WNC Launches Professor Profile Section on Website

Nov 16, 2023

WNC Professor Dave Riske accepts EC-Council's Academic Innovator of the Year Award for North America in 2018. The award was for lasting impacts on students’ cybersecurity education and local communities, bringing international recognition in the cyber security world.

WNC Professor Dave Riske accepts EC-Council's Academic Innovator of the Year Award for North America in 2018. The award was for lasting impacts on students’ cybersecurity education and local communities, bringing international recognition in the cyber security world.

Have you ever wondered what academic path a professor at Western Nevada College took? What about their previous teaching experience? How about one of their “secret” interests or hobbies?

This information is now being shared on Western Nevada College’s new Professor Profile page on the website at https://wnc.edu/professor-profiles/index.php, highlighting the dedication of faculty members. View a video about professors and read more about them in an accompanying Q&A interview.

“This endeavor represents an exciting promotional opportunity for our esteemed faculty and will play a pivotal role in enhancing the visibility of our institution on the website,” said WNC Digital Content Producer Rachael Schneider. “It is worth noting that this marketing approach is employed by only a select few institutions and promises to showcase our college community, academic offerings, and dedicated faculty members in a unique and impactful manner.”

Thus far, three professors have been profiled: Dave Riske, Computer Information Technology; Dr. John Duerk, Political Science and History; and Robert Ciminski, Nursing and Allied Health.

 And there are more to come!