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Hire Ed awards honor extraordinary contributors

October 29, 2024
By Jim Babb

Easily one of the highlights of the VCCS Hire Education Conference, the annual Awards Ceremony recognizes people and organizations who have gone the extra mile to promote student success and […]

VCCS Chancellor David Doré offers the following statement on the passing of former Virginia State Senator Frank Ruff:

Editor’s note: this posting has been updated to include Sen. Ruff’s funeral plans and additional statements from the VCCS. Please see below. I was deeply saddened to learn of former […]

Virginia’s Community Colleges respond to widespread storm damage in Southwestern Virginia

October 7, 2024
By Jim Babb

Given the scope of destruction from Florida through North Carolina, it’s no surprise that most media attention has been focused there in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. But when still-powerful […]

VCCS Construction, program expansions largely fueled by grants and philanthropy

September 25, 2024
By Jim Babb

Working to meet the needs of the Commonwealth, Virginia’s Community Colleges have launched a host of ambitious projects to improve programs and facilities. Those improvements are largely funded by grants […]

VCCS Chancellor celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 25, 2024
By Jim Babb

“I am very pleased that Virginia’s Community Colleges have joined organizations across the state and nation who are recognizing the contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community at this time […]

The evolution of OER: Creating learning experiences with impact

Open Educational Resources continue to lessen the financial burden for many of our students while simultaneously helping to promote student completion. But the industry itself is in need of support […]

Sharper focus on “One System” and Culture of Care

August 26, 2024
By Jim Babb

In addition to its major focus on the new VCCS Strategic Plan, this summer’s Chancellor’s Retreat, titled “Igniting Opportunity: Excellence at Scale,” provided a platform to spotlight Dr. Dore’s vision […]

2024 Chancellor’s Retreat spotlights new VCCS Strategic Plan

August 26, 2024
By Jim Babb

“Let’s prioritize the right things and focus on strategies that will have the most profound impact on our learners, their families, and our communities’ lives. That is our mission.” -David […]

Chancellor’s Retreat 2024: Chancellor unveils strategic plan “Accelerate Opportunity” during keynote speech

The keynote speech was delivered by Dr. David Doré on Thursday, Aug. 8 at the beginning of the Chancellor’s Retreat held in Roanoke, Virginia. A text version of the […]

VCCS State Board certifies five finalists for New River Community College presidency

The State Board for Community Colleges has certified five finalists for the position of president at New River Community College (NRCC). The finalists came from a national search that attracted […]

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