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Registration July 14–August 27.Classes begin August 21.

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VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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CONTENTSFALL 2008

5 DESIGNING YOUR LIFEMany Virginia Western students have full time job offers before they graduate.

6 THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONGDixie Vargas shares her experience in returning to school and the faculty member who encouraged her to excel.

7 WHAT STUDENTS SAY...Virginia Western students share their opinions about the college.

8 WE HAVE A CAREER FOR YOUNeed assistance finding a job? Need help finding qualified employees? We can help.

9 STUDENT LIFEClubs, organizations, intercollegiate and intramural sports, honor societies, Honors Institute—get involved!

10 LEARNCONNECTWe offer customized training for you or your employees.

11 UPDATE YOUR SKILLSThinking about building a water garden in your yard? We can teach you how to do it. Check out our seminars and short session classes.

12 TRANSFER TO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITYWe have numerous guaranteed admission agreements.

13 ARE YOU A NEW STUDENT?Use this handy checklist as your new student roadmap.

14 FINANCIAL AID, FLEXIBLE SCHEDULINGInformation about financial assistance to help you achieve your goals; freedom to choose the type of courses that fit your lifestyle.

15 NEW PROGRAMS, TUITION, DATES, PHONE NUMBERSAll the information you need to get started. What are you waiting for?

BILLY CHASE

BRIAN STEPHENS

Communication Design 2008 graduates Student work is routinely critiqued.

Virginia Western students typically win several ADDY awards each year.

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AS PRESIDENT of Virginia Western, I am delighted to introduce myself to those of you who are registering or considering registering for classes at our college for the fall semester. I am committed to providing you the opportunity to achieve your dreams and aspirations. Our business is to serve you and help you advance in your academic program of choice. We are a dynamic college that can provide you with the necessary elements to move ahead to a four-year college or university or prepare you for the workforce in a number of career choices.

We have a professional faculty and staff that will make every effort to ensure that your experience at Virginia Western is productive and pleasant. The classes are small, and personal attention is given to our students on a daily basis. We want to help you succeed, and we look forward to assisting you in designing a program of study that will meet your schedule and time constraints if you are working.

At Western you have many choices. We have a full range of distance education courses that you can take at home to reduce driving to our campus. We also have both day and evening classes and some on weekends. We prepare our schedule to meet your needs and lifestyle. Also the college has many clubs, student activities, and internships available for you. In addition, our tuition is low and a full package of financial aid opportunities are available for you. The college's courteous and attentive financial and admission counselors are also ready to help you.

I hope you see the many benefits of Virginia Western, and I look forward to seeing you this fall. I promise that you will have a positive experience and one that you will remember.

Robert H. Sandel President

You'll Like It Here


Designing Your Life

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Examples of work created by Virginia Western Communication Design students. These designers build impressive portfolios and many have full time jobs waiting for them upon graduation.


WITH MANY VIRGINIA WESTERN STUDENTS having full time job offers before they graduate, is it any wonder the College’s Communication Design program is one of the finest for filling the employment pipeline with entry-level graphic design and digital prepress technicians?

“Our fast paced and realistic learning environment along with our leading edge technology and ‘real world’ highly experienced faculty are the strengths of our program,” said Steve Huff, program head.

Local advertising, design, and public relations firm, Access, has two Virginia Western graduates on its design staff. Tony Pearman, CEO/chief creative officer of the firm said what appeals to him about Virginia Western graduates is that they are, “Technically sound, realistically grounded and trained to concept ideas, not just

execute designs. What I have often said is that Virginia Western’s program in two years often

produces superior advertising employee candidates than many other, "more prestigious" programs do in four years for four times the investment.”

Students in Virginia Western’s program won a silver medal in the National ADDY competition, which garners entries from four-year institutions and art schools across the country. Locally, students have won several awards each year in competitions.

“Our program teaches our students to survive in the "real" world of Advertising, Communication Design and Printing,” said Elizabeth Wilmer, Dean of the Humanities Division.

