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Virginia Highlands Community College

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Type
  
Public

President
  
Dr. Gene Couch

Website
  
www.vhcc.edu

Total enrollment
  
3,811 (2011)

Established
  
1967

Campus
  
Rural

Phone
  
+1 276-739-2400

Mascot
  
Wolves

Location
  
Abingdon, Virginia, United States

Address
  
100 VHCC Dr, Abingdon, VA 24210, USA

Undergraduate tuition and fees
  
Local tuition: 4,170 USD (2015), Domestic tuition: 10,008 USD (2015)

Similar
  
Southwest Virginia Communi, Mountain Empire Communi, Wytheville Community College, Southside Virginia Communi, Dabney S Lancaster Communi

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Virginia Highlands Community College is located in Abingdon, Virginia, United States. One of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System, the college was established November 30, 1967 to serve the residents of Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol. Over 3,000 students are enrolled each semester. Dr. Gene Couch is the current president and Joseph C. Straten is the current chair of the board.

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Mission

"Virginia Highlands Community College provides exceptional educational pathways to enrich lives and strengthen our communities."

Vision

"Virginia Highlands Community College will be an educational institution of choice, empowering students, employees and community members to reach their fullest potential.

Campus

The VHCC campus buildings include:

  • OTC Building
  • LRC Building
  • ADM Building
  • MEC Building
  • ISC Building
  • NEB Building
  • GRN Building
  • Programs

  • Agricultural and Natural Resources Technology
  • Business Technology
  • College Transfer
  • Engineering and Industrial Technology
  • Health Technology
  • Public Service Technology
  • Workforce Development & Continuing Education
  • For more information on the programs within these categories, see the VHCC Student Handbook.

    Tuition

    In-state residents pay $149.25 per semester credit hour, out-of-state residents pay $345.85 per semester credit hour and students in the 30-mile radius pay $149.25 per semester credit hour.

    Notable alumni

  • Doug Blevins, 1985, gained national recognition for coaching professional football's premier kickers from a motorized wheelchair; received the 2014 Outstanding Alumni Award from the American Association of Community Colleges
  • Richard Leigh, 1973, songwriter; winner of a Grammy Award; has had eight No. 1 hits on the country music charts; received the 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award from the American Association of Community Colleges
  • References

    Virginia Highlands Community College Wikipedia