高爆率龙虎斗 At a Glance
高爆率龙虎斗 is one of 23 colleges within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), which is governed by the State Board for Community Colleges. On this page, learn more about our mission, accreditation, affiliations and history.
At a Glance
高爆率龙虎斗 is accredited by the to award the associate degree. 高爆率龙虎斗 also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree level.
Questions about the accreditation of 高爆率龙虎斗 may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on .
For other information about the College, please contact 高爆率龙虎斗’s Administrative Offices, 4001 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale, Virginia 22003 (703-323-3000). Curricula of the College are approved by the College Board and by the State Board. The two-year associate degree programs are also approved by the .
Our Mission
高爆率龙虎斗 provides equitable access to affordable and exceptional higher education and workforce programs, transforming the lives of our students and advancing opportunity in our community.
Our Vision
To be a learning-centered organization that promotes student success.
Our Core Values
Care is demonstrated at 高爆率龙虎斗 through a culture of compassion where success and well-being are prioritized in our commitment to developing authentic relationships and providing resources to foster a supportive and thriving community.
Excellence is demonstrated at 高爆率龙虎斗 through our high quality and cutting-edge programs; innovative, talented and experienced faculty and staff; and strong and effective relationships with employer and university partners—all to ensure our students are ready for graduation, transfer and high-demand careers.
Inclusion is demonstrated at 高爆率龙虎斗 through our intentional commitment to welcoming, supporting and engaging diverse people and perspectives so that a sense of belonging is cultivated throughout our college community.
Integrity is demonstrated at 高爆率龙虎斗 through adherence to principles and actions that foster accountability, honesty and trustworthiness; commitment to truth and fairness is ensured by ethical, equitable and professional behavior, and prioritizing the needs of students and the community we serve.
Respect is demonstrated at 高爆率龙虎斗 through treating each other with courtesy and dignity, acknowledging and valuing differing ideas and perspectives, affirming the uniqueness of every individual and being mindful of personal boundaries.
Strategic Plan 2023-2026
Inspiring Excellence: A Bold Blue Print for Student Success
This document describes the strategic planning process and its context and purposes. It also outlines the priorities 高爆率龙虎斗 is focused on and describes the goals, objectives and activities through which the College will achieve these priorities.
高爆率龙虎斗 (高爆率龙虎斗) is dedicated to providing students of all ages and goals with a solid education at an affordable price.
高爆率龙虎斗 was established in 1964 under the name Northern Virginia Technical College. In the fall of 1965, the College opened with 761 students in a single building in Bailey's Crossroads under President Robert W. McKee. To accommodate an ever-growing student body, the college purchased 78 acres in Annandale in 1966 to create the first of six permanent campus sites. That same year, the College was renamed 高爆率龙虎斗 when the Statewide General Assembly changed the name of the technical college system to the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
In 1967, 高爆率龙虎斗 opened the new building on the Annandale Campus and continued to expand with the purchase of 100 acres for new campus sites in Sterling, Manassas and Woodbridge. This air of growth and change continued with the introduction of Dr. Richard J. Ernst as president in the fall of 1968 and the purchase of an additional campus site in Alexandria in 1969.
Expanding the goal to serve students of all types, 高爆率龙虎斗 opened the Extended Learning Institute in 1975 to accommodate individuals who wanted an education but could not accommodate a traditional program into their schedule. On the heels of the start of Dr. Belle S. Wheelan as president in 1998, 高爆率龙虎斗 purchased a site that would become the Medical Campus in 2000 and opened educational centers in Arlington and Reston. In 2010, a new center was added to 高爆率龙虎斗, Innovation Park.
Today 高爆率龙虎斗 offers more than 160 associate degree and certificate programs to more than 75,000 students from 150 countries.
Timeline
College History
1964 – Northern Virginia Technical College was established.
1965 – First classes were held with 761 students and 46 faculty and staff members in a single building in Baileys Crossroads. Robert W. McKee was the first president.
1966 – The College was renamed 高爆率龙虎斗 (高爆率龙虎斗). The college purchased 78 acres in Annandale in 1966 for construction of the first of six 高爆率龙虎斗 campuses.
1967 – 高爆率龙虎斗 opened its first campus, the Annandale Campus.
1968 – Dr. Richard J. Ernst became 高爆率龙虎斗’s second president.
1969 – The original plan of establishing one central campus and four satellite centers was changed to a concept of five campuses supported by a central administration.
1971 – Construction began on the Eastern Campus, later know as the Alexandria Campus.
1972 – Originally known as the Western Campus, the Manassas Campus first offered classes in the fall of 1972.
1972 – Originally known as the Southern Campus, the Woodbridge Campus first offered classes in the fall of 1972.
1973 – The Alexandria Campus opened.
1974 – The Loudoun Campus opened.
1975 – 高爆率龙虎斗 offered its first distance learning courses in 1975.
1979 – The NVCC Educational Foundation was created.
1983 – The Alumni Federation was chartered.
1988 – The semester system began at 高爆率龙虎斗.
1998 – Dr. Richard J. Ernst retired and Dr. Belle Wheelan became 高爆率龙虎斗’s third president.
2002 – Dr. Belle Wheelan left 高爆率龙虎斗 to become the Secretary of Education for Virginia. Dr. Charles L. Downs served as interim president from January to August. Dr. Robert G. Templin, Jr. became the College’s fourth president in August 2002.
2003 – The Medical Education Campus (MEC) opened in Springfield in Fall 2003.
2006 – The Arlington Center and Reston Center opened for classes.
2007 – 高爆率龙虎斗 became an Achieving the Dream College.
2008 – The Innovation Park Center in Manassas opened for classes.
2009 – Signal Hill in Sterling opened for classes.
2010 – 高爆率龙虎斗 was distinguished as an Achieving the Dream Leader College.
2014 – Dr. Robert G. Templin Jr., announced his intention to retire in February 2015.
2015 – Dr. Scott R. Ralls became the fifth president of the College in September 2015.
2018 – The Extended Learning Institute (ELI) was renamed to 高爆率龙虎斗 Online.
2019 – Dr. Melvyn Schiavelli became interim president in 2019.
2020 – Dr. Anne M. Kress became the sixth president of the College in January 2020.
Certain activities of the College come under the supervision of , a body that plays a prominent role in planning for higher education in the Commonwealth.
高爆率龙虎斗 is one of 23 colleges within the , which is governed by the State Board for Community Colleges.
College Board
高爆率龙虎斗 has a local advisory board of 11 members.
Shared Governance
高爆率龙虎斗's representative bodies include the College Senate, Forum Standing Committees and Forum Councils.
高爆率龙虎斗 has strong ties to many great community and academic organizations. Check out the list of businesses 高爆率龙虎斗 is proud to be associated with:
- Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce