VIVA will be holding workshops to help VCCS instructors prepare for and apply for the VIVA Open Adopt Grants. Held on successive Fridays in October at the VCCS System Office in Richmond, each are designed to give attendees a chance to discuss OER, work on their VIVA Adopt Grant applications, and discuss an OER adoption (Read the full article…)

Faculty, one of the most significant things you can do for your students is to provide a reference for a scholarship application when asked. If you get an email from a student asking you to provide a reference, we hope you will do so with gusto! In addition to the email written by the applicant (Read the full article…)

Bill Zahn, a computer animator and art director with Disney Pixar Studios, will present  “From Rubber Monsters to Digital Cowboys: One Artist’s Journey to Pixar Animation Studios” Tuesday, October 1712:30 p.m. Whitman Theater – First Floor, Business Science Building All are welcome to attend! Bill Zahn was a kid obsessed with movies. At 19, he moved (Read the full article…)

Thank you to VWCC family for the beautiful flowers you sent on the loss of my beloved mother and workmates who expressed condolences for that time of grief and sorrow. Your thoughtful gesture touched my heart and provided support during this difficult journey. The flowers and your support carried a profound sense of empathy for a (Read the full article…)

This session provides an introduction for anyone wanting to learn more about Open Educational Resources [OER], whether you are actively looking for free, adaptable content to use in a course or would simply like to learn more about the topic and supporting student success.  The VIVA library consortium offers a $200 stipend to teaching faculty, (Read the full article…)