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Nevada State College students launch blog for Ireland study abroad program
5/22/2013
Fourteen students and one faculty advisor from Nevada State College (NSC) will participate in the college’s first study abroad program at the Marino Institute of Education (MIE) in Dublin, Ireland June 8 through 22. To share their experiences and encourage future participation in the program, the initial cohort has created a group blog titled “Scorpions Abroad.”
Nevada State College and Truckee Meadows Community College form nursing articulation agreement
5/14/2013
Providing an efficient and seamless pathway for Associate Degree in Nursing students to also complete a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program, Nevada State College and Truckee Meadows Community College have partnered to form a collaborative nursing program.
College celebrates accomplishments of graduates during spring commencement ceremony
5/11/2013
Approximately 315 students participated in the ceremony joined by administrators, faculty, staff, Nevada Board of Regents members, NSC Foundation Board of Trustees representatives, other elected officials, friends, and family.
Therapy dogs relieve exam related stress for students during finals week
5/7/2013
“Providing students with unique stress relieving activities, such as pet therapy, is a growing trend for colleges and universities across the nation,” said Ernesto Hernandez, Emerging Technologies Librarian at NSC. “We are so thankful that Love Dog Adventures could help our students, faculty, and staff members take a mental break during the start of a typically stressful week.”
Associate professor supports local non-profit arts center
4/25/2013
“Downtown Las Vegas is experiencing an artistic renaissance and the number of art events is increasing each year,” said Associate Professor of English Gregory Robinson. “I love to see this shift in culture and want to help any way that I can. I joined the Contemporary Arts Center last year because they play such an important role in developing the Downtown Arts District.”
Nursing students practice pediatric care during annual diabetes camp
4/1/2013
Applying pediatric knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, a group of Nevada State College (NSC) nursing students joined the medical staff team at the annual Nevada Diabetes Association (NDA) Camp Vegas on March 26.
Nevada State Bookstore to expand offerings with Barnes & Noble College Bookseller’s transition
3/25/2013
“As our enrollment has increased to over 3,400 students, the opportunity to bring Barnes & Noble to our campus was ideal,” said Buster Neel, NSC Vice President of Finance and Administration. “With nearly 700 campus bookstores across the nation, the new Barnes & Noble management team will be able to provide expanded opportunities for NSC students, faculty, and staff.”
Sloan-C and Nevada State College Team Up to Bring ‘Career Forum’ to Emerging Technologies for Online Learning Conference
3/21/2013
The “Career Forum,” which is being managed by conference sponsor NSC, was created to provide conference participants with new opportunities to network and interview with prospective employers.
Tenure awarded to five Liberal Arts and Science professors
3/14/2013
The newly tenured faculty include: Shirli Brautbar, Associate Professor of History; Edwin Price, Associate Professor of Environmental Science; Gregory Robinson, Associate Professor of English; Gwen Sharp, Associate Professor of Sociology and Department Chair of Social Sciences & Business Administration; and Aaron Wong, Associate Professor of Mathematics.
Nevada State College publication wins Collegiate Advertising Award
3/5/2013
The first edition of the NSC magazine, the Black and Gold Annual, has won a gold 2012 Collegiate Advertising Award in the single magazine publication category.
Henderson Police Department participates in Financial Literacy Series
2/21/2013
The Department of Financial Aid welcomed the Henderson Police Department Financial Crimes Unit to campus on Thursday, Feb. 21 to discuss “Identity Theft and Internet Fraud” with a group of students, faculty, and staff. The event was held in the Marydean Martin Library as the fourth segment of NSC’s Financial Literacy Series.
Student led hike encourages community, tradition at Nevada State College
2/13/2013
Committed to building long-lasting traditions for Nevada State College, a group of students joined together on Monday, Feb. 18 to hike to the top of the McCullough Mountain located just south of the college’s Liberal Arts and Sciences building.
College hosts Tourette Syndrome Association speaker
2/11/2013
Led by Judy Peterson, a nationally recognized expert in the field of TS, the event welcomed education and nursing students and faculty from NSC, local K-12 educators, school nurses, psychologists, and social workers.
Solar array to increase energy efficiency for Nevada State College
1/28/2013
Working towards the development of a more self-sustained campus, Nevada State College (NSC) has installed a 205-kilowatt solar array on its emerging 509-acre property in Henderson.
Legislative committee approves college development plans
1/25/2013
“Students across the campus have acknowledged the need for the new buildings,” said Nevada State Student Alliance President Deuvall Dorsey during the IFC meeting. “We are truly the fastest growing institution of higher education in the state – our campus expansion has been a long time coming and we’re proud to be moving forward.”
