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Fall professional development opportunities rolled out, some courses available right now

By VCCS Student Success Center, Office of Professional Development As you begin the new academic year, get a jump on your own professional development, including some opportunities that start this […]

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Surge in coronavirus prompts mandates for state workers to be vaccinated, and mask wearing indoors at Virginia’s Community Colleges  

Prompted by a surge in coronavirus cases caused by the highly contagious Delta variant, Governor Ralph Northam has announced that Virginia will require most state employees to show proof of […]

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DuBois Announces Retirement; State Board to Conduct National Search for Next VCCS Chancellor

DuBois Announces Retirement; State Board to Conduct National Search for Next VCCS Chancellor

MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Kraus Asst. Vice Chancellor for Public Relations (804) 592-6767 jkraus@vccs.edu   ROANOKE — Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges announced today that he will retire at […]

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VCCS working on plan to phase out single-use plastics

VCCS working on plan to phase out single-use plastics

Responding to Executive Order 77 (EO77) from Governor Ralph Northam, Virginia’s Community Colleges are working on plans to eliminate most single-use plastics on campus, impose a near-term ban on several […]

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New state law will not affect ban on possessing or using marijuana at Virginia’s Community Colleges

New state law will not affect ban on possessing or using marijuana at Virginia’s Community Colleges

Posted by Virginia’s Community Colleges Virginia’s new state law legalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana has generated a lot of news coverage this summer.  But, when it comes to […]

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Virginia’s Community Colleges move toward a simpler, more standardized enrollment process to boost student and institutional success

Virginia’s Community Colleges move toward a simpler, more standardized enrollment process to boost student and institutional success

Virginia’s Community Colleges have begun to redesign student enrollment processes statewide to benefit students who frequently are stymied by current onboarding practices, and to ensure long term institutional success. “Historically, […]

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Salary increases in the new state budget year will be seen in paychecks at different dates, depending on employment status

Salary increases in the new state budget year will be seen in paychecks at different dates, depending on employment status

Thanks to the new state budget approved by lawmakers and signed by the governor, Virginia state employees who were employed as of March 10, 2021 and in good performance standing […]

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Not deterred by COVID-19, springtime commencements spotlight success stories at Virginia’s Community Colleges

Not deterred by COVID-19, springtime commencements spotlight success stories at Virginia’s Community Colleges

This month, we’ll be looking at some graduation success stories from our students across the state, despite a year that challenged us all.  Faculty and staff at our colleges deserve […]

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Upcoming Chancellor’s Retreat August 3-4 will help launch Opportunity 2027, VCCS Strategic Plan

Upcoming Chancellor’s Retreat August 3-4 will help launch Opportunity 2027, VCCS Strategic Plan

By Lauren Burgwyn, Dir. VCCS events, conferences, and sponsorship The Chancellor’s Retreat August 3-4 at the Hotel Roanoke will serve as a launching pad for Opportunity 2027, the new Strategic […]

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Testimony during Hope Center webinar puts a human face on student struggles

Testimony during Hope Center webinar puts a human face on student struggles

“I wanted to be successful. A series of circumstances led me back to living at my mom’s house at 30 years old with two kids, and I didn’t want that. […]

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