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Brady honored for Leadership at VGCC

March 10, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College Biology instructor Phyllis “Button” Brady was recently honored with the President’s Leadership Award from Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of the college. Brady (pictured above), who has been a full-time instructor at VGCC since 1992, was instrumental in leading the college’s effort to be reaffirmed for accreditation in 2013 .   Brady’s … Read More

New VGCC Scholarship created by Triangle North Healthcare Foundation

March 5, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Students preparing for allied health careers at Vance-Granville Community College have a new resource to help them succeed, thanks to support from a community organization. The Triangle North Healthcare Foundation recently made contributions to the VGCC Endowment Fund that will create a new scholarship.   The Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Academic Achievement Award scholarship will … Read More

New Agreement Improves Transfer Process between VGCC and State Universities

March 5, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College students will enjoy a smoother pathway to completing a four-year degree starting this fall, thanks to a new Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the N.C. Community College System and the University of North Carolina System . On Feb. 21, members of the State Board of Community Colleges and the UNC Board of … Read More

Speaker encourages VGCC students to continue education

March 4, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College kicked off a series of workshops designed to inspire women to accomplish their academic goals on Feb. 24. Approximately 100 women enrolled as students at the college, along with several faculty and staff members, enjoyed the first session, entitled “Follow-Through to Completing a College Degree.” The workshops are part of a Campus … Read More

VGCC schedules “Afternoon Tea” class in March

February 28, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a course on “Afternoon Tea,” the tradition that is enjoying a renaissance as fine hotels, inns and tea rooms across the country give guests an opportunity to retreat from the hurried pace of their lives.    The course, called “Let’s Have an Afternoon Tea,” will meet on VGCC’s Main Campus … Read More

VGCC to offer Biotech Workshop to high school students

February 27, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled its second annual Biotech Workshop for local high school students, as the first in a series of VGCC Arts & Sciences Camps and Workshops being held this year.   All tenth, eleventh and twelfth graders who have taken or are currently taking biology and chemistry are invited to attend the … Read More

VGCC to Launch New Software for Hiring Process

February 24, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Later this month, Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) will launch a new robust web-based software solution to automate and streamline the application / hiring process and to improve communications with job applicants.   The software, PeopleAdmin , is a leader in talent management solutions for higher education and government employers. More than 700 organizations utilize PeopleAdmin, … Read More

VGCC Manufacturing training course starts March 3

February 19, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College is taking another step towards helping displaced workers get back on the job with Certified Production Technician (CPT) training.   As part of the North Carolina Back-to-Work program, CPT classes will run March 3 through May 7. Classes will be held Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the college’s Main … Read More

VGCC Child Care Center kids learn about Dental Hygiene

February 17, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Children enrolled in the Child Care Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus recently enjoyed a visit from Suzanne Cheever, a dental hygienist from the office of Dr. Wilson Hoyle in Henderson. Cheever’s visit on Feb. 5 was planned in conjunction with a unit of study on Dental Health. February is National Children’s Dental Health … Read More

VGCC hosts noted Education Innovation expert

February 17, 2014 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College recently welcomed a nationally-known author, innovator and expert in the field of higher education. In January, Dr. Terry O’Banion addressed a convocation of all VGCC faculty and staff, and also offered a break-out session for employees involved in student services and the college’s Quality Enhancement Plan, which deals with academic advising and … Read More