Trusty
John Vines Raymond Wright
Emeritus Audrey Ann Atherton Cecil Cupp, Jr. Dr. Martin Eisele
Barbara Garlough
Features
4 Dr. Sally Carder:
Parting Thoughts
6 National Park
Technical Center
7 Dr. John Hogan Named
NPCC Fourth President
Events 8 The 17th Annual Bill
Ogden Memorial Golf
Tournament
10 The 2nd Annual Van
Davis Memorial 5K
Walk/Run
10 SGA Hosts Political
Forum: Dr. Carder
Honored
10 Employee Recognition
and Awards Program
Regulars
16 Alumni
20 Students, Clubs &
Organizations
23 Academic
Contents
www.npcc.edu
Dr. Sally Carder: Parting Thoughts
“God provided me with great mentors and role models, beginning at an early age, people who
believed in me and encouraged me all along the way. What wonderful life-long friendships
I’ve made through the years. I have been blessed beyond measure.”
“As I look back,” she said, “I know without hesi-
tation that all of my education, employment opportuni-
ties, and life experiences...both good and bad...was to
prepare me for this job. This has been the most reward-
ing and, at the same time, most challenging position I’ve
ever held.”
Reflecting over her time at NPCC, Carder said,
“I’ve had the privilege to work and live in a great commu-
nity. I’ve seen many changes occur on our campus. One
of the most impressive was the building of the Frederick
M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences, largely
funded by the first capital campaign embarked upon by
the College. Fred Dierks, our largest benefactor, was a
person who grew to be my friend and become one of
NPCC’s greatest fans.”
Carder said one of the most exciting events dur-
ing her Presidency was when the Higher Learning Com-
mission Accreditation visited the campus. “I was blown
away by the results,” said Carder. The Commission stat-
ed that they had never experienced anything like this on
Dr. Sally Carder, the third President of National
Park Community College, announced her retirement at
the beginning of the 2013-14 school year. When asked
about why she is retiring, Carder said, “I’ve had the privi-
lege of working in a professional field that I’ve loved and
enjoyed for forty years...the field of education. But, I’m
tired. I’m ready to retire.”
Looking back over her life, Carder said, “My own
education was the key to a better life and a rewarding
career that gave me an opportunity to travel, meet, and
work with some of the greatest and most interesting
people in the world. It also provided me with an oppor-
tunity for a life of service to others.”
Carder said she never intended to apply for the
job of NPCC President, but when she met and spoke with
applicants, she realized they did not have the commit-
ment and love for the students and the College that she
had. “It was an aha moment,” she said. “Being named as
President of National Park Community College surpassed
all my dreams,” said Carder.
Photos by Sheri Craig
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Sara Brown, NPCC Director of Development, an-
nounced the creation of the Sally Carder Technical
Programs Fund at a recent Board of Trustees meeting.
Brown said the fund was created at the request
of Dr. Carder who made the first donation to the fund.
“The fund will be used to purchase needed equipment
and supplies for the technical programs,” said Brown.
The fund will not be an endowed fund and will not be
used for scholarships.
Carder said the College was able to update much
of its welding equipment through a Trade Adjustment
Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant
Program (TAACCCT). Carder said there is still a financial
any other campus and gave us a glowing evaluation that
had no findings or suggestions for improvement of
existing programs.“
Carder’s biggest heartbreak occurred when last
year’s requested millage did not pass. “I was devastated
that it didn’t happen.” Carder said. “We so needed it to
expand our facilities and keep abreast of rapidly chang-
ing technology and technical training equipment.”
When the issue of a millage is raised again, said
Carder, “I will be in the mix fighting for my community,
the College, and the students that I love.”
The pinnacle of Carder’s job occurs each May
during graduation. “As I look over this group each year
and recognize faces and recall their personal stories,”
Carder said, “I celebrate with them. There is a hope for
their future that swells in my heart and with it, hope for
us all. They are our future...our leaders, our legislators,
our bankers, our CEO’s, our workers, and our teachers.
They will become mentors and role models for other kids
who need a chance in life.”
Carder said she had no doubt that her appoint-
ment as NPCC President was by divine intervention. “I
will always remember this College, these people, this
community, these wonderful years with great affection. I
thank you for your encouragement, your friendship, and
your love. It has been my honor to serve you as Presi-
dent of National Park Community College. I’m anxious to
see what the next chapter in my life will bring.
Sally Carder Technical Program Fund
“I am so passionate about the need for new equipment for the technical programs,
that I have asked our Office of Development to establish a fund to assist in raising
money for this need. I am the first donor and they are calling it the
“Sally Carder Technical Programs Fund.”’
need in bringing the College’s tech programs up to the
standard needed to equip students.
Brown said Carder has asked those wishing to
honor her retirement make a donation to the fund.
Checks should be made out to NPCC Foundation and
mailed to: NPCC Foundation
Sally Carder Technical Programs Fund
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
For other types of donations including payroll deduction,
direct deposit and electronic transfer, please contact
Brown at 501-760-4129.
www.npcc.edu
nology center. “We average a nine percent
growth per year,” he stated. Hughes attributed
some of the growth to trend data that shows
students who complete a program of study in
a career and technical field perform better in
college than those who do not.
Students may enroll at the begin-
ning of each semester by contacting their high
school counselor or principal and by completing
an enrollment application. Students attend the
center in two-hour blocks, spending the remain-
ing hours at their high schools. “A lot of students
that don’t do well on their high school campus
will come out here because it’s something that
sparks their interest,” said Hughes. Two-thirds of
the students who complete the program go on to
enroll at NPCC noted Hughes.
NPTC has been recognized nationally for
three consecutive years by the Southern Region
Education Board (SREB) as one of the top
centers in the nation. It was the only technology
center in Arkansas to earn the Outstanding
Technology Center Award and the Platinum
High Achievement Award, making it one of
seven and one of four centers respectively in
the nation to be acknowledged with these
honors.
