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The Award-Winning DCC KNIGHTLY NEWS • September 2021
Welcome Home
to Your Community College!
Whether you've been away for the summer or this is your first time in class, we are excited to welcome you to the Danville Community College family for the 2021-2022 academic year! We're so happy to have students back on campus and we are excited to get the Fall 2021 semester underway!  
 
Although this has been a trying year for many of our students, faculty, and staff, I assure you that brighter days are ahead and that you are always welcome on the DCC campus.

I look forward to meeting you on campus on your way to class, or at one of our many extracurricular activities. Please let us know how we can be of help to you as you begin this stage of your college career. 
 
As a reminder, please read your 'Knightly News' to keep up with activities, events, and important dates! It will be delivered to your DCC email account. 
  
I wish you the best in your academic journey and remember, at DCC - you're family!
Dr. Muriel Mickles
Interim President
Danville Community College
Weekend Welding
Summer Honors Lists Published
Professor Celebrates Retirement after 50 Years at DCC
Sociology Professor Vickie Holland Taylor celebrated her 50th year of teaching at DCC ahead of her retirement on September 1. She is the first employee to reach 50 years of employment at the College.

“I knew at age four that I wanted to be a teacher,” said Professor Taylor. “How privileged I have been to be able to teach here at Danville Community College. On my first pay stub, there was an enclosed note stating that I could retire in the year 2013. At 22 years of age, I thought that was eons away. I can hardly believe how fast the years have passed.”

Although teaching is her passion, Professor Taylor has been deeply involved in the success of her students in many ways across her decades of service to DCC.
Help Wanted
Work-Study Positions on Campus
How would you like to work on campus 12-15 hours a week earning $10.00 an hour?

If you are currently receiving the Federal PELL Grant and are enrolled in at least 6 credits eligible for financial aid, we may have a job for you!

Please stop by the Financial Aid Office to complete an application. Bring a current resume if available.
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Re-Employing Virginians (REV)
G3: Get Skilled, Get a Job, Get Ahead!
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!

Learn more at danville.edu/g3
Knight's Pantry Open
Knight's Pantry is open to all DCC students on Monday - Friday 9:00 to 4:00 (no holidays). Please stop by Temple 102 to get a Student Success Coach to assist you with pantry access.
Single Stop
Single Stop™ at DCC is a one stop location that screens your eligibility for various benefits and helps you to find the resources to make life more manageable while you concentrate on finishing school. 

Step 1: Link to the screener at danville.edu/singlestopform and take 10-15 minutes to fill in your information. The screener will automatically determine your eligibility.
OR
Call 434-797-8479 for an appointment for in office screening assistance.

Step 2: A DCC Single Stop case manager will follow-up with you.

Office Information
Temple 102
434-797-8479
TEACH Club Fall 2021 Meetings
Join TEACH Club this semester! Gain professional development and volunteer hours in the education field. Contact Traci Daniel at 434-797-6434 or traci.daniel@danville.edu for more information.

Meeting Dates
Tuesday, Sept. 14th @ 11am
Tuesday, Oct. 12th @ 11am
Tuesday, Nov. 9th @ 11am
Tuesday, Dec. 14th @ 11am
Face Coverings Required at Danville Community College
DCC) notified students and personnel on August 4 of new requirements to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Learning Resources Center Fall 2021 Schedule
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Mon – Thu
8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - Noon

Saturday
CLOSED

Sunday
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Holidays and Special Hours
The LRC will be closed whenever the college is closed.

Other special hours will be posted as needed.

September 6
Closed (Labor Day)

November 24
8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Noon)

Nov 25 – Nov 28
Closed (Thanksgiving)

Dec 23 – Dec 31
Closed (Christmas Break)
Math Lab Open in New Location
The Math Lab is once again open for drop-in tutoring and has moved to LRC 5 (Lower level of the LRC Building)
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Testing Center is Open
The Testing Center is back to its normal hours. See the announcement below for more details.

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 on the following days:
Monday–Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Friday 8:00 A.M. to NOON
Sunday 1:00 P.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.
Sign Up for DCC Alert
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.

You can also keep up with information about the college on DCC's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/dccpr
Upcoming Dates
Holiday No Classes (Labor Day) | September 6

Last Day to Withdraw With Full Tuition Refund | September 8

TEACH Club Meeting | September 14