Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) is a public community college in Roanoke, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Community College System.
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| Type | Public community college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1966 |
Parent institution | Virginia Community College System |
| President | Robert H. Sandel |
| Undergraduates | 8,362 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Website | www.virginiawestern.edu |
Academics
editAs of 2013, Virginia Western had 69 different specified programs that fall under the categories including: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Certificate, or Career Studies. Some of these degrees are used as a stepping stone to many of Virginia's colleges and universities.
Students
editMost of the students are part-time enrollment. Virginia Western Community College now has student sports teams such as basketball and soccer. The college also has many student clubs and recreations for students. [1]
In the fall 2020 semester, VWCC's total headcount was 8,362 students, 57% female, 43% male. The racial makeup of the student body is 70% White, 20% Black or African American, and 5% from other races.[2]
Facilities
editCulinary Institute at Virginia Western is in the Claude Moore Education Complex, in downtown Roanoke[3]
The college operates the Greenfield Education & Training Center in Daleville.[4][5]
The Roanoke Japanese Saturday School (ロノアーク補習授業校 Ronōaku Hoshū Jugyō Kō), a weekend Japanese educational program, was previously held at the Greenfield Education & Training Center. It was closed for an indeterminate period in April 2006,[6] and in February 2009 it was closed permanently.[7][8]
Notable alumni
edit- Nidal Hasan (born 1970) United States Army Officer, Perpetrator of 2009 Fort Hood shooting[9]
- Barry Michaels (born 1952) radio disc jockey[10]
- Carol M. Swain (born 1954) Law Professor, U.S. Civil Rights Commission Advisory Committee[11][12]
- Eric Phillips (born 1976) Delegate for the 47th District in the Virginia House of Delegates[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Virginia Western Community College". CCR. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ^ Hanson, David. "VIRGINIA WESTERN FACT BOOK." July. 2020
- ^ "OFF-CAMPUS FACILITIES". Virginia Western. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ^ "Greenfield Education & Training Center" (Archive). Virginia Western Community College. Retrieved on April 5, 2015. "Greenfield Center 57 South Center Drive Daleville, VA 24083" - Profile at the Commonwealth of Virginia website.
- ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Daleville CDP, VA" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on April 5, 2015.
- ^ "Japanese Schools" (Archive). Japan-Virginia Society (JVS; 日本バージニア協会). June 4, 2008. Retrieved on April 5, 2015. Roanoke: "c/o Greenfield Education Center 57S Center Dr. Daleville, VA 24083" and "The school has been closed since April, 2006."
- ^ ""600 Harpersville Rd. Newport News VA 23601"
- ^ "Japanese Schools" (Archive). Japan-Virginia Society (JVS; 日本バージニア協会). Retrieved on April 5, 2015. Roanoke: "The school was closed on Feb.2009" Japanese version (Archive). "ロアノーク補習授業校 (Roanoke Japanese Saturday School) Information ２００９年２月に廃校"
- ^ "Who is Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan? | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth". 2013-09-06. Archived from the original on 2013-09-06. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Ocala, Florida DJ Barry Michaels has been broadcasting for 50 years". Ocala StarBanner. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ^ "Carol Swain appointed to Tennessee Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights". Vanderbilt. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ^ "Political scientist, James Madison Society at Princeton". Institute on Religion and Democracy. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ^ "Phillips battles for 48th District seat". Henry County Enterprise. Retrieved 2024-01-14.