Stories

Try Out The Updated Disc Golf Course

The Northwest Vista College (NVC) Disc Golf course, with an updated design, has reopened after it was closed as part of the campus during the 2020 pandemic. NVC President Dr. Ric Baser is an avid disc golf player. “The course is known as a technical short course. It’s good for beginners and still challenging for experienced

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Free Vaccinations in October

Vaccine Clinic Two more vaccine clinics are planned at Northwest Vista College. NVC joined with San Antonio Metro Health to bring these clinics for the community ages 12 and up who want to receive their first dose. The clinic offers the free Pfizer vaccine on a first come, first served basis. On both dates, the

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#GoForTheGold – How NVC Scholarships Helped Dr. Mahler

NVC graduate Dr. Julien Mahler shares how sharing time and resources with others is exponential in improving the lives of our students and their families. Scholarship funds are needed even more to help students get out of this pandemic. Statistics show that college enrollment across the US dropped 4.4% in 2020, which is more than

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Health Screening & Testing Before Coming to Campus

Answer the COVID-19 screening questions before you come to campus (click here for form). When you arrive, show the approval screen, have your temperature taken, and receive a wristband for that day. Those who can’t do it electronically will still have a health screening done in person by asking them questions. Employees, students and community members are encouraged to wear masks.

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Spread the Word – Two Upcoming Enrollment Fairs

Northwest Vista College is holding Enrollment Resource Fairs on July 30 and August 4 on campus to assist in enrollment, registration, and college resources, along with a spinning wheel to win one of many financial assistance awards. On Friday, July 30, assistance will be available for anyone new to college as well as continuing or returning students. The Wednesday, August 4 event

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Show us YOU Work at Vista!

  Northwest Vista College Staff Senate has an exciting engagement opportunity for you! It has partnered with the Enrollment and NVC Marketing & Strategic Communications teams to launch an employee-led campaign to encourage employee involvement, engage the local community, and boost student enrollment and registration! Share the “DREAM BIG” NVC to help remind students to register. Check out

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Return to Campus Update June 28

Starting August 16, NVC will be back to normal on-campus services to meet student needs. Summer 2021: Current Plan for Level 3 (Level Chart) up to 25% capacity – became effective May 31 Phase up to Level 2 up to 50% capacity – becomes effective July 6 Fall 2021: Plan for Level 1 up to 75% capacity –

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NVC’s 2021 Commencement Is One for the Books

By Dr. Ric Baser President, Northwest Vista College My father used to say that, “When you miss it, you miss it.” This year’s commencement was one for the memory books. The cruise-thru event held at Dub Farris Athletic Stadium Complex was filled with joy and community spirit that was unmatched with other graduation ceremonies that Northwest

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New NVC Strategic Initiatives Team

Northwest Vista College has recently established a Strategic Initiatives Team to focus on alignment and shared understanding of strategic initiatives and measurably improve college performance and student outcomes. This collaborative team is made up of the college’s four operational units: Academic Success, College Services, President’s Office and Student Success. The goal of the team is to identify and implement college initiatives that

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Community Helping Students Get their Degrees

Nine Northwest Vista College students were recently surprised when their students accounts went to zero. Thanks to the President’s Office Business Council (POBC), it donated a little over $1,000 to help the 9 students receive their diplomas. In addition to the POBC donating $500, Dr. Shelah Simmons from Genesis Professional Solutions also contributed an additional

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May Bragging Breakfast – Celebrating

Did you miss the last Bragging Breakfast for this semester? We have the links and videos for use to browse. Here’s the Power Point that was shown. Here’s the Zoom link. Northwest Vista College’s Student Success hosted the event, which highlighted many of their employees, tested the audience’s knowledge with trivia questions and provided information

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