Employee Highlights

Employee Highlights

Welcome New Administrative Specialist in Math & Engineering

Northwest Vista College welcomes Agda Alderete as its new full-time administrative specialist in the Math and Engineering department.  Agda’s email is alderete12@alamo.edu and you can find her in Juniper Hall, room 213.  She said: “I am happy to join the Math & Engineering Department as the new Administrative Services Specialist. I am also excited to

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Jennifer Comedy-Holmes Named Interim Vice President

Dear Northwest Vista College Family, It’s my pleasure to announce Jennifer Comedy-Holmes, one of Northwest Vista College’s Deans for Student Success, will assume the role of interim vice president for Student Success, effective Oct. 16, 2022. She will also retain her current duties as dean for Student Success. As the interim vice president, Jennifer will lead all

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October Deer Oaks Supervisor Newsletter

In this month’s Supervisor newsletter, the following topics are discussed: Supervisor Excellence Webinar Series- Transitioning from Staff Member to Supervisor Why to Address Poor Performance Communicating Expectations to Prevent Poor Performance Ask Your EAP! Read it here

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October Deer Oaks Employee Newsletter

For October In this month’s Employee Newsletter, the following topics are discussed: On-Demand Seminar- Navigating Your Holidays National Emotional Wellness Month-Emotional Wellness Toolkit Mindfulness for Your Health Yoga for Health: Positioning Your Body and Mind Read it here

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Diana Kersey Recognized by Texas Society of Architects

Congratulations to faculty Diana Kersey of Northwest Vista College. She was recently recognized by the Texas Society of Architects as a 2022 Artisan Award winner. The magazine said “Artisan Award Diana Kersey San Antonio Diana Kersey is a brilliantly talented visual artist whose work reflects a deep love of the land, flora, and fauna of Texas.

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Diana Kersey Receives Wildcat Spirit Award

Wildcat Spirit Award by Erin Sherman  This Wildcat Spirit recipient strengthens the NVC community through her passion for teaching and spirit of togetherness. She is an extremely talented artist with the ability to bridge creation and teaching to inspire her students. She is a trusted colleague willing to pitch in for the betterment of our

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Jesse Harbert September Employee of the Month

An Employee of the Month exemplifies the NVC culture through our core values. This person exemplifies our culture our values of Collaboration, Can-Do Spirit, and Students First. Collaboration This candidate is always willing to help no matter what. They are always a great support in many capacities. Students have also praised this person for their

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NVC Welcomes New Sr. Coordinator for Access Office

Jennifer has recently joined Northwest Vista College as a senior coordinator in the Access Office. Jennifer has served in higher education for the past 18 years. She spent the last 10 years as director of Student Success at San Antonio College leading various teams in disABILITY Support Services, International Student Services, Veterans Affairs, and Dual

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NVC Emerging Leaders and ALAS 2022 Graduates

Congratulations to the 2022 graduates of the Northwest Vista College Emerging Leaders and Alamo Colleges Leadership Academy for Success programs. The Alamo Colleges District Emerging Leaders Program is a 5 1/2 month leadership development program founded on Franklin Covey’s process-focused content: Great Leader, Great Teams, Great Results. The Alamo Colleges Leadership Academy for Success (ALAS) is

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New NVC Staff Senate Members

Congratulations to the new Northwest Vista College Staff Senate members: Officers: President:  Cynthia Rosas Vice President:  Elladean Moreno Treasurer:  Minerva Muniz Secretary:  Delilah Salazar Historian:  Melissa Monroe – Young Parliamentarian:  Melissa Moya Members: Rosemarie Rodriguez Paul Vallejo Larry Trejo Malcolm Higgins Veronica Buendida Alicia Baltazar Barbara Rodriguez

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Dr. Brenya Buchalski Receives U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

Brenya Twumasi (Buchalski), a lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio and a long-time adjunct faculty member at Northwest Vista College, is set to receive the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement award for her service to the San Antonio community and the nation. The award recognizes those who contribute

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Public Relations Awards Given to ACD Employees

Congratulations to Alamo Colleges District Chancellor, Dr. Mike Flores, for receiving the Public Relations Champion Award; and Melissa Monroe-Young, APR, of Northwest Vista College for receiving the Community Service Award. They received the recognition from the San Antonio chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and both will be honored at the organization’s annual

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