Articles by: Ernie Greenslade
The diversity of NECC faculty and staff, Professor Yarborough’s sabbatical report, and a visit from Governor Charlie Baker were all on the December trustee agenda.
LHS basketball standout Cristian Kinsley now playing for NECC.
![’Twas the Night Before Vacation Week](https://www.necc.mass.edu/newsroom/wp-content/themes/arthemia-premium/scripts/timthumb.php?src=//2020/12/Allison-with-Hat-2.jpg&w=80&h=80&zc=1&q=100)
Allison Dolan-Wilson, VP of institutional advancement, rewrites “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”, NECC-style
![One Third of NECC Students Transfer In from Another College](https://www.necc.mass.edu/newsroom/wp-content/themes/arthemia-premium/scripts/timthumb.php?src=//2018/12/Carolyn-Greene.jpg&w=80&h=80&zc=1&q=100)
One third of Northern Essex students transfer-in with credits from another college.
![Transitioning to Online: Reflections from a Faculty Member](https://www.necc.mass.edu/newsroom/wp-content/themes/arthemia-premium/scripts/timthumb.php?src=//2020/12/Sarah-Courchesne.jpg&w=80&h=80&zc=1&q=100)
Professor Sarah Courchesne provides a faculty perspective on transitioning to online learning.
Opting for community college during the pandemic
![NECC Dean is Leader in Paramedic Research](https://www.necc.mass.edu/newsroom/wp-content/themes/arthemia-premium/scripts/timthumb.php?src=//2020/12/scott-lancaster.jpg&w=80&h=80&zc=1&q=100)
Scott Lancaster, NECC’s interim dean of health professions, took top honors at an international conference, hosted by the leading organization for emergency medical services research, on Nov. 20.
![NECC Presents Love Letters by A.R. Gurney](https://www.necc.mass.edu/newsroom/wp-content/themes/arthemia-premium/scripts/timthumb.php?src=//2020/12/Love-Letters-Poster.jpg&w=80&h=80&zc=1&q=100)
NECC Top Notch Players present “Love Letters” Dec. 10-12, virtually.
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These recent high school grads changed college plans because of the pandemic.