NPTC has also received the Gold Readi-
ness Award, an award based on the progress of
the schools’ leaders and teachers in improving
their practices and raising student performance
levels.
To learn more about National Park
Technology Center, log on to their website at
http://www.npcc.edu/academics/secondary/
Or, students may enroll now for the
2014 fall semester by contacting their
high school counselor.
The National Park Technology Center (NPTC)
offers high school juniors and seniors an
opportunity to explore potential
career fields and earn college credits
while in high school according to David
Hughes, associate vice president of tech-
nical education.
Students who complete the two-
year technology program also receive a
one-half tuition waiver scholarship to
attend National Park Community College
(NPCC). “Overall, the programs acclimate
students to the NPCC campus and make
them feel like they’re a part of it,” said
Hughes.
A secondary education division of
NPCC, the technology center is located on
the College campus and offers high school
students seven courses of study: Adver-
tising and Graphic Design, Automotive
Service Technology, Criminal Justice,
Machine Tool Technology, Medical
Professions, Pre-Engineering, and Wood
Working Technology. Not only do students
earn credits towards high school gradua-
tion, they can earn college credits as well.
“We also have some national certifications
that they can earn,” says Hughes. “Students
can walk out of here with credentials.”
Students representing all seven
school districts in Garland County enroll in
classes provided through the technology cen-
ter. Centerpoint High School in Pike County is
a participant as well, and in the fall of 2014,
Caddo Hills in Montgomery County will join
the program.
“We offer great programs and quality
instruction,” says Hughes, noting that more
than 500 students are currently enrolled in the tech-
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Dr. John Hogan Named
NPCC Fourth President
Dr. John Hogan was selected to be the fourth
President of National Park Community College during a
special called meeting of the NPCC Executive Board of
Directors on May 2. Hogan currently serves as the
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at Ivy Tech
Community College System in Indiana.
NPCC had previously held an open forum on its
campus for the top four presidential candidates to allow
the faculty and staff an opportunity to get to know the
candidates. Hogan introduced himself saying his personal
priorities are God first, family second and work third.
“That doesn’t mean I haven’t worked hard,” said Hogan.
“In terms of profession, I have been in communi-
ty college for a quarter of a century.”
Hogan said he began working at a community
college thinking he could get some good experience and
then move on to something better. “What I found out,”
said Hogan, “was that we were really making a differ-
ence. I got infected with community college work, ran
into some folks that also believed in that mission and
thought I had some things to offer.”
Hogan earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher
Education Administration from Indiana State University, a
Master of Arts in Education in College Student Personnel
Administration from Western Kentucky University, and a
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration from
Western Kentucky University. He previously served as the
Chancellor of the Columbus/Franklin Region Campus be-
fore being promoted to the System Office.
“I wake up every morning and think about the
campus and it’s people and whether it is succeeding or
what we can do to get better,” said Hogan. “Or, how we
can raise money or how we can get something started is
just part of what I do.”
Hogan said he is looking for the next challenge
and that he wants to be somewhere where likeminded
people, smart people, want to work together and get
things done. Hogan said he was glad to see that NPCC
was motivated to make things better for someone else.
When asked how he would assure the College
and its programs received adequate funding, Hogan re-
plied, “I think the funding question is going to be the
challenge. Telling the story is the way to meet that chal-
lenge. We have got to beat a path to Little Rock and to
the State house to talk about our student success
stories, talk about the value added that we have in the
community, and not just trigger the facts of how this will
spur economic development, but we have to trigger the
heartstrings as well. We have to make that case to pri-
vate donors, community leaders, workforce partners,
other higher education partners, and K12 folks. And, one
of the best ways to do that is to tell the story through
alumni and through the students that are here and folks
that have lived that.”
In a prepared press release, Dr. Sally Carder said
she was very excited about Hogan’s appointment as
President. “I believe,” said Carder, “that he is a perfect fit
for our College and community. With his education, ex-
perience, and talent, I have no doubt that he will build on
our successes and take this College to the next level.”
Hogan said he knows Carder’s legacy of leader-
ship will not be easy to follow. “I am very anxious to get
to Hot Springs,” said Hogan, “and get to work.”
www.npcc.edu
Events
The 17th Annual Bill Ogden Memorial Golf Tournament
Ron Chesser, NPCC Director of
Counseling, has organized the Bill Ogden
Memorial Golf Tournament for the past 17
years.
“Bill was the Director of Counseling
and taught golf,” said Chesser. “And, some-
thing a lot of people don’t know is that Bill
also made golf clubs.”
Ogden served as a counselor and as
a professor at Garland County Community
College for two decades before succumbing
to cancer.
Chesser said Ogden understood
that students were always in financial need.
Chesser said he and Ogden organized the
first tournament to help raise money for
scholarships with the help of then golf coach
Roger Rogers.
“We first held the tournament at
the Glenwood golf course before moving it
to Belvedere,“ said Chesser. “This year, we
are holding it at the Hot Springs Country
Club.”
Ogden is described in 1978-79 The
Laker yearbook as a farmer, construction
worker, basketball coach, golf coach, and
teacher of math, mechanical drawing,
speech and health.
Publishers of The Laker also wrote
this about Ogden, “He help[ed] many stu-
dents everyday find their way through the
rough spots of college life. He is also
irreplaceable.”
“He [Ogden] spent his life helping
students,” said Chesser. “This golf tourna-
ment honors his memory and continues to
support students through the money it
raises for scholarships.”
(Above) Golfers wait for the 2013 Bill Ogden Memorial Golf Tournament to begin.
Dr. Bill Ogden, Director of Counseling, and Ron Chesser, Counselor, as pictured
in the 1978-79 “The Laker” yearbook.
“The GCCC golf team opened the season with a third place ranking in the OBU
Tournament on March 6. All home matches were played at the Belvedere Country
Club. Robert Fleming and Scott Heller led the team in scoring averages with Scott
Heller taking the number one position both years at GCCC.”
