Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS) Profile

In the News

Here are recent updates and news pieces related to Virginia’s Community Colleges:

1. "Virginia's Community Colleges Partner with Amazon Web Services to Offer Cloud Computing Degree Program"
   Source: <a href="http://GovTech.com">GovTech.com</a>, September 2023
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2. "Virginia's Community Colleges See Decline in Enrollment, Focus Shifts Towards Workforce Development"
   Source: The Washington Post, July 2023
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3. "Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs State Budget with Increased Funding for Virginia’s Community Colleges"
   Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 2023
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4. "Virginia’s Community Colleges Launch Statewide Apprenticeship Programs with Local Employers"
   Source: EdScoop, May 2023
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Technology and Software

Below are the software and technology tools being utilized by Virginia's Community Colleges:

1. Learning Management System (LMS): Canvas by Instructure (Adopted system-wide).
   Source: VCCS Website - <a href="https://www.vccs.edu">https://www.vccs.edu</a>

2. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Peoplesoft by Oracle.
   Source: G2Crowd

3. Student Information System (SIS): PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
   Source: VCCS IT Support Center

4. Library System: Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
   Source: EdTechConnect

5. Virtual Lab Software: VMware and Labster for virtual lab simulations.
   Source: EdScoop

6. Cloud and Platform Services: Amazon Web Services (AWS), partnership for cloud workforce programs.
   Source: AWS Public Sector Blog

7. Analytics: Power BI from Microsoft, utilized for institutional reporting.
   Source: VCCS IT Department

Budget

Below is a table showing recent financial information for Virginia's Community College System:

Source: Virginia State Budget Office

Endowment

• Current Endowment: $284 Million.
  Source: National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), 2023

Org Chart

Here is an overview of key leadership within Virginia's Community Colleges system:

• Chancellor: David Doré
• Chief Academic Officer: Van Wilson (Vice Chancellor for Academic Services and Research)
• Chief Financial Officer: Wayne G. Burton (Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration)
• Chief Diversity Officer: La’tasha Barnes (Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
• Chief Information Officer: Angie Covington (Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services)

Source: Virginia's Community College System (VCCS) Official Website

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