Community Engagement
Our mission, Northeast Community College is dedicated to the success of students and the region it serves, is at the forefront of what Northeast does each day.
As part of our strategic plan, Northeast will chart a course to better address the needs of the 20-county service area by delivering programs and services that will drive the success of our graduates, the workforce, and the economy of our region.
Recognition and Reports
Northeast champions student success. It's our vision to empower every person in our region to achieve their academic and workforce development goals.
2022
- Phi Theta Kappa President Paragon Award
2021
- Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Top 150 - 2023. (*Announced in 2021)
- Aspen Institute New President Fellowship
- Nebraska Community College Association Faculty Member Award
- National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District V Pacesetter Award
- National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District V Communicator of the Year Award
2019
- Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Top 150 - 2021. (*Announced in 2019)
- Association of Community College Trustees William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award (Western Region)
- Bellevue University Innovation Work Award
- American Welding Society Howard E. Adkins Memorial Membership Award
- Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities Student Programmer of the Year Award (national)
2018
- American Association of Community Colleges Student Success Award Finalist (national)
- Association of Community College Trustees M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award (Western Region)
- Association of Community College Trustees Professional Staff Member Award (Western Region)
- Nebraska Community College Association Faculty Member Award
- American College Testing (ACT) College & Career Readiness Postsecondary Champion (national)
2017
- Aspen Award Top 10 (national finalist)
- Association of Community College Trustees Chief Executive Officer Award (Western Region)
- Nebraska Community College Association Governor's Award
- Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers (national)
- Nebraska Forest Service Educator Award
2016
- World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics Silver Award of Excellence in Student Support Services (global)
- Association for College and University Technology Advancement Institutional Excellence in Information Technology Award (national)
- Nebraska Community College Association Faculty Member Award
- Association of Community Colleges Green Gnome Award
- Nebraska Department of Education Elaine Stuhr Leadership Award
- Nebraska Department of Education Nebraska Career Education Outstanding Postsecondary Program Award
2015
- American Association of Community Colleges Exemplary CEO/Board Award (national)
- Association of Community College Trustees M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award (Western Region)
- Nebraska Community College Association Administrator's Award
- Nebraska Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator's Distinguished Service Award
- City of Norfolk Green Leaf (Beautification) Award (business)
2014
- Nebraska Community College Association Governor's Award
2013
- American Association of Community Colleges Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award (national)
Northeast Community College has a rich history of athletic achievements in baseball, men's golf, men's and women's basketball, women's soccer, men's soccer, and volleyball. Additionally, athletes across all sports have been recognized for their academic achievements, reflecting the college's commitment to both athletic and educational excellence.
Hawks Athletics SuccessNortheast Community College Institutional Research and Analytics department serves as an integral component of the college's decision to support services by providing official data and reports.
Workforce Financial Assistance and Incentives
Your Workforce Partner
Northeast serves as a catalyst for economic and business development in the Northeast Nebraska region. Let us train your workforce or help you recruit skilled, well-trained students and graduates.
Bring trainers to your business
We will customize programs to fit your needs.
Customized and Safety programs: Tracy Melcher at (402) 844-7235 or tracy@northeast.edu
Electrical, Transportation and Welding: Donna Andrew at (402) 844-7216 or donnaa@northeast.edu
Emergency Medical:Brandi Fuchs at (402) 844-7702 or brandif@northeast.edu
Healthcare: Heather Claussen at (402) 844-7334 or heatherc@northeast.edu
Income Tax, Real Estate, and Insurance: Amy Kaiser at (402) 844-7245 or amyk@northeast.edu