The GCCC golf
team, L to R, Bill
Jackson, Robert
Fleming, Mike
Adams, Scott
Heller, Randy
Hart, and kneeling
front, Coach Roger
Rogers as pictured
in 1978-79 “The
Laker” yearbook.
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Tournament Winners
First Flight
1st place with 15 under 54
Everett Vincent
Eddie Hopkins
Billy Neal
Bret Taunton
2nd place with 12 under 60
Don Martin
‘Gary Martin
Richard Counts
Millard Smith
3rd place with12 under 60
Marshall Watson
Terry Pyle
Chris Porter
Scott Smith
Second Flight
1st place with 6 under 66
Ron Chesser
George Foshee
Hugh Cheek
Carl Hughes
2nd place with 4 under 68
Brian Hill
Tim Wilson
Robbie Cox
Ron Jerrell
3rd place with 4 under 68
Paul Cook
James Dixon
Randy McCaslin
Austin Wilson
Tournament organizers, left to right, Sara Brown, Ron Chesser, Diane
Meredith, Bunny Everett, Robin Britt, John Tucker and Suzanne Hendricks.
Special Thanks to Corporate Sponsors Jon Frey at Mountain Vending and
SWBC Corporation Mortgage
Hole Sponsors Allen Tillery Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc.
Arkansas Best Insurance Corporation
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
Bancorp South
Duncan Messersmith & Associates
Hot Springs Country Club
Irwin Tax and Advising Group
Representative John Vines
Jordan, Woosley, Crone & Keaton Ltd.
Levi Hospital
Regions Bank
Simmons First Bank of Hot Springs
Daniel Johnson at Smokin’ In Style
Special Touch Catering
Superior Senior Care
The Sentinel-Record
The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company
Don Martin with Valic
Wilson’s Home Improvement Company
Windows USA
Special “Thanks” to our kilt-wearing team
from NPCC Computer Services (left to right)
Colin Page, Will Picking and Eric Boardway
for putting a little excitement into the game on
a windy day.
www.npcc.edu
The 2nd Annual Van Davis Memorial 5K
The 2nd Annual Van Davis
Memorial 5K Run/Walk held in Febru-
ary was a great success with over 366
registrants and 30 sponsors.
The event was organized to
honor the memory of Dr. Van Davis
who was an instructor at NPCC from
1974 to 2012 when he lost his fight
with cancer. Davis was an avid runner
and was regularly seen running the
streets of Hot Springs.
Jim Olmedo, runner and long-
time friend of Davis, was instrumental
in creating the run and chaired the Van
Davis Memorial 5K committee.
This year’s race also included a
“Get Your Beard On” beard contest
and children’s fun run.
The overall winner of the race
was Noah Eskew, 14, of Jessieville, with
a chip time of 17:04.60. Second place
overall was Bror Thirion, 18, of Hot
Springs, with a chip time of 17:13.98.
Top female winner was Josie Carson,
14, of Royal, who placed 12th overall
with a chip time of 21:36.63.
Proceeds from the race benefit
the Van Davis Memorial Fund and will
be used for scholarships at National
Park Community College.
1. Runners take off at the
start line 2. Van Davis 5K
committee members and
organizers. 3. Clay med-
als presented to winners
were created by NPCC
pottery students 4. Wy-
att Christian-Carpenter
wins the Abe Lincoln
category of the beard
contest 5. Dr. Van Davis
from a 1978 photo 6.
Don Harris and the SGA
organized this 1978 GCCC
marathon
Photo by BW Studios
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SGA Hosts Political Forum: Dr. Carder Honored
NPCC’s Student Government Association (SGA)
partnered with Garland County Farm Bureau to
host a State and Local Candidate Forum on April 22,
held in the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and
Health Sciences Martin Eisele Auditorium.
SGA President, Matthew Chaput, said, “We be-
lieve it is important to educate our students in areas of
citizenship issues. This event is an opportunity to meet
our mission while serving our community. We are not
aware of another event that facilitates this discussion
concerning issues important to voters in our area. We
are prod to open our campus to serve both our students
and our community.”
Garland County Farm Bureau President Tommy
Sorrells stated, “This will be a great opportunity for the
voters of Garland County to meet the candidates and
ask questions that are important to them concerning
the upcoming election. We at Farm Bureau are excited
to partner with NPCC to make this event available to
the public.”
Dick Antoine, KZNG-AM Host of “Talk of the
Town” was master of ceremony for the event that in-
cluded Arkansas Governor candidates Dr. Lynette
Bryant, Joshua Drake and Frank Gilbert with video
messages from Mike Ross, Asa Hutchinson and Curtis
Coleman.
Candidates attending the forum and given three
minutes to give their “campaign” speech included Clay
Herrmann and Judge Rick Davis, candidates for Garland
County Judge; Scotty Dodd, Rodney Neighbors, Mike
McCormick, Ronnie Dunn, Fred Hawthorne and Tom
Hickox candidates for Garland County Sheriff.
Arkansas State House District candidates pre-
sent were for District 21, Marcus Richmond; District 22,
Donald Laymon and Justice Mickey Gares; District 24,
Representative Bruce Cozart; District 25, Representative
John Vines; and District 26, Representative David Kizzia
and Laurie Rushing.
Arkansas State Senate District 14 candidates
present were Senator Bill Sample, George Pritchett and
Jerry Neal.
U.S. Congress District 4 Candidates pre-
sent were James Lee Witt, Tommy Moll, Janis Percefull,
Representative Bruce Westerman and Ken Hamilton.
During the forum, Representatives John Vines
and Bruce Cozart, both running unopposed, spoke of the
wonderful relationship they have had with NPCC Presi-
dent Dr. Sally Carder. Vines said he believed education
and economic development went hand-n-hand and he
was very excited to see the partnership between NPCC
and HSU in bringing educational opportunities to down-
town Hot Springs.
