Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died while in service, Veterans Day honors all military veterans, including those still with us. WHEN IS VETERANS DAY 2021? Veterans Day is (Read the full article…)

Friends and colleagues,Carol Rowlett is retiring soon! She has been with us for many years, and in true IE fashion, we have created a survey to collect some good memories from her time here to show how much we appreciate and will miss her. Please feel free to use the link to share your memories (Read the full article…)

Since AY2016-2017, VA Western program-placed enrollment has decreased 15.7% among students age 25 and older, 16.2% among 20-24 year olds, and 14.1% among those age 19 or less. Overall, program-placed enrollment decreased by 15.4%. Prepared by Virginia Western Institutional Effectiveness Office Data Source: VCCS Master Files data

Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated all over the world across various religions and cultures, especially in South Asia. Diwali is observed differently by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists, creating a rich tapestry of cultural traditions and customs. “Diwali/Deepavali has long been a cultural holiday where people get together, have parties, give (Read the full article…)

Last semester, our college selected Professionalism/Soft Skills as our QEP topic. The QEP, or Quality Enhancement Plan, is part of our SACSCOC accreditation and will be implemented on our campus from 2023 to 2029. This critical initiative must be designed to enhance student learning or the student learning environment. Our current goal is to select (Read the full article…)