STUDENT SUCCESS
• Leisa Williams
• PMI Approves NCU
• New Course Room

COMMUNITY
• Made in Detroit
• NewStudent Support
• Mod Squad is One

A look back at 2012

This issue of Veritas highlights the key accomplishments that you, our community of faculty and team members, have made happen.

Speaking of community, it’s not a buzz word here at NCU. It is the core of our mission and strategic goals.  Each of us, me included, is committed to helping students achieve academically and become valuable contributors within their communities and professions.

To do this right, we must commit not just in words, but in deeds, to:

• Building and maintaining a highly engaged University team that is passionate about its mission;
• Cultivating excellent relationships with our students;
• Meeting and exceeding our partners’ and stakeholders’ expectations; and
• Continuously improving our reputation with all our constituencies.

In 2013, many of our goals focus on continuing to develop the NCU community by improving student support services. This includes launching the new Virtual Academic Center (VAC), expanding university communications (including Veritas and Higher Degrees) and launching a new alumni relations program.

I am proud of all that you accomplished in 2012. I am committed to supporting your execution of Northcentral’s strategy, so that we can continue to achieve our goals and fulfill our mission and vision, in the New Year.

I hope you and yours had a safe and joyous holiday season, and I look forward to another year of fantastic accomplishments in 2013.

Best wishes, George                 

Winners of Making a Difference Essay Program Announced

Thank you to everyone who submitted a Making a Difference essay.  We received 10 entries detailing your charitable efforts around the world. In fact, it was such a difficult choice that the ELT decided to award a grand prize and three runner-up awards.  The winning essay was submitted by Dr. Kim Ochs. Dr. Ochs wrote about the Chrysalis Project in South Africa (click here to read the winning essay). It is a nonprofit organization that provides educational training and coaching support to disadvantaged children and young adults living in rural South Africa.  NCU made a $500 donation to the Chrysalis Project, and three $250 runner-up donations to the Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona, and Project Belize based in Nacogdoches, Texas.