State Board Committee Certifies Finalist for Paul D. Camp Community College Presidency
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Kraus Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications (804) 592-6767 jkraus@vccs.edu RICHMOND – The State Board for Community Colleges has certified a finalist for the position of […]
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 […]
State Board Approves New Community College Names
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Kraus Asst. Vice Chancellor for Public Relations (804) 592-6767 jkraus@vccs.edu RICHMOND —The State Board for Community Colleges unanimously approved new names for two colleges at its […]
No Vaccine Mandate to Attend, Work at a Virginia Community College Masks are Optional for Those Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Kraus Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications (804) 592-6767 jkraus@vccs.edu (Richmond) – Glenn Dubois, the chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, made the following statement today regarding […]
Hodges Selected for Patrick Henry Community College Presidency
RICHMOND – Dr. Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, announced today that Dr. James “Greg” Hodges has been selected to become the next president of Patrick Henry Community College […]
State Board Enacts New Naming Policy, Accepts Local Recommendations to Change Three College Names
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Kraus Asst. Vice Chancellor for Public Relations (804) 592-6767 jkraus@vccs.edu RICHMOND —Three Virginia Community Colleges have a green light to change their names and two other […]
COVID-19 UPDATES
Important note: Event organizers are doing their best to comply with evolving restrictions during the covid-19 emergency. So, please understand that scheduling information here is tentative.
We will update as we have more information. If you have urgent questions that must be answered, please reach out directly to event organizers.
Events
| wdt_ID | Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | VCCS Technology Council | September 14-15, 2021 | Virtual |
| 4 | Chancellor’s Faculty Advisory Committee (CFAC) | Sept. 16-17, 2021 | System Office, Richmond, Va. |
| 5 | VCCS State Board Meeting | Sept. 22-23, 2021 | System Office, Richmond, Va |
| 6 | Peer Conference - Communication, Visual & Performing Arts; Culinary Arts; Psychology; Administration of Justice | October 14-15, 2021 | Virtual – Dates Subject to change |
| 7 | Advisory Council of Presidents (ACOP) | Oct. 19-20, 2021 | Virtual |
| 8 | Peer Conference – Coaching and Advising | October 21-22, 2021 | Virtual – Dates Subject to change |
| 9 | Va. Mathematical Assn of Two-Year Colleges (VMATYC) Annual Conference: https://vmatyc.org/fall-2021-conference/ | Oct. 22-23, 2021 | Tanglewood Holiday Inn, Roanoke, Va |
| 10 | Hire Education Conference | Nov. 3-5, 2021 | Hybrid: Virtual and at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Va. |
| 11 | VCCS Technology Council | November 10-11, 2021 | Virtual |
| 12 | Peer Conference – Student Development Services; Teacher Education; Direct Enrollment Support; Learning Assistance Professionals | November 11-12, 2021 | Virtual – Dates Subject to change |
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Fact Sheet (Fiscal Year 2019-2020)
| Founded | 1966 |
| Mission Statement | “We give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.” |
| Colleges: | 23 |
| Campuses: | 40 |
| Leadership: | Virginia State Board for Community Colleges Glenn DuBois, Chancellor (2002-present) |
| Headquarters: | 300 Arboretum Place, Suite 200 Richmond, Virginia 23236 info@vccs.edu |
| Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates Earned (2019-2020): | 31,193 |
| Student Population & Demographics: | 218,985 total degree/diploma-seeking students
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| Workforce Training & Community Education Students Served: | 37,938 |
| Value of Scholarships Awarded (2019-2020): | $10,105,149.39 |
| Bachelor’s Degree Tuition Savings: | On average $40,158 in savings by completing an associate degree first at a VCCS college and taking advantage of statewide Guaranteed Articulation Agreements. |
Please contact the Office of Strategic Communications with questions about the VCCS.
Jeff Kraus
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications
(804) 819-4949
osc@vccs.edu
Mailing Address
Virginia Community College System
300 Arboretum Place, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23236