National Park College Your Place To CONNECT 2015 / Issue 1 Aggressive New Changes For National Park College Reduced Tuition Quality Guarantee New Degrees and Certifications 2015 / Issue 1 | 1 National Park College Board of Trustees CONNECT President Dr. John Hogan Director of Development Sara Brown Larry Bailey Mike Bush Joyce Littleton Craft 501.760.4129 Member Chair Member [email protected] Editor Jane Yamauchi 501.760.6582 [email protected] Production Linda Ferrell Ray Donathan Gail Ezelle Forrest Spicher Susan Kelly Member Secretary / Treasurer Member Contact us: Office of Development National Park College 101 College Drive Hot Springs, AR 71913 501.760.4344 Connect is published by Jim Hale Don Harris Gene Parker the NPC Foundation and Member Member Vice Chair Alumni & Friends Associa- tion (AFA). View the elec- National Park College Foundation tronic version of Connect Board of Governors at www.np.edu Raymond Wright, Chair Les Warren, Vice Chair Bill Creason, Treasurer Caroline Campbell Brenda Cox Denice Davis Ted Ericson Ann Hair Dr. John Hogan Bob Megahan Don Munro Dr. Lance Porter Bill Sample Bryan Smith Dennis Smith Dr. Tom Spencer Gary Troutman Steve Trusty John Vines Emeritus Audrey Ann Atherton Wallace Ballentine Conway Carrigan Cecil Cupp, Jr Dr. Martin Eisele Barbara Garlough 2 | Connect Magazine From the Editor Aggressive Changes for NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE in short-term credentials for students and stackable, dependable credentials for employers. A new vision is to incorporate sev- Dr. John Hogan has initiated some eral delivery and learning options includ- very aggressive changes in his first year ing a robust on-line offering, alternative as president of National Park College. learning, and experiential learning. This Hogan presented the College’s new would include internships and cooper- name, a new logo, and tag line along ative learning that will link degrees with with seven high priority objectives at the local employers. end of April. Students will see new opportuni- Hogan is determined to provide ties for personal and social involvement. the best educational opportunity for stu- Plans are to develop a comprehensive dent success with the greatest return on intramural program which will offer tra- their educational investment. ditional sports like basketball along with His most aggressive initiatives are non-traditional options such as hiking. to lower the cost of tuition, maintain flat Finally, Hogan has initiated a tuition rates for students who continuous- new campus facility master plan. This ly enroll until completion of a credential, will focus on expanding and updating and a guarantee of skills. our facilities with an eye on what will be At a time when increasing reten- most attractive and useful to students. tion rates and graduation rates are press- The goal will be to begin one or more ing on all institutions of higher education, construction projects without asking the Hogan is looking past the numbers and community for additional millage funds. focusing on the quality of education at In summary, the College has a NPC. new name, cut tuition, a guarantee of His quality guarantee ensures quality, an increase in degree programs, specific skills that are part of course ob- stronger links between programs and the jectives must be transferred or the stu- local workforce, greater pathways to dent can come back and take the class four-year universities, and opportunities again for free. to pursue four-year degrees on the NPC While NPC will continue to be a campus through partnerships. two-year college in every sense, new Considering these are the initia- partnerships with four-year institutions, tives from President Hogan’s first year, I branded as National Park University, will can hardly wait to see what will happen create seamless transfer of credits and in the next year. provide additional educational opportu- nities within our community. NPC’s goal is to provide educa- tion and skills that will lead to jobs. With Jane Yamauchi this goal in mind, NPC has already be- Editor gun to redesign and create new degree programs and certifications. This will result 2015 / Issue 1 | 3 On The Cover Phi Theta Kappa Students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa in May were (in alphabetical order) Heather Adams, Holly Bal- ke, Kennedy Barron, Tamara Beckham, Andrew Beckowitz, Diana Boothe, James Byrd, Robert Caldwell, Hannah Phi Theta Kappa new members inducted on May Caple, Bailey Cash, 1st during a ceremony held in the Atrium of the Matthew Cheatham, Frederick M. Dierks Center. Students are invited to Anastasia Coleman, be a member and must have a 3.5 GPA or better in Madeline Cox, Bret a minimum of 12 credit hours of college level cours- Dillon, Susan Graham, es completed at NPC. Lane Graves, Thesia