A brief history...
Even before the doors of Northland Pioneer College first opened to students in the fall of 1974, there were more than fifteen years of effort by several hundred Navajo County residents to secure establishment of the school. Others at the time had questioned the need for and possible success of a community college located in this vast expanse of Arizona with its scattered and sparse population.
Yet the school enrolled 2,000 students that first fall, more than double the anticipated number. Classes were held in an abandoned school, an abandoned hospital and a variety of public school classrooms and community buildings. Nine students made up the first graduating class the following spring.
Today the college serves over 13,000 students annually in both Navajo and Apache counties, an area of 21,158 square miles, roughly the size of the state of West Virginia. The most recent census figures show the area with a permanent population estimated at 187,985. The Navajo, Hopi and White Mountain Apache Indian Reservations occupy more than sixty percent of the total land in the district service area, and also account for sixty percent of the population. Handsome campuses are located in four of the largest Navajo County communities: Holbrook, Show Low, Snowflake/Taylor, and Winslow. Five convenient centers are located in Hopi, Kayenta, Springerville/Eagar, St. Johns, and Whiteriver. Additional educational sites are established as need and opportunities arise. The District Office, an administrative facility, is located in Holbrook.
While a 35-year history may seem short to some, here it can be viewed as an enduring tribute to the quest for learning and the power of education that Northland Pioneer College has nurtured in northeastern Arizona during this time. The growth and success of NPC reflect not only the need for its invaluable services, but also the continuing resolve and commitment of faculty and staff dedicated to the college mission of improving lives through opportunities for lifelong learning.
Mascot and Colors
In 1976, Northland Pioneer College students selected the golden eagle as the college mascot and gold, sky blue and red as the college colors. (The red was later dropped.) Royal blue and gold are now the official college colors. Ernie Eagle , pictured above, is the name of the character who represents NPC.
Accreditation
Northland Pioneer College is regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle, St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (800) 621-7440 or online at www.ncahlc.org .
Northland Pioneer College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, gender, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. District grievance procedures will be followed for compliance with Title IX and Section 504 requirements. The Affirmative Action Compliance Officer is the Director of Human Resources, 2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook, AZ 86025, (928) 524-7471 . The Section 504 Compliance Officer is the Coordinator of Disability Resources and Access, 1001 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901, (800) 266-7845 . The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.
Our Values
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We Value Learning
NPC is a community designed first and foremost to promote learning for our constituencies and for ourselves.
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We Value Quality
NPC is strongly committed to improving learning opportunities by promoting high educational standards.
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We Value Integrity
NPC is an organization that demands honesty and fairness in every relationship.
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We Value Diversity
NPC respects and promotes multi-culturalism in its students, academic programs and employment.
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We Value Service
NPC is a service organization dedicated to helping our students determine and achieve their goals.
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We Value Accountability
NPC adopts efficient operational practices to assure that our constituencies receive the highest quality services for the lowest possible cost.
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We Value Responsiveness
NPC addresses community and students needs quickly.
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We Value Students and Colleagues
NPC respects and promotes the dignity, worth and capabilities of each individual.
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We Value Access
NPC is committed to providing accessible and affordable learning opportunities.
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We Value Collaboration
NPC can best serve its communities through cooperation and partnerships.
Our Purposes
1. General Education
To foster the intellectual inquiry and breadth of knowledge
as well as the skills inherent in general education.
2. Degrees/Certificates/Transfers
To facilitate student achievement of Associate
degrees, certificates, and/or successful transfer to
Baccalaureate programs.
3. Employability
To promote development of occupational skills.
4. Personal Enrichment
To encourage an awareness and appreciation of social, cultural,
intellectual, and artistic endeavors as well as individual
development and cultural diversity.
5. Developmental Education
To facilitate student success through development of skills
essential for effective learning.
6. Support Services
To enhance student success through accessible and
comprehensive student services.
7. Economic Development
To contribute to economic development through community
programs and activities.
8. Professional Excellence
To attract and retain a highly qualified faculty and staff
dedicated to student-centered learning, ethical practices, and
continued professional development.
9. Access
To disseminate learning and deliver services to diverse
communities throughout the college's rural service area.
10. Institutional Effectiveness
To strengthen planning and evaluation of our Institutional
Purposes to assure that our goals are effectively met.
NPC Office Hours
November 3, 2010 by AnonymousNPC Front Office Hours
These apply only to the offices .
Libraries and other student areas will remain OPEN and available to students .
Daylight Savings Time: (March 14 to November 7, 2010)
Arizona does NOT observe Daylight Savings Time. (we'll be the same as Pacific Daylight)
However, the Navajo Nation DOES . So NPC's Kayenta Center switches to M.D.T. , while the rest of the college remains on M.S.T.
Regular Office Hours
August 19 through December 11, 2010
Holbrook – Painted Desert CampusCampus Office:
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Snowflake/Taylor – Silver Creek CampusCampus Office:
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Winslow – Little Colorado CampusCampus Office:
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Hopi Center
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Saint Johns Center
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Kayenta Center
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Whiteriver Center
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Springerville/Eagar Center
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The Navajo County Community College District, known as
Northland Pioneer College, is a tax-supported, governmental entity created by
the voters of Navajo County in 1972.
A publicly elected five-member Governing Board sets the policies and oversees the general operation of Northland Pioneer College.The Board hires the college president who, in coordination with an executive team of vice presidents and directors implements board policies and carries out day-to-day operations at the college.
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President's Organizational Chart (Revised August 31, 2010)
- Administrative Services is responsible for budgeting and financial matters, physical plant, maintenance and transportation concerns, campus and center operations, and the Human Resources department.
