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Register for Spring Semester Jan. 3-4

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
The Spring 2008 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Tuesday, Jan. 8, and college officials advise you to apply and register for classes as early as possible. The spring course schedule is now available on VGCC’s website (vgcc.springerstudios.net) by clicking on “Schedules.” New students in curriculum programs must attend an orientation session on Thursday, Dec. … Read More

VGCC Medical Assisting Program Earns Renewed National Accreditation

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
The Medical Assisting program at Vance-Granville Community College was recently accredited for the second time by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). “National accreditation signifies that our program meets a high standard,” said Dr. Angela Ballentine, VGCC’s Vice President of Instruction. “It confirms that we are successfully preparing graduates to enter … Read More

VGCC Graduate donates her work to college

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
A gift to Vance-Granville Community College will serve as a lasting reminder of a special graduate. When Warren County native Annie M. Russell retired after 33 years with the United States Postal Service in New York, she already had earned an associate degree in nursing, a bachelor’s degree in psychology and had taken graduate-level courses … Read More

VGCC Defeats Bonner Academy in Fifth Basketball Win

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College men’s basketball team extended its streak to 5-0 on Saturday, Dec. 1 with an exciting 114-106 home win over Bonner Academy. VGCC head coach Avery Wilson said that the Raleigh prep school squad was likely “the best team we’ve faced so far.” Down 54-44 at halftime, the VGCC Vanguards roared back … Read More

VGCC Day Care Center Showcased Art

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
The Day Care Center at Vance-Granville Community College’s main campus held its Annual Art Show on Nov. 15. The 38 artists ranged in age from one to four years old and used a variety of techniques, including marble painting, collage, brush painting, melted-crayon designs and hand-prints. “The show is a culmination of a couple of … Read More

VGCC Recognizes CRC Recipients

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College held its first celebration on Nov.15 in honor of individuals who have earned a Career Readiness Certificate, or CRC. Audrey Brown, the college’s CRC coordinator, welcomed VGCC faculty, staff, CRC recipients and their family members to a ceremony and reception on the college’s main campus. Members of the local CRC advisory committee, … Read More

VGCC offers Medical Coding program online and on-campus

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer the Medical Coding certificate program in an online format and at its Franklin County campus starting in January. Medical Coding is a thirteen-month program that includes training in coding, billing, insurance, medical terminology, and preparing for a certification test. Students wishing to take Medical Coding courses in a traditional classroom … Read More

VGCC Offers Tax Tips Seminar at Franklin Campus

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar, “Tax Tips,” for small businesses on Dec. 17. The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the college’s Franklin County Campus, located on N.C. 56 just west of Louisburg. Jess McLamb of Raleigh, president of the Roper Group, will present … Read More

Eaton-Johnson Middle School Students Explore College, Career Options at VGCC

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Eighth-graders from Eaton-Johnson Middle School in Henderson visited the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College on Nov. 6 and Nov. 8. Dr. Priscilla Chavis-Lockley, lead counselor and College/Career Counseling Coordinator at EJMS, led the student groups, accompanied for some of the visits by EJMS literacy coach Brenda Poole. According to Angela Gardner, VGCC’s Director of … Read More

VGCC Students Complete Thanksgiving Food Drives

May 14, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Students at Vance-Granville Community College once again demonstrated their commitment to their communities with acts of service just before Thanksgiving. VGCC Criminal Justice Technology students continued their tradition of giving back with the annual Criminal Justice Club Thanksgiving food drive for needy families. The club had fed Thanksgiving meals to eight families in 2005, and … Read More