Beginning Fall 2020 due to recent strategies to include ag classes as science options in core, developing a new method of delivering dual credit courses in our cooperating ISD’s and improving and expanding our on-line offerings- as COVID hit, the Northeast Texas Community College Agriculture department doubled enrollment. Following this substantial increase, every semester showed double digit growth!
This fall, the ag program saw overall enrollment at a whopping 226 students that is a growth of 26% over Fall 21. This is includes a 37%+ increase in dual credit students and those taking online courses.
“We are very excited to serve so many students. Between our dual credit program and developing more online classes, we are making it easier than ever for students with an interest in agriculture to pursue coursework in the field,” René McCracken, Director of Agriculture, said.