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General education transfer courses are offered on NPC's video telecourse system and at campus/center locations with sufficient enrollment. The video schedule guarantees selected general education transfer courses over a two-year period during the day and over a four-year period during the evening. These courses are locked-in and will be offered regardless of enrollment. Degree-seeking students will find this schedule, available at campuses and centers, helpful in planning their programs well in advance, particularly in the outlying areas which are served by the video system.
The general education requirements are as follows:
These courses are listed on page 51. (At least one asterisk (*) course must be chosen in order to meet the 3-credit requirement for Contemporary Global/International or Historical Awareness.)
Student housing is available at the Painted Desert Campus in Holbrook. Eagle Heights Residential Hall is a ranch-style residence consisting of three (3) buildings, accommodating up to 57 students and two (2) supervisors. The residence hall blends naturally into the high desert setting and offers students a country-quiet atmosphere. Facilities are also available for the physically challenged. The six-person suites were designed for maximum comfort and utility. The suites have two study/bedrooms each containing a refrigerator, bunk beds, chests of drawers and desks for each student/resident. Between the study/bedrooms is a shared kitchen with microwave and sink. Each suite has a bathroom equipped with a shower. (Ovens are not available in kitchens.) The cost per student is $750.00 (subject to change) per semester.
To reside at Eagle Heights, applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of eight (8) course credits per semester. A $100.00 deposit must accompany the application and the student must provide proof of medical insurance. Student insurance is available through an agent under contract by the College. The student recreation room is located at the residence hall and provides students with a TV lounge, vending machines, billiards, laundry facilities, and a small kitchen with oven and sink. Meals may be prepared with microwave in residence hall rooms, obtained off-campus, or prepared with the oven in the recreation center. For availability of regular semester/summer Residence Hall housing, contact the Residence Hall Supervisor at 928-524-7480 or 1-800-266-7845, ext. 7480.
Library services are available on the Internet at www.NPC.edu/lib, and also at the four campuses and six centers. Services include access to the library catalog, access to over 60 databases, index to Internet sites, research and writing links under "Writing Assistance." Courier service provides delivery of materials to various NPC libraries. The Winslow campus library contains the federal documents collection. A legal reference library is located at the Silver Creek Campus in Snowflake/ Taylor. Reference assistance with locating and using materials is available in person at the library locations and also online via the "Ask a Librarian" link. Orientation sessions are available for classroom instruction and community groups. Handouts listing library tools are provided for specific programs.
Students use their College identification cards to acquire a library card. Students taking Internet courses and living outside Navajo and Apache counties may be eligible for distance support services. Please send a message via the "Ask a Librarian" link if you require this service.
Northland supports a varied program of student activities and organizations. All student activities are sponsored by the College and are subject to district-approved policies and procedures. As a result, the College reserves the right to approve or disapprove any student activity. Northland's student activities program invites involvement across a broad spectrum of sponsored programs. The intent is to offer opportunities for cultural, social and educational enrichment for students. Available programs include College governance, special events, educational trips, recreational opportunities, intercollegiate activities, performing arts, publications and special interest clubs.
For College-sponsored out-of-county trips, the following requirements or procedures apply:
For those students with vocal or instrumental music interest, Northland sponsors a special Swing Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Silver Creek Regional Symphony, White Mountain Big Band and High Country Barbershop Chorus. The choirs and bands perform at many College and community functions throughout the year. The instrumental program consists of a Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band. The Jazz Ensemble performs throughout the state at contests and special events. The Concert Band presents a concert each semester, and it tours in the spring semester.
The Theatre program sponsors two productions a year for students and people in the community. Traditionally, the fall show is a Broadway-style musical. The spring show is usually a traditional stage play, performed in Snowflake. Auditions for the shows are conducted at the beginning of each semester.
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society which is open to students who are committed to academic excellence. Qualified students are asked to apply for membership.
The President's Scholars Program provides educational enrichment opportunities and scholarship incentives for academically advanced students. This excellent opportunity includes a one-credit colloquia each semester. Scholars participate in activities to broaden intellectual horizons, become more aware of Southwest history and culture and explore communications skills through interaction with other students. Participants will travel to off-campus locations throughout the Southwest to study subjects of interest and concern. Scholarships, which include tuition, books and travel, are awarded for those who are admitted. Students may obtain an application packet for the President's Scholars program from the Admissions Office, or by calling 928-536-6257 or 1-800-226-7845, ext. 6257.
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