Faculty Spotlight: Ronda Hayes
Many students take community college classes between shifts at their day jobs, or while trying to support families. Ronda Hayes knows: she was such a student herself. Now she teaches IT courses and coordinates the Oracle program at North Lake College, where her leadership, and her example, help empower a [...]
Leadership Profile: Dr. Eddie Tealer
This is Part 2 of an ongoing series, Leadership in Different Ways: African-American Leadership at North Lake College, in honor of Black History Month. Ten years ago, Eddie Tealer sat in an office at one of America’s biggest banks. He was recognized by superiors as a promising talent and a [...]
Student Spotlight: Cindy Villalta
When Cindy Villalta arrived at North Lake College in June 2011, she couldn’t speak any English at all. “I didn’t have knowledge of the English language, whatsoever. I could barely put a sentence together.” Now she’s an NLC graduate, studying at one of the top advertising programs in the United [...]
Test-Taking Tips for Finals
It’s finals week – you’ve already studied and you’re ready to close out your classes and get to the holiday break. Here are a few quick tips to help ensure you finish the semester strong. Read over the whole exam before answering any questions. This will help you formulate a [...]
Why Students Chose Hillary Gallego as 2015 Faculty of the Year
Professor Hillary Gallego is known around campus for the lengths she goes to make English engaging, fun, and approachable. The top priority, she says, is “to connect the course content with the lives of the students.” The result is students who are eager to learn more about literature, and who [...]
Top Ten Tips for International Students
Are you an international student studying in the United States for the first time? Welcome to North Lake College! With the help of our friends in the International Center, we have a list of tips for you as you begin your studies at NLC. […]