As you begin or continue your higher education journey, I am pleased to welcome you to Northwestern Connecticut Community College, “the small college that does great things.” We, at NCCC, pride ourselves on excellence in teaching, promoting life-long learning, providing high quality student services, and state-of-the-art technology. Our small, close-knit community encourages intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, career development and appreciation of each individual. We offer a diverse array of credit and non-credit programs ranging from associate degree and certificate programs, to holistic and enrichment classes, as well as cultural activities for the community. Classes are taught and services provided in beautifully renovated, historic buildings along a New England town green.

The next two years will bring exciting changes and additions to Northwestern: Our 32,000 square foot Arts and Science building is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2007. New degree programs and options such as Educational Technology and Animation & Video Arts offer cutting edge career opportunities. Continued enrollment growth is keeping our programs and campus vital. High School Partnership and Transfer Express help guarantee a successful college experience for students from high school onto the baccalaureate level. We continue to expand our offerings in distance learning, specifically online courses.

The faculty and staff join me in welcoming you to what we know will be an exciting and rewarding educational experience in the “Northwest Corner.” We look forward to having you learn with us. See you on campus!

Sincerely,
Barbara Douglass, Ph.D.
President

P.S. My office is located in the Regina M. Duffy Administration Building. Please stop by and say hello.