Vines and Cozart thanked Dr. Carder for her
years of service and her friendship and presented her
with a Citation from the Arkansas House of Representa-
tives. The Citation reads “Whereas, Arkansas is blessed
with an abundance of citizens whose life experiences
provide a wealth of wisdom that serves to guide and in-
fluence our state on the road of continual progress,” and
“Whereas, Dr. Sally Carder, who has been President of
National Park Community College since 2005 and Vice
President for Technical Education at the College since
2003, now retires after a career in education that began
in 1974 at Poyen Public School District as a Physical Edu-
cation Instructor and Coach;… on the occasion of her
retirement and wishes her well.”
Representatives
Vines and Cozart
present Dr. Sally
Carder with a
legislative
citation.
www.npcc.edu
25-Year Employees
Left to right,
Tamara Abernathy,
Melba Lancaster
and Janetta Ritter.
20-Year Employees
Left to right,
Juanita Brewer,
Dr. Brad Moody
and Rebecca
White.
15-Year Employees
Left to right, Dr. Sally Carder, Linda Ferrell, Holly
Garrett, Lisa Hopper, Richard Beason and (not pictured)
Rick Lee.
Special Thanks!
Professional Development Committee:
Sue Burris, Janet Brewer, Juanita Brewer,
Denise Edds, Bunny Everett, Susan Gaither,
Janice Ivers, Don Mori, Carol Stonecipher
and Dr. Gordon Watts.
Faculty and staff of NPCC were recognized for
years of service, degrees earned and retiring at the 60’s
themed Employee Recogni-
tion Awards Program orga-
nized by the NPCC Profes-
sional Development Com-
mittee.
Dr. Carder and Dr.
Watts started the festivity
dressed in tie dye shirts and
adorned with flowers and
speaking from behind a podi-
um covered in pink and love
and peace signs.
Those recognized were:
40-Year Employees
Left to right, Joan Henry, Thad Flenniken, Barbara Bris-
coe, Jim Castaldi, Ron Chesser and Ken Cook.
30-Year Employees Employees with 30 years of
service are Dr. Susan Aldridge,
Linda Castaldi and Marsha Derrick.
Linda Castaldi
Employees recognized at groovy 60’s party
Dr. Sally Carder and Dr.
Gordon Watts.
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10-Year Employees
Left to right, Kristin Quintanilla, Eric Boardway, Gail
Carmon, Luke Henson, Paul Scrivner, Jeff Looper, Ann
Wilson and Caroline Mitchell. Not pictured: Cathy High
and Pat Longinotti.
5-Year Employees
Left to right, (front) Blanca Rodriquez, Kathy McCon,
Cathy Muse, Christy Zumwalt (middle) Brian Charles,
Cathy Heilman, Susan Lewis, Sara Seaman, Allison Di-
vine, (back) Jane Yamauchi, Arthur Wilson, John
Ragland, Caleb Grisham, Brian Theroux, and Danah
Wright. Not pictured: Don Compton, Barbarea Mori and
Tenille Wray. Employees Retiring
Left to right, (front) Jim Castaldi (seated) Linda Castaldi, Rose Dunn, Melba Lancaster and Ruth Wood (standing) Pam
Herrington, Paul Scrivner, Ann Wilson, Thad Flenniken, Luke Henson, Debora Henson, Dana Lambert, Jill Johnson,
Marilyn Lambert, Dr. Sally Carder and Barbara Briscoe. Not pictured: Don Compton, Marsha Derrick and Patty
Smykowski.
Photos bg Kathy Benoit
www.npcc.edu
NPCC 2014 RETIREES
Barbara Briscoe - Communication / Arts Division Faculty,
taught 40 years at the College.
Dr. Sally Carder - NPCC President, served the College for
15 years with a total of 40 years in education.
Jim Castaldi - Communication / Arts Division Faculty,
taught 40 years at the College.
Linda Castaldi - Nursing Division Chair, taught 30 years at
the College.
Don Compton– Technical and Professional Division Facul-
ty, taught welding at the College for 5 years.
Marsha Derrick - Student Accounts Manager, served the
College for 30 years.
Rose Dunn - Administrative Specialist II, has served the
College for over 17 years.
Thad Flenniken - Communication / Arts Division Faculty,
has taught at the College for 40 years.
Debora Henson - Administrative Specialist II, has worked
at the College for 26 years.
Luke Henson - Maintenance Assistant, has worked at the
College for 11 years.
Pam Herrington - High School Medical Professions Facul-
ty, has taught at the College for 13 years.
Jill Johnson - Director of Community Services, has worked
at the College for 18 years.
Dana Lambert - Health Science Division Chair, has served
the College for 12 years.
Marilyn Lambert - Assistant Registrar, has worked at the
College for 32 years.
Melba Lancaster - Administrative Specialist III, has
worked at the College for 24 years.
Paul Scrivner - Technical and Professional Division Facul-
ty, has taught at the College for 9 years.
Patty Smykowski - Administrative Specialist II, has worked
at the College for nine years.
Ann Wilson - Institutional Program Coordinator, has
worked at the College for 10 years.
Ruth Wood - Director of Administrative Support Services,
has worked at the College for 27 years.
Recognition for Degrees Earned
Rob Chastain - Associate of Science in Nursing from Col-
lege of the Ouachitas.
Valerie Claar - Master of Science in Nursing from the Uni-
versity of Central Arkansas.
Todd Cragg - Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
from National Park Community College
Robert Feighl - Bachelor of Science in Information Tech-
nology from Western Governors University.
Debby Hunt - Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics
from Arkansas Tech University.
Colin Page - Associate of Arts in Teaching from National
Park Community College.
Misty Pennington - Associate of Applied Science in Ac-
counting from National Park Community College.
Connie Poteet - Master of Education in Human Resource
and Workforce Development from the University of Ar-
kansas, Fayetteville.
Melissa Smith - Bachelor of Applied Science from the Uni-
versity of Arkansas, Fort Smith.
Danah Wright - Master of Science in Education in Adult
and Lifelong Learning Specialization from the University
of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Jane Yamauchi - Master of Education in Human Resource
and Workforce Development from the University of Ar-
kansas, Fayetteville.
Christi Zumwalt - Graduate Certification in Student Affairs
Higher Education from Colorado State University.
