Programs and Services

Student Support Programs and Services

I) Spartan Aid Program: Provides students with financial support for essential needs and also referrals to NCC and Community resources that help eliminate academic and non-academic barriers. If you are in need of assistance with essential needs, please complete the Spartan Aid Intake Form. If you have any questions, please contact Maryann Haytmanek at mhaytmanek@northampton.edu.

II) KEYS Program: Serves students who receive TANF/SNAP benefits and/or needed additional training and education in order to obtain employment. Bethlehem Campus Contact: Debra Kelly at dkelly@northampton.edu and Betsy Greer at egreer@northampton.edu. Monroe Campus Contact: Marsha Griffin at mgriffin@northampton.edu and Xenia Harley at xharley@northampton.edu.

III) New Choices Program: A credit-free and FREE career decision-making program for single parents, displaced homemakers, dislocated workers, single pregnant women, and individuals interested in a career that is not traditional for their gender. Contact: Regina Russo at rrusso@northampton.edu.

IV) Service Learning 101: An informal advising session structured to guide students who are in the process of engaging in various service-learning opportunities. To schedule a session, please click here.

V) Community Service/Volunteerism Referral: An assistance provided to students, faculty, and staff in identifying service sites and/or activities. Please click here to complete our referral form.

VI) Federal Aid: Provides funds to financial aid/work-study eligible students who are participating in service activities (community service, service-learning, volunteerism, internships, etc.) at nonprofit organizations. Contact: Katherine Abarca workstudy@northampton.edu.

Leadership and Service Activities and Programs

Democracy 101: A series of lectures, panels and discussions that are mainly focused on the idea and practice of democracy.

I) Interactive Forum (formerly known as Reflection Sessions): Various topics are held to increase the understanding of contemporary social issues in our society.

II) Information Sessions: An opportunity to learn more about the programs, resources, and services available for students, faculty and staff.

III) Reflection Sessions: As reflection is an integral part of service-learning, the sessions are specifically geared towards service-learning experiences.

IV) George S. McElwee Forum for Excellence in Public Service: Aims to educate the community on issues of public service and its intersection with government and politics.

V) NCC East 40 Community Garden: Provides opportunities that support the college’s commitment to sustainability through experiential learning. Contact: Kelly Allen kallen@northampton.edu

National Days and Activations

  • Lobby Day
  • Day of Service
  • Constitution Day 
  • National Voter Registration Day at NCC
  • Volunteer Recognition Day - Click here to view our Volunteer Recognition Day Blog
  • National Voter Education Week
  • Vote Early Day