VCCS State Board Chair Douglas Garcia forms diverse transition team to help plan first few months for system’s new Chancellor David Doré

From the Desk of Chair Douglas Garcia State Board for Community Colleges Positioning Our New Chancellor and the Community College System for Success In early January, the State Board […]

Incoming VCCS Chancellor receives rousing welcome during early visit to Richmond

January 26, 2023
By Jim Babb

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 […]

Governor Youngkin to Virginia’s Community Colleges: I’m committed, accessible and want to be involved

September 27, 2022
By Jim Babb

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin told the VCCS State Board last week, “You have my commitment to be with you, to be accessible, to be involved.” It was a clear expression […]

New Council will advise our colleges and offices to ensure welcoming environments for students and employees

By Carla Kimbrough, VCCS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer The nominations process for the inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture Council is underway. The State Board approved the council at […]

Virginia’s Community Colleges hold the line on tuition and fees for a fifth straight year

July 21, 2022
By Jim Babb

MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Babb Interim Asst. Vice Chancellor for Public Relations (804) 819-1662 jbabb@vccs.edu RICHMOND —The State Board for Community Colleges, by a unanimous vote, chose to maintain the current […]

Virginia’s Community Colleges prepare to launch a new search for Chancellor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Babb VCCS Office of Strategic Communications (804) 819-1662 jbabb@vccs.edu RICHMOND – (June 13, 2022) The Virginia State Board for Community Colleges […]

New state law spotlights social services available to Virginia community college students through Single Stop

May 11, 2022
By Jim Babb

Virginia lawmakers this year took notice of the fact that so many college students don’t know where their next meal is coming from. The General Assembly passed legislation that will […]