Chief of Police Swearing-In Ceremony | | Chad Wollenberg, Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration, Dr. Ronald Thornhill, SVCC Local College Board Chair, Chief Alefunzo Uzzle,SVCC Chief of Police, Tamika S. Uzzle, Wife of Chief Uzzle, The Honorable Jacqueline S. Morgan, Brunswick County Circuit Court Clerk, Dr. Quentin R. Johnson, SVCC President, and Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration | | |
Mr. Chad Wollenberg, Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration, welcomed guests to Southside Virginia Community College's Swearing-In Ceremony for the campus' first Chief of Police. As part of the College's institutional outcomes and strategic planning, Mr. Alefunzo Uzzle was hired to enhance security measures in an effort to maintain a secure environment on campus. The safety and security of all campus members is of utmost importance.
The Honorable Jacqueline S. Morgan, Brunswick County Circuit Court Clerk, was on site to swear-in Chief Uzzle as our first Chief of Police on February 14. Uzzle shared "I promise you I'm going to have a department that has the core values of community, compassion, courage and commitment. I want to thank my family, my friends, my learning mentors and on this Valentine's Day, my wonderful wife who has put up with me for 27 years. Thank you all!" Uzzle concluded his welcome speech, "I've got that Panther Pride--Catch It!"
| | | SVCC Visits with US Senator | | Dr. Quentin R. Johnson, SVCC President, visited with Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan during a recent trip to our nation's capital. During the visit, Dr. Johnson, along with the college's advancement team, were able to have discussions with Senators and House representatives advocating for SVCC's programs and students. | | | | Virginia Community Colleges & Skilled Trades | | Southside Virginia Community College is included in the statewide initiative to bring awareness to its partnerships with business and industry, focusing on skilled trade. The above ad is running statewide in larger media markets; Keep an eye out and you may see some of our Panthers on your streaming services! Staff and students in the video are showcasing SVCC's Diesel, Power Line Worker, Critical Environment, and HVAC/ Electricity programs. | | | Ten students recently graduated from the Diesel Program located at the Occupational Technical Center in Blackstone. The next class began on April 7th! Pictured: Billy McGraw (Instructor), LaTrelle Macklin (South Hill), Colin Meeks (Madison Heights), Devan Dyer (South Chesterfield), Lucas Smith (Church Road), Amir Fitzgerald (Blackstone), Christian Smith (Warsaw), Tyler Duncan (Dillwyn), Andrew Elder (Pamplin), Blake Hightower (Chase City), Chris Lambert (Broadway), and Russ Hicks (Instructor). | | Baskerville Correctional Center in the News | | The Campus Within Walls program was highlighted in the February edition of the Correctional Connection Newsletter. Eleven students are in Baskerville Correctional Center's first Electricity Cohort. Please find an excerpt of the newsletter below. | | Southside Virginia Community College celebrated Black History Month all month long with different events and activities to reflect on the rich history, culture, and achievements of Black individuals and communities. Activities ranged from trips to Historically Black structures within the community to scavenger hunts of finding the "Hidden Figure." | | Career & Technical Education Month | | This month, we honored students across our service area who are mastering hands-on skills and preparing for high-demand careers! Students enjoyed treats to celebrate Career and Technical Education Month. | |  | | | DE Nurse Aide Students Visit SVCC | | Local Dual Enrollment (DE) Nurse Aide Students from across our service area visited the Estes Center to learn more about health science careers. Sessions were led by SVCC Associate Degree Nursing Students. DE students participated in engaging hands-on demonstrations throughout the day to spark their interest in health careers. | | Student Leadership Retreat | |
Students participated in the 6th annual Student Leadership Retreat held at the John H. Daniel Campus. Students actively engaged in hands-on leadership sessions led by our amazing faculty, staff, and administration. Students left the retreat inspired to innovate, advocate, and serve. | | | | Military Heroes Cohort #2 | |
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Recently, Southside Virginia Community College Foundation collaborated with Microsoft through the Cloud Operations and Innovations (CO &I) Military Datacenter Pathway to provide all inclusive hands-on training to U.S. Military Heroes. The Heroes are transitioning from their service in the military and into potential roles with Microsoft. Southside Virginia Community College proudly welcomed its second cohort of students, to include 38 U.S. Military Heroes, to its mock datacenter, Center for Information Technology Excellence (CITE) , located at one of the College’s off-site locations, Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center. Students had the opportunity to run simulated tickets for both Site Services and Critical Environment departments; training emphasized safety, work processes, and hands-on proficiency in a real-world environment.
Providing hands-on training like this is crucial in preparing students for the demands of the field, ensuring they graduate with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Dr. Chad Patton, Dean of Career and Occupational Technology, states "It is truly an honor to continue this partnership with Microsoft. We appreciate the Heroes' service to our country.”
Investing in the training of exiting military personnel is not just an act of gratitude for their service but also a strategic move to harness their potential for economic and technological growth. Collaborative initiatives between Microsoft and SVCC exemplify how targeted efforts can open doors for veterans while addressing workforce needs in high-demand industries.
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