“By exposing them to the rigors of real world deadlines, professional-level standards in design and technical skills, upon graduation from our program our students are ready to enter the work force as a prepared and valuable designer. They know how to meet deadlines. They can control the creative process and understand the technology that drives our industry,” she said.

Virginia Western’s Communication Design Program does not just show you how to do a job; it teaches you how to create a career in the Visual Communication business. It gives you the tools to make a living in a vocation that is fun, rewarding and interesting. “You can actually look forward to going to work after you complete our program,” said Huff.

The cost is also less than half what any other schools charge to get a degree, and remember our students usually get hired over four-year degree graduates who have paid much more to get their education.

“I worked hard in school, and it paid off. I was approached a month before I graduated with a full-time graphic design job offer,” said Melissa Whitley, a former student. “I was nervous at first, but I figured I better jump on it. So, I freelanced with this company until I graduated, and then started full-time a week later,” she said. Whitley now works in the marketing department at Foot Levelers a Roanoke-based company that specializes in custom spinal pelvic stabilizers.

Designing Your Life

Tony Pearman CEO/chief creative officer, Access

TO LEARN MORE:Communication Design Program Humanities Division (540) 857-7271 • virginiawestern.edu/humanities/

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Steve Huff Program Head, Communication Design


Past Work History and Conference with Donna Abbatello—a letter of gratitude:

I STARTED WORKING in the manufacturing field when I was 18 years old as a sewing machine operator. With only a GED, I felt this was the only

job I was qualified to do, so I stuck with it throughout my life. As companies started outsourcing their products to different countries, I was soon forced to leave one employment for

another until finally almost all apparel manufacturing left the Roanoke Valley.

In 1999, I went to work for Rowe Furniture Company with the hope of securing a safe-harbor from plant closings. I was comforted by the fact that the cost of exporting and importing furniture would be so great that it would prevent outsourcing. Of course, I was soon to be proven wrong. In the late 90's, Rowe began to send the sewing department work all around the world to cut cost; thus began the downsizing of the furniture business. I found myself

signing up for unemployment in March

of 2006 along with 150 other employees

whom like myself had no future job in

sight and nowhere to turn for new job

skills. I filed a petition for the Trades

Act Agreement in hopes of receiving

financial aid from the government to

obtain some type of education that

would enable me to return to the

workforce. The Trades Act was confirmed

in June of 2006 and I began classes at

Virginia Western in August. After being

away from school for some 30 years,

I found myself overwhelmed with

the classes and my self-confidence

had plummeted to zero. It was at this

lowest point in my life when I first met

Mrs. Abbatello outside the classroom

environment to discuss my plans to

leave Western.

As I seldom pass Mrs. Abbatello’s office

upon leaving class, it was sheer luck the

day I found her door open. I had already

decided that this was my last day at

Western—I did not belong here. This was

not the place for me—I was just too old,

too overwhelmed, and too incompetent

to learn new skills. As I lightly tapped

on her door, she looked up from her

work, gave me a warm smile, and said

“Well hello there, come right in.” I only

intended to quickly thank her and say

good-bye; however, she would not hear

of it. As you can by now summarize, I

left her office a different person. With

her wisdom and grace, she restored my

will to persevere and succeed. She gave

me understanding, encouragement,

and all the right reasons to continue my

education. She succeeded in boosting

my low self-confidence by reciting the

phrase “You’re never too old to learn.”

Whenever I see her face or hear her

name, I automatically envision that day

in her office and remember the special

words she said to me, “This is where you

belong.”

I graduated on May 9th with two

certificates, Medical Specialist and

Medical Records Management. I do

not feel this would have been possible

without Mrs. Abbatello and the good

graces of God that lead me to her. Thank-

you both for caring.

—Dixie Vargas

This is where

you belong.

Dixie Vargas


DONNA J. ABBATELLOAssistant Professor, Administrative Support Technology, recently retired after thirty years of teaching.

