The College Council held its quarterly meeting on February 19, 2026. During this meeting, the College Council took the following action: Approved Policies Policy Number Policy Name Weblink I-40 Academic Renewal https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-40/   I-81 Tuition Refund Policy for Non-Credit Courses (Workforce) https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-81/   I-87 Hazing https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-87/   Approved Policy Edits Policy Number Policy Name Description (Read the full article…)

In 2024-2025, the VCCS AI Taskforce established the following strategic vision: As a transformative leader in education and workforce development, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) will embrace the ethical use of AI to reduce barriers and enhance student learning, build collaborative industry partnerships, and increase operational efficiency to empower our students with the knowledge (Read the full article…)

Virginia Western Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program exists “to empower students to become ethical, self-directed primary care providers.” Students in the program lived out that mission even before graduation by uniting at a Rally Day in Virginia’s General Assembly to advocate for their profession and patients. “Rally Day was an exceptional educational and professional experience (Read the full article…)

April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month, and we’re excited to celebrate in a big way! Throughout April, Virginia Credit Union will be on campus hosting a series of dynamic and engaging financial literacy workshops designed to help students build confidence with their money. Encourage your students to register and take advantage of these valuable sessions! (Read the full article…)