NCTA plans for next steps
May 31, 2016
by NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, PhD
Summer break is our time for planning the next academic year here at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Every year we carefully assess the quality of our educational programs by evaluating student accomplishments, academic reviews, and the input from accrediting agencies such as the Higher Learning Commission.
Read NCTA plans for next stepsSummer camps, trainings underway at NCTA
May 23, 2016
by NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, PhD
Now that graduation and spring semester coursework is in the books we set our sights on the summer phase of education at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The pace changes at NCTA while the majority of faculty are on a 9-month schedule and not officially on campus until mid-August.
Read Summer camps, trainings underway at NCTASaluting NCTA’s Class of 2016
May 11, 2016
by NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, PhD
Congratulations graduates! We celebrated a memorable commencement event here on campus last week and saw many visitors join us in saluting the Aggies Class of 2016.
Read Saluting NCTA’s Class of 2016Aggies rounding off another great year
April 27, 2016
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
Semester finals bring a close to the academic year here in Curtis. Congratulations NCTA Aggies!
As our faculty record final student assessments and grades, and staff across campus prepare for departure of students, we are also planning a warm welcome for the many guests who will be joining us for graduation events on May 4 and 5.
Read Aggies rounding off another great yearCenter for Economic Education; University Leaders Excel
April 11, 2016
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
Every Person Counts at NCTA
April 4, 2016
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture recently experienced a complete “checkup” – or a review from top to bottom to verify that the institution is offering quality programs.
This process originates with U. S. Department of Education and is implemented by a regional accrediting agency called the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC sends a team of trained experts to NCTA once every seven years to evaluate procedures and academic programs. We’ve been preparing for this visit for approximately two years.
Read Every Person Counts at NCTATwo plus two; NCTA national review
In an effort to maximize opportunity for our students, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture enters into educational partnerships with many public and private entities across the state. We recently renewed a key program with our counterparts on East Campus at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Read Two plus two; NCTA national reviewNCTA Travel Teams Enrich Education
March 14, 2016
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
Happy National Agriculture Week!
We’ve made new friends these past few weeks across the U.S. and recently with agricultural and education leaders in Panama. What an exciting time for the NCTA Aggies!
Our student competitive teams and academic divisions from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are on the road, building relationships at industry tours, regional and national conferences and contests, and educational forums.
Read NCTA Travel Teams Enrich EducationNCTA Welcomes Ag Visitors
March 8, 2016
Dean's Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
The welcome mat is always out at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture here in Curtis!
And, since we are an agricultural college, it’s common for our students to also clean the soles of their cowboy boots on the boot scrapers at the building entrances before crossing that mat!
Read NCTA Welcomes Ag VisitorsHigh School and Youth Partners
Feb. 29, 2016
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
High schools around Nebraska (and surrounding states) are strong partners with the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in academic, leadership and outreach programs.
Each week, our students, faculty and staff have multiple conversations and opportunities to interact with high school students, their families, FFA chapters, 4-H clubs and teachers.
Read High School and Youth PartnersRecognizing FFA Week; NCTA leaders, educators
Feb. 22, 2016
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
February 21-27 is National FFA Week and NCTA’s Collegiate FFA asks everyone to “Wear Blue” this Friday. Join them in wearing a blue FFA shirt from your alma mater or collegiate FFA.
Read Recognizing FFA Week; NCTA leaders, educatorsRecognizing FFA Week; NCTA leaders, educators
February 21-27 is National FFA Week and NCTA’s Collegiate FFA asks everyone to “Wear Blue” this Friday. Join them in wearing a blue FFA shirt from your alma mater or collegiate FFA.
Read Recognizing FFA Week; NCTA leaders, educatorsNCTA: A Winning Attitude
Accolades just keep rolling in for students and staff at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, and I couldn’t be more proud of their collective dedication. We measure the quality of our students and their academic programs a number of ways but one of those measurements is how well our students do in academic competitions when they go head-to-head against students from other colleges. NCTA students frequently lead the pack in these activities.
Read NCTA: A Winning AttitudeNCTA academics and agriculture service
Our Aggie students are sharing their academic training with agricultural audiences throughout the Midwest again this week.Academic teams and programs from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will be traveling to events in Nebraska, Colorado and Iowa for contests and volunteer service as part of their coursework. Read NCTA academics and agriculture service
NCTA emphasizes college affordability
This is a time of year high school students make decisions about college enrollment for next fall. Most schools, including the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, start reviewing scholarship and financial aid request in early March.
A college degree is more important now than it ever has been for ensuring lifetime financial success.
However, students and parents struggle with determining how to finance a college education. I would like to offer a few recommendations to consider when parents are evaluating how to pay for college.
Read NCTA emphasizes college affordability