Our Mission
We give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.
Meet Our State Board
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is governed by the State Board, a 15-member board dedicated to ensuring the effective strategic operation and growth of Virginia’s community colleges. Each member is appointed by the Governor, who serves up to two four-year terms. These board members meet six times each year to establish policies that guide the strategic direction and function of the VCCS.
Meet Our Chancellor
Dr. David Doré became Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) on April 1, 2023. Dr. Doré is the tenth person to lead the system, which was founded in 1966. He succeeded Dr. Sharon Morrissey, who served in the post on an interim basis since July 2022.
Governance
Virginia’s Community Colleges are governed by the State Board for Community Colleges. Board members are appointed by the Govenor of Virginia to four-year terms and may serve only two consecutive terms.
News
Given the increasing demand for our academic services and workforce programs, Virginia’s Community Colleges are helping to transform the higher education landscape and the lives of thousands of Virginians every year.
Staff
VCCS System Office staff members are identified alphabetically by last name. Individual titles, email addresses and phone numbers are also available. Activate the button below to begin your search.
A Brief History of VCCS
2017
Governor Terry McAuliffe kicks off the VCCS 50th anniversary gala event, which raises nearly $2.3 million for Virginia’s Community Colleges.
2016
The Virginia General Assembly, with bi-partisan support, passes legislation creating the nation’s first pay-for-performance workforce training program called the Workforce Credentials Grant (later called FastForward).
2015
The VCCS launches Complete 2021, a six-year statewide strategic plan.
2013
The number of Hispanic and Latino students attending Virginia’s Community Colleges increases 58% between 2008-2013, and the number of those students graduating increases by 150%.
2012
The Governor signs into law a measure to expand Dual Enrollment offerings into every Virginia high school.
2007
VCCS begins Great Expectations to counter the low numbers of former foster care youth who enroll in and graduate from college.2005
VCCS Career Coaches begin working in high schools to help students create career and college plans, and convince more students to go to college.2004
VCCS and Virginia Tech sign the first ever guaranteed admissions agreement for community college graduates.
2002
VCCS Middle College begins as a recovery program helping high school dropouts earn postsecondary credentials.
1998
The Virginia General Assembly tasks the VCCS with coordinating workforce training at the postsecondary level.
1996
VCCS begins offering online classes.
1987
Dual Enrollment begins, allowing high school students to earn community college credit for particular classes.1972
J. Sargeant Reynolds is the 23rd and final community college to open.
1966
Gov. Mills Godwin creates the VCCS, financed by the state’s first ever sales tax. Two colleges open, serving 7,500 students.