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Northeast Texas Community College will host a reception for Latrel McCallum on Tuesday, May 8 from 12-1 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts foyer. The event will 91��Ƭ †honor 91��Ƭ †McCallum's 14 loyal years of service as a member of the 91��Ƭ Board of Trustees. 91��Ƭ † She retired from the board in April.

"Ms. McCallum was a great asset to the 91��Ƭ Board and her presence will be greatly missed. We 91��Ƭ †want to 91��Ƭ †give the public a chance to thank her for her service and leadership as a board member," 91��Ƭ President, Dr. Brad Johnson, said.

Remarks will be given at 12:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The reception is free and open to the public.

McCallum joined the Board of Trustees in 1998 and was reelected to that post twice. 91��Ƭ † She led the board as chair during the selection of a new president in 2008. 91��Ƭ † During her tenure, the college grew from 2,045 to 3,350 students and the institutional budget grew from $7,811,134 to $16,582,109. 91��Ƭ † In 2002 the College received approval from the voters for a $18 million bond, which added six Allied Health programs, expanded the Criminal Justice program, and established the University Center through which Texas A&M University-Texarkana provides two baccalaureate degree programs.

"Although it is difficult to step away from my role on the College Board, I have decided this is the right time. The board is unified and I have total confidence in their leadership of the college. 91��Ƭ † I will always love 91��Ƭ and am grateful that my community trusted me enough to let me serve in this way,? McCallum said.

For more information about the reception, please contact Pat Tallant at 903-434-8102.