Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is a core value at Virginia Western Community College. We are committed to promoting a culture and practice of inclusion and empowerment.

Virginia Western defines diversity as the celebration of the unique contributions of all individuals, stemming from, but not limited to, the traditional categories of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.

We are Western--a college community united in our individuality.

  

Did you know?

• Our diverse student body is comprised of students from 8 major ethnic groups.
• The mission of Virginia's Community Colleges is to "give EVERYONE the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened."
• There are 5 minority-majority institutions in the Virginia Community College System.
• The Office of Disability Services assists in facilitating accommodations for all eligible students.
• Virginia Western has numerous student clubs and organizations. If you can't find one that matches your interests, you can start a new one! Click on "Student Clubs & Organizations" below for more information.

Diversity @ VWCC

Mission, Values, Goals
Virginia Western Events Calendar
Student Demographics
Student Life Office
Student Clubs and Organizations
Student Events
Military Student Center
Disability Services
ADA Campus Map
International Students
Intervention Counselor
TRiO Pathways

I'm Tashara...

• I am a student at Virginia Western.
• I was born and raised in Roanoke, VA.
• I love to spend time with my husband, 3 daughters, and my family. I am very active in my church, where I teach young adult Sunday school, and I am also the Assistant person in our Praise Dance ministry.
• I love Virginia Western because of the different backgrounds that surround the school. It gives me a chance to connect with individuals and learn their culture, as well as mine. I love the age ranges because I get the chance to connect with students who have just graduated High School and adults who have decided to come back to school to pursue a degree. The teachers and staff at Virginia Western are awesome and I couldn't ask for a better support system to help me reach my goals.

Diversity @ VCCS

Virginia Community College System Diversity and Inclusion
Minority Professional Teaching Fellows

  

Diversity in the Roanoke Valley

Roanoke Demographics
Roanoke Valley Diversity Resources
Welcoming Roanoke

Other Diversity Resources

Diversity Calendar
NEA Diversity Tool Kit