News

Spotlighted below is the latest from CCWC.

 

Also check out the following latest news from CCWC's three partner colleges of Paul D. Camp Community College, Thomas Nelson Community College (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College), and Tidewater Community College, as well as the Virginia Community College System.

State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2023-24 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting

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Apr 10, 2023
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2023, at 9 a.m. on May 18, 2023, at the Virginia Community College System, System Office, 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236. The State Board will consider mandatory tuition and fee increases of between 0 percent and 4.7 percent for all undergraduate students, subject to budget provisions of the 2023 General Assembly.

Camp Community College to hold former Smithfield High School history event March 16

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Feb 21, 2023
Camp Community College is sponsoring a memory collection event to celebrate the rich history of the former Smithfield High School at 235 James Street. Come bring your memories, artifacts, and memorabilia to share and be a part of Isle of Wight County’s living history! The event is scheduled for March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Camp’s Smithfield Center, 235 James Street in Smithfield. There will be discussion and refreshments.

Spring Scholarship application opens February 13

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Feb 9, 2023
Thinking ahead to the 2023 Fall Semester, the online scholarship application for Camp Community College will open February 13. The deadline to apply for Fall 2023 scholarships is April 28. Camp has scholarships for high school seniors entering college in the fall, current Camp students, and new students. The application is at the Camp Community College website - https://www.pdc.edu/attend/paying-for-college/scholarships/. For those thinking about applying for the fall semester, scholarships are a good way to reduce the cost of attending college.

Camp set to launch NJCAA men’s and women’s basketball programs; teams will compete in Suffolk

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Feb 9, 2023
Camp Community College has launched a National Junior College Athletic Association men’s basketball program with the hiring of head coach Franklin Chatman. The team will begin competition in the Fall of 2023 in Suffolk. The college is also pursuing a head coach for a women’s basketball program. Coach Chatman, who played college basketball at Virginia State University, has 20 years of coaching experience and player development and over 120 college victories at American National University, Stratford University, and Newport News Apprentice School.

Experienced education executive with proven abilities in workforce training hired to lead Virginia’s Community Colleges

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Jan 4, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Babb Interim Asst. Vice Chancellor for Public Relations (804) 819-1662 jbabb@vccs.edu **MEDIA ADVISORY: The new VCCS Chancellor and VCCS State Board Chair responded to media questions during […] The post Experienced education executive with proven abilities in workforce training hired to lead Virginia’s Community Colleges appeared first on VCCS.

Virginia Foundation for Community College Education to Increase Food Access for Students Across the Commonwealth with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Investment

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Nov 20, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Babb Interim Asst. Vice Chancellor for Public Relations (804) 819-1662 jbabb@vccs.edu   Richmond, VA – (Nov. 21, 2022) The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation has […] The post Virginia Foundation for Community College Education to Increase Food Access for Students Across the Commonwealth with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Investment appeared first on VCCS.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Anthem Single Stop Grant

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Nov 16, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY – SAVE THE DATE EVENT:  The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will announce a $125,000 grant to promote lasting hunger relief for community college students in […] The post MEDIA ADVISORY: Anthem Single Stop Grant appeared first on VCCS.

Student finds support to build a new life at TCC

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Aug 11, 2022
Brian Marshall is one of those people who make you smile when you meet him. He’s affable, relatable and full of joy. And that was on the worst days of his life. Brian came to Tidewater Community College after losing his business and his home. He was living in his car, hoping to build a […] The post Student finds support to build a new life at TCC appeared first on TCC Today.

Early Registration for College's Inaugural Community 5K Open

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Aug 11, 2022
Virginia Peninsula Community College is gearing up for its inaugural Community Day 5K. Open to elite runners and casual walkers alike, the family-friendly event is set for Saturday, Oct. 1. The community is invited to join students, faculty, staff, and alumni in enjoying this healthy fun event at Hampton's Matteson Trail located at 320 Butler Farm Rd.

College Board Meets Aug. 17

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Aug 11, 2022
The Local Board of Virginia Peninsula Community College will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center (600 Butler Farm Rd.) on the Hampton campus. Convening in rooms 1301-1303, the Board will discuss College regular business.  The general Board meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Learn more about the Local College Board here.

Athletes Register for Fall Semester

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Aug 10, 2022
New athletics director and men's basketball coach, Chris Moore talked with athletes and their parents during an Aug.11 registration seminar at the Hampton campus in Wythe Hall. In addition to registering for fall classes, the athletes were able to meet representatives from advising, financial aid, the Office of Accessbility, Great Expectations, Single Stop, Student Life and Leadership and TRiO. Moore said nearly 40 student-athletes participated. In late April, the College announced plans to expand athletics by adding six sports in the next three years.

Players, Assistant Agree Moore Right Man for AD Job

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Aug 10, 2022
Men's basketball coach Chris Moore is able to relate to his players on and off the court. (Photo by Harry Washington) When Hunter Ladler was discussing Chris Moore’s qualifications for the athletics director position at Virginia Peninsula Community College, he didn’t point to Moore’s resume.

College Board's CISS Committee to Meet

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Aug 10, 2022
The Virginia Peninsula Community College Board’s Curriculum, Instruction and Student Services (CISS) committee will meet at 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 on the Hampton campus. Convening in rooms 1301-1303 at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center (600 Butler Farm Rd.), the committee will discuss academic programs and services. The Board’s committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.  Learn more about the Local College Board here.

TCC has resources to help students achieve their goals

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Aug 9, 2022
Fall Semester is almost here, with classes starting on August 22. Now is the time to get ready for your next steps in school. The college offers free computers, emergency financial help, food and more. Here’s what you need to know. TCC’s Student Resource and Empowerment Center (SREC), is a Single Stop site that connects students with […] The post TCC has resources to help students achieve their goals appeared first on TCC Today.

Aug. 16 College Offices Open at 1 p.m.

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Aug 9, 2022
Virginia Peninsula Community College offices at campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg will open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The morning closure will allow faculty and staff to engage in All College Day meetings and activities in preparation for the new academic year. Sessions will include an address by President Towuanna Porter Brannon and updates by members of the President’s Cabinet among other program highlights.   During the closure, services such as registration will be available online.

Aug. 16, College Offices Open at 1 p.m.

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Aug 9, 2022
Virginia Peninsula Community College offices at campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg will open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16.  The morning closure will allow faculty and staff to engage in All College Day meetings and activities in preparation for the new academic year. Sessions will include an address by President Towuanna Porter Brannon and updates by members of the President’s Cabinet among other program highlights.   During the closure, services such as registration will be available online.