Donna Abbatello was a well-liked and well-

respected professor at Virginia Western. She

served as Administrative Support Technology

(AST) Program Head for three years. Through-

out her career and in addition to teaching in

various schools, she worked as a bookkeeper

and legal secretary. She earned a bachelor’s

degree in Education Comprehensive from Blue-

field State College in West Virginia, and master’s

degree in Supervision of Education from West

Virginia College of Graduate Studies Institute.

Donna was also active in a number of commu-

nity organizations including the International

Association of Administrative Professionals

(IAAP), where she was student chapter lead

adviser for many years. She was responsible for

administering the CAP (Certified Administrative

Professional) and CPS (Certified Professional

Secretary) exams on campus. She received the

“Outstanding Virginia Western Faculty” award

in 2005.

My favorite part about Virginia Western is their honors institute. It is the best place for students because you can go there any time to study and use the computers.

— Ekta Patil, a science major from India who plans to transfer to a four-year college to major in biology

I came to Virginia Western not only because it is close to my house, but also because it is pretty much the same thing as going to Roanoke College or some other school near here. Western is a great school and very well recognized around here. I am learning the same things as if I went to Roanoke College, Virginia Tech or UVa. I’m just paying less.

— Mayra Sanchez, a criminal justice major from Ecuador

Radford Thomas, my art teacher, is my favorite professor. He’s a teacher who makes learning fun and integrates comedy into what he’s teaching. My favorite lesson in his class was on hieroglyphics.

— Austin Casey, a business major at Virginia Western who graduated from Salem High School

Mrs. Marion Grammer (retired spring 2008), my English 101 teacher, was my favorite teacher at Virginia Western. She used her sense of humor as a way to relate to her students throughout her lessons.

— Tessa Edueneh, a nursing major who lives in Botetourt

Dr. Gillette was my Biology 142 professor. He is my favorite teacher because he was always nice and when I asked him a question, he answered all of it in great detail, even when I would ask him twice.

— Sumni Seo, a nursing student from South Korea

What students say...

Ekta Patil

Mayra Sanchez

Austin Casey

Tessa Edueneh

Sumni Seo


We have a career for you

With more than 77 programs to choose from, check to see if Virginia Western has one that will allow you to Express Yourself.

Business, Engineering & Technology Division • (540) 857-7272 virginiawestern.edu/people_places/business.html virginiawestern.edu/people_places/engineering.html

Social Science Division • (540) 857-7276 virginiawestern.edu/people_places/social_sciences.html

Health Technology Information Office • (540) 857-7306 virginiawestern.edu/people_places/humanities.html

Natural Science & Mathematics Division • (540) 857-7273 virginiawestern.edu/people_places/science_math.html

Humanities Division • (540) 857-7271 virginiawestern.edu/people_places/humanities.html

Workforce Development Services and Lifelong Learning • (540) 857-6076 - main campus virginiawestern.edu/learnconnect

The Hall Associates Career and Employment Assistance Center at Virginia Western can help you meet your employment needs. Employer assistance is available to the business community free of charge. Participating employers can:

• Post job openings and search for resumes on the Web site

• Post a business profile on the Web site

• Participate in our annual career fair–Career Premiere®

Career counseling and employment assistance are available to students and alumni. Services include:

• Individual career counseling

• Interest inventory assessments

• Online career exploration and occupational information

• Job database where you can post your resume and search for job and internship openings online

• Resume review

• Resume, cover letter, and interview information

• Annual career fair—Career Premiere, February 24, 2009 at the Salem Civic Center

The Career Center is located on the main campus at 3096 Colonial Avenue in the Student Center, room 202.

Career and Employment Assistance Center

TO LEARN MORE:Hall Associates Career & Employment Assistance Center phone: (540) 857-7298 • fax: (540) 857-6050 email: [email protected] virginiawestern.edu/career_center

“I have had a very successful relationship with Virginia Western’s Hall Associates Career Center in assisting to meet employment needs for Norfolk Southern in the Roanoke area. Also, I have found Virginia Western’s students prepared and ready for the workplace.”

