1) We’re excited to welcome you to the VCCS. What are some of the reasons you decided to join our organization? I love the mission of VCCS, particularly in that […]
Read more on this post: Take Five with Malinda Carter, VCCS’ new associate vice chancellor for Human ResourcesFredericksburg area paving and infrastructure contractor Edward Dalrymple, Jr. is set to become chairman of Virginia’s State Board for Community Colleges when the panel meets in mid-July. Dalrymple has been […]
Read more on this post: Dalrymple: much work to be done with new leadership and new members joining the VCCS State Board in July(RICHMOND) – Dr. Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges made the following announcement today regarding how Fall 2020 classes will be offered: Virginia’s Community Colleges are open for business […]
Read more on this post: Virginia’s Community Colleges Announce Intentions for Fall 2020 ClassesThe coronavirus pandemic robbed our graduates of their traditional springtime commencement ceremonies this year. Some of our colleges said they will honor the class of 2020 later, when it’s safe […]
Read more on this post: Many Virginia community colleges move their springtime commencement events online due to COVID-19 pandemicPlans for Governor Northam’s historic expansion of community college access for low and moderate income Virginians technically still are on the books. But after the General Assembly’s springtime reconvened session, […]
Read more on this post: Coronavirus-caused economic plunge forces Virginia lawmakers to withdraw ambitious higher education spending plansBig gatherings are out due to the coronavirus pandemic, so events like traditional graduations cannot be held at Virginia’s Community Colleges this spring. Some of our colleges say they will […]
Read more on this post: With traditional graduations cancelled due to COVID-19, some of Virginia’s Community Colleges will recognize student achievement onlineFeatured image: Patrick Henry Community College officials have had discussions with real estate developers to explore whether to establish student housing at or near the PHCC campus. Since their inception in […]
Read more on this post: VCCS State Board takes first step to explore whether to establish student housing on or near Virginia’s community college campuses“It was a life-changing experience.” Ava Torres, a second year student at Central Virginia Community College didn’t mince words in assessing this year’s VCCS Student Leadership Conference. The event November […]
Read more on this post: VCCS Student Leadership Conference breaks down barriers, builds confidenceOn Nov 8, 2019, the first cohort of Pathways Program students at Reynolds Community College and John Tyler Community College applied for dual admission to VCU. This was the culmination […]
Read more on this post: Mellon Pathways Program to create a better transfer experience celebrates a milestoneThe Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to supplement local efforts to alleviate student hunger at 14 community colleges that serve Virginia’s “Rural Horseshoe.” […]
Read more on this post: $100,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will boost student food pantries and start new food stations at VCCS Rural Horseshoe colleges.