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The Award-Winning DCC KNIGHTLY NEWS • May 2021 |
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DCC machinists won the Project MFG 2020 National Championship, which recently featured in the premiere of Clash of Trades. |
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Re-Employing Virginians (REV) |
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REV up your career!
Thousands of Virginians will receive help to cover the costs of tuition and fees in careers across the Commonwealth through the Re-Employing Virginians (REV) initiative.
Will you be one of them?
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G3: Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back |
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College at no cost: Check out G3
You're closer to earning your professional certification or degree than ever before, potentially at no cost to you, with the G3 program!
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Congratulations come in 3's |
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Danville Community College’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Program staff have recently won seats on the Virginia Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (VAEOPP) Executive Board. Program Director, Sharon Harris was elected as 2021 President-Elect, Education Specialist, Camille Younger as Assistant Secretary, and Education Specialist, Doreen Coleman as EOC Representative.
Founded in 1975, VAEOPP is an association of TRIO personnel who assist first generation and income eligible individuals and those with disabilities matriculate to higher education. VAEOPP coordinates its efforts to support and expand educational opportunities of area residents, provides a communication medium for its members, and offers professional development activities and trainings.
There are a total of seven TRIO nationwide programs: Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veteran’s Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Center, Student Support Services, and McNair. Currently, the Virginia Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel has 55 member programs serving over 15,980 students.
Ms. Harris currently services at the Program Director of Southern Piedmont EOC program which serves the counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Patrick, Henry, Franklin and the cities of Danville and Martinsville with free college access services to attend any 2-year or 4-year college/university. Educational Specialists assist with college search, the completion of college admissions and financial aid (FAFSA) applications, scholarship search, academic and career counseling. For more information about the TRIO EOC program and its 5 convenient locations, contact 434-797-8577 or eoc@danville.edu.
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Meet TRIO EOC Education Specialist, Camille Younger |
TRIO EOC Education Specialist, Camille Younger, is a versatile, compassionate professional who serves Halifax and Pittsylvania counties. The majority of the time, you will find Camille at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center in South Boston, Virginia. Given great care, Camille connects with her clients and ensures they enroll into higher education. As a result, many of her client’s family members are referred to her.
A graduate of Danville Community College with an Associate’s degree in Administrative Support Technology Legal Specialization in 2006 and Associate’s in Marketing 1996, Camille continued her education at Averett University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2010. In 2017, she obtained her MBA with a minor in Human Resource Management in 2017.
“I enjoy my work with the TRIO EOC program. I joined the team at a time in my life where I was looking for a purpose and I have found it by helping students achieve their dreams to attend post-secondary education and beyond. None of us get where we are in life alone, we all have people who have influenced us one way or another. I want to be that one for others.”
Mrs. Younger was called by God and licensed under the leadership of Pastor Howard Graves Sr., pastor of Unity Baptist Fellowship Church in May 2009. Camille currently serves under the leadership of Chad Younger at Franklin Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Penhook, VA.
Camille also serves her community as a Susan G. Komen Blue Ridge Affiliate Breast Health Educator and Ambassador, teaching men and women about breast health. In her spare time, she enjoys learning new crafts, that she never finishes, and home repair projects.
Project Director, Sharon Harris state, “Camille is a valuable asset to the EOC Team. She is our technology guru and is always open to new ideas and assists her teammates in every way possible. I am proud of her leadership abilities and how she goes the extra mile to assist her participants.”
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Early Childhood Program Receives National Accreditation |
DCC’s Early Childhood Education program has received national accreditation through NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)! This achievement helps to ensure that we provide our students with experiences and knowledge that guides them to becoming high quality early educators. They follow a rigorous outline of professional standards while upholding an ethical commitment in the field.
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New items at the Library!
For Precision Machining
See our handy guide on this topic for more resources.
Some of our new Ebooks on this topic!
Our New Book shelf has some of the new titles listed:
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JOIN NOW | Student Government Association |
The student body is involved in almost every event in the school, especially activities that require participation. SGA provides leadership training, community service hours, mentoring opportunities, improves campus life, and manages the SGA budget. It has been proven that involved students have a more successful college experience. SGA gives you the opportunity to build valuable relationships with faculty, staff, and other DCC students.
If you're interested in making a difference while you're at DCC, please email kevin.gatewood@danville.edu for more information how to join the SGA for the 2021-2022 Academic Year.
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Institutional Effectiveness Day Prize Drawing |
Congratulations to Makailla Davis and Megan Doige, the two winners of the Institutional Effectiveness Day prize drawing! Please stop by the DCC Castle Bookstore to claim your gift card. Thank you again to all of our students who participated in the Assessment of College Experience (ACE) Survey on Institutional Effectiveness Day! |
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DCC's Testing Center is Open |
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Have a question? Here are a few questions other students ask:
Have a test and worried about your internet?
Don’t! We offer a quiet, secure, stable internet and environment.
I decided to test in the testing center, now what?
Email: testingcenter@danville.edu or call: 434-797-8404 to make an appointment, and let your instructor know you plan to test in the testing center.
What do I need to bring?
A picture ID. We have paper, pencils, pens and calculators.
But my test is paper and pencil.
We offer both computer and paper and pencil testing.
What are your hours?
The Testing Center is open Monday–Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (see LRC Hours)
Where is the testing center?
We are located in the Clement Learning Resources Building in the rear of the library.
Do I need to wear a mask?
Yes. In accordance with state mandates, DCC will require that all students, faculty, and staff wear a mask or face covering while indoors on campus.
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Knightly News will be back
for the fall semester!
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The safety of our students is at the forefront of our minds as we strive to give you the best experience possible during your time at the college.
To that end, the college would like to take this opportunity to remind you of our policies regarding on-campus emergencies and weather-related closures or delays.
In order to ensure you have the most up-to-date information available, please take a moment to sign up for DCC Alert. This is the college's first line of communication to let you know when something has happened that affects you such as a closing due to a weather event.
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Classes End | May 3
Exams | May 4-7; 10
Faculty Planning and Preparation Days | May 11-14
Graduation | Saturday, May 15
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Danville Community College | 434-797-2222 | 1008 South Main Street, Danville
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