Left to right, (seated), Melissa Smith, Connie Poteet, Misty
Pennington, (standing) Valerie Claar, Jane Yamauchi,
Rob Chastain, Todd Cragg, Debby Hunt, Danah Wright,
Christi Zumwalt, Robert Feighl and Colin Page.
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Spicher Recognized for Service
Benny Baker, Alumni and Friends Advisory (AFA)
Counsel Chair, recognized Forrest Spicher, the outgoing
AFA Chair, for his
dedication and years
of service to the Col-
lege.
Baker said he
does not know any-
one who has worked
harder than Spicher
to help promote the
College.
Spicher was a mem-
ber of the AFA development committee and has served as
the AFA Advisory Counsel Chair since 2009.
Spicher also serves as Chair of the NPCC Founda-
tion Board of Governors.
Service Learning Volunteers
NPCC Employees serve the Hot Springs communi-
ty through volunteering with charitable organizations and
serving on civic boards. Mary Kay Wurm, Director of Ca-
reer Services, announced at the Recognition Luncheon
that employees had served a total of 5,261 hours.
Debbie Ugbade was recognized for serving 711
hours, Wanda Holden for 288 hours and Ann Wilson for
serving 126 hours.
Left to right, (sitting) Terry Espino-Bright, Christi
Zumwalt, Kristin Quintanilla, (standing) Ulonda Frazier,
David Hughes, Jill Johnson, Linda Franklin, John Tucker,
Linda Nooner, Chris Coble, Carol Spargo, Rob Chastain,
Ann Wilson, Wanda Holden and Debbie Ugbade.
NPCC 2014 Outstanding Alumni
Forrest Spicher announced Mike Dugan as the
NPCC 2014 Outstanding Alumni. Spicher said he had
played tennis when
the College was GCCC
and Dugan was the
tennis coach.
Spicher recit-
ed Dugan’s many ac-
complishments before
adding he could not
think of a better per-
son to receive the
award. (see story on page 16).
Dugan said he would not have achieved the suc-
cess he has without the encouragement from Don Harris
and Ronnie Garner.
NPCC 2014 Outstanding
Faculty and Staff NPCC employees gave Nannette Crane-Post
a standing ovation as she was announced the
Outstanding Faculty awardee. Crane-Post
teaches English Composition I & II, and Crea-
tive Writing. She is also an advisor for the Phi
Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Janet Brewer, Director of Human Re-
sources, was named Outstanding Staff. Brewer
initiated the Van Davis Memorial 5K, a Biggest
Loser program, and is very involved in the Hot
Springs community. Brewer is also an adjunct
speech instructor for NPCC.
Special music from Soundwaves (left to right) Kristin
Harmon, Taylor McClard, Emilly McDow, Sarah Isaacs,
Zach Mercer and Bridgette Blowers
Benny Baker and Forrest Spicher.
Mike Dugan and Don Harris.
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Alumni
Mike Dugan: Outstanding Alumni
Mike Dugan was the Head
Tennis Professional at Hot Springs
Country Club in 1974. Garland County
Community College had just been in
operation for one year. Don Harris,
Dean of Community Affairs, ap-
proached Dugan about teaching some
tennis classes out at the College.
“I taught two tennis classes
each week for GCCC,” says Dugan.
“Then, I helped create a tennis pro-
gram which I participated in both as a
player and coach.”
Dugan had attended Arkansas
Tech University from 1972 to 1974
before leaving school to play tennis.
Ron Garner, Dean of Students, helped
Dugan enroll at GCCC to finish his as-
sociate degree.
“Ron Garner approached me
about moving into a mobile home on
the new campus,” Dugan said. “I was
the only person living in the area as
Mid-America Park had just started
construction.”
Dugan remembers 1978 as
being a very busy year: he finished his
associates, the GCCC Laker’s tennis
team had a perfect 10-0 season, he
began to commute to Arkadelphia to
attend Henderson State University and
he got married.
Dugan married Susan Kay Bell,
a 1976 graduate of GCCC and a 1978
graduate of HSU.
Laughing, Dugan said they had
to first hose out the trailer Garner had
purchased, before fixing it up and mov-
ing in his new wife.
While living on campus, Dugan
taught classes, coached the team and
locked up the campus each night. Dur-
ing the summer months, he also
mowed the grass and polished floors.
“At that time,” said Dugan,
“the GCCC basketball team played
their games downtown at the Conven-
tion Center. Along with biology teacher
Bill Randel and my brother-in-law,
Tommy Hill, we put down and took up
the portable court and goals for each
game and ran the concession stand.”
Dugan said he would go set up
the basketball court, drive back to the
campus to lock up (which, at the time,
included gates at all entrances) and
then hurry back down town to help
pick up the court.
Dugan earned a BS Degree in
Business Administration from HSU
and was promptly hired by them to
work in their athletic department.
In 1987, Dugan was elected
as the first President of the Staff Sen-
ate at HSU and served a two-year
term. In 2006, Dugan received the
“H” Award from the HSU Alumni As-
sociation for Meritorious Service to
the University.
Dugan was again recognized
in 2010 with the Kathy Muse Award
for Meritorious Service to Reddie
Athletics.
Dugan has been a member of
the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of
Commerce for the past 17 years and
hosted the Chamber Communique, a
weekly television show, from 1995 to
2006.
Dugan left HSU to serve as
personal assistant to Don Munro at
Munro Shoes. However, it wasn’t
long before he joined his best friend,
Sam Stathakis, at Merritt Wholesale
Distributors where he has served as
Vice President and General Manager.
Mike Dugan,
(circled), and
members of the
Lakers Tennis
Team as pictured
in the 1978-79
Laker Year Book.
Dugan was both
a player and a
coach.