Griffin, Elizabeth Hendrix, Victoria Hendrix, Justin In This Issue Hollis, Cynthia Howerton, Ty Humphreys, Kaylinn Programs Hutter, Denby Jester, 7 New Manufacturing Certificates Wendy Johnson, Karly 8 College Credit on the Lake Kroening, Hayden Lee, Profiles Jennifer Lowe, Wendy 9 Jason Armitage, Automotive Instructor Martinez, Alexis Meeks, 10 Tamara St. Marthe, Speech Communica- Joshua Miller, Rowdy tions Faculty Morse, Ashlyn Ohm, 11 Brittany Esquibel, Outstanding Alumna Katherine Olis, Amanda Faculty/Staff Pennington, Erica 12 Dr. Gordon Watts Receives the John & Peppers, Phoenix Popow, Suanne Roueche Excellence Award Sarah Prince, Jadah 13 Employee Recognition Luncheon Quillin, Tyler Robertson, Events Brandi Rothert, Samantha 16 18th Annual Bill Ogden Memorial Golf Ruff, Remedios Santos, Tournament Douglas Shukers, Kyle 17 3rd Annual Van Davis Memorial 5K Smithe, Ashely Sublett, Students/Organizations Meredith Sykora, Agnes 20 Final Exam Slam Turner, Tyler Vestal, Amanda Volk, James With Gratitude Voydetich, Billy Walker, 22 Service Remembered Samantha White. 23 Nursing Honors Day 4 | Connect Magazine The Gift of Education Helping students on their path. National Park College has been educating students for more than 40 years. We have a reputation for producing graduates who are well-prepared to enter the workforce. We have an average of 3,200 credit students enrolled. We offer 56 different degree programs. We provide over 20,000 hours of workforce training to more than 100 businesses annually. “National Park College provides education that We see the positive impact of education makes a differencein the on our students. lives of students, in the lives of their families, Your financial support helps take away the and in our community.” barriers many face in obtaining a post- secondary education. - Forrest Spicher Executive VP Bancorp South Whether you apply your gift toward one of NPC Board of Trustees our endowed scholarship funds or create NPC Foundation Board of Governors a new one, provide financial support for NPC Alumni & Friends Advisory Council classroom improvements, or simply want to NPC Alumni ‘80 support the mission of the college, your gift will be used to directly serve our students. Contributions can be made on line at np.edu/gift or checks can be made to NPC Foundation,101 College Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71913 I would love to visit with you personally about giving opportunities for National Park College. Sara Brown, Director of Development Photography courtesy of BW’s Studios 501.760.4129 2015 / Issue 1 | 5 Programs Academic Program Changes New Degrees/Certificates • Associate of Science in Engineering • Technical Certificate in Automotive Maintenance and Repair • Technical Certificate in Industrial Technology • Technical Certificate in Aerospace Fabrication and Repair • Associate of Science in Education – K-6, 4-8, & Special Education New Certificates of Proficiency • Basic Business Law • Basic Business Principles • Basic Business Management • Welding/SMAW • Welding/GMAW • Welding/GTAW • Layout & Fabrication • Pipe Welding • Automotive Service/Maintenance • Brake Specialist • Tune-up Specialist • Front End Specialist • Engine Performance Specialist • Mechanical Systems • Industrial Controls • Desktop Publishing Design • Advertising & Design • Criminal Justice Degree/Certificate Changes • AAS in Hospitality & Tourism Administration • TC in Hospitality & Tourism Administration • CP EMT • TC-EMS-Paramedic For more information on degrees and certifications offered, visit np.edu or contact Academic Advising at 760-4232. 6 | Connect Magazine New Manufacturing Certificates Hot Springs is known for its hospitality and systems have been procured to provide hands- tourism, but manufacturing also plays a signifi- on experience working with the various tech- cant role in the local economy. Manufacturers nologies in Mechanical Systems (such as gear locate in Garland County for its natural resourc- boxes and conveyors), Hydraulic and Pneumat- es (lumber, vanadium, novaculite), and the low ic Power, Fundamentals of Electricity, Industrial cost of doing business. Motor Controls, and Programmable Logic Con- A key element for locating manufacturers trollers. Registration is ongoing with special class is a trained workforce. National Park College is sections being offered for local industry. Classes taking the initiative to meet the manufacturing begin August 19. skills gap by providing several new certifications Aerospace Fabrication and Repair including Industrial Technology and Aerospace A unique segment of manufacturing in Fabrication and Repair. the Hot Springs area is a thriving Aerospace In- NPC is able to provide the new certifica- dustry. The fabrication and repair of aerospace tions through the help of a Trade