- Learning Services is charged with how and what instruction is offered at the college including class scheduling, curriculum development, and assessment of learning. Learning Services also provides oversight of the NPC library system.
- Student Services oversees the broad spectrum of areas directly impacting NPC students. These include admissions, academic advising, tutoring, Disabilty Resources and Access, financial aid, records and registration, career services, GED testing, student government and college marketing.
- Information Services (IS) manages the computing and communications assets and services (IS Assets) for all of Northland Pioneer College. The IS Department is responsible for providing a secure, safe, and reliable information infrastructure where employees, students, and community members can teach and learn. The IS Department is the single source for IS Assets and IS Asset support at NPC.
What is an Associate Degree?
An associate degree is an undergraduate degree that accounts for about two years worth of college. To receive a Northland Pioneer College associate degree you need to complete about 64-65 credit hours . ( Some degrees may require more credit hours, but 64-65 is a typical average. ) Like a four-year degree, the associate degree has basic categories of requirements: general education requirements, core courses and electives. This structure ensures the student is widely educated in a range of subjects.
Why earn an associate degree?
What is the value of attending Northland Pioneer College and getting your two-year associate degree? Why not just head off to a four-year college and get a bachelor's degree? Or why not start working right out of high school; why go to school for another two years? If you are asking these kinds of questions, here are some advantages of having an associate's degree:
- An associate degree can provide a smooth transition to a bachelor's degree program.
- It can be a kick start to your career path.
- You spend far less money earning your associate degree than a bachelor's degree, yet it can equip you for the workforce.
- If you want to go on to earn a bachelor's degree, having an associate degree enables you to have a professional job while you complete your studies.
- Associate degree holders earn, on average, $6600 per year more than high school diploma holders, and enjoy 30 percent lower unemployment rates ( per the US Department of Labor ).
- Earning an associate degree is a significant academic achievement. You prove to yourself and others that you have what it takes to succeed at postsecondary education.
- For individuals who already have a job, the associate degree can mean a promotion or raise in pay.
- An associate degree allows you to either concentrate your studies for a specific degree or explore your interests. You can choose either path for far less money than you would pay at a four-year institution.
NPC offers a wide variety of associate degrees.
1. Guaranteed Transfer Degrees -
for students wanting to continue in college and earn a bachelor's degree.
(Will transfer to any Arizona state university : ASU, UofA, NAU)
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE)
- Associate of Business (Abus)
- Associate of Science (AS)
These transfer degrees are designed to allow you to take courses at Northland Pioneer College that fulfill the lower division general education requirements of the three AZ state universities. In other words, they will accept your NPC credits toward a bachelor's degree and you will enter university with two year's of undergraduate work already completed.
You'll save thousands of dollars in tuition alone by starting your degree at NPC!
2. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree – a technical/vocational degree
The AAS provides learning in areas such as cosmetology, fire science, welding, nursing, automotive technology, computer technology, paramedicine (emergency medical technology), heavy equipment operations and many others.
- NPC offers 22 different areas in which you can earn your Associate of Applied Science (AAS).
- Certificates, shorter programs with a narrower focus than the full AAS degree, are also available in many of these same career and technical areas.
3. Associate of General Studies (ASG) degree
The basic AGS degree is designed to offer two-years of post-high school education for individuals who are NOT planning to transfer to a four-year college or university nor prepare for a specific vocational field. Some, but not all, courses earned may transfer to a four-year college/university.
Consider this degree if:
- You do NOT plan to go on and earn a bachelor's degree
- Your employer wants you to obtain a college degree and you want a broad-based education
- You want to explore the widest variety of subjects of all the degrees NPC offers.
4. SPECIALIZED Associate of General Studies (AGS) degrees
( May transfer to a four-year college/university)
These unique alternative degrees enable you to pursue these special occupational fields that have BOTH lower division and upper division options. These degrees are useful for those who may wish to continue studies in these fields at a four-year college or university since they fulfill many lower division general education course requirements at other institutions.In some cases, depending on the college or university, the degree MAY fully transfer . ( Consult an NPC academic adviser for details. )
These special AGS degrees also meet work-related mandates for those currently employed in these fields. And when working toward these AGS degrees, students qualify to apply for Federal financial aid .
- AGS Early Childhood Infant/Toddler
- AGS Early Childhood Management
- AGS Early Childhood Preschool Degree
- AGS Special Needs Educational Assistant Degree
Do we offer the courses you want?
To see if NPC offers a course or topic you are interested in studying, go to the Course Finder . In the search box enter a specific name for the class you want, e.g., “web design.” Want a broader search? Simply enter a more general term such as, “computer.”
Not sure what you want to study, start here.
In the event you don't have a firm idea of exactly what you want to study, your best starting point will be to explore the “ What we offer ” page in the web site. You'll find information about the kinds of degrees or certificates you can earn at NPC. For instance, looking for vocational courses? Click on the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) link and find a listing for all the NPC career and technical education programs ranging from cosmetology to welding.
- Please Note : Not every NPC course is taught every semester. If you know the name and program/department of a class you want to take, but you're not sure if it will be offered that semester, use the class schedule search engine listed below.
Is NPC offering a specific course this semester? Find out here.
Perhaps you already know the name and department of a class you want to take, but you're not sure it will be offered that semester. Use the class schedule search engine . Not only will you find information if the class is offered, but also the day, time and location where it will be held.
NPC College Catalog
Still can't find what you want? Check out the current NPC catalog . View it online or download sections in PDF format.
A NPC Academic Adviser is always there to help! To make sure the classes you plan to take will fit your career and educational goals your best bet is to check FIRST with an NPC Academic Adviser ; there's one located at every campus and center.
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