Virginia Western Community College is a tax-exempt public education institution eligible to offer a retirement savings program as described under section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (commonly referred to as a “403(b) Plan”). This notice is to make employees aware of the 403(b) Plan and provide enrollment information. Under the 403(b) Plan, employees may (Read the full article…)
Give Blood. Save Lives. Support Virginia Western Students.
Virginia Western Community College will host a Blood Drive on Thursday, February 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the STEM Parking Lot. Please make an appointment at this link: The Blood Connection – Donor Portal The blood drive is sponsored by The Blood Connection, which will donate $10 to the Virginia Western Educational (Read the full article…)
Virtual Reality Helps Students Explore Career Paths
The Hall Associates Career Center is using virtual reality headsets to give students a preview of jobs that might interest them. Dr. David Porter, Career Center Manager, was looking for a tool “that would draw students into a situation where they could safely do what we call work-based learning.” “Inside the headset, you can take a (Read the full article…)
Student Veterans Return from Colorado Convention Knowing They can ‘Make a Difference’
Supporting military-connected students at Virginia Western Community College can extend far beyond the Roanoke Valley’s borders. Three student veterans journeyed to Colorado in January for a valuable opportunity for networking and personal growth. The Student Veterans of America National Conference, known as NatCon, is the largest gathering of student veterans globally. Virginia Western counts among over (Read the full article…)
Connect and Grow with the Virginia Community College Association (VCCA)
Ready to expand your professional circle beyond our campus? The Virginia Community College Association (VCCA) is your professional home within the VCCS. It is built for everyone–staff, teaching faculty, and administrative/professional faculty alike.Joining the VCCA gives you a seat at the table with peers from all 23 colleges to share best practices, advocate for our (Read the full article…)