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Alumni & Friends Association 2014-15 Advisory Council
Chair—Benny Baker is originally from Morrilton , Arkansas. He earned a B.A. in Mass
Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and a M.Ed. in Instructional Tech-
nology from Arkansas Tech University. Baker has received specialized training in Conference
Center Management, Functions and Operations from Cornell University and is a Certified
Hotel Administrator (CHA). Baker previously lived in Hot Springs from 1978 to 1980 while
attending Garland County Community College on a tennis scholarship. In May of 2011, Baker
joined The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa as Director of Sales. Prior to joining the Arlington,
Baker served as Conference Center Manager of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute and
Executive Director of Ozark Camp and Conference Center. Baker was elected to the NPCC AFA
Advisory Council in 2012.
Vice Chair—Denice Davis is a native of Garland County, a graduate of Lake Hamilton High
School, received an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from GCCC, a B.S.N. from
Henderson State University and a M.S.N. with a clinical specialty in mental health from the
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Davis is a past GCCC Outstanding Alumni and
served as a nursing program accreditation site visitor and chair for the National League for
Nursing Accrediting Commission. Davis is a past recipient of the UAMS College of Nursing
Future Leader Award. She retired from NPCC after 26 years of service where she taught
nursing and was the director of the associate degree nursing program before her retirement
in 2011. Davis serves on numerous community boards and organizations and is a founding
member of NPCC Alumni and Friends Association.
Secretary—Connie Poteet has worked for NPCC for the past eight years and currently serves
as the Concurrent Credit Coordinator. Poteet began her career as Administrative Specialist
for the Practical Nursing and Health Science Programs. She has since earned her Associates of
Science from NPCC, her B.S. in Human Resources and Workforce Development and her M.Ed.
in Human Resources and Workforce Development from the University of Arkansas, Fayette-
ville. Poteet also serves as adjunct instructor for NPCC’s Health Science Division and is a new
member of the AFA Advisory Council.
Treasurer—Forrest Spicher is a native of Garland County, a graduate of Lake Hamilton High
School and attended GCCC on a tennis scholarship and also played on the golf team. He re-
ceived his associates from GCCC in 1980 and a B.A. in public administration and economics
from the University of Arkansas in 1983. Spicher has worked in the banking industry for 25
years and is currently the Market Executive for BancorpSouth. Spicher was honored as the
2009 NPCC Outstanding Alumni and the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Man of the
Year. Spicher is a founding member of the Alumni and Friends Association and previously held
the position of AFA Chair. Spicher also serves as the NPCC Foundation Board of Governors
Chair.
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AFA Advisory Council - continued
Student Representative—Matthew Chaput represents the NPCC student body on the AFA
Advisory Council as part of his role as NPCC Student Government President. Chaput will gradu-
ate from NPCC in May with an Associate of Science in Business. While attending NPCC, Chaput
has served on the Academic Appeals Board, been a tutor for American Government and serves
on the Student/Faculty Inquiry Team. Chaput has maintained a 3.48 GPA and plans to continue
his education through the masters level to fulfill his career goal of becoming an instructor in an
institution of higher education.
Sara Brown is a native of Hot Springs and a graduate of Hot Springs High School. She earned
an Associate of Liberal Studies from GCCC, a B.B.A. in Accounting and a M.B.A. from Hender-
son State University. Brown is now enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Leadership pro-
gram at the University of Central Arkansas. Brown was hired by NPCC in 2006 as Assistant
Director of Admissions, Recruitment, and Scholarships. She promoted to Assistant Director of
Financial Aid in 2010 and was named Director of Development in 2013. Brown serves with the
Oaklawn Foundation Educational Committee, St. John’s Catholic School, and Leadership Hot
Springs Class XXIV.
Robert Feighl serves as Webmaster and Faculty for NPCC. Feighl is a Certified IT Professional
and Instructor for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ courses; Microsoft Certified Profes-
sional and Instructor for Microsoft certification courses for Server 2008/2012; Social Media
Coordinator and administrator for OU Campus Content Management System. Feighl spent 25
years working in mechanical engineering in various offices in California, New York, and Arkan-
sas in design of primary, secondary, and higher education institutions. He received his AAS in
CIS at NPCC and his BS IT from WGU. As the NPCC Webmaster, Feighl was tasked with two
complete redesigns of the website, implementation of a content management system, devel-
opment of database web applications (employee directory and course catalog), and other
technical support of video and marketing projects as well as directing efforts to market with
Social Media.
Susan Holsomback is a 33-year employee of NPCC and serves as the Controller. She earned an
Associate of Science in Accounting from GCCC in 1979 and a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration with Accounting Emphasis from Henderson State University in 1981 graduating
magna cum laude. Holsomback has been involved in numerous organizations including the
National Association of Governmental Accountants, Hot Springs Business and Professional
Women, Beta Sigma Phi, and Friends of the Garland County Library. She currently serves on
both the state and national level of the National Association of College and University Business
Officers. Holsomback is a founding member of the AFA.
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Mary Kelley worked 27 years for a Hot Springs manufacturing company before taking the
opportunity to further her education. Kelley attended Quapaw Technical Institute where she
studied business and office support technology education. Upon completion of her program
degree in 1999, Kelley was hired at QTI to work as support staff to the administration. Kelley
has been with the College for 14 years and currently serves as assistant to the Director of High
School and Technical Programs. Kelley received the honor of Outstanding Administrative Staff
from QTI and was recognized by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education for her ded-
ication and service. Kelley is a founding member of the Alumni & Friends Association.
Marilyn Ridge works in Career Services at NPCC as Coordinator of CareerLink, a virtual career
center. Although a native of Texas, Ridge has lived in Garland County for the past 22 years.
Ridge’s work history includes positions in advertising, federal and international corporations
and as owner and operator of a typesetting and retail business. Ridge is an NPCC graduated
and is a Certified Professional Resume Writer. She has attended numerous professional classes
and seminars and has completed the Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human
Relations. Ridge serves on the Garland County Quorum Court as the elected Justice of the
Peace for District #3, and is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Hot Springs. Ridge began
her three-year term on the AFA Advisory Council in 2012.
