Nationally, support for higher education has been in decline in recent years as Americans grew concerned about students graduating without useful skills and burdened with high college debt. The trend […]
Read more on this post: Public support for higher education still strong in Virginia
Virginia’s community colleges deserve high marks for imaginative fund-raising events. The usual banquets are always in fashion, of course, but our college foundations also host a variety of other happenings, […]
Read more on this post: VCCS colleges host engaging events to raise money
“We will not solve these issues without a fundamental transformation of the Virginia Community College System.” The VCCS State Board has approved a six-year, multi-million-dollar plan to address Virginia’s needs […]
Read more on this post: VCCS State Board OKs six-year transformation plan
Congratulations are in order for two VCCS classified employees who have won fellowships to boost their careers and advance the mission of our colleges. Chancellor David Doré announced the fellowships […]
Read more on this post: VCCS Classified employees win career-boosting fellowships
Editor’s note: VCCS Chancellor David Doré’s keynote speech at the 2023 Chancellor’s Retreat was recorded and is available to view online. Full transcripts of Doré’s keynote and wrap-up speeches also […]
Read more on this post: Chancellor Seeks Transformative Change
Editor’s note: More than one hundred of Dana Hamel’s friends, colleagues and admirers attended a public memorial observance his honor on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Virginia War Memorial. […]
Read more on this post: “I like to think that…he was the father of us all.” Tributes to the life of Dana B. Hamel
“Given the resources, we will achieve and exceed our goals as the state’s premier workforce development agency, but those in control of our funding need to consider this as they […]
Read more on this post: New VCCS State Board Chair sees consequential year ahead for Virginia’s Community Colleges
We’re proud to be able to share some highlights from our springtime community college commencement ceremonies across Virginia. With 23 colleges to share, we needed to break things up into […]
Read more on this post: 2023 VCCS Springtime Graduations-part three
We’re proud to be able to share some highlights from our springtime community college commencement ceremonies across Virginia. With 23 colleges to share, we needed to break things up into […]
Read more on this post: 2023 VCCS Springtime Graduations-part two
We’re proud to be able to share some highlights from our springtime community college commencement ceremonies across Virginia. With 23 colleges to share, we needed to break things up into […]
Read more on this post: Virginia’s Community Colleges celebrate 2023 springtime graduations