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CHILD CARE SERVICES
The College operates a full-time Child Care Center on its Main Campus serving children of college students, and employees; and children in surrounding counties. We also serve as a training laboratory for the Early Childhood Associate program. The Main Campus center maintains a Five-Star License with the State of North Carolina. We serve children ages 1–5-year-old with a maximum capacity of 38 children. Our ratios are 1 teacher to 6 children in the one-year-old room; 1 teacher to 9 children in the two-year-old room; 1 teacher to 10 children in the three-year-old room; and 1 teacher to 14 children in the four/five-year-old room.
The Main Campus Child Care Center opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 5:30 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in tuition. Tuition is $740.00 for the one- and two-year-olds, and $715.00 for the three-five-year-olds. Full-time students at Vance-Granville Community College are encouraged to place their names on the waiting list for placement of their children. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Parents who are interested in placing their children at the VGCC Child Care Center should contact the childcare manager. Because of the high demand for childcare services depending on the age group, a waiting list for enrollment is maintained at the center. Priority for enrollment is based on siblings first; students enrolled at VGCC second; employees or board members of VGCC third; and the surrounding communities last. When space is available, the director will call you with information regarding enrollment.
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
All documentation provided to the College by students will be strictly confidential. No information, except as provided by law, will be released to anyone, including parents, without the student’s written consent. See the sections Release of Information (VGCC Catalog Online – Release of Information Section) and FERPA (VGCC Catalog Online – FERPA Section), for additional information.
HEALTH SERVICES
Since Vance-Granville is a commuter institution, the College maintains no health facilities other than first aid supplies. The responsibility for medical services rests with the student and his/her parents or guardian.
Students may purchase a major medical insurance plan available through Student CCSI.com.
HOUSING
The College does not have dormitory facilities, nor does it assume any responsibility for student housing. If a student attending Vance-Granville Community College must secure housing, it will be his/her responsibility to investigate possible sources and make the necessary financial arrangements. The student is encouraged to do this well in advance of his/her anticipated enrollment date.
LIBRARY SERVICES
Library Services provides reference and instructional support, print and non-print media, audiovisual equipment, online databases, Internet access, distance education support, and remote access to resources and services. Students may find information in their field of study, as well as general interest material, through the VGCC library and through interlibrary loan agreements with other libraries. Librarians provide information literacy classes and individual instruction as needed. Library Services also offers students a variety of other resources, including quiet spaces for individual or group study and access to computers, printers, and copiers.
In order to check out materials or use computers, students must obtain a library card by completing an information form, providing their student ID, and agreeing to Library Services procedures. For additional information please visit the VGCC Library Website.
ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
The College encourages student participation in student organizations and activities. Although student activities are viewed as secondary to the purpose of academic preparation, they are, nevertheless, an important part of student growth and development.
The student activities program is designed to provide a variety of meaningful educational, cultural, and social experiences. The program may include student government, publications, departmental clubs, and special interest groups. For additional information, visit the VGCC website at VGCC Student Activities and Athletics
Ambassador Program
The Ambassador Program is composed of a group of students from various program areas who have been nominated by the faculty and selected by a committee for their academic achievement, leadership potential, and vocational promise. Those selected are given specialized leadership training designed to be useful well beyond their graduation. These student leaders represent the College at special events on campus as well as in the community for a term of one year. Ambassadors host campus activities, conduct campus tours, speak to community groups, assist with registration/orientation, and participate in endowment fund activities. VGCC student ambassadors are provided special apparel that identifies them as leaders, a financial award, and the opportunity to meet community, elected, and business leaders throughout the region. The Ambassadors meet regularly for leadership development and planning purposes. For more information on the Ambassador Program, contact the Office of Student Activities and Athletics.
Clubs
The VGCC Student Government Association sponsors clubs that support the academic mission of the college. A faculty or staff advisor is required by the administration for each student group and organization. All organizations must be chartered and approved by the Student Government Association and the Coordinator of Student Engagement & Athletics. Should a sufficient number of students desire a particular college activity, they may petition the Student Government for official recognition. All campus organizations are prohibited from discrimination according to race, creed, color, sex, age, or disability. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities & Athletics or visit the VGCC website at VGCC Student Activities and Athletics.
Men’s Achievement Program
The Men’s Achievement Program is an empowering and engaging program that provides male students with support and guidance. The initiative helps male students in acquiring the confidence, resources and skills needed to succeed academically and socially at Vance-Granville Community College.
Incoming male students are invited to join the Men’s Achievement Program. Any male student that joins the Men’s Achievement Program is known as a Mentee and is assigned a coach. Mentees participate in regular meetings that feature a speaker and/or a workshop on an academic topic or life skills. Mentees voluntarily participate in workshops, activities and programs that encourage student leadership.
Phi Theta Kappa
The purpose of the Alpha Sigma Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. The society provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. Membership is by invitation only. Students must be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution offering an associate degree program, have completed at least 12 hours of course work leading to an associate degree, diploma or certificate, and have a grade point average of 3.5. Members are inducted during spring semester only and must meet all criteria at the time of induction. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities & Athletics or visit the VGCC website VGCC Student Activities and Athletics.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The SGA is designed to promote the general welfare of the College in a democratic fashion and to facilitate communication among the student body, the faculty, and the administration. Student government provides a means through which students can promote interest in student activities both on and off campus. Representatives are elected both by academic departments and by student organizations. For more information, contact Office of Student Activities & Athletics or visit the VGCC website at VGCC Student Activities and Athletics.
PARKING
Regulations approved by the board of trustees, as well as all state of North Carolina highway and motor vehicle provisions of Chapter 20 of the General Statutes, apply to Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) campus streets, roads, alleys and driveways on a 24-hour basis and for operators of all vehicles, public or private.
Vehicle operators will comply with the lawful instructions of any campus officer and all traffic signs in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator. Lack of space is not considered an excuse for violating parking regulations. VGCC Police are not responsible for ensuring that the necessary signs are erected and maintained to carry out the intent of these regulations.
A copy of the traffic and parking policy is included in the Student Catalog. Failure to obtain a copy is not an excuse for violation of the policy. All vehicles on campus need to be properly registered.
Smoking or the use of tobacco products while on campus is prohibited, including when sitting in a parked vehicle.
In addition to warnings (verbal and written), citations may also be issued and the standard fines imposed for traffic code violations, the following penalties may also be imposed:
- All of the provisions detailed in North Carolina General Statute 115D-21 and Section 20
- Towing laws are enforced at the owner’s expense
VGCC Security Officers are only authorized to issue warning citations for parking violations, however VGCC Police Officers will issue citations for parking violations and other infractions. VGCC is not responsible for the loss or damage of private vehicles resulting from theft, vandalism or accidents.
TESTING CENTERS
Placement testing is available at Franklin, Main, and South campuses during a variety of times to accommodate students. Placement testing is not offered at the Warren Campus. The testing center also offers remote placement testing as well. Placement testing appointments may be scheduled by contacting [email protected]. Applicants who may need special accommodations should contact the Counselor for Accessibility Services prior to their scheduled test date. For more information, including how to prepare for placement testing, please visit the Testing Center website at VGCC Testing Services. A valid photo ID is required for all testing.
VGCC’s Main, South, and Franklin Campuses have approved Pearson VUE Testing Centers. These testing centers accommodate all VGCC testing requirements and may provide proctoring services by appointment for a nominal fee. For contact information and directions, please visit our website at VGCC Testing Services.