DIRECTORY - Southwest Virginia Community College

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROGRAM
Philosophy
An important function of the Community College is to provide continuous educational
opportunities for all citizens in the College service area. Programs will be administered that
will provide opportunities for adults to return to school and continue their previous educational
endeavors and that will provide a general education program which will enable adults to
better understand the nature of their changing society and its implications for their community.
General Information
Continuing Education opportunities are provided when there is community need or
interest. Some courses and services, because of great demand, are offered on a continuing
basis. Other courses and services may be initiated by requests from individuals and groups.
Southwest Virginia Community College will cooperate with public schools, public libraries,
senior colleges, religious groups, health and welfare groups, civic clubs, business and
industrial groups and other adult education agencies to provide educational services.
The facilities and personnel of the College are also available to provide specialized
services to help meet the cultural and educational needs of the region. This service includes
credit and noncredit programs, cultural events, workshops, meetings, lectures, conferences,
seminars, and special community projects which are designed to provide cultural and
educational opportunities for the citizens of the region.
Types of Services
The specialized regional and community services include programs which are designed
to provide cultural and educational opportunities:
Training and Retraining
Faculty and staff speaking engagements for local organizations (speakers bureau)
Cultural events
Economic development forums
Workshops, seminars and informal discussion groups
Public affairs, lectures, and forums
Published articles on educational topics
Radio and television programs