New WNC president meets Carson City area community leaders
New Western Nevada College President Dr. Vince Solis began work July 2 and has been busy meeting Carson City area community groups and leaders as well as faculty, staff and leaders at its Carson Valley and Fallon campuses.
Jojo Townsell, of Need for Incredible Youth, visits with Dr. Solis at the Northern Nevada Development Authority's social event in Carson City on Tuesday, July 17 as seen in the first photo. In the second photo, Valerie Melendez, of NNDA, listens to Dr. Solis speak about education at the event.
Dr. Solis brings more than 25 years of service in higher education to WNC. Most recently he served as the senior vice president of Academic and Student Services at Laredo Community College in Laredo, Texas.
His higher education background includes extensive leadership in instruction and academic affairs, student services, enrollment, community outreach services, dual enrollment initiatives, auxiliary business services, special projects, construction and student success/engagement/graduation programs.
Dr. Solis’ primary focus as he begins his presidency is the students of WNC.
“Our goals are not only to ensure the success of students in our classrooms and academic programs but also to create students who are prepared to excel in their chosen academic fields and serve as leaders in their communities,” Dr. Solis said.
The college will host a meet and greet before fall semester begins in August to allow members of the community to welcome Dr. Solis to Nevada.
Dr. Solis began his post-secondary education at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore., before transferring to Texas A&M-Kingsville, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology, a Master of Science degree in Psychology and his Doctorate in Bilingual Education.
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