College of the Month: March,
2010
Napa Valley Community College
CCA Local: Napa Valley College Faculty Association
President:
Diane Van Deusen
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Diane Van Deusen is a professor of Mathematics at Napa
Valley College. She earned her AA degree from NVC, her Bachelors
degree in mathematics from Sonoma State
University, and her Master’s
degree in applied statistics from Cal State
Hayward. Her instructor's website is at
www4.napavalley.edu/apps/comm.asp?Q=P416
Napa Valley College Association Faculty Quick Facts Website:
http://nvcfa.org/
The
Napa Valley
College Faculty Association serves as the exclusive
representative for Regular (tenured) and Contract
(tenure-track) faculty, as well as Part-time, hourly credit
instructors who are paid on payslip by the Office of Human
Resources, who are currently teaching and who have taught
three of the last five semesters at Napa Valley College. The Executive Board consists of
President, two Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary,
Part-time Representative, and three Negotiators. The
Association's Mission Statement reads, "The Napa Valley
College Faculty Association is dedicated to protecting and
advancing the interests of its members by representing the
common interests of faculty to the administration and
Governing Board regarding working conditions and
compensation." Napa Valley College
Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Click here for
the most recent copy of the Napa
Valley College Faculty Association
Collective Bargaining Agreement. CCA District: District A District
Representative, Jessica Morris Napa Valley
College
Upper Valley Campus Napa Junior College was founded in 1942
as part of Napa Union High School district. During
1948-49, a modern new college was built next to the high
school, and in 1962 district residents passed a bond issue
to buy land and build a new college campus. After 23 years,
the college had its own campus, its own district, and a new
name: Napa College. In 1982, Napa College changed its name
to Napa Valley College. The official opening of a permanent
Upper Valley Campus (UVC) in 1994 brought educational
opportunities close to home for upper valley residents.
The UVC facility contains general classrooms and specially
designed lab facilities for science, computer studies,
business, culinary arts, and fine arts.
Philosophy Education at Napa Valley College is
based upon our belief in people-in their worth as
individuals and in their capacity to develop to their
fullest potential. We believe that people have the ability
to direct their own destinies and to participate in
directing the affairs of society. We believe in creating an
educational environment which supports the learning process,
where curiosity, ethical behavior, openness, trust,
helpfulness, respect, cooperation, and understanding
flourish. We believe in cooperation between the college and
the community. We believe in flexible and innovative
approaches to learning that stimulate the aspirations of
students, staff, and community. Mission Statement
Napa Valley College exists to provide high quality
educational programs and services responsive to the needs
and interests of individuals and organizations seeking
educational opportunities. We strive to make our programs
and services accessible, both financially and
geographically. The college provides equality of opportunity
to students, employees, and members of the community
regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition,
marital status, gender, age, or sexual orientation.
Napa, CA 94558
Campus Phone: 707-253-3275
Office Location: 1038-S
Email:
dvandeusen@napavalley.edu
Mendocino College
1000 Hensley Creek Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
E-mail:
jmorris@mendocino.edu 
Napa Valley College
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3000
Website:
http://www4.napavalley.edu
1088 College Avenue
St. Helena, CA
94574
(707) 967-2900