Raymond Wright is a native of Hot Springs. He is the owner and agent of the Raymond
Wright State Farm Insurance Agency Inc. Wright attended GCCC and received his BA in Voca-
tional Education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Wright has 21 years in the bank-
ing industry serving as a vice president and commercial loan officer. He is actively involved in
the community serving on the Executive Committee of the NPCC Foundation Board of Gover-
nors, Ouchita Childrens Center Board and Finance Committee, Habitat for Humanity Board of
Directors and Treasurer of the Garland County 4H Foundation Board. Wright is also a member
of the Board of Directors for the Buckstaff Bath House. Wright began his three-year term on
the AFA Advisory Council in 2014.
Jane Yamauchi began her career with NPCC in 2009 in the Department of Human Resources
before being named Alumni and Special Events Coordinator in 2012. Yamauchi is from North-
west Arkansas and a Rogers High School graduate. She has called Hot Springs home since 1996.
Yamauchi earned a BA in Journalism and then a M.Ed. in Human Resources and Workforce
Development from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Her prior work experience in-
cludes positions in journalism, banking, and real estate. She is has served with the Charitable
Christian Medical Clinic, United Way, and is an elected board member of the Arkansas
Association of Two-Year Colleges.
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Students, Clubs & Organizations
Benita Pearce was chosen from among 215
students to NPCC’s 2014 TRiO Hall of Fame based
on her participation in the program and her GPA.
Pearce has been on the Dean’s List every
semester and is currently enrolled in 17 hours.
“Pearce stands out because she meets the performance criteria
while being a nontraditional student as the mother of three young
children,” says Suzanne Hendrix, SSS Transfer and Academic Advisor.
Her Story
I am from Hot Springs, Arkansas, and will graduating in May
from National Park Community College with an Associate of Arts
Degree. I plan to either transfer to University of Arkansas at Little
Rock to pursue a Bachelor of Social Work, or to Henderson State Uni-
versity to pursue a Bachelor of Human Services. Both would offer me
the degree and experience I need for a career in social work.
There are many people who go to college only to find it ex-
tremely challenging and difficult to find a support system within the
college. The TRiO program at National Park Community College pro-
vided me with the support system that I needed.
As a twenty-seven-year-old mother of three, going to college
was an immensely scary thought. Without the support from the staff
in the TRiO program, I am not sure I would have been able to suc-
ceed. I owe much of my success at NPCC to the TRiO program.
My first semester, I had problems with some of my classes
and considered dropping them. With the help of the TRiO program, I
was able to complete my classes without dropping any during my
first semester. The staff directed me to the right people and offered
tutoring in courses that I was having problems understanding. Also,
the TRiO program has helped me determine the colleges that offer a
degree in my field.
The staff has helped me to research these colleges and nar-
row down my choices to two colleges that are a great match for me.
This semester, the TRiO staff will take me on transfer trips so that I
can talk with members of both colleges and finalize my choice. Two
years after starting college, I am looking forward to the challenges
that face me as I transfer to a four-year university.
TRiO Hall of Fame:
Benita Pearce
NPTC Medical Professions
Students Medal at HOSA
National Park Technology Center medical
professions students attended the Health Occupa-
tion Students of America (HOSA) annual conference
at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Students
from across the state competed in skills learned in
the Medical Professions Education classes.
NPTC had 29 students compete at the
Conference with 13 winning medals.
Gold Medal winners were:
Dylan Patton –Transcultural Health Care
Matt Lim—Sports Medicine
Savanna Abbot—Human Growth and Development
Silver Medal winners were:
Alexis Price and Katelyn Singleton—Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT)
Samantha McConnell– Medical Terminology
Clayton Harrell– Sports Medicine
Bronze Medal winners were:
Te’airra Blanchard—Prepared Speaking
Alisha Khan– Medical Math
Morgan Brown—Physical Therapy
Terissa Peterson-Extemporaneous Health Care
Poster
Emily Dunn and Christine Nguyen—Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT).
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Fifteen senior NPCC nursing students were offi-
cially inducted into the Beta Lambda Chapter of the
Alpha Delta Nu National Honor Society for Associate
Degree Nursing during a recent ceremony at the College.
The NPCC RN Program became a chartered
member of the prestigious honor society in July of 2013
with students working to fulfill membership require-
ments.
The honor society was originally founded in the
state of Illinois and, with the support of the National
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (NOADN)
Executive Board, it recently became a national society.
Janice Ivers, RN Program Director and Honor
Society Faculty Advisor, said, "It is without hesitation
that I support and facilitate this chapter for our nursing
students at National Park Community College. These
students are among a distinguished group of nursing
students who have met or exceeded rigorous standards
and have demonstrated the ideal qualities of a scholar."
One requirement for full membership into the
Society is to sponsor one educational or recruitment
project during the provisional membership period prior
to the induction ceremony.
Ivers said she was very proud of the fifteen stu-
dents who completed the project, and by maintaining the
academic requirements, and now members of the honor
society.
Ivers stated, "This event was to honor the stu-
dents as new members of the Alpha Delta Nu and to sup-
port them as they begin their journey of continued nurs-
ing excellence, the pursuit of advanced degrees in the
profession of nursing, and the commitment to continuing
education as a life-long professional responsibility."
She said the students were challenged to frame
this induction as a beginning – a beginning of thinking
differently about themselves, their impact, and their
contribution to the profession and to health care world-
wide.
During the event, the students were awarded
with a certificate, an Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society Pin,
and peach honors cords.
Student Induction Into
Beta Lambda Chapter of the
Alpha Delta Nu
National Honor Society for
Associate Degree Nursing
Pre-Engineering Students
Test Automated Vehicle
High school juniors in Brad Bassett’s Pre-
Engineering concurrent credit class created automated ve-
hicles.
