Author: Dr. Al Roberts | Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch

Opinion

Transferring success

In March of this year, 250 representatives from more than 60 educational institutions across Virginia met to discuss ... Read more

Opinion

Education can be transformative

Earlier generations considered high school completion the key to success. Many viewed postsecondary education an extravagance because folks ... Read more

Opinion

College community connection

Audrey Williams June, writing in the October 2018 issue of Chronicle of Higher Education, reported, “Having a mentor ... Read more

Opinion

Reading is important

The One World Literacy Foundation explains, “Reading is how we discover new things and how we develop a ... Read more

Opinion

A gift in winter

The 20th century British poet Edith Sitwell wrote, “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and ... Read more

Opinion

Alumni in the spotlight

One of the most gratifying aspects of my position as President of Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is ... Read more

Opinion

Building for a promising future

Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. ... Read more

Lifestyles

Back to school

Fall is in the air, and students are back to work. The hallways at Southside Virginia Community College ... Read more

Opinion

Teachers needed for tomorrow

Nationwide, schools are experiencing a scarcity of qualified job candidates for teaching positions. Declining enrollment in programs that ... Read more

Opinion

Keeping your cool

As temperatures outside rise, indoor thermostats often respond by calling for cooler air. This ability to control the ... Read more

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