Mike Wray Norfolk Southern-Accounting Operations, Roanoke

Hall Associates Career & Employment Assistance Center

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“Virginia Western met my education needs. I graduated from Western and stepped directly into a position as a Mechanical Engineering Technician. The majority of the classes were available at night to make it easier to fit in a 40+ hour work week. The Hall Associates career center helped me by setting up interviews and assisted me in preparing an effective resume.”

—Adam

Adam Craig worked as a heavy truck mechanic as he completed Virginia Western’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program. He is now helping to design and test mechanical actuators to replace hydraulic cylinders on naval ships. He plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Adam Craig 2008 A.A.S, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduate, Space Grant Scholarship recipient, and a technician at Precision Technology USA.

From an EMPLOYER'S perspective...

From a STUDENT'S perspective...



Student Life

Think a community college is only for taking classes? Think again. Virginia Western has numerous clubs and sports activities to help our students connect and fit in. Learn how you can get involved. Stop by the Student Activities Office.

Clubs and Organizations

Intramural and Intercollegiate Sports

TO LEARN MORE:Natasha Taylor, Student Activities Coordinator (540) 857-6326 • [email protected]

Onawa Miller-Allen, Athletic Coordinator (540) 857-7325 • [email protected] virginiawestern.edu/student_life/student_activities/

Honor societiesLambda NuLambda Nu is the national honor society for students majoring in radiological science disciplines at accredited educational institutions.

Kappa Beta DeltaKappa Beta Delta is an international honor society that recognizes students of business, management, administration, and other business programs.

Phi Theta KappaPhi Theta Kappa is nationally acclaimed and recognized by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges as the official honor fraternity of two-year colleges.

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Men’s & Women’s Basketball (intercollegiate and intramural)

VolleyballTennis

CheerleadingFlag FootballBaseballSoccer

BELOW: Phi Theta Kappa members (l to r) Khatantuul Zorig, Pilar Sirrine-Romero, Katie Maiden, Anne Kern, and Luke Campbell participate in a recent Spring Fling event. PTK Faculty Sponsors are Ms. Jenifer Kurtz, (540) 857-7387 and Ms. Amy Anguiano, (540) 857-7254

RIGHT: Biology Club president (l to r) Ariel Price with club members Keli Moorman and Sarah Stata.

Biology ClubBlack Student OrganizationFitness ClubFuture Chefs of America

(catering club)Geology ClubHorticulture ClubInternational Association of

Administrative ProfessionalsJustice ClubMadison Society Nursing Students Association

Running ClubStudent AmbassadorsStudent Government AssociationStudent NewspaperVWCAN (Virginia Western

Community Action Network)Virginia Western Baking ClubVirginia Western Community College

Gospel ChoirVirginia Western Student Chapter for

Human Resource Management

Are you ready for the challenge?

THE HONORS INSTITUTEat Virginia Western

The Honors Institute meets the needs of creative, highly motivated, and academically talented students by providing them with the academic and extra-curricular opportunities needed to prepare them for transfer to competitive 4-year institutions.

Call the Honors Institute at (540) 857-6240 or stop by Duncan 215 for application materials. Admissions decisions are made based on a variety of criteria.

TO LEARN MORE:The Honors Institute at Virginia Western Duncan Hall, room 215, South Campus phone: (540) 857-6240 • fax: (540) 857-6176 email: [email protected]

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Training for you or your employees

Get on the Road to a Better Career!During the past decade the demand for professional tractor-trailer drivers has been the highest level in the history of our country. Benefits of joining the trucking industry may include the following depending on the positions available:

Join Virginia Western and Alliance Trucking as we bring professional driver training to our main campus. Call 1-800-334-1203 or 540-767-6120 for additional information. Classes begin Fall 2008.

