Northwest Vista College opened its new Instructional Innovation Center (IIC) in Manzanillo Hall, 204F on Nov. 2.
The IIC is a place where faculty can use a computer, obtain technical help, meet with colleagues, participate in development and training sessions, conduct small get-togethers, or simply relax. The center features eight state-of-the-art workstations, and numerous Dell and Mac laptops, tablets, and iPads. It also houses the Teaching with Technology staff.
Fresh coffee is always available, and you’ll enjoy the relaxing music and “homey” atmosphere. Artwork throughout the center was created by various faculty and staff members, and more art is welcome.
One corner of the room has been dubbed “The Nook” because it contains two comfortable chairs, a chess table, a bookcase full of interesting materials, other pastimes and board games, and “Inky” – the center’s mascot.
“The idea is to have a place where faculty are welcome at any time to work, to get help, or just to escape to a quiet place for a while,” said Laura Lawrence, director of NVC Instructional Professional Development. “We are also proud to say that the center was furnished at no expense to the college; all technology and furniture was already on campus. Ultimately, our goal is to supplement the center’s staffing with faculty volunteers who can help their fellow faculty.”
The IIC is located upstairs in Manzanillo Hall, down the hall from Public Relations and across from the Dual Credit office. Feel free to stop by at any time between 9 am – 5 pm.