Northwestern Connecticut Community College
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Northwestern Connecticut Community College (also known as NCCC) is a public
community college
in Winsted
, Connecticut
. As measured by enrollment it
is the smallest or second-smallest of the twelve colleges in the
Connecticut Community Colleges
system.
The school has an open admissions policy. Classes are offered in two
semesters (fall and spring) as well as a summer session and a
winter intersession
(usually held in January).
NCCC has about 1,600 full- and part-time students enrolled.
A commuter school with no dormitories, the college's primary service area includes twenty towns in
Litchfield County. Tunxis Community College
in Farmington
,
Capital Community College
in Hartford
and
Asnuntuck Community College
in Enfield
are the nearest of the state's
other community colleges.
Along with credit and non credit certificates, the college grants
the Associate in Arts
and the Associate in Science
degrees.
Dr. Barbara Douglass is president of the school.
an Interpreter Training Program for interpreters for the Deaf and the Deaf Studies Program. There is also a
Collegiate Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (CEDHH) program.
including Ralph Nader
's older brother, Shafeek Nader
.
It started as a private institution but the state took over funding and operation by November 1965.
It occupies the original Gilbert School building.
NCCC was the fourth state funded community college in Connecticut.
The Northwestern Community College Foundation was incorporated in 1981 to support
the mission of Northwestern Connecticut Community College to provide higher
education to students pursuing post-secondary study. NCCF generates private funds
for the purpose of benefiting the students attending NCCC and the community of Winsted.
U.S. Route 44
and Connecticut Route 8.
The 24000 square feet (2,229.7 m²) Learning Resource Center was completed in 2003.
The Library in the Learning Resource Center holds 41,000 volumes and subscribes to 180 periodicals, along with various audiovisual materials.
During 2006 and 2007 construction was underway on a new
Arts and Science Center which will be a three-story 32000 square feet (2,972.9 m²) building.
This new Arts and Science Center will house Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Physics and General
Science laboratories on the first floor. The second floor will consist of classrooms and lecture halls.
On the third floor, there will be art spaces for drawing, painting, ceramics,
and graphic arts.
In addition specialized accreditation has been granted to programs in
Veterinary Technology, Medical Assisting, and Early Childhood Education programs.
(the academic honor society for two-year colleges) was
established at NCCC in 1987.
The college also has a student newspaper, The Jabberwocky.
Active clubs on campus include the Animation and Video Society,
Criminal Justice Association,
Connecticut Association of Veterinary Technicians,
Early Childhood Education Club,
Fine Art Society,
History Association,
Health Professions Club,
Northwest Deaf Club,
Ski and Snowboard Club,
Spanish Club,
SPECTRUM: Ethnic Awareness Society, REAL (Respect Equality and Alliance for Liberation) which is the GLBTQA club on campus
and the Visual Communications Club.
There is also an active student government body, the NCCC Student Senate.
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
community college
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
in Winsted
Winsted, Connecticut
Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the town of Winchester, Connecticut. The population was 7,321 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
. As measured by enrollment it
is the smallest or second-smallest of the twelve colleges in the
Connecticut Community Colleges
system.
The school has an open admissions policy. Classes are offered in two
semesters (fall and spring) as well as a summer session and a
winter intersession
Intersession
Intersession is a short break or mini-term between the traditional, standard academic terms. An intersession may be a period of a few weeks between semesters or quarters during which students can take short, accelerated classes or complete other academic work....
(usually held in January).
NCCC has about 1,600 full- and part-time students enrolled.
A commuter school with no dormitories, the college's primary service area includes twenty towns in
Litchfield County. Tunxis Community College
Tunxis Community College
Named after the Tunxis Native American Tribe, Tunxis Community College is a two-year public college located in Farmington, Connecticut. It opened 1969 and is currently one of the twelve colleges in the Connecticut Community Colleges system.-Accreditation:...
in Farmington
Farmington, Connecticut
Farmington is a town located in Hartford County in the Farmington Valley area of central Connecticut in the United States. The population was 25,340 at the 2010 census. It is home to the world headquarters of several large corporations including Carrier Corporation, Otis Elevator Company, and Carvel...
