When I joined Northwest Vista College in 2014, I knew that I reached the pinnacle of my career. Being part of this exceptional and caring team of faculty and staff is a rare privilege, and it’s one of the main reasons I’m not leaving NVC. After 41 years in higher education, I know it’s time
By Dr. Ric Baser President, Northwest Vista College Dear Vista Family, I am writing to inform you of my decision to retire as your President, effective June 1, 2022. I have loved Northwest Vista College more than any other institution for which I have worked, and I have loved being your president more than any
By Dr. Ric Baser President, Northwest Vista College I’m excited to let you know that we received a letter from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) President, Dr. Belle Wheelan, concerning the SACSCOC Committee on Fifth-Year Interim Reports review of NVC’s Fifth-Year Interim Report and QEP Impact Report. NVC was found in compliance
By Dr. Ric Baser President, Northwest Vista College It was a beautiful day yesterday on our NVC campus. I enjoyed spending time with our NVC family and introducing folks to the sport of disc golf. NVC’s Staff Senate coordinated the event and collaborated with Kraken Chains Disc Golf Shop to provide training. Our players included
Students enrolled in Northwest Vista College (NVC) Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, can now apply for Carl D. Perkins Grant Child Care Program funds. This could be a game changer for the average 1 in 4 students who are attending college and also raising kids. Part- or full-time students who are working toward an
Northwest Vista College is the only community college in San Antonio and one of eight in Texas that has been invited to compete for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The recognition was announced Nov. 2 by the AspenInstitute. Institutions chosen have a chance to compete for a $1 million Aspen Prize for
By Dr. Ric Baser President, Northwest Vista College NVC has learned that we are the only community college in San Antonio and one of eight in Texas that is eligible for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This is a significant achievement because colleges have to be invited to participate in the process,
The Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Northwest Vista College known as Beta Lambda Upsilon, has been named a 2021 REACH Chapter. In celebration of this milestone, the chapter will receive special recognition in the form of Phi Theta Kappa graduation stoles. This is an award for generating new memberships in time of community hardships. In the 2020-2021
Northwest Vista College President Dr. Ric Baser was recently featured in an article published by the American Association of Community Colleges about “Re-Engaging Part-Time Students.” To read the story, go here.
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