Rey Cardenas NVC Events Coordinator What his peers say anonymously Rey has jumped feet first into the challenges faced throughout the department when preparing and supporting our students and employees for remote learning and operations. He transitioned into a direct support role and helped to develop processes that allow for safe, no-contact handouts of equipment. Rey has worked through the process to be on
Learning: Dulce Cruz, Adjunct Faculty, Geology Dulce Cruz is an adjunct faculty member temporarily filling in full-time. Ms. Cruz’s temporary position has not stopped her from giving her all and bringing youthful energy to the Geology program at NVC. Dulce worked with the geology faculty to improve the courses that she teaches, and she developed the
In this episode, Dr. Aurelia Rocha from the music department at Northwest Vista College teaches us about the Circle of Fifths.
Learn video and editing tips with Northwest Vista College’s Paul Vallejo.
Northwest Vista College recently broke ground on its new 52,550-square-foot STEM Building. As an innovative, project-based learning hub, STEM will encourage curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among students in fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The inspiring and inclusive design by Overland Partners invites learners from different backgrounds, fields of study, and academic disciplines into
The Pharmacy Technology program at Northwest Vista College achieved a 100% pass rate in 2019 on the national certification exam required for entry-level pharmacy technicians. This means that all students in the program at NVC who attempted the exam passed it. Nationally, the average passing rate for pharmacy technicians in 2019 was 58%. Pharmacy Technology
In every team and department at Northwest Vista College, there are always great stories to tell that show faculty and staff going above and beyond. While it’s hard to capture every story, we hope to periodically share in this space some of the major accomplishments or projects that are taking place. Members of the executive
The San Antonio Business Journal recently featured Northwest Vista College’s new STEM Building on its website. To read the story, go here. Texas Latino News also featured NVC’s new STEM Building in its publication. Read it here.
In case you missed the September Bragging Breakfast on Sept. 11, here’s another opportunity to hear highlights from the college. Updates were given on: President’s Office, Veteran’s Office, 9/11 Tribute, Student Advocacy & Resource Center! Touchstone Champion faculty and staff awards Employee of the Month Wildcat Spirit Award!
Congratulations to Melinda Zepeda of Northwest Vista College’s English department. She has been been named a Haiti Teacher Fellow for the 2020-2021 academic year. Sponsored by The UNC-Duke Consortium in Latin American & Caribbean Studies, the Haiti Teacher Fellows Program is a fund, year-long fellowship for high school and community college teachers doing the 2020-2021
Prior to the global pandemic, the newly formed NVC Student Advocacy team was just getting organized by expanding the NVC Food Pantry and bringing on case managers to help students in need. After COVID-19 hit, they were on over drive. The team, lead by NVC Advocacy Director Lisa Black, quickly pulled from NVC’s Student Life
NVC’s Psi Beta chapter earned their second Chapter Excellence Award from the Psi Beta National office. Eligibility for this award requires meeting or exceeding four standards of excellence: Leadership, Scholarship, Community Service, and Research. NVC’s Psi Beta Chapter and our sister organization, NVC’s Psychology Club, are extremely active organizations on campus. Within the last academic year, we
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