Virginia Western Community College is a tax-exempt public education institution eligible to offer a retirement savings program as described under section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (commonly referred to as a “403(b) Plan”). This notice is to make you aware of the 403(b) Plan and provide enrollment information. Under the 403(b) Plan, employees may (Read the full article…)

Working on your syllabus? Save a date for a library instruction session. Reference & Instruction Librarian Katelyn Burton can visit your class to discuss database searching, evaluating sources, creating citations, MLA/APA format, and more. Now is also a great time to request an InfoGuide or Canvas modules customized with library resources and search tips for your class. Email kburton@virginiawestern.edu to get started!

VWCC’s virtual Capacity Café will take place on January 10, 2021 at 1:00pm. Achieving the Dream (ATD) will review information gathered from the ICAT.  Please register for the Capacity Cafe no later than January 5 so that we can properly staff the event. You can register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email (Read the full article…)

Search Advocacy training will be offered during in-service. It is an active recruitment tool that can be used in both faculty and staff searches. A Search Advocate is a consultant/participant who advances inclusive excellence by asking questions to help search committee members: Test their thinking Identify and promote practices that advance diversity and social justice (Read the full article…)

Congratulations to the following employees who are the December 2021 You Make the Difference recipients receiving a set of movie passes: Amy Maiolo, Mail Courier, Print Services – “Going the extra mile during the pandemic to ensure needs are met!” Jill Sorrells, AOS III, Foundation – “Always willing to help the President’s Office with events (Read the full article…)