Free Speech Conference Sept. 23-26 Free Speech is a widely discussed and debated topic. Its impact is far reaching—from the internet to the classroom and to the white house, this fundamental right has been interpreted in many different ways. To expand on this conversation, San Antonio College will be devoting an entire week to its discussion during the Free Speech… Read More
Free Vista Alumni T-Shirt for Graduates Working at NVC Are you a graduate and employee of Northwest Vista College? Get your free 2019 NVC Alumni and Friends T-shirt while they last. Go to the shirt order form on nvcalumni.org here. Fill out the form below telling us about yourself and shirt size. We’ll get in touch and tell you how to receive your free tee. Supplies are limited… Read More
NVC Continues to Rank High in Cash Course Utilization Congratulations to Northwest Vista College for being one of CashCourse’s top five schools for April. Recently the CashCourse team announced NVC was No. 3 for this past month. Students utilize CashCourse through their SDEV and EDUC classes, which is a portal that teaches them about financial literacy.… Read More
Get Ready for Kids Summer Camps Yvonne Haynes of the Northwest Vista Community Education program is excited to announce its 2019 Summer Camp session beginning June 10. She said there are many NEW camp themes this year to capture the attention of kids and youth from 6 to 17 years of age. A couple of dynamic camps for teens includes a… Read More
EduTech Fall 2019 Get Ready to Level Up @ EduTech! Our free district-wide technology conference will be held Friday, Nov. 8 @ the DoubleTree Hotel in San Antonio Call for Proposals & Registration info coming soon… In the meantime, watch the video above for interviews and highlights from last year’s event, and check out our FALL 2018 Conference page to get… Read More
Board Approves Living Wage Increase The Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees approved on March 19 a Living Wage of $15.00 for full-time employees and $12.50 for part-time/temporary employees including work study students and students employed in non-work study positions effective September 1, 2019 for all individuals employed on that date and, a minimum Full-time Living Wage rate for new hires… Read More
Communications Skills and Building a Collaborative Environment In the February issue of The Employee Enhancement Newsletter Stress and Your Body Effective Communication: Basic Skills Prepare for 2019 with Post-Christmas Financial Checklist Read more here: February 2019 Employee Newsletter The Supervisor/HR Newsletter Building a Collaborative Team Environment Ten Things to Promote Cultural Competence at Work Ask Your EAP – Helpful questions and answers… Read More
Learn Tips for Weight Loss and Leadership Through EAP Newsletter In the January issue of The Employee Enhancement Newsletter January is Healthy Weight Awareness Month. Read about how to “Aim for a Healthy Weight.” New Year’s Resolutions For Mental Health Low-Risk Ways to Start Investing Your Money Read more here: January 2019 Employee Newsletter (2400) The Supervisor/HR Newsletter Being a Leader How to Improve the… Read More
Helpful Employee Articles December Newsletters: How to Communicate with Cross-Cultural Colleagues Celebrating Diversity at Work Ask Your EAP Read the newsletter at this link. Keeping Holiday Stress at Bay Helpful Hints for Healthy Holiday Eating Fighting Depression Around the Holidays Losing the Holiday Blues Green Up the Holidays Read the newsletter at this link. November Newsletters: Difficult Employees… Read More
Construction Update Construction on the new Welcome Center and adjoining parking garage will begin soon. Spaw-Glass, the managing construction firm will begin fencing off the construction site on Nov. 10. Parking lot 9 located in front of Live Oak Hall will be closed due to construction. Please plan accordingly to allow extra time arriving to campus. The loop road… Read More
Campaign for Art Raises Almost at Goal Culture. Education. Potential. That’s what the Campaign for Art is all about. You can join the effort to bring more permanent art to NVC by participating in the Campaign for Art. Launched in late August, the campaign to fully endow the NVC Permanent Art Collection fund has already raised $4,793 in gifts and pledges. Endowments require… Read More
Tips and Resources from Deer Oaks Newsletter Read the latest news in the Deer Oaks newsletter that gives helpful tips and resources. Go here: October 2018 Employee Newsletter October 2018 Supervisor Newsletter Topics include: Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Depression Basics Creating an Environment that Encourages Employee Growth and Development Performance Management … Read More