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Command Spanish, Inc. provides customized Spanish language instruction and cross-cultural programs and products for non-Spanish speakers who interact with Spanish-speakers in the workplace. Our goal is to provide learner-friendly language materials and training that require NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF SPANISH.

Command Spanish combines the expertise of language and curriculum specialists with the knowledge and experience of real world practitioners (police officers, physicians, paramedics, counselors, social workers, nurses, teachers, dentists, businesspersons, and supervisors, etc.).

Lack of clear communication is frustrating, costly and sometimes even dangerous. In many occupations and professions, it's an absolute necessity to be able to communicate with Spanish-speakers who do not speak English.

You don't have to be fluent to communicate effectively, but it sure helps to know those "bite-size" terms and phrases that allow you to get your message, question or response across. Workplace Spanish® materials are designed for "basic, effective communication" in many different work situations. They do not require learning grammar or complex rules, and no prior Spanish training is required to use our materials. More than 65,000 people have trusted Workplace Spanish® to attain basic Spanish communication skills.

The BENEFITS of Workplace Spanish® training vary but typically include these elements:

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ON-LINE TRAINING TO LEARN ANYTIME FROM ANYWHERE

Take ed2go courses from the comfort of your home or office at the times that are most convenient for you. ed2go offers hundred of engaging online courses for adults, covering every topic from Anatomy to Web Design. Each ed2go course comes equipped with a patient and caring instructor, lively discussions with your fellow students, and plenty of practical information that you can put to immediate use. Go to http://www.virginiawestern.edu/learnconnect/ and select On-line Training

JER Online Professional Grade Training (TM)JER Online programs feature high-quality, instructor-led and self-directed online courses and certificates. Choose a course of study from our online course catalog and take your learning needs to a new level. Enroll today (start anytime) or choose from a fixed start date. All you need is an email address, web browser and reliable Internet Access.

JER Online and JER Group, Inc., offer more than 1,000 courses in over 125 different subject areas. Go to http://www.virginiawestern.edu/learnconnect/ and select On-line Training.

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WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH SOLUTION-FOCUSED TRAINING.

THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/LIFELONG LEARNING DIVISION provides training resources, knowledgeable faculty, skills information and assessment, and educational support services to the business community.

Virginia Western’s Workforce Development Services provides state-of-the-art training and retraining resources, information, consultation and support services to your business.

Whether you have 5 or 5,000 employees, Virginia Western can customize solutions to suit your employment needs and training budget. We come to you or provide classes in facilities located throughout the Roanoke region.

Customized training can include computer software (using laptop computers at your facility), customer service, OSHA training, basics of manufacturing and industry, supervisory skills, time management, and leadership skills.

This is a sample of the topics we can provide. Let us know your specific needs. IT'S YOUR MOVE!

TO LEARN MORE:Chuck Terrell, Vice President Workforce Development Services and Lifelong Learning Virginia Western main campus • (540) 857-6677

Leah Coffman, Solution Focused Training Specialist Virginia Western main campus • (540) 857-6678

Ruth Hendrick, Solution Focused Training Specialist Greenfield Education and Training Center • (540) 966-3984 ext. 12

Mike Greer, Solution Focused Training Specialist Franklin Center for Advanced Learning and Enterprise (540) 483-0179 ext. 2116

Dan Semones, Solution Focused Training Specialist Roanoke Higher Education Center • (540) 767-6132

Tara Vance, Education and Support Specialist Roanoke Higher Education Center • (540) 767-6126

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High income potential Insurance Retirement Benefits

Job Security Owner/Operator Programs Flexible Work Schedule

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LANGUAGE PROGRAMS Choose One that Works for You

It’s your move!


