By Organ Mountain News on Aug 9, 2026

DACC instructor Bobbi Noland receives national teaching award

Doña Ana Community College instructor Bobbi Noland received a 2026 NISOD Teaching Excellence Award during a conference in Austin, Texas.

Doña Ana Community College instructor Bobbi Noland holds her 2026 NISOD Teaching Excellence Award during the organization’s annual conference in Austin, Texas. (Courtesy photo / Doña Ana Community College)

The Business Department instructor was honored for her commitment and contributions to students, colleagues and the college

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana Community College Business Department instructor Bobbi Noland has received a 2026 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Teaching Excellence Award.

The awards recognize faculty and staff members who help shape the futures of community and technical college students. According to NISOD, recipients demonstrate outstanding commitment and contributions to their students, colleagues and institutions.

Noland received the award during the NISOD Conference held May 24-26 in Austin, Texas.

NISOD is a national organization that provides faculty-focused professional development programs and resources for community and technical colleges.

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