VGCC Offers Seminar on Managing Change
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar, called “How to Lead & Negotiate Change in the Workplace,” on Monday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. until noon in Room 7107 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County.
Whether you are trying to get an individual to change how he or she performs on the job or your entire organization is trying to adopt a new strategy, resistance to change can cost a business time, energy and money. This seminar will help participants communicate about the importance of change to co-workers, help those who are reluctant to “let go,” and deal with the stress of change.
Mike Collins of Wake Forest, president of The Perfect Workday Company, will lead the three-hour seminar. Collins, who has led numerous well-received seminars at VGCC, has a bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a master’s degree from Duke University.
VGCC Small Business Center Director Diane Finch advised that space is limited for this free seminar. To reserve a seat, pre-register by calling the Small Business Center at (252) 492-2061, ext. 3275 or ext. 3240.’,’spacer15241.gif’),(812,’Registration for Fall ends Aug. 14′,’2008-08-13 12:11:32′,’The Fall 2008 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Tuesday, Aug. 19, and registration ends on Thursday, Aug. 14. Hours for registration are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The fall course schedule is now available on VGCC’s website (vgcc.springerstudios.net) under “Schedules.”
Orientation sessions for new students in curriculum programs will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and Monday, Aug. 11 in the Civic Center on VGCC’s main campus in Vance County. Orientation sessions will also be offered on the college’s other campuses (located in Warren, Granville and Franklin counties).
Registration for high school students interested in dual enrollment , also known as “A Step Ahead,” will be held on Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Students may pay, verify payment or charge tuition and fees at the VGCC Business Office on Main Campus (or at the campus where they are enrolled) on the same days as registration, or wait for an invoice and schedule to be mailed. The Main Campus Business Office hours of operation during registration are 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Fridays. For students registering between Aug. 12 and Aug. 14, the payment deadline is Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.
Anyone with questions about registration at Vance-Granville should contact the college’s main campus at (252) 492-2061 or visit any of the other campuses for more information.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Frank A. Clark, VGCC Director of Financial Aid , encourages students who need financial assistance to visit his office immediately and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For faster results, Clark advises students to apply online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov .
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants ranging from $400 to $4,310. Students may also qualify for other college or state funds, including the NC Education Lottery Scholarships, which are need-based grants that can help many students who previously were not eligible for Pell grants. In order for a student to charge tuition, fees, and books to financial aid awards, the application must be processed entirely prior to the registration period. Students should bring a signed copy of their 2007 federal tax return, and/or their parents’ return, when they apply for funding assistance at any of the four campuses.
Students with preschool-age children may receive financial assistance to help pay for child care, and applications for this help are also available at the Financial Aid Office.
For more details regarding financial assistance, visit the Financial Aid Office in Room 8215 on Main Campus or call (252) 738-3280.
HELP FOR VETERANS
Military veterans who wish to use their Veterans’ Education benefits may contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 738-3421. Veterans should check with Financial Aid to see if the programs in which they are interested are covered.
KEY DATES
Aug. 12-14: Advising/Registration — ALL STUDENTS
Aug. 14: Tuition Payment Deadline for students registered through Aug. 14 (6 p.m.)
Aug. 19: Fall Semester Curriculum Classes Begin
Aug. 21: Last Day to Add a Class
Aug. 28: Last Day for Partial Tuition Refund; and Last Day to Drop with No Transcript Grade