TO LEARN MORE:Lynn Painter Business, Engineering & Technology Division (540) 857-7275 • email: [email protected]

TO LEARN MORE:Lacey Carey Business, Engineering & Technology Division (540) 857-6210 • email: [email protected]

The following seminars or short session classes are offered through the Division of Business, Engineering and Technology to provide many opportunities for updating skills or just for fun! Seminars are graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis instead of a letter grade, and credits earned are not calculated in the GPA. For most of the seminars, materials are furnished. These courses are offered in two to five sessions, all of which must be attended to receive credit for the course. No make-ups will be allowed. Seminars are one (1) credit unless otherwise noted.

REFUND POLICY: For a refund of tuition, students must drop seminars prior to the first class meeting or within the first two hours of the seminar. Students must complete the drop process by using MY VWCC at virginiawestern.edu, or by the STAR system at (540) 857-STAR. Once the deadline to drop for a refund has passed, a refund will not be issued.

MOTORCYCLE RIDER SAFETY TRAININGThis course teaches basic physical and mental skills used in everyday riding. You will be taught basic skills of motorcycle operation, which includes turning, shifting, stopping, and straight-line riding. This course develops skills and street strategies necessary for safe and enjoyable motorcycle operation.

Upon successful completion of the course, eligible participants will receive a VA DMV motorcycle operator’s license.

Equipment requirements: The basic rider course provides motorcycles (no larger than 350 cc). Students are required to wear protective clothing, ¾ or full helmet (Dept. of Transportation approved), eye protection, over the ankle shoes, sturdy full-finger gloves, long sleeve shirt or jacket, long pants. Students must be able to ride a bicycle. Maximum enrollment is 12 people per session.

All classes meet in Webber Hall, Room 121 on Friday from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated below.

CLASS COURSE DATES58175 RVH 195-11 8/8, 8/9, 8/1057707 RVH 195-12 8/8, 8/9, 8/1057625 RVH 195-13 8/15, 8/16, 8/1757631 RVH 195-14 8/15, 8/16, 8/1757679 RVH 195-15 8/22, 8/23, 8/2457681 RVH 195-16 8/22, 8/23, 8/2457683 RVH 195-17 8/29, 8/30*, 8/31* *Sat & Sun 8am-2pm57685 RVH 195-18 9/5, 9/6, 9/757687 RVH 195-19 9/5, 9/6, 9/757689 RVH 195-20 9/12, 9/13, 9/1457691 RVH 195-21 9/12, 9/13, 9/1457693 RVH 195-22 9/19, 9/20, 9/2157695 RVH 195-23 9/19, 9/20, 9/2157697 RVH 195-24 9/26, 9/27, 9/2857699 RVH 195-25 9/26, 9/27, 9/2857701 RVH 195-26 10/3, 10/4, 10/557703 RVH 195-27 10/3, 10/4, 10/557705 RVH 195-28 10/10, 10/11, 10/1258177 RVH 195-29 10/10, 10/11, 10/1258179 RVH 195-30 10/17, 10/18, 10/1958181 RVH 195-31 10/17, 10/18, 10/1958183 RVH 195-32 10/24, 10/25, 10/2658263 RVH 195-33 10/24, 10/25, 10/2658265 RVH 195-34 10/31, 11/1*, 11/2* *Sat & Sun 8am-2pm58773 RVH 195-35 11/7, 11/8, 11/978228 RVH 195-36 11/7, 11/8, 11/978230 RVH 195-37 11/14, 11/15*, 11/16* *Sat & Sun 8am-2pm