Pictured left, the team of Frederick Kolp, Spencer Minton,
Alan Hamrick and (not pictured) Jeremy Miller test their robotic
vehicle. The class project required students to build a vehicle that
could self-navigate a wooden course. The vehicles were created
with basic computer programed functions and sensors that de-
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Ables, Barbi
Bader, Louis
Batchelor, Kelsey
Beavers, Kenneth
Becerra, Sheila
Billingsley, Lynley
Boisdrenghien, Monique
Brezae, Adeline
Briner, James
Brown, Vernon
Brumwell, Summer
Churchwell, Angela
Clark, Darlene
Cole, Jordan
Coleman, Thomas
Diaz, Luis
Diehl, Angela
Diggs, Alyssa
Drake, Alexandrea
Dwyer, Christine
Edmondson, Tracy
Ellis, Steve
Erickson, Justin
Felton, Hank
Ford, April
Gaston, Destanie
Gatliff, Michael
Gibson, Laney
Grant, Paula
Gutierrez, Vashti
Congratulations! 2014Phi Theta Kappa Members
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Members of National Park Community College's Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa,
recently traveled to Oklahoma City to attend the Oklahoma/Arkansas Regional
Convention. Tina Donoho, president for NPCC's chapter, Alpha Beta Psi, served
as the voting delegate in regional officer elections there and all members partici-
pated in the general assemblies and awards banquet. From left to right are
Caleb Grisham, advisor; Lacy Floyd, member; Tina Donoho, president; Nannette
Crane-Post, advisor; April Barret, treasurer; and Fabiola Naranjo, alumnus.
Students, Clubs & Organizations
Hardin, Tiffany
Hatley, Olivia
Hennessee, Ashley
Hill, Elizabeth
Hunt, Datona
Johns, Carri
Jones, MeChelle
Kelley, Leanne
Kling, Brandi
Kunkel, Nicole
Lopez, Brandy
Lua-Montano, Celeste
Lucas, Seth
Mackey, Rayna
Martinez, Michaela
McCollum, Yolanda
McCracken, Sarah
McKenzie, Eliza
McLain , Jacquelyn
McLain, Matthew
Miller, Ashley
Mogovan, Daniel
Moore, Sean
Navarrete-Montejo,
Cristian
Payne, Christi
Pelley, Henry
Preston, Andie
Rodriguez, Ana
Russell, Devon
Scheer, Corey
Scheer, Josie
Scheer, Nikki
Simon, Jovon
Smitha, Jerry
Speers, Candace
Stanley , Christopher
Starkey, Steven
Summers, Breck
Tollett, Brandon
Trieschmann, Ashley
Varney, Aaron
Westbrook, Lakyn
Wolven, Sarah
Bridge Program Offers Bright Future
High school seniors participating in the
Bridge Program at NPCC Technology Center find
“our future is so bright, we have to wear
shades!”
Participating students have indicated
they intend to enroll at NPCC after graduating
from high school. The Bridge Program provides
the freshman orientation experience in monthly
meetings so that by high school graduation the
students will be enrolled in college and have
their financial aid and scholarships in place.
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National Park Community College and the University of
Arkansas at Fayetteville have partnered to offer an Associate of
Science with emphasis in Engineering. The new emphasis is part
of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Prepa-
ration Program designed to increase access to STEM classes for
students at two-year colleges in Arkansas.
The collaboration between NPCC and the University of
Arkansas offers science, engineering and math classes online
with lab classes held at NPCC. Classes are taught by University of
Arkansas professors at the NPCC tuition rate.
Darlene Gentles, NPCC Math and Sciences Division
Chair, said the partnership is a win-win for both NPCC and the
University of Arkansas. Gentles said the University’s statistics
show that only 25% of incoming freshmen enrolled in an engi-
neering degree program complete while 76% of students who
transfer from two-year colleges finish.
Gentles said the STEM Preparation Program allows stu-
dents to take classes that may have been previously unavailable
at the community college level and at a lower tuition rate. Stu-
dents also have time to gain some college experience and a little
mentoring at the two-year level before transferring to a four-
year school.
New classes to be offered for the engineering emphasis
are Calculus I, II, and III; Differential Equations; Introduction to
Engineering; and University Physics I and II. Classes offered this
Fall at NPCC are Calculus I and II, University Physics I and Intro-
duction to Engineering. To start the application process for the
Associate of Science with emphasis in Engineering, visit with an
NPCC Counselor or apply online at stemprep.uark.edu
Classes offered through the STEM Preparation Program
NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Science with
Emphasis in Engineering
will count toward an associate’s degree at a two-year col-
lege and count toward an engineering, science or math de-
gree at the University of Arkansas. The classes can also
transfer to other colleges and universities inside or outside
the state of Arkansas.
Students considering these classes must complete
the University of Arkansas online application as a visiting
student, submit official transcripts demonstrating good
standing or a letter of good standing from the student’s
home institution’s registrars office.
Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following
requirements to enroll in Calculus I:
score at least an 80% on each of the three U of A’s Math
Placement exams,
score at least a 30 on the MATH portion of the ACT or
680 on SAT MATH,
score at least a “C” or better on Plane Trigonometry or
Pre-Calculus at a community college,
Score a 3 or better on the Calculus AB Advanced Place-
ment Exam,
Students must score at least a “C” or better in
Calculus I to advance to Calculus II or University Physics.
Academics
www.npcc.edu
National Park Community College
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Non Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
PERMIT No. 61
Hot Springs, Arkansas
71901
NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
National Park Community College and Henderson State University have partnered to offer
the new Downtown HSU/NPCC Education Center to be located in the Landmark Building.
HSU will hold classes on the NPCC campus until renovation of the Landmark Building is com-
plete. The goal is to open the new HSU/NPCC Education Center for the fall semester.
The SUMMER AND FALL class schedules
are now available at National Park
Community College.
www.npcc.edu
Counseling Center: 501-760-4232
Admissions Office: 501-760-4363
Apply online at www.npcc.edu
HSU offers the following degrees in Hot
Springs:
Bachelor of Business Administration /Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration / Management
Bachelor of Science / Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science / Middle Level Education
Master of Business Administration
Contact Christi Batts, Director of Hender-
son State University at Hot Springs, to
register or for information, 501-617-0032
HENDERSON S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