School of Education introduces study abroad program to Dublin, Ireland
1/24/2013
Available to students of all majors at the college, the initial cohort will study at the Marino Institute of Education (MIE), an associated college of the University of Dublin, Trinity College, in Dublin, Ireland June 10-21, 2013.
Dr. Joel and Carol Bower School-Based Health Center receives $50,000 Dignity Health Grant
1/10/2013
The SBHC plans to utilize the funding to supplement the costs of patient medications specific to asthma and to support the salaries of the center’s current nursing staff throughout 2013.
Dedication of Nevada State College library celebrates namesake, Marydean Martin
12/14/2012
“Marydean Martin generously contributed a significant amount of money to support the expansion of the NSC Library. Marydean is a tireless advocate to support the value of learning for future generations of NSC students. Her first large contribution came in the summer of 2002 - as the college prepared to open for the first time, with the donation of numerous crates of her personal book collection,” Patterson said.
Nevada State College nurse residency program celebrates second year of success at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
12/11/2012
Brought to the hospital in late 2010, the collaborative program promotes retention as well as ongoing education for first-year nurses.
Nevada State College professor contributes to GRAMMY nominated historical album
12/7/2012
This week, the Recording Academy announced that the three-CD box set, "Woody at 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Collection," had been nominated for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards in two categories: best historical album and best packaging for a boxed set.
Nevada State College Foundation selects new board chair-elect and trustees
11/29/2012
“The NSCF plays a vital role in fostering much needed support for NSC – the fastest growing institution of higher education in the state,” said NSC President Bart Patterson. “Our efforts include both private fundraising as well as the development of partnerships that can improve and expand our current educational programs. We’re so pleased to have the support, wealth of knowledge and experience that our new chair-elect and trustees bring to the board.”
Nursing students gain clinical experience in Veterans Administration apprenticeship program
11/20/2012
The highly competitive clinical program allows accepted nursing students to complete up to 400 hours of classroom work and competency-based clinical practice under the supervision of a qualified registered nurse (RN) preceptor.
Association for the Study of Higher Education speaker welcomed to NSC campus
11/19/2012
As part of the Provost Speaking Series, Nevada State College (NSC) welcomed Caroline Sotello Viernes Turner, president-elect of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) to campus on Monday, Nov. 19 to speak to an audience of faculty, staff, and students on the topics of mentoring Latino students and improving student success.
School of Education forms advisory council to strengthen academic programs
11/7/2012
Comprised of education leaders and decisions makers in Nevada, the Nevada State College School of Education formed an advisory council of 14 founding members during the fall semester.
Future of Nevada State College unveiled at anniversary gala
10/22/2012
During Nevada State College’s 10th Anniversary Gala, a grand finale to its yearlong anniversary celebration, President Bart Patterson outlined the future of the growing college and unveiled plans for two new buildings.
Nevada State College and 360BrandVision to enhance technology and learning experience for students
10/17/2012
Furthering its longstanding commitment to improving student success through technological innovation, Nevada State College (NSC) has joined forces with Las Vegas-based holographic media company, 360BrandVision, in order to develop an educational platform that will enhance the learning experience of NSC students.
Annual Healing Presence Ceremony welcomes over 100 campus participants
9/26/2012
The ceremony takes place each fall and welcomes current nursing students and faculty, nursing alumni, as well as faculty and staff from across the NSC campus.
Campus selects "Scotty" as official name for scorpion mascot
9/26/2012
The name "Scotty" was chosen during the campus-wide selection process held September 4 - 21. Suggested by a student, the acronym SCOTTY stands for Scorpion Community of Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday.
Anniversary gala to celebrate a decade of growth and success for NSC
9/25/2012
As the grand finale of Nevada State College’s yearlong anniversary celebration, the college is holding its 10th Anniversary Gala on Friday, October 19, 2012.
NSC collaborates with family leadership program empowering local youth to pursue higher education
9/24/2012
“We strategically pair college students with youth in order to develop mentor-mentee relationships that will assist with successful high school completion and transition to college,” said Lori Navarrete, associate professor of education at NSC.
Science club launches organic community garden
9/15/2012
“Our vision was to create a fully organic community garden on NSC grounds for the campus to enjoy,” said the club’s president Jessica Milliron. “We went on a journey developing plans for the garden and are pleased to see it come alive today.”
President Bart Patterson delivers first State of the Campus Address
9/14/2012
Focusing the presentation on his vision for the college moving forward, Patterson discussed five themes for the next year and beyond.