INSTRUCTOR-LED COMPUTER TRAINING SEMINARS CLASS COURSE COURSE TITLE DATES59011 ITE-195-F1 Keyboarding Basic 9/10, 17, 24; 10/1, 10/858729 ITE-195-F2 Keyboarding Basic 10/15, 22, 29; 11/5, 1258727 ITE-195-F3 First Look at Computers 9/5, 6, 1278314 ITE-195-F4 Manage & Protect Your Computer 10/10, 11, 1760167 ITE 195-F5 Intro. MS Windows XP 10/17, 18, 2458731 ITE 195-F6 Intro. MS Vista 11/14, 15, 2158437 ITE-195-F7 Intro. to MS Word 2007 9/12, 1358439 ITE 195-F8 Intm+ MS Word 2007 11/14, 1558441 ITE 195-F9 Intro. to MS Excel 2007 9/19, 20, 2658443 ITE 195-F10 Intm+ MS Excel 2007 10/24, 25, 3158445 ITE 195-F11 Intro. MS Access 2007 10/3, 4, 1058447 ITE 195-F12 Intro. MS Powerpoint 2007 10/24, 2558449 ITE 195-F13 Intm+ MS Powerpoint 2007 12/5, 658451 ITE 195-F14 Intro. MS Word 2003 10/3, 458453 ITE 195-F15 Intro. MS Excel 2003 11/14, 15, 2159067 ITE 195-F16 Basic Computer Skills/Concepts 9/5, 6, 1258455 ITE 195-F17 Basic Computer Skills/Concepts 10/24, 2559071 ITE 195-F18 The Internet is Broken 11/21, 2258457 ITE 195-F19 Don’t Click That 12/5, 659085 ITE 195-F21 Adobe/Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 10/17, 1877680 ITE 295-F1 How to Setup a Home/ Small Business Network 11/7, 8

EDUCATOR RECERTIFICATION FACE-TO-FACE SEMINARSCLASS COURSE COURSE TITLE DATES59087 ITE 195-F22 Web Wonders 9/5, 659089 ITE 195-F23 ActivBoard 9/12, 1360163 ITE 195-F24 Integrating MS Office into the Curriculum 9/26, 2759091 ITE 195-F25 Optimize Elementary Instruction With Graphic Organizers 9/11, 18, 2559099 ITE 195-F26 Intm. ActivBoard 10/3, 460165 ITE 195-F27 Web 2.0 10/14, 21, 2859103 ITE 195-F28 Info Savvy 10/16, 23, 3059111 ITE 195-F29 Podcasting 11/5, 12, 19

CULINARY ARTSStudents may access the schedule of classes from the Virginia Western Web page to view developing seminars in Culinary Arts, or contact our office for more information.

HORTICULTURECLASS COURSE COURSE TITLE DATES58135 HRT 198-N1 Pruning 8/21-10/15/0858055 HRT 198-N2 Landscaping Your Home 10/16-12/17/0858057 HRT 198-N3 Water Gardening 10/1-10/29/0857715 HRT 198-N4 Vineyard and Vintage 10/18-10/25/0858667 HRT 198-N5 Lawncare 8/26-9/23/0859143 HRT 198-N6 Pesticide Applicator Training 11/4-12/9/08

Virginia Western Regional Academy for Advanced TechnologyThis fall local 11th and 12th graders will be attending the new Virginia Western Regional Academy for Advanced Technology. This Academy provides an opportunity for advanced studies in engineering, advanced technology in mechatronics, and culinary arts. Approximately 65 students from eleven high schools will be participating in this morning program on the Virginia Western campus. Students were selected by application from a group of creative, curious minds with a strong interest in technology and academics. For information regarding next year’s selection process, please contact Dan Horine at 857-6110 or Karen Rayl at 857-6498.

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Community college education is attractive as major four-year institutions throughout Virginia formulate guaranteed admission agreements, making it easy for students with an associate’s degree to seamlessly transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. Each institution’s agreement varies, and Virginia Western's counseling staff can assist in answering questions about the details.

Virginia Western has numerous guaranteed admission agreements with four-year institutions throughout the state. This adds more value to your Virginia Western education as attending our college saves you money; it’s close to home; it offers numerous options with day, evening, weekend, hybrid and distance learning classes; and with the growing number of articulation agreements, it is becoming easier to transfer to the four-year college of choice.

In addition, if a student chooses to earn an associate’s degree and go directly into the job market, Virginia Western’s career center is there to assist.

From here you can go anywhere

TO LEARN MORE:Pat Quinley • (540) 857-7237 virginