The 2024-25 Associated Students of Western Nevada poses with President J. Kyle Dalpe and Coordinator of Student Life Heather Rikalo. The student government group includes President Catalina Wilson, Vice President Lahaina Estomin, Treasurer Benny Buchanan, Sens. Jordany Arevalo, Elena Guzman, Logan McAlister, Emily Sanchez and Sherlyn Vasquez.
Western Nevada College’s Fall 2024 semester is underway! That doesn’t mean students can’t enroll in the college.
For students who are still planning to enroll in classes this fall, Student Services is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Students can register for full-term classes by completing a late registration form with instructor approval by Sept. 20.
Students have other options to take classes, even though the semester has started. Open entry (through ninth week of semester), late start and short-term courses are available. Refer to a list of classes at wnc.edu/class-schedule.
“Students have told us that flexible course options are a key reason they choose WNC and we have worked to offer more this semester,” said WNC President J. Kyle Dalpe.
Among the upcoming activities planned for students on campus are a Welcome Back Week on Sept. 9-12, Constitution Day on Sept. 17, WNC mascot Willy’s Birthday Party on Sept. 19, an Oktoberfest celebration on Sept. 24, a Halloween celebration on Oct. 31, and more.
New students can phone Admissions & Records at 775-445-3277 and view requirements to complete enrollment at wnc.edu/starthere. For assistance with courses and career planning, phone Academic Advising & Access at 775-445-3267.
Continuing Ed Program Seeking Proposals for 2025 Courses
The Continuing Education Department at Western Nevada College is seeking proposals for Community Education courses from January through June, and for College for Kids courses for summer.
Continuing Ed is looking for folks who can help meet the needs of our community with skills and knowledge in a way that inspires learning. The program welcomes creative ideas — maybe you can teach a Bob Ross-style watercolor class, or you have the key to surviving the zombie apocalypse, or maybe you really do know how to do underwater basket weaving. Whatever it is, if you’re ready to share it with the community, Continuing Education wants to hear from you.
To learn more about what is expected, visit www.wnc.edu/continuing-education, call (775) 445-4210 or email conted@wnc.edu.
Proposals are due on Sept. 9.
Board of Regents to Visit WNC for Quarterly Meeting
For the first time since 2019 the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents will visit Western Nevada College for its quarterly meeting on Sept. 5-6.
Committee meetings precede the 13-member Board of Regents regular meeting, which starts at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in Carson Nugget Hall and reconvenes at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
Dalpe will provide an update about the college early Thursday afternoon and, afterward, he will introduce WNC Psychology Professor Dr. Rebecca Bevans for a presentation on the college's flexible learning program. Lauren Stevens and Tyler Golden of Academic Advising & Access are scheduled to present a student success program at 9:15 a.m. Friday. In addition, WNC Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief of Staff Melody Duley will sing the national anthem. Duley started singing in choirs at age 9 and studied vocal performance in college. She has been singing the national anthem at events for more than 20 years.
“We are honored to host the NSHE Board of Regents meeting as we move into our second week of fall classes,” Dalpe said. “We are very proud of our college and the students that we serve, and we welcome the interim chancellor, regents and NSHE staff to our amazing campus.”
View the meeting at wnc.edu/notice.
WNC Child Development Center Earns Seventh Consecutive Best of Carson City Award
The streak of excellence continues for the Child Development Center (CDC) at WNC.
CDC child care providers celebrated their seventh consecutive Best of Carson City Award with Dalpe, Chief Advancement Officer Niki Gladys, Chief Financial Officer Coral Lopez and staff members on Aug. 26. Photos were taken and a colorful cake was consumed to commemorate what has become an annual celebration.
“We are so humbled and honored to receive this award for another year, and for seven straight years!” said CDC Director Anna Lisa Acosta-Rogers. “The teachers and staff work hard every day to provide high quality care to every single child and families we serve. We know how important quality early childhood education is, and we want to ensure as many families as possible can receive this care for their children. We are blessed to be a part of WNC and our community.”
The CDC has won the Nevada Appeal’s Best Child/Day Care Provide Award every year since Acosta-Rogers became the director of the facility. Community members vote online to select the top businesses, people and organizations in various categories.
Staff at the CDC provide community families with critical care, safety and formative educational training for nearly 100 children daily. The CDC is the only National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited program in the area (not including Washoe County) and has received a five-star rating from the Nevada Department of Education’s Quality Rating and Improvement System.
“Congratulations to Anna Lisa and her outstanding staff for continuing to make the Child Development Center the best option in the community for parents to have their children cherished, cared for and introduced to early educational training while they are working,” Dalpe said.
To learn more about the CDC, go to wnc.edu/cdc. To view the complete list of contest winners, go to nevadaappeal.com/bestofcarson2024.
President Dalpe Recognizes Employees of the Year
WNC hosted its Fall Kickoff 2024 and Benefits and Wellness Fair on Aug. 14 to celebrate fall semester and to recognize outstanding employees.
Dalpe honored employees for their dedication and hard work over the past year during his upbeat presentation inspiring staff with updates and plans for the coming academic year. Honorees included Dr. Brigitte Dillet, Faculty Employee of the Year; Delia Bottoms, Classified Employee of the Year; Songhai “Song” Liu, Administrative Faculty Employee of the Year; and Disability Support Services, President's Team Award.
The 2024-25 student government group (ASWN) was also introduced, including President Catalina Wilson, Vice President Lahaina Estomin, Treasurer Benny Buchanan, Senator Jordany Arevalo, Senator Elena Guzman, Senator Logan McAlister, Senator Emily Sanchez and Senator Sherlyn Vasquez.
It is Dr. Dillet’s first time receiving the Faculty Employee of the Year Award.
“This was quite a surprise,” said the professor of Earth Sciences. “It means a lot to be recognized by colleagues. I am not award oriented because I did not grow up in a culture that grants awards. I just do my job to the best of my abilities and with student success in mind.”
Bottoms is an Accountant III who works in the Controller’s Office. She started at WNC in the fall of 2007.
“It is wonderful to be recognized and honored for my work with a lovely award. It means a lot to me,” she said.
Like Dr. Dillet, Song is one of Western’s longest-serving employees. The network engineer began working at WNC in 1997. He, too, is a first-time recipient of the Administrative Faculty award.
“Wow, what an incredible honor! I am deeply humbled and grateful to receive this recognition,” Song said. “First and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the Administrative Faculty Member Committee and my colleagues for this honor.”
Reserve Your Spot Today in the 25th Golf for Education Tournament
Western Nevada College Foundation presents the 25th Golf for Education tournament fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 27, at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley. Tournament teams are filling up fast. Sign up to play or sponsor the tournament at wnc.edu/foundation/golf-for-education.
The scramble tournament assists in funding for students in workforce training. Players can look forward to exciting contests, premium perks, a BBQ lunch and a lively post-tournament reception.
To learn more about WNC, visit wnc.edu or phone 775-445-3000.