December 2022

Brent E. Richey Memorial Scholarship Established Our SVCC family are all saddened by the death of Brent Richey.  Brent was a long-time fixture at the college and faithfully served our students in many capacities including Associate Professor, Director of Financial Aid and Dean of Enrollment. Brent enjoyed the students and was always a willing volunteer for the college and for our SVCC Foundation. His culinary grilling abilities were much appreciated at foundation golf tournaments and his students who were lucky enough to build rockets with Mr. Richey were indeed fortunate.  The Brent E. Richey Memorial Scholarship has been established through the Southside Virginia Community College Foundation, Inc. Contributions to this fund can be made through the button below or, by mailing a check to the SVCC Foundation, 108 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821.

Brent E. Richey Memorial Scholarship

New Dean Welcomed

Dr. Charletta Barringer-Brown has recently joined SVCC as Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business. She comes to SVCC after serving as a tenured professor in the department of political science and public administration and as the faculty director of general education at Virginia State University. Earlier in her career, Dr. Barringer-Brown served as an assistant dean, department chair, and director of research at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina from 2004 to 2018. Dr. Keith Harkins Vice President - Academics & Workforce states, "We are thrilled for Dr. Barringer-Brown to join us at SVCC and I look forward to her sharing her talents and experience in our campus community. We are indeed fortunate to have her."

SVCC Foundation Receives Grant from Virginia Credit Union

The Southside Virginia Community College Foundation is excited to announce that they are a recent recipient of a $2,500 grant from Virginia Credit Union in support of the Career Coach program. The Career Coach program offers mentoring and advising services to students in all of the region's public schools, three private schools, and the local homeschool community. Dr. Robin Daniel, SVCC’s Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Partnerships, states “SVCC is extremely grateful for Virginia Credit Union’s support. The Career Coach program equips our local high school students with the tools needed to excel in their career and educational endeavors.” Representing Virginia Credit Union is Mark Creason, Financial Partnership Manager.

Aspire 2027: Pathways to Opportunities

In the 2021-22 academic year, the Collaborative Strategic Planning Committee developed SVCC's next Strategic Plan. The process included obtaining internal and external stakeholder feedback. Approved by the Local Board in July 2022, SVCC's strategic plan is Aspire 2027: Pathways to Opportunities.

Holiday Luncheon SVCC faculty and staff recently joined together to share in a holiday luncheon.  A special thanks to the following for providing door prizes: Benchmark Community Bank Citizens Bank & Trust Estes Trucking Fern Bank Farm First Citizens Bank The Fishin' Pig Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative North Street Press Club Southside Electric Cooperative Touchstone Bank Virginia Asset Management Congratulations to Fall 2022 Esports Championship winners!

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