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VCCS students thrive during summer research program at NASA

August 13, 2019
By Jim Babb

…aircraft for display and for critical wind-tunnel testing. “This has been a fantastic experience,” said Tucker. “I’ve been able to work around some of the smartest people on the planet,…

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…the effort to get students to go along with coronavirus testing requirements, some colleges are trying the carrot…others, the stick. –Richmond Times-Dispatch (https://richmond.com/news/local/education/some-colleges-use-punishment-others-incentive-to-encourage-covid-testing/article_08d0100f-286f-532a-8c09-5b957d8bc4e3.html) • Responding to student “stress and anxiety”…

To boost student success, Virginia’s Community Colleges explore ending reliance on high stakes placement tests and developmental classes — so more students can enroll directly into college level courses.

May 7, 2019
By Jim Babb

…exposure in high school, were shown to be just as effective as placement testing for predicting pass rates for students taking gateway college math and English. “Instead of placing students…

Surge in coronavirus prompts mandates for state workers to be vaccinated, and mask wearing indoors at Virginia’s Community Colleges

August 10, 2021
By Jim Babb

…vaccination, or undergo weekly COVID testing if they refuse. The governor’s vaccination order takes effect September 1st and it extends to community college faculty, staff, part-time employees, and contractors who…

New leadership for Chancellor’s Faculty Advisory Committee

April 23, 2024
By Jim Babb

…faculty evaluation plans, campus safety, intellectual property, freedom of expression, testing centers, system support for peer groups, professional development, and the VCCS 29,” said Dodson. VCCS 29 is the advancement…

Applications due in March for life-changing student research opportunities with NASA

January 24, 2024
By Jim Babb

…controlled clean room at the Langley Research Center, testing equipment to inspect cameras and lenses for probes to be sent to the Moon and Mars. “Virginia Community College students bring…

Senior leader at Virginia’s Community Colleges to retire after 37-year career in Virginia and North Carolina

…Virginia Community College system in 2014 and says she was especially proud to have played leadership roles in elimination of placement testing and development of co-requisite learning supports for students;…

New VCCS State Board chair sees consequential year ahead for Virginia’s Community Colleges

July 11, 2022
By Jim Babb

…during his tenure as Lt. Governor and Governor of the Commonwealth. He’s worked in government relations for the College Board, the Educational Testing Service and the Hispanic Association of Colleges…

Interim VCCS Chancellor Sharon Morrissey: “We are strong together”

July 11, 2022
By Jim Babb

…for dual enrolled high school students. Our State Board approved a policy revision that removes placement testing barriers. Our colleges are now using multiple measures for placement, meaning students no…

Mask mandate to be suspended March 14 at Virginia’s Community Colleges

…steps to protect themselves and others, including wearing a mask voluntarily; obtaining COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots; and testing and staying home when experiencing symptoms of illness. Indications are that…

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