Jim Babb, Author at VCCS

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“Words cannot truly express how grateful and appreciative I am of all the people who made this listening tour a resounding success. After traveling 3,600 miles in my first 36 […]

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In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s […]

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For putting the needs of their students first…for their contributions to college and community…for their work that helps other instructors…VCCS faculty members from across the state were honored at the […]

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With a focus on improving the college experience for students on our campuses across Virginia, this year’s VCCS New Horizons conference (“Beyond Ideas”) attracted 650 faculty and staff to Roanoke […]

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“I’m glad I chose Tidewater to continue my education.” Patricia Simpkins is one of the growing number of working adults turning to Virginia’s Community Colleges to earn degrees and skills […]

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“I’ve received leadership training in the past, but it didn’t come close to what we received here,” said Willie Williams, Retention Coordinator at Tidewater Community College’s Portsmouth campus.  Williams was […]

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Workforce training programs at Virginia’s Community Colleges are making a difference in the lives of thousands of Virginians, including Hayden Bayles, seen here on the right. Bayles is studying machining […]

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Virginia governor Glenn Younkin publicly rolled out the red carpet last week to welcome the next Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges.  “David Doré brings an extraordinary experience to Virginia, and […]

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Sessions ranged from professional networking to brushing up communications skills, finding motivation and leadership, the power of a good elevator pitch…even using LEGO blocks to visualize new thinking about connections.  […]

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In recent weeks, there’s been renewed attention to dual enrollment, the courses offered through Virginia’s Community Colleges to give high school juniors and seniors a head-start on earning college credits. […]

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