NCC Continues Commitment to Student Success
At Nash Community College (NCC), the first days of the semester matter. And the days that follow matter, too. One way NCC is continuing its commitment to student success is by communicating to students the importance of class attendance.
As I prepare my lesson plans each semester, I try to anticipate the needs of my diverse student clientele. I often ask myself: Is this a lesson my students can take beyond the classroom,” NCC Humanities Instructor and 2013 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Excellence in Teaching recipient Ashley Berry said. “It is because of this philosophy that I am so overjoyed when I get a phone call or a letter from a former student enthusiastically declaring the usefulness of a particular lesson.”
NCC Humanities Instructor and 2013 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Excellence in Teaching recipient Ashley Berry
Students need to attend class in order to succeed. But it’s not only about class attendance; it’s about providing students with the tools for success as they plan to transfer to a university or enter the workforce because NCC is committed to graduating every student. The college’s new fundamental course design in Math, Reading and English helps ensure students are prepared for a successful future.
NCC has also implemented multiple measures for course placement. For example, a student’s high school grade point average or results on the new Course Readiness Assessment serve as a better measure than traditional placement testing in helping match students with classes at their academic level. Earlier this week, the college offered a free summer bridge program for recent high school graduates who have a high school grade point average below 2.6 and plan to attend NCC this fall. Students received academic advising and completed the course readiness assessment before registering for fall classes.
NCC Advertising and Graphic Design graduate Leiza Lewis at work at Longstreet Wide Format Printing and Cutting in Rocky Mount
NCC graduate Leiza Lewis recently shared, “I chose Nash to help me achieve my goal in becoming a graphic designer. I love my job and I’m so thankful this program is in our area.” Graduates like Leiza are achieving success because of their hard work and the instruction they received at Nash.
