“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 […]
Read more on this post: New VCCS Chancellor David Doré “energized” by his statewide tour of Virginia’s Community Colleges
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 […]
Read more on this post: State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2023-24 Tuition and Fees at July Meeting
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 […]
Read more on this post: Faculty members from Virginia’s Community Colleges recognized at New Horizons Conference for service above and beyond
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 […]
Read more on this post: New Horizons Conference spotlights ways to create sense of belonging for students at Virginia’s Community Colleges
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 […]
Read more on this post: New Analysis: VCCS workforce training programs are putting people to work, and more…
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 […]
Read more on this post: Incoming VCCS Chancellor receives rousing welcome during early visit to Richmond
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. […]
Read more on this post: Student Leadership Conference serves up skills, motivation and connections
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. […]
Read more on this post: Statement of VCCS in response to Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) report “The Costs of Virginia’s Dual Enrollment System”
With record-low unemployment, Virginia has an enormous need for workers to fill an estimated 300,000 open jobs, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin, who has asked business and education leaders for […]
Read more on this post: Virginia’s Community Colleges prepare transformational request to governor and General Assembly
Growing importance of workforce training programs spotlighted at 2022 VCCS Hire Education Conference
“We have to do things differently than we have in the past. There’s a new normal, and we will have to change what we do to meet the needs of […]
Read more on this post: Growing importance of workforce training programs spotlighted at 2022 VCCS Hire Education Conference