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…)

A new policy is now in place governing facility use. The former policy covering facility use, II-6, which outlined facility rentals has been removed and the new policy, V-5: Use of College Facilities, has been added: The new policy requires that facility usage be internal and support the mission of the College. College facilities are (Read the full article…)

What’s the best season for visiting the Community Arboretum, the two-acre educational garden located on the Virginia Western Community College campus? “Depends on who you ask,” said Clark BeCraft, Horticulture Program coordinator at Virginia Western. Take a look at the highlights of the Arboretum in summer, fall, winter and spring: Arboretum flourishes with four seasons (Read the full article…)

Virginia Western is driven to maintain a healthy and safe campus.  Please note that Coronavirus remains active in the Roanoke Valley and is on the rise.  Additionally, we are monitoring an uptick nationally, in seasonal Influenza type illnesses. With Thanksgiving gatherings now over, we want to make sure everybody stays aware of COVID and Flu (Read the full article…)

Thank you for the beautiful plant and all acts of kindness shown to me and my family in the recent passing of my father. I was fortunate to have him live with me and was privileged to take him to his many medical appointments over the last few years (where he was always loved by (Read the full article…)