Northwest Vista College’s Dr. Homer Guevara, Jr. was recently appointed to NISD Board of Trustees. The NISD Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Homer Guevara, Jr. as the trustee for Single-Member District 2 to replace outgoing Trustee Gerald Lopez. Dr. Guevara is currently a professor of Economics and Government at Northwest Vista College. He has
The Northwest Vista College Dual Credit program is proving strong in the NISD community. Here are some recent happenings from the program: Holmes High School NISD Holmes High School Dual Credit teacher for Cybersecurity courses was proud of her dual credit students that just earned their certifications and proudly sent photos. Dual Credit Training The
Thank you to our Amazing Administrative Professionals for doing the heavy lifting to make our college Great! We couldn’t do it without YOU ALL. They were recently celebrated on April 24 for Administration Professional’s Day. Giron, Emerald Sanchez, Graciela Rizo, Klarissa Guevara, Nancy Terburg, Nakotah Alderete, Agda Ramirez, Karina Soto, Katherine Arcos, Erica
Northwest College Dean Dr. Russell Frohardt was recently a guest on the bi-weekly podcast “Academic Dean.” Russ shared his views on higher education. “Academic Dean,” connects with passionate college leaders who share their stories and viewpoints of higher education, especially lessons learned along the way. The show is hosted by Dr. Dave Gurchiek, a former
Northwest Vista College Biology instructor Jessica Heppard received an opportunity last year to travel to India thanks to CAORC or the Council of American Overseas Research Centers. This program offers faculty from community colleges and minority-serving institutions to immerse in roundtable discussions, specialist-led site visits, and cultural excursions. CAORC says there is a global perspective
Dr. Janie Scott has been appointed as the new interim vice president for Student Success at Northwest Vista College. She assumed her new role on March 18, following announcements from NVC President Dr. Amy Bosley and Alamo Colleges Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores regarding Debi Gaitan, who will now serve as the interim vice chancellor for
The March Employee of the Month: Ximena Pena, NVC Enrollment Team Support Specialist, Vista Central What her peers say anonymously: Ximena Pena consistently goes above and beyond what is asked of her. It is not surprising for Ximena to be the first in the office or the last to leave. Her excellent listening skills and empathy
Wildcat Spirit Award Bestowed to Steven Montemayor, NVC Dean by Caroline Kuyucogulu The Wildcat Spirit award recipient for the month of March truly exemplifies Sparkle’s (NVC Wildcat) and NVC’s can-do spirit and energy. His boundless enthusiasm for everything he does and his infectious attitude uplift everyone around him. His remarkable ability to infuse humor and
Northwest Vista College President Dr. Amy Bosley recently was invited by Southwest Research Institute CEO Adam Hamilton, P.E., to serve as an Advisory Trustee. She attended the 76th Southwest Research Institute’s Advisory Trustee & Board of Directors meeting on Feb. 19, and learned about the latest research on renewable energy, total solar eclipse, and many
Northwest Vista College staff and faculty members attended the 49th Annual TACHE State Conference in San Antonio Feb. 21-24. Since its formation in 1974, the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) is dedicated to improving and advancing education, along with personal and professional development opportunities for Latinos/Hispanics/Chicanos in higher education. The 2024 conference
Carrie Villarreal NVC College Coordinator of High School Programs From Carrie: Though new to the role of Coordinator of High School Programs, I am not new to education. Prior to joining the NVC community, I was a K-12 educator for the past 15 years. I’ve held a variety of roles – high school English teacher
February Employee of the Month: Armando “Mando” Sanchez What his peers say anonymously: Armando always voices that what we all do is “for the students” and they are truly an educator at heart. This core is demonstrated by this individual, not only verbally, but in action. As he works with external partners, he owns the
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