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VGCC Enrollment Sets New High For Spring

Posted on January 28, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Initial enrollment in curriculum programs for Spring Semester at Vance-Granville Community College is 3,935, a new record for spring. This is a 5.2 percent increase over Spring Semester 2002. VGCC President Robert A. Miller announced the enrollment figures to the college Board of Trustees at their bi-monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 27. Coupled with Fall Semester … Read More

Spring 2003 Exam Schedule Announced

Posted on January 22, 2003 by VGCC Staff
VGCC Dean of Curriculum Marsha Nelson has announced the final exam schedule for Spring Semester 2003. The new schedule is available online by clicking on this link: http://vgcc.springerstudios.net/schedules/CurrFinalExamScheduleS03.htm . Questions about the exam schedule should be directed to your individual instructors.

VGCC Career Center Sponsors Workshop For “The 40 And Over” Job Hunter

Posted on January 22, 2003 by VGCC Staff
The Career Center is sponsoring a workshop “The 40 and over” Job Hunter. This is a new topic. Students asked for it and we are providing the information, according to Career Center Coordinator Barbara Smith. “We are sure it will prove useful to this population and the ‘rising or upcoming’ population of this status,” she … Read More

VGCC Student Has Goal In Sight After Overcoming Numerous Obstacles

Posted on January 21, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Many studentsat Vance-Granville Community College have to overcome obstacles to successful education. Some have youthful mistakes holding them back. Many have to work full-time to help support their families. Lots of women have children to care for. Illnesses or serious health problems are obstacles for some. Lorena Brown has had all these daunting problems, but … Read More

2 Credits And 1 1/2 Decades Later, He Earns A Diploma

Posted on January 19, 2003 by VGCC Staff
By AL WHELESS, Daily Dispatch Writer   When Vance-Granville Community College holds its spring graduation in May, one of those who plan to wear a cap and gown is 32-year-old Joe Nalevaiko. He just finished high school. “We’re proud of Joe, yes we are,” said Roberta Scott, the coordinator of the adult high school diploma … Read More

VGCC Prepares For 25th Annual Career Day

Posted on January 16, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s 25th Annual Career Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Civic Center. This year’s Career Day will again feature an Interview Session to be held exclusively for 2003 graduates. The interviews will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The hours have been … Read More

SACS Reaffirmation Committee Chair To Visit VGCC Main Campus On Jan. 22

Posted on January 16, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Dr. Frank Friedman, chairman of Vance-Granville Community College’s SACS Reaffirmation Committee, will make his preliminary visit to the college on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Dr. Friedman, president of Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, will be here to assess the college’s preparations for the committee’s April visit, to make final logistical arrangements and to answer questions about … Read More

Granville Man Uses VGCC As Boost To College Teaching Career, Doctorate

Posted on January 15, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Granville County native Ron Alligood II had his bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate. He had a job he liked, and he could have become complacent. But he didn’t, and he turned to Vance-Granville Community College to help spur him on to bigger and better things.  Alligood was born in Butner, the son of Ron and … Read More

VGCC Offers Free Marketing Workshop For Business Owners At Franklin Campus

Posted on January 15, 2003 by VGCC Staff
Marketing for small business is undergoing a revolution, and Vance-Granville Community College wants to help Franklin County small business operators cope with these changes. A free workshop on “Marketing in Tough Times” will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at VGCC’s Franklin County Campus on N.C. 56 west of Louisburg.  … Read More

Student Government Association Sponsoring Bloodmobile Visit On Wednesday, Jan. 22

Posted on January 14, 2003 by VGCC Staff
The VGCC Student Government Association will sponsor a Bloodmobile visit on the Main Campus on Wednesday, Jan. 22, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Civic Center. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to support this worthwhile project. The visits during the past academic year were very successful, according to … Read More