The Virginia Community College System honored Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, at the Hire Ed Chancellor’s Awards on Thursday, Oct. 24. The annual awards recognize people and organizations who have gone the extra mile to promote student success and equitable access in VCCS workforce and career training programs.
Sandel received the Expanding Opportunities Award, the event’s highest honor, at the Hire Education Conference, which was held at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. The Expanding Opportunities Award recognizes an extraordinary contributor to the field of workforce development, and Sandel received a standing ovation.
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