May 12, 2010
NETC Recognizes Achievements, Contributions during Annual Honors Program

Danielle Pace (far left)  prepares to receive the “Outstanding Contributor to Technical Education” award from Dr. Ron Bartley, president of Northeastern Technical College and Desmond McManus, president of the NETC Student Government Association.  Dr. Jerry Robertson (at podium), vice president of student services presents the award.

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Northeastern Technical College recognizes outstanding students each spring during a special Student Honors ceremony.  The “Outstanding Contributor to Technical Education” award is also presented at this event to an individual, business or organization that has made unique and valuable contributions to Northeastern Technical College. 
During this year’s Honors Night, held April 22, NETC recognized students for outstanding academic achievement in arts and sciences, computer technology, technology, and business degree pathways.  Students were also inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of community and technical colleges, and others were recognized for being named to the President’s List and for serving as officers and senators in the college’s Student Government Association.

NETC's student members of the 2009-2010 Who's Who in American Junior Colleges were also recognized.

This year’s Outstanding Contributor to Technical Education award was presented to Danielle Pace, an admissions coordinator at Northeastern Technical College, where she has been employed for 15 years. 

Pace, of Cheraw, begin working at NETC in 1995 after graduating from the college with an associate degree in business.  She has since earned a bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University and a master of science in education enrollment management from Capella University while also working full time.   

“Danielle is truly a role model for the students she advises in the admission office,” said Dr. Jerry Robertson, vice president of student services.  “She has great empathy for students who are working, raising a family and pursing their pathway to a college degree or new career skills here at Northeastern. Her compassion shows and contributes to the success of our students”.

The Outstanding Contributor to Technical Education award has been presented annually since 1982 by the NETC Student Government Association. Past recipients have included industries, healthcare providers, community supporters, and NETC staff and faculty members.