Northwest Vista College

Middle School Students Inspired by NVC

Phenomenon 2017 Middle School STEAM ( Science Tech Engineering & Entrepreneur Arts and Math) Conference is a collaborative between Northwest Vista College, the San Antonio Independent School District and Phenomenon 210. NVC’s Migdalia Garcia said approximately 140 students from Rhoades and Davis Middle schools were in attendance. She said they started the day in Palmetto

Kudos to Advisers

After every student advising appointment, students are given a satisfaction survey, in which they have the opportunity to leave comments about their visit. Cheri Burnside and Christina Brown have started a tradition called “Cheri’s Top 10,” where she reviews the hundreds of comments at the end of each month and (attempts) to pick her top

NVC Drama Sweeps Local Awards Gala

Congratulations to the NVC Drama department. At the annual Alamo Theatre Arts Council Awards presentation on Oct. 15 at the Empire Theatre in downtown San Antonio, NVC Drama’s production of “Grease” took home nine awards for Excellence in: Production (Mellissa Marlowe) Direction (Tim Hedgepeth) Set Design (Todd Deaver) Sound Design (Todd Deaver) Costume Design (Michelle

Employee Development Day Provides Plenty of Fun

This year’s Employee Development Day on Oct. 27, provided employees with a variety of activities to get to know one another, develop their skills, and learn to continue the work of NVC’s No. 1 status. The opening session was jam packed with talent acts, videos and an overview of NVC Touchstones. Even Northwest Vista College

La reVista

San Antonio Living and MySA.com

Advanced Materials Technology Two million jobs will be needed in the coming years in the advanced materials technology field (nanotechnology), according to the National Science Foundation. This is the science of making things lighter and stronger and it’s one of NVC programs that was highlighted on WOAI TV’s San Antonio Living last Friday. To view the segement,

Employee Recognitions – 5, 10, 15, 20 Years at NVC!

Congratulations to the numerous employees working at Northwest Vista College who are celebrating five, 10, 15 and 20 years of service at the college. Here’s the list of employees: 20 Years Abel Ruiz, Assessment and Testing 15 Years Valerie Sommerville, Student Advising Renata Serafin, Public Relations Claudia Chagoya Verdin, Math Jalal Nejad, Government David Casanova,

New Name, Same Mission

The Northwest Vista College Staff Council will soon become the Northwest Vista College Staff Senate. Although the name has changed, its mission to enhance the professionalism of all staff members by increasing access to information, participation, communication and recognition is as strong as ever. NVC Staff Senate will accomplish its goals by: Representing the concerns

Giving Campaign Heating Up: Dr. Baser May Have to Wear NLC Green

The competition is heating up! Northwest College has to put the pedal to the metal because it’s NO LONGER in the lead to win the district-wide giving campaign. Instead of NVC President Dr. Baser wearing our beloved purple, he may have to wear NLC green. Here are the latest participation numbers: NVC – 45% participation

Promoting NVC and its Water Resource Science Program

Northwest Vista College President Dr. Ric Baser was on News 4 San Antonio, Texas SA Living Show on Sept. 27 talking about NVC’s recognitions and programs. After the show, Dr. Baser visits with NVC student and News 4 San Antonio intern Norris Covey. Watch SA Living segment here: http://news4sanantonio.com/sa-living/northwest-vista-college. Dr. Baser also made it to Fox

Bragging Breakfast: Leopard-Print Suits and Employee Awards

The first Bragging Breakfast of the semester started with Northwest Vista College President Dr. Baser sharing a new challenge he is taking on for the Employee Giving Campaign. He said he “mysteriously” received a leopard-print suit, complete with a tie, jacket and pants. Dr. Baser said every time NVC passes a milestone percentage of employees