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Four of Virginia’s Community Colleges will take part in nationwide initiative to design and implement shortened academic terms

Four of Virginia’s Community Colleges will take part in nationwide initiative to design and implement shortened academic terms

Achieving the Dream has launched a five-year, evidence-based initiative to help community colleges adopt shortened academic terms as a strategy for improving student success. Achieving the Dream (ATD) is a national, […]

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Hands-on experiences offer worthwhile lessons at VCCS Student Leadership Conference

Hands-on experiences offer worthwhile lessons at VCCS Student Leadership Conference

Don’t let the smiles and laughter mislead you. More than 250 students from community colleges across Virginia learned important interpersonal skills at the 2025 VCCS Student Leadership Conference (SLC).  Built […]

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First-hand experience: Digital accessibility does matter

First-hand experience: Digital accessibility does matter

“Digital accessibility is about building connection with your students and ensuring everyone has the tools they need to succeed,” says TCC Biology and Environmental Science Professor Staci Forgey.  “Digital Accessibility […]

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State Board Spotlight: New VCCS 5-Year Plan, Chancellor’s Fellows

State Board Spotlight: New VCCS 5-Year Plan, Chancellor’s Fellows

At its meeting on November 20, the VCCS State Board unanimously endorsed Chancellor David Doré’s vision, strategy, assumptions, and goals in the One System: five-year plan.  The plan aims to […]

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Honoring those who go the extra mile for workforce training

Honoring those who go the extra mile for workforce training

It’s not a stretch to argue that Keith Harkins has helped to keep the lights on across the Commonwealth.  As VP of Workforce and Academic Programs at Southside Virginia Community […]

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Hire Education Conference spotlights innovations in workforce training

Hire Education Conference spotlights innovations in workforce training

“The theme of this year’s conference, ‘Mission Employable: Agents of Workforce Development,’ reflects our shared commitment to equipping students with the skills and experiences they need to thrive in an […]

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Dr. Tashika Griffith selected for president at Germanna Community College

Dr. Tashika Griffith selected for president at Germanna Community College

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Pollard Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications spollard@vccs.edu   Dr. Tashika Griffith selected for president at Germanna Community College   RICHMOND, VA — Dr. David Doré, Chancellor […]

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Virginia’s Community Colleges included in nation’s Top 200 two-year colleges

Virginia’s Community Colleges included in nation’s Top 200 two-year colleges

MEDIA CONTACT Susan Pollard Asst. Vice Chancellor for Public Relations spollard@vccs.edu 10.29.25 RICHMOND — Eleven of the Virginia Community Colleges System’s 23 colleges are now in the running for the […]

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VCCS Poetry and Visual Arts Competition returns for 2026

VCCS Poetry and Visual Arts Competition returns for 2026

Students at Virginia’s Community Colleges are being invited to enter the 2025-2026 Visual Art Luminary and Poet Laureate Competition. All 23 of Virginia’s Community Colleges are participating in the program […]

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Virginia workforce training recognized…again!

Virginia workforce training recognized…again!

Virginia’s Talent Accelerator Program has been ranked number one in the nation by Area Development Magazine. The top rating comes close on the heels of similar accolades by Business Facilities […]

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