When I joined Northwest Vista College in 2014, I knew that I reached the pinnacle of my career. Being part of this exceptional and caring team of faculty and staff is a rare privilege, and it’s one of the main reasons I’m not leaving NVC. After 41 years in higher education, I know it’s time
Northwest Vista College President Ric Baser’s recent retirement announcement was covered in several publications: San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Report Diverse Issues in Higher Education
By Dr. Ric Baser President, Northwest Vista College Dear Vista Family, I am writing to inform you of my decision to retire as your President, effective June 1, 2022. I have loved Northwest Vista College more than any other institution for which I have worked, and I have loved being your president more than any
As we close out this semester and the 2020 year, please accept my words of thank you for your NVC spirit of collaboration and strength. Our 25thyear was memorable in ways we couldn’t have anticipated. The heartbreaks experienced individually and as a team leave scars that remind us of our resiliency. We have learned a great
This year, Northwest Vista College celebrates 25 years of serving the community. On April 18, 1995, the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the fourth college. Community residents enthusiastically proposed 258 names for the newest college on the far northwest side of San Antonio. Northwest Vista College’s name was then selected
As we near the conclusion of the year, it’s a good time to reflect on NVC’s accomplishments and challenges that defined our collective effort and will further shape our history moving forward. In February, NVC celebrated the groundbreaking of the Desert-Willow Welcome Center and the adjacent Texas Ash parking garage with over 334,000 square feet
If I were Julian Castro or Don Lucas, I would tell you we have to call it what it is and not mince our words. But I’m not a politician or a psychology professor with a hot topic and a plethora of adoring students. What I am, however, is a California native who spent 33 years
Northwest Vista College President Dr. Ric Neal Baser was selected for the Educator of the Year Legacy Award from the West Chamber of Commerce and is doing so on behalf of the college. “I am humbled that this recognition is being bestowed upon me as I consider each one of Northwest Vista College faculty and
Northwest Vista College President Dr. Ric Baser was recently featured in an article published by the American Association of Community Colleges about “Re-Engaging Part-Time Students.” To read the story, go here.
In every team and department at Northwest Vista College, there are always great stories to tell that show faculty and staff going above and beyond. While it’s hard to capture every story, we hope to periodically share in this space some of the major accomplishments or projects that are taking place. Members of the executive
Thank you for attending last week’s events on campus and at district in support of our new 2018-2019 academic year. For many of us, preparation began at the end of the spring semester or sometime in the summer as we hired new faculty and staff or realigned our services and processes to meet students’ needs.
This week, all five colleges within the Alamo Colleges District launched AlamoNAVIGATE, a new online system that guides students from enrollment through graduation. It provides a personalized checklist and nudges students along the way to help them reach important milestones such as application, enrollment and completion. The platform is currently available to first-time-in-college, former, transfer,
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