Media Releases
Maria Villagomez Named 2021 Administrative/Confidential Employee of the Year
The Administrative Senate of Napa Valley College has announced Maria Villagomez, senior dean, language arts and developmental studies, library and social sciences, has been selected by her peers as the 2020-21 Administrative/Confidential Employee of the Year. She will be formally recognized at the May 13, 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting.
Three NVC Faculty Receive 2021 McPherson Award
From his vision and institutional leadership to his support of scholarships and encouragement for individual students, Napa Valley College Founding President Dr. Harry McPherson touched many lives. Each year, Napa Valley College awards the McPherson Distinguished Teaching Award to faculty members who are nominated for the honor by their peers, students, or community members for their commitment to excellence in education.
Today’s Verdict in the Chauvin Trial
George Floyd’s death, and the circumstances surrounding it, affected us all and I hope that today’s verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial brings some relief that justice has been served. As your superintendent/president, I want every Black and African American student, staff and faculty to know that I stand by your side today, and every day.
Board Meeting: April 2021
At the April 8 Board of Trustees meeting, the board adopted a resolution in support of four classified employees on the occasion of their 15 years of employment with the college. The Board also approved the name for the student campus housing project and received presentations on the State of the College, Guided Pathways, planning efforts for summer and fall, and more.
Reflecting to Serve: What We Gain in our DEI Journey
There is a silver lining to the challenges we faced in 2020. Our response clearly affirmed that our system is full of bold and compassionate leaders who do whatever it takes to put students first. In the wake of a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic and a national uprising for racial justice, we took action commensurate with the urgency of the moment. Our faculty and staff helped lead the COVID-19 recovery and responded to the needs of our surrounding communities during an unimaginable crisis.
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