{"id":15425,"date":"2025-06-17T14:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=15425&#038;preview_id=15425"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:10:39","slug":"joint-venture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/joint-venture\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Venture with NVCC"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id15425_a5ecb4-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15425_a5ecb4-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15425_a5ecb4-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id15425_a5ecb4-b5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15425_a5ecb4-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15425_a5ecb4-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15425_a5ecb4-b5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column15425_07c151-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15425_07c151-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15425_07c151-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15425_07c151-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15425_07c151-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15425_07c151-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15425_07c151-9e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15425_07c151-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15425_07c151-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15425_07c151-9e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Virginia Western Community College delivers the Radiation Oncology AAS on the Roanoke campus as well as to the Medical Education Campus at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) via distance learning. Students are admitted to the distance site annually. The program is designed to instill in graduates a strong understanding of the principles and practices of radiation oncology to successfully perform as entry-level radiation therapists. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take a national board certification examination leading to licensure as a registered radiation therapist, RT(T).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-the-distance-program-operate\">How does the distance program operate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Joint Venture program is a distance satellite of Virginia Western&#8217;s accredited Radiation Oncology program. Students enroll in the same classes and have clinical experiences just like students on the Roanoke campus. The radiation oncology classroom environment includes various modalities. Courses originate from the main campus at Virginia Western and are delivered through Canvas, Collaborate, and in the classroom. The radiation oncology lecture is delivered live to the distance classroom site by compressed video (ZOOM); students can see and talk to the classroom instructor and to students at the Roanoke site. Preclinical, clinic, and laboratory courses will take place at the Medical Education Campus. NVCC students attend and have clinical sites in various locations throughout the northern Virginia area. Students may complete general support courses in the curriculum (English, Developmental Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology II, etc.) at NVCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-nvcc-students-communicate-with-vwcc-faculty-who-teach-distance-courses\">How do NVCC students communicate with Virginia Western faculty who teach distance courses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can talk with the instructor during class sessions using compressed video. In addition, weekly conference time will be provided for students at the joint venture site as office hours for faculty-student communication. Students will have individual email accounts. Other communication can be done by phone. A local clinical coordinator is employed at the NVCC site to serve as a clinical faculty member and academic advisor for students. This individual is a radiation therapist with an education background<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-learn-more-about-the-student-experience-at-the-joint-venture-site\">How can I learn more about the student experience at the joint venture site?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For NVCC specific information, you may visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvcc.edu\/academics\/programs\/radiation-oncology\/index.html\">NOVA Radiation Oncology website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For specific questions about the distance classroom and clinical experiences of the students at the Joint Venture site, you may contact: Malora Bush (<a href=\"mailto:mbush@nvcc.edu\">mbush@nvcc.edu<\/a>) (NVCC Campus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for admission, send all application materials directly to:<br><br><strong>Pamela Woody<\/strong><br>Health Professions Advising and Application Office<br>Virginia Western Community College<br>3091 Colonial Ave. SW<br>Roanoke, VA 24015<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Woody will process your application and application materials at Virginia Western and will review them for completeness and provide guidance on the admission requirements. You may contact the Health Professions Advising Team at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a>. In addition, the Program Advisor for Radiation Oncology is Rhonda Perdue (<a href=\"mailto:rperdue@virginiawetern.edu\">rperdue@virginiawetern.edu<\/a>) and you can reach out to her for course suggestions and career planning. Students new to Virginia Western are encouraged to begin with New Student Advising in Chapman Hall. Virtual appointments are typically available for prospective students out of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Early application is encouraged for advising purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column15425_ea7fac-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15425_ea7fac-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15425_ea7fac-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15425_ea7fac-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15425_ea7fac-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15425_ea7fac-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15425_ea7fac-34{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15425_ea7fac-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/\"><strong>Radiation Oncology Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-wmg0g2wzr > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-wmg0g2wzr > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-wmg0g2wzr menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=24&#038;poid=3392&#038;returnto=2552\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-2ehr3ukj8 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-2ehr3ukj8 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-2ehr3ukj8 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/RadiationOncologyChecklist.pdf\"><strong>Admission Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-75c1kff55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-75c1kff55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-75c1kff55 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/apply\/\"><strong>Apply Now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-69cr2ncmp > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-69cr2ncmp > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-69cr2ncmp menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-be7ojeimc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-be7ojeimc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-be7ojeimc menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/grading-clinical\/\"><strong>Grading &amp; Clinical Requirements &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-ntzmv8h85 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-ntzmv8h85 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-ntzmv8h85 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-zzxlhc7ep > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-zzxlhc7ep > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-zzxlhc7ep menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/forms\/\"><strong>Application Forms &amp; Resources &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-y8v9so9dh > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-y8v9so9dh > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-y8v9so9dh menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/joint-venture\/\"><strong>Joint Venture with NVCC &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-mlgrwg6xt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-mlgrwg6xt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-mlgrwg6xt menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/learning-outcomes\/\"><strong>Student Learning Outcomes &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-vpr759dgt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-vpr759dgt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-vpr759dgt menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/program-effectiveness-data\/\"><strong>Program Effectiveness Data &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-wvf8nvghv > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-wvf8nvghv > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-wvf8nvghv menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/radiation-oncology\/essential-functions\/\"><strong>Essential Functions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">72<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Health Professions Advising<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP339<br \/>\n<strong>New Students:\u00a0<\/strong>Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 540-857-6640<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tillie Conner, MS, RT(R)(T)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Director and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A.A.S. &#8211; Virginia Western Community College, 1981<br \/>\nB.A. &#8211; Mary Baldwin College, 1990<br \/>\nM.S.Ed. &#8211; Virginia Polytechnic University, 2002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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