,
Capital Community College
Capital Community College
Capital Community College is a community college in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. The only public undergraduate institution in the City of Hartford, Capital's roots date to 1967 with the founding of Greater Hartford Community College. In 1992 Capital merged with Hartford State Technical...
in Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
and
Asnuntuck Community College
Asnuntuck Community College
Asnuntuck Community College is a community college in Enfield, Connecticut. It offers associate degree and certificate programs.-History:...
in Enfield
Enfield, Connecticut
Enfield is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 45,212 at the 2000 census. It sits on the border with Longmeadow, Massachusetts and East Longmeadow, Massachusetts to the north, Somers to the east, East Windsor and Ellington to the south, and the...
are the nearest of the state's
other community colleges.
Along with credit and non credit certificates, the college grants
the Associate in Arts
Associate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
and the Associate in Science
Associate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
degrees.
Dr. Barbara Douglass is president of the school.
Programs
NCCC conducts the state’s only Veterinary Technology Program and it also runsan Interpreter Training Program for interpreters for the Deaf and the Deaf Studies Program. There is also a
Collegiate Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (CEDHH) program.
History
The Northwestern Connecticut Community College was founded in 1965 by Winsted residents,including Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader is an American political activist, as well as an author, lecturer, and attorney. Areas of particular concern to Nader include consumer protection, humanitarianism, environmentalism, and democratic government....
's older brother, Shafeek Nader
Shafeek Nader
Shafeek Nader was the first son of Rose Nader, and older brother of Ralph Nader, Laura Nader and Claire Nader. He was a community advocate and the principal founder of Northwestern Connecticut Community College. After his death in 1986, The Shafeek Nader Trust for the Community Interest was...
.
It started as a private institution but the state took over funding and operation by November 1965.
It occupies the original Gilbert School building.
NCCC was the fourth state funded community college in Connecticut.
The Northwestern Community College Foundation was incorporated in 1981 to support
the mission of Northwestern Connecticut Community College to provide higher
education to students pursuing post-secondary study. NCCF generates private funds
for the purpose of benefiting the students attending NCCC and the community of Winsted.
Campus
The college is located on a rural town campus in Winsted, alongU.S. Route 44
U.S. Route 44
U.S. Route 44 is an east–west United States highway that runs for 237 miles through four states in the Northeastern region of the United States. The western terminus is at U.S. Route 209 and New York State Route 55 in Kerhonkson, a hamlet in the Hudson Valley region of New York...
and Connecticut Route 8.
The 24000 square feet (2,229.7 m²) Learning Resource Center was completed in 2003.
The Library in the Learning Resource Center holds 41,000 volumes and subscribes to 180 periodicals, along with various audiovisual materials.
During 2006 and 2007 construction was underway on a new
Arts and Science Center which will be a three-story 32000 square feet (2,972.9 m²) building.
This new Arts and Science Center will house Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Physics and General
Science laboratories on the first floor. The second floor will consist of classrooms and lecture halls.
On the third floor, there will be art spaces for drawing, painting, ceramics,
and graphic arts.
Accreditation
The college is accredited by:- New England Association of Schools and CollegesNew England Association of Schools and CollegesThe New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. is the U.S. regional accreditation association providing educational accreditation for all levels of education, from pre-kindergarten to the doctoral level, in the six-state New England region. It also provides accreditation for some...
- Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education
In addition specialized accreditation has been granted to programs in
Veterinary Technology, Medical Assisting, and Early Childhood Education programs.
Extracurricular activities
The Alpha Nu Epsilon chapter of the Phi Theta KappaPhi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa, also ΦΘΚ or sometimes PTK , is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs, particularly community colleges and junior colleges. It also includes Associate's degree-granting programs offered by four-year colleges...
(the academic honor society for two-year colleges) was
established at NCCC in 1987.
The college also has a student newspaper, The Jabberwocky.
Active clubs on campus include the Animation and Video Society,
Criminal Justice Association,
Connecticut Association of Veterinary Technicians,
Early Childhood Education Club,
Fine Art Society,
History Association,
Health Professions Club,
Northwest Deaf Club,
Ski and Snowboard Club,
Spanish Club,
SPECTRUM: Ethnic Awareness Society, REAL (Respect Equality and Alliance for Liberation) which is the GLBTQA club on campus
and the Visual Communications Club.
There is also an active student government body, the NCCC Student Senate.