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VGCC offers Medical Coding courses at South Campus

Posted on November 23, 2010 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer courses in the Medical Coding certificate program at the college’s South Campus in Granville County, starting in January 2011. South Campus is located on N.C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner. The introductory course, Medical Terminology, will be offered on Monday and Wednesday nights from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Jan. … Read More

School officials meet at VGCC

Posted on November 23, 2010 by VGCC Staff
Administrators and guidance counselors from high schools and middle schools in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties met with Vance-Granville Community College staff on Nov. 3 at the college’s Civic Center for a forum on how the various educational institutions are working together. In years past, college officials have met with high school personnel on … Read More

High School Students learn about Culinary Opportunities at VGCC

Posted on November 22, 2010 by VGCC Staff
Students in the Culinary Arts program at Northern Vance High School learned about where they could take their skills in the future when they visited Vance-Granville Community College’s Culinary Technology program on Nov. 12. The group of high school juniors and seniors were accompanied by their Culinary instructor, Julie Sokol, and Jane Hicks, the career … Read More

Horse on Campus: VGCC Day Care Center kids excited by special guest

Posted on November 22, 2010 by VGCC Staff
Children enrolled in the Day Care Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus have recently been studying the Old West, with a series of western-themed learning activities. And what would cowboys and cowgirls do without their horses? On Nov. 15, the young students, some in western attire, received a special visit from Brenda Satterwhite of … Read More

VGCC Seminar helps Businesses market on a budget

Posted on November 17, 2010 by VGCC Staff
An upcoming free seminar offered by Vance-Granville Community College will appeal to local small businesses looking for solutions in a difficult economy. The Small Business Center seminar, entitled “Marketing in Tough Times,” will be held from 9 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus … Read More

International focus provides opportunities for VGCC students

Posted on November 15, 2010 by VGCC Staff
In recent years, Vance-Granville Community College has been increasingly focused on preparing students to succeed in the global economy. In March 2010, ensuring that graduates have “global and cultural awareness” was listed as part of six official goals for the college adopted by the VGCC Board of Trustees. In that spirit, as the United States … Read More

VGCC Spring Semester Registration starts Nov. 15

Posted on November 12, 2010 by VGCC Staff
The Spring 2011 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Wednesday, Jan. 5, but college officials advise students to apply and register for classes as early as possible. New students may apply for admission at any time. The upcoming semester’s course schedule is now available on VGCC’s web site by clicking on “ WebAdvisor ,” then … Read More

VGCC recognizes 12 Graduates of EMT-Paramedic Training

Posted on November 12, 2010 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College honored 12 people who completed the college’s year-long Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program on Nov. 9. Graduates included Cynthia Ayscue of Bearpond Volunteer Fire Department; Jennifer Bollinger, Ricky Fortner and Charmin Medlin, all of Franklin County EMS; Pam Aiken, Nicole Davis and Brandon Stewart, all of Granville Health System; Kim Nalevaiko of Townsville … Read More

VGCC Faculty Member’s essay published in book

Posted on November 12, 2010 by VGCC Staff
Work by a Vance-Granville Community College English instructor is included in a newly published book. Instructor Chris Brockman’s essay, entitled “Out of Tune, But Not Out of Mind,” in Looking Out, Seeing In: Brief Personal Essays on Real Life, is part of a new anthology of short personal essays edited and published by Sandra Eisdorfer. … Read More

Oxford High School alumni support VGCC scholarship

Posted on November 11, 2010 by VGCC Staff
In conjunction with its recent 50th anniversary reunion, the Oxford High School Class of 1960 made contributions to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund, increasing the size of the scholarship fund the class had established to honor the late educators, Eben G. McSwain and Mary Frances McSwain. Pictured above, Dr. Shirley Tippett Jones of Goldsboro … Read More