Student Development

Contact Information:

Main Line: 210-486-4289
Department Email: nvc-sdev@alamo.edu

Email Messaging Checklist:

1. You used your ACES Student Email Account
   (no personal email accounts such as: gmail, icloud, yahoo, etc. - due to security reasons, we cannot give out information to non-Alamo Colleges email addresses)
2. You included your Full Name & Banner ID (your banner ID is a 9-digit ID number)
3. Describing the issue and providing your requested service

**Please Note: We are only able to assist Northwest Vista College students. If your home campus is not NVC, please contact your respective campus**

Hours of Operation:

Fall 2024 Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8AM-5PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

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• NVC Contacts and Hours
• NVC Admissions & Aid
• NVC Advising
• NVC Records & Transcripts
• NVC Testing Center
• NVC Student Advocacy & Resource Center
• NVC Veterans Center
• NVC Library
• NVC Student Life
• NVC Business Office
• Financial Aid at Alamo Colleges District

SDEV at Other Alamo College Campuses:

If your Alamo Colleges Home Campus (Primary Institution) is NOT Northwest Vista College, please contact your Home Campus:

Northeast Lakeview College (NLC):
Phone Number: (210) 486-5404
E-mail: nlc-student@alamo.edu
NLC Website: https://www.alamo.edu/nlc/experience-nlc/current-students/tools-for-school/student-development/ 

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Palo Alto College (PAC):
Phone Number: (210) 486-3049
PAC Website: https://www.alamo.edu/pac/academics/search-programs/student-development/student-development/ 

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St. Phillips College (SPC):
Phone Number: (210) 486-2722
E-mail: Jmiranda58@alamo.edu
SPC Website: https://www.alamo.edu/spc/about-spc/college-offices/student-development/

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San Antonio College (SAC):
Phone Number: (210) 486-0370
E-mail: Jengel2@alamo.edu
SAC Website: https://www.alamo.edu/sac/academics/program-index/psychology-philosophy-student-development/student-development/

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework (3 credit hours)
A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.
*Special Note: EDUC 1300 is NOT intended for Education/Teaching Majors.

EDUC 1100 – Learning Framework (1 credit hour)
For Certificate II or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) students only:  A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

SDEV 0370 – Foundations for College Learning (3 credit hours)
This is a first-year seminar course designed to support the transition of students into their college experience. Students acquire a clearer understanding of college requirements, campus culture and resources. They will explore career paths, examine personal motivation and develop study skills common to successful college students. Required of students having fewer than 15 college level credit hours (not to include dual credit), and needing course work in developmental areas based on entrance test scores. 

SDEV 0171 – Strategies for Success (1 credit hour)
This course is designed for the academically at-risk student needing to improve skills for academic success. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to: time/priority management, study techniques, motivation, goal setting and decision making, critical thinking skills, learning styles, stress management, career planning, and interpersonal skills. Required of students placed on Academic Dismissal, Permanent Academic Dismissal and/or Financial Aid Suspension. Recommended for students on Continued Academic Probation.

Learn more at this link: Catalog Course Descriptions and Pre-requisites

Reflections on Journeys

Contact the Student Development department by email at nvc-sdev@alamo.edu or call 210-486-4289 for assistance.

These courses are mandatory for First-Time-in-College students or those with less than 15 earned credit hours. *Dual Credit hours do not count toward this requirement.

Students who test at ENGL 1301 plus or ENGL 1301 must register for EDUC 1300.  EDUC 1100 is only an option for students in Certificate Level II or Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS degree) programs. Students who test at ENGL 1301++ or INRW 0420 must register for SDEV 0370.

*If you have any questions about your proper placement in these courses, please contact the Student Development Department at 210-486-4289 or nvc-sdev@alamo.edu

All courses cover time management, study skills, goal-setting, educational goal planning and more.

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework requires more academic writing assignments, deeper study of learning theories, information literacy and developing an electronic portfolio of your academic work. 

EDUC 1100 is a modified EDUC 1300 for Cert II/AAS students only.

SDEV 0370 Foundation College Learning focuses on learning campus support services and improving academic performance.

This course is designed for the academically at-risk student needing to improve skills for academic success. 

Students should contact NVC Academic Standards Advising if you need assistance with SDEV 0171 registration: nvc-ast@alamo.edu.

Yes. We offer courses in fully-online, Zoom/remote and hybrid formats.

We offer early morning, daytime, evening, weekend, and Kerrville, TX campus courses.

Contact the Student Development department by email at nvc-sdev@alamo.edu or call 210-486-4289 for assistance in re-registering for the course you did not pass with a "C" or better and to resolve the final grade hold.

Students must complete EDUC 1300, EDUC 1100 or SDEV 0370 by earning a final grade of “C” or higher to pass.

Please check the course syllabus for your instructor’s grading scheme and your Canvas account for your grade information.

Contact the Student Development department at nvc-sdev@alamo.edu or call 210-486-4289 to verify equivalency of the courses.