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QEP – Helping Students Via Belonging and Mentoring

The Northwest Vista College Quality Enhancement Program committee has selected the next QEP topic and it is Belonging! The goal is to help NVC First-Generation students celebrate where they are on their academic journey while understanding how the NVC community can support them and their families along the way. The purpose is also to recognize

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NVC Gives Back – Heart to Heart

   We know that the generosity of one heart impacts another and that’s exactly what Northwest Vista College is looking to put on display with this year’s campaign – ‘Heart to Heart.’  The most convenient way to donate, now through Oct. 31, is through the ACES electronic portal, e-Pledge under the ‘employee’ tab. Employees can

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NVC Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month in October

Each week, counselors at the Northwest Vista College Student Advocacy & Resource Center work with students struggling with mental health issues including students with thoughts of suicide which has become all too common. Counselors provide crisis intervention support and for students unable to keep themselves safe – this includes temporary hospitalization. Building mental health awareness

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New NVC Bachelor’s Degree Surpasses Enrollment Goal

The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree in Cloud Computing at Northwest Vista College launched this fall semester with 143 declared majors. This is 30% above the target enrollment goal of 110 students.  In 2017, the 85th Legislature in Texas passed Texas Senate Bill 2118, which made it possible for qualified community colleges and programs

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NVC Recognized for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

Northwest Vista College (NVC) has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency. This recognition is for the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program of study that NVC offers. “Your ability to meet the increasing demands of the program criteria will serve the nation well in

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Reflection: Exploring Ireland’s Tensions with NVC Students

By NVC Faculty Diana Bradford I had the pleasure of accompanying five students from Northwest Vista College to Bally Castle Northern Ireland in the summer of 2024 (along with faculty Neil Lewis). Each of these students wrote an essay describing why they wanted to attend the Seeds of Hope Conference. As I got to know

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NVC Events Calendar

Learn about many of the events on campus by visiting the Northwest Vista College events calendar here. 

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Care at NVC Faculty Initiative

By NVC Faculty Sara Ball Starting in the fall of 2024, NVC faculty will have the opportunity to participate in CARE@NVC —a year-long faculty development program centered in research-based practices in teaching and learning. In the program new and existing faculty will collaborate to create compassionate, active, relatable, and engaging (C.A.R.E.) student learning experiences. The

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NVC Caring Campus Initiative Debuts

The Caring Campus Initiative has embraced Northwest Vista College. At NVC’s recent convocation for employees, the NVC Caring Campus team unveiled the NVC plan to remind employees of the Caring Initiative, which is developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC). The goal is to create a college environment that increases students’ sense of connectedness and

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Hungry? Check out Food Options on Campus

Northwest Vista College has the following food options available on campus to students, faculty, and staff: New Food Options: Affordable Meals: Enjoy $5 and $10 breakfast and lunch options at all cafes: Wildcat Café, Wildcat Kitchen, and Wildcat Den. Expanded Menu: We’ve increased the variety of food options available at each location. Payment Flexibility: In addition to credit

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NVC Innovation Grant: Removing Barriers to the Enrollment Process

By NVC Director of Community Collaborations Abreetta Bonner The NVC Innovation Grant provides Northwest Vista College employees an opportunity to showcase innovative instruction and/or student co-curricular support that positively impacts student learning, persistence and/or completion. All NVC employees have an opportunity to submit a project proposal that supports Strategic Priorities and Goals in the College

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NVC Students Have Opportunity for Free Childcare

In an innovative new project, Northwest Vista College will launch free childcare for kids ages 5-13 in the evenings and weekends this fall semester. For many students who are also parents, paying for both college and childcare is tough. It’s not uncommon to forgo a higher education and instead work and pay for childcare. NVC

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