Meet the Team
Dylan Bender, MA, LMFT
Director
Veterans Services Center
Allyson Najera Named 2023 Hites Scholar
IVC student Allyson Najera is one of 15 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members selected as a 2023 Hites Scholar and will receive a $10,000 scholarship for baccalaureate studies.
Bursar's Office now known as Student Payment Services
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Note: Bursar's Office now known as Student Payment Services
Cost of attendance, payment information, refunds, financial holds and payment options.
IVC Students Make History at Honors Symposium Hosted by Stanford University
On May 6, a group of 17 IVC Honors students presented their research at the Bay Honors Symposium hosted by the Bay Honors Consortium at Stanford University.
Ria Singh Thakur’s project, “The Unhinged Woman: An Intersectional Feminist Evaluation of Postfeminist Anti-heroine Fiction and Online Gender Performance,” was named a finalist for both awards by the symposium, the Katharine Award and the Heslet Scholar Award.
Material Success: IVC Alum Takes Costuming Talents to Apple TV
Whether it’s on the stage or on-screen, Spencer Keane’s costume-designing abilities can be described as out of this world.
The Irvine Valley College grad is plying his costuming creativity on the new space-centered Apple TV show, ‘For All Mankind,’ as a self-proclaimed “Spacesuit Technician.”
“That’s the cool job title,” admits Keane. “We’re technically labeled as specialty costumers."
Family PACT
The Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (Family PACT) Program, administered by the California Department of Health Care Services, provides comprehensive family planning services at no cost to eligible California residents. Visit the IVC Health and Wellness Center to find out if you qualify.
DSPS Peer Mentor Program
What is peer mentoring?
Peer mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings new students together with continuing IVC students who share experiences and can offer guidance, support, and encouragement aimed at supporting and developing the character of the mentee. A peer mentor is NOT a counselor, therapist, or academic advisor.
Responsibilities for participating in the program include:
IVC and WesternU College of Pharmacy sign MOU for Pre-Pharmacy Pathway
Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) College of Pharmacy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Irvine Valley College (IVC) to create a pre-pharmacy pathway for students to become pharmacists.
The transfer admission guarantee agreement will provide IVC students with a guaranteed seat in the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program upon completion of the prerequisites while maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Stefanie Alvarez Named IVC's 2023 Classified Employee of the Year
Senior Administrative Assistant for Technology Services Stefanie Alvarez has been named IVC’s 2023 Classified Employee of the Year! As the first person that many people communicate with when they call IVC, Stefanie treats each person with respect and kindness. She believes in IVC’S mission of equity, inclusion, and access being that she too was an IVC student. She experienced and appreciated what it was like to be a student and receive help on the other end.
Manager of Outreach Frank Rivera Named IVC’s 2023 Manager of the Year
IVC’s Manager of Outreach Services Frank Rivera has been named the 2023 Manager of the Year! Frank has led the Outreach department since January 2021. He is recognized by his colleagues for demonstrating exemplary collaboration and innovation, including his leadership in the development of a new signature event, IVC’s Preview Night. This successful event, first held in 2022, was held again in March 2023 with over 1,830 attendees present.