October 2023

2023 Governor's Summit on Rural Prosperity

Dr. Quentin R. Johnson enjoys a few minutes to talk with Delegate Tommy Wright and Blackstone Mayor Ben Green and his wife Field.

The Town of Blackstone hosted the 2023 Governor's Summit on Rural Prosperity providing SVCC the opportunity to showcase programs through student demonstrations at the SVCC Occupational Technical Center.

The event drew attendees from across the Commonwealth. Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears delivered the keynote address. This Summit brings together state, business and civic leaders to explore the future of rural Virginia. According to the Virginia Rural Center, a key takeaway was; when rural Virginia thrives, everyone in the Commonwealth prospers.

Mrs. Ferguson Meets Governor Youngkin

Mrs. Darleen Ferguson, a SVCC student, saw Governor Youngkin at the Taste of Brunswick Festival while volunteering at the Southside Virginia Community College booth. Mrs. Ferguson was quoted as saying, "Unbelievable, the Governor and me! When you awaken in the morning, you never know what the day holds for you."

College Application Week

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia partners with the Office of the Secretary of Education, the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia and national education non-profit ECMC to coordinate Virginia College Application Week.

The week, October 24 - 28 was a busy week for Southside Virginia Community College's (SVCC) career coaches.

Brunswick High School Senior, Cameren Green with Krisha Jones, SVCC Career Coach, during Virginia College Application Week.

Career coaches are a network of community college employees who are based in high schools across Southside Virginia. They help high school students define their career aspirations and to recognize community college and other postsecondary programs, including apprenticeships and workforce training that can help students achieve their educational and financial goals. The fundamental objective of the SVCC High School Career Coach Program is to empower students to make informed decisions about their career and educational plans and to prepare students for success in postsecondary education and training.

100% Pass Rate for SVCC Nursing Students

SVCC Nursing staff show off their pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SVCC is proud to announce that our nursing students in the May & August 2023 graduation classes have achieved an outstanding milestone: a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX national nursing test! This remarkable accomplishment comes from the hard work and dedication of our students, as well as the unwavering support of our exceptional faculty.

Alberta Campus: Our ADN and PN nursing students in Alberta demonstrated their commitment to excellence by achieving a 100% pass rate.
Keysville Campus: ADN nursing students displayed their commitment to excellence by achieving a 100% pass rate as well.
South Boston Campus: ADN nursing students displayed their commitment to excellence by achieving a 100% pass rate as well.
Weekend ADN Program, Chase City Campus: Moreover, we are proud to celebrate our first Weekend ADN program cohort, which also achieved a remarkable 100% pass rate.

As Melissa Arthur, Dean of Nursing, Allied Health, and Natural Sciences, expresses, "I am incredibly proud of our students and our dedicated faculty for this remarkable achievement. Despite the challenges brought about by COVID-19, our students have shown resilience and determination, and our faculty have maintained their commitment to excellence."

Our focus at SVCC is to ensure that we meet our purpose, which is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills for entry-level nursing. Students awarded this degree may take the licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nurse and (NCLEX-PN) for Practical Nurse.

Our mission is to provide affordable, community-based access to quality nursing education. The VCCS and SVCC nursing programs prepare qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st-century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia.

This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students and faculty. We look forward to seeing our graduates make a positive impact in the healthcare field and continue to uphold the high standards of nursing education at SVCC.

Congratulations to all our graduates and the SVCC nursing community for this incredible accomplishment!

SVCC Forms Inaugural Student Government Association

The mission of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to serve as advocates to the student body and be liaisons between them, the administration, faculty, and staff.

"We are excited to form our inaugural College-Wide Student Government Association. These student leaders are eager to represent the SVCC student body and ready to serve the college as active participants in the shared governance of our institution," said Vondrenna Smithers, Student Experience Coordinator.

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