Central Virginia Community College
School Notes Overview:
Central Virginia Community College, a two-year institution established as a member of the Virginia Community College System, provides State-supported educational facilities beyond the high school level for the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell. The curricula and programs of the College serve more than 228,000 people within this geographical jurisdiction....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Lynchburg City County, VA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,061 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,660 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,721 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 48% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 30% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,610 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 26% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,000 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 5% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $747 | $1,146 |
School Notes:
- Early in 1965, a local committee was formed to investigate the needs and feasibility of a community college for the Central Virginia region; and in July, 1966, the State Board for Community Colleges selected Central Virginia as a community college location to serve the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell. The site selected, where Central Virginia Community College presently stands, was approved by the State and Local Boards because of its geographic center to the service area's population and accessibility to all major highways in the area.
- With academic excellence its aim in all areas, the College offers various programs to meet the diverse needs of the region it serves. Its two-year college transfer programs in arts and sciences and in certain pre-professional areas lead to associate degrees and offer courses generally acceptable for transfer to four-year institutions.
- Its occupational and technical programs lead to diplomas, certificates, or associate of applied science degrees and are designed to prepare individuals for certain professions. Its other programs, including developmental work, special training for industry, and community service, offer instruction commensurate with the needs of individuals, groups or the area at large.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Area college students help in Stop Hunger effort (The News & Advance)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 05:51:19 am
More than 100 students from four area colleges combined their manpower to take a bite out of world hunger Saturday. - Food Fight event aims to end hunger to the tune of bands (The News & Advance)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 02:21:16 am
Soy protein. Dehydrated vegetables. Chicken tablet. Rice. - Bond denied again for man accused of exposing himself (The News & Advance)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 02:36:21 am
An Amherst County man accused of breaking into two college dormitories and exposing himself to women was denied bond for a third time in two weeks in Lynchburg Circuit Court on Friday morning. - Accused Lynchburg flasher facing charges at Virginia Tech (The News & Advance)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 02:08:00 am
The man accused of exposing himself multiple times in Lynchburg is also facing misdemeanor indecency charges from an incident on the campus of Virginia Tech in late August, school officials said. - Man charged in indecent exposure at Virginia Tech, same suspect in Lynchburg cases (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 12:01:03 am
Virginia Tech Police say Joel Wooldridge exposed himself at West Ambler Johnston Hall
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