Apple Federal Credit Union donation will help Virginia community college students impacted by coronavirus pandemic
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CCWC Announces First Executive Director
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Kraus Asst. Vice Chancellor for Public Relations jkraus@vccs.edu (804) 592-6767 RICHMOND — The new Community College Workforce Cooperative (CCWC), in selecting its inaugural executive director, is […]
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New Community College Collaboration Aims to Boost Hampton Roads Business and Industry Priorities, and Address Regional Skill Gaps
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Virginia’s Community Colleges Enlisted in U.S. Naval Community College Partnership
November 23, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Kraus Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications (804) 592-6767 jkraus@vccs.edu (RICHMOND) – The U.S. Navy has selected Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS) to be a founding […]
Towuanna Porter Brannon Hired to Lead Thomas Nelson Community College
RICHMOND – Glenn DuBois, the chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges announced today that Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon will become the next president of Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC). “Dr. Porter […]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | VCCS State Board Meeting | March 17-18, 2021 | Zoom |
| 14 | VCCS Technology Council | March 23-24, 2021 | Zoom |
| 15 | Chancellor’s Faculty Advisory Committee (CFAC) | April 1-2, 2021 | TBD |
| 16 | Advisory Council of Presidents (ACOP) | Apr. 21, 2021 | Zoom |
| 17 | Pi Theta Kappa Via Zoom | Apr. 21, 2021 | Zoom |
| 18 | VCCS Technology Council | May 17-18, 2021 | Zoom |
| 19 | VCCS State Board Meeting | May 19-20, 2021 | TBD |
| 20 | Advisory Council of Presidents (ACOP) | Jun. 16, 2021 | Zoom |
| 21 | VCCS State Board Meeting | July 21-22, 2021 | TBD |
| 22 | Chancellor’s Retreat, ACOP, Annual Meeting of the State and Local Boards | August 2-4, 2021 | Hybrid: Virtual and at Hotel Roanoke |
| Event | Date | Location |
Fact Sheet (Fiscal Year 2018-2019)
| 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 (2018-2019): | 32,617 |
| Student Population & Demographics: | 228,135 total degree/diploma-seeking students
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| Workforce Training & Community Education Students Served: | 52,917 |
| Value of Scholarships Awarded (2018/2019): | $9,213,553 |
| Bachelor’s Degree Tuition Savings: | On average $38,000 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