Nevada State College mascot to be named via campus-wide contest
8/27/2012
As part of the Nevada State College 10th anniversary celebration, the college will conduct a campus-wide naming contest for its scorpion mascot. Students, alumni, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to submit their suggested names via an online nomination form beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4 through 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 13.
NSC advances towards Hispanic Serving Institution status with support of Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce
8/17/2012
On Friday, August 17, Nevada State College and the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a two-part workshop and luncheon to discuss the next phase of the college’s mission to become a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.
NSC students join Andson Foundation to provide tutoring to local children in summer literacy program
8/10/2012
Education majors at Nevada State College had a unique opportunity this summer to join forces with the Andson Foundation to participate in the Rockstar Readers Summer Literacy Program as tutors. An initiative developed by the Andson Foundation, the program is aimed to continue the literacy development of elementary students on summer break while also encouraging a love for reading at an early age.
Discovery of oldest-known Woody Guthrie recordings credited to NSC professor
7/26/2012
“The four songs, recorded off the two discs I found, are essentially the oldest known Woody Guthrie recordings in existence,” said La Chapelle. “The discs, called ‘Prestos,’ were 10-inches in diameter, ran at 78 rpm and were composed of lacquer-covered aluminum.”
President Bart Patterson joins Facebook and Twitter
7/24/2012
Nevada State College President Bart Patterson has always had an interest in making personal connections with students, faculty, staff and community supporters of the College. This summer, Patterson has now taken this social charge online by joining both Facebook and Twitter.
Nevada State College conducts mental health training for Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Crisis Intervention Team
7/20/2012
“The purpose of the simulation is to place the participant in the shoes of a mentally ill patient in order for them to truly develop an understanding of the difficulty these individuals have when trying to focus, listen to directions, or complete the most simple tasks,” said Chaffin.
Medical Spanish immersion course launched by Nevada State College for nursing students and graduates
7/12/2012
As the Hispanic population in Southern Nevada continues to grow, the need for bilingual medical professionals is also increasing. To answer this need, the Nevada State College School of Nursing has begun offering a four-week immersive medical Spanish course, launching this summer.
Next Steps for NSC: An Interview with President Bart Patterson
5/18/2012
Now settled in at NSC, Patterson is enthusiastic to further introduce himself to the campus and the community by discussing his vision and goals for the college – along with sharing a few more personal details on his background, interests and hobbies.
NSC joins in 2012 Henderson Heritage Parade and Festival activities
4/21/2012
“NSC is honored to join the city in this annual celebration as the City of Henderson was instrumental in the founding of the College and has always been a terrific partner,” said Bart Patterson, NSC President. “Our students and staff were especially eager to participate this year to share the excitement of our 10th anniversary with those in attendance.”
Campus community welcomes five finalists in presidential search
4/19/2012
The Nevada State College campus community is interviewing each of the five finalists in the college’s presidential search April 24 – 26, 2012. Candidates will be meeting with several stakeholder groups including students, faculty, administration and community leaders. Community members are invited and encouraged to attend the open forums listed below to meet each finalist, learn more about their vision for NSC and have any questions addressed.
Financial Aid Awards Increase for NSC Students
4/17/2012
“Since 2009 we have more than tripled the dollar amount of funds awarded to our students and that number continues to grow,” stated Neil Woolf, director of financial aid at NSC. “The more students we can work with to complete the FASFA, the more opportunity we have to secure financial support for their education.”
School of Nursing Curriculum Integrates Electronic Health Record Software
4/4/2012
Nursing students utilizing the training software at NSC practice electronic charting during clinical work, access case study trainings and take exams tailored specifically to the NSC nursing curriculum.
Nurse Residency Program Launched by Nevada State College and Sunrise Hospital Advances First Cohort
2/28/2012
Nevada State College in partnership with Sunrise Hospital successfully advanced the first cohort of 28 nurses through the newly launched nurse residency program in December of 2011. The yearlong program was established at the hospital in order to battle the 27.1% national turnover rate of new hire nurses.
Discover NSC from the Comfort of Your Home
2/28/2012
To help prospective students in their selection process Nevada State College recently created a Virtual Campus Tour that allows users to get an intimate look at the campus without having to step foot on its grounds.
Now Forming: NSC’s Founding Chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
2/27/2012
The School of Education, Speech Pathology Program is eager to announce the induction of Nevada State College’s founding chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA). This pre-professional membership association provides opportunities for students to enhance their studies of communication sciences and disorders outside of the classroom.
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