Business & Community Services Section V Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2013 – 14 Business and Community Services Community and Corporate Learning The Corporate area provides quality training and workforce The Community area serves the residents of NPC district development workshops that are customized to meet the needs communities by providing lifelong learning opportunities and of business and industry communities. NPC’s Corporate support for community and cultural activities. Classes and department guarantees satisfaction for training services. If the workshops are offered as noncredit opportunities in home services NPC provides do not meet your requirements, staff crafts and technology, dance, health and wellness, computer will re-do them at no charge. applications, cooking specialties, sustainable living strategies, and other areas. This area specializes in offering creative training with courses and workshops that incorporate innovation, flexibility, Classes and workshops are included in the semester schedule of customer service, entrepreneurial spirit and world-class classes, with additional classes added throughout the semester. standards. Local newspaper advertising and mailings notify communities of all courses scheduled. Enroll in classes and workshops at The mission is to provide business and industry with quick least a week before the class starts to ensure it is not cancelled turn-around training programs that enhance the individual due to insufficient enrollment. and provide additional value to companies by increasing employee knowledge, skills and confidence. NPC can tap NPC offers a Kids College to provide its own resources or bring in outside trainers to provide any young people, ages 6-14, with a secure, training that might be needed. By coordinating these efforts, in structured enrichment program with many cases, the training can be offered at a lower cost. exciting learning opportunities designed to allow them to explore, expand and Training to meet state or federally required certifications is experience areas of interest, develop their already offered by NPC in our service area, saving businesses academic skills and make new friends, while realizing that a the time and financial cost of sending employees to large metro college education is attainable. areas. NPC has the educational resources to provide training in a variety of areas, such as computer software implementation, To request to be on the division mailing list of course offerings, CPR certification, business training, as well as stress or time please contact Loyelin Aceves, community and corporate management skills. Special speakers can also be arranged. specialist, (800) 266-7845, ext. 6244, or email [email protected]. You can also view a current list By establishing partnerships, strategic alliances and advisory of personal interest classes by visiting www.npc.edu and councils with companies, such as Arizona Public Service clicking on the “Noncredit Classes {Learning Adventures” link. Cholla Power Plant, Salt River Project Coronado Generating Station, Tucson Electric Power Springerville Generating Suggestions for future course offerings or topics are welcomed. Station, Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, PFFJ Inc., Navopache Electric Co-Op, Apache County, Wal-Mart, Navajo County, local fire departments and others, Corporate Training benefits employers, employees, future employees and the community. For more information on Community and Corporate Training, please contact Royce Kincanon, at (800) 266-7845, ext. 6239 or email [email protected]. Page 150 Also available online at www.npc.edu/college-catalog Business and Community Services Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2013 – 14 business issues. The SBDC staff members and consultants Northland Pioneer College work with clients who want to start or grow a successful Foundation business. The SBDC provides quality educational programs, access to resources, and one-on-one counseling to small The Northland Pioneer College Foundation is an independent businesses throughout the region. The primary goal of the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing scholarships and SBDC is to work with small businesses to maximize their other forms of assistance to NPC students and the college. success. The foundation’s mission is to support the success of NPC students and the college, which improves the quality of life in The SBDC offers confidential, no cost counseling services our communities. The foundation promotes post-high school to small business owners. Counseling is offered in various education, quality of life for families and communities in locations throughout the region, usually in facilities operated our region, collaboration with those who share our mission, by Northland or other participating agencies. The no cost integrity and accountability, service and giving, and personal counseling is offered in Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake/ development for Foundation stakeholders. Taylor, Show Low, Pinetop/Lakeside, St. Johns, Springerville/ Eagar, and on the Navajo, Hopi and Apache reservations. Specifically, the foundation provides funds and other support to enable students to complete their education, to The SBDC hosts and co-sponsors seminars and noncredit assist students developing their skills for the job market, to workshops for small businesses, covering topics such as encourage local students to stay in our communities, to assist starting a new business, writing a business plan, financing, student organizations, to provide supplies and other needs for accounting and bookkeeping, marketing, management, and college programs, and to promote sustainability at the college. doing business with the Government workshops on topics like, exporting, clean technology, hubzone, women owned Additionally, the foundation is fostering the development business, SBA loan programs and Veteran’s services. The of an alumni organization actively serving alumni and Small Business Development Center’s services are normally encouraging students. For more information about the NPC accessed first through a call to the SBDC main office in Show Foundation, contact Lance Chugg, executive director, at Low at (800) 266-7845, ext. 6170. (800) 266-7845, ext. 6245 or email [email protected]. Workshops and seminars are promoted at campuses and other sites with posters and fliers. To attend a session, phone the Small Business number listed on the poster, flier or newspaper press release or Development Center visit www.npcsbdc.com. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was The SBDC updates the media regularly with press releases and established in 1989 by Northland Pioneer College and the articles concerning small business topics and events. Referrals Small Business Administration to help increase the number from banking institutions, cities, chambers of commerce, of successful economic development organizations, SBA and other clients small businesses are often the best sources of new clients for the counseling in Northeastern program. Visit the SBDC website at www.npcsbdc.com to Arizona. The SBDC access the services online by either completing a Request for joins 11 Service Counseling Form or by using email and other communication. Centers and 15 The Small Business Development Centers are partially funded Satellite and/or Meeting sites in Arizona providing access by the Small Business Administration. The support given by to professional business counselors, analysts and technology the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding specialists all dedicated to help you succeed. Our partnerships does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the of the co-sponsor(s) opinions, products or services. Association of Small Business Development Centers puts nationwide resources within your reach. For more information or assistance, call SBDC Director Tracy Mancuso, (800) 266-7845, ext. 6170 or Northland’s center serves Navajo and Apache counties. Its email [email protected]. programs, resources and services focus on a broad range of Business and Community Services Also available online at www.npc.edu/college-catalog Page 151 Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2013 – 14 Page 152 Also available online at www.npc.edu/college-catalog Business and Community Services Administration, Emeriti & Faculty Section VI Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2013 – 14 Navajo County Community College District Governing Board Daniel Peaches James Matteson District 1 District 4 1985 to Present; Secretary 1988 – 90, 1997 – 98, Appointed December 2012 2000 – 04, 2013; Chairman 2005 – 07 Mary Virginia “Ginny” Handorf Prescott Winslow District 5 District 2 May 2008 to Present; Secretary 2009 – 12; Appointed January 2013 Chair 2013 Frank Lucero District 3 January 2013 Emeriti Anne Abbey (1991) Jill M. Diemer (1984) Administrative Assistant to the President, Business & Faculty: Computer Information Services Community Education Director A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College; B.S., Ball State B.S., Northern Arizona University University; M.F.A., Indiana University; David R. Abel (1977) Additional Studies: University of Arizona Faculty: Psychology and Physical Education/ Joel C. Eittreim (1979) ASNPC Faculty Adviser Director, Extended Learning Services B.S., M.A., Northern Arizona University; B.S., M.A., Arizona State University; Certification in Additional Studies: Northern Arizona University Economic Development Finance Professional Catherine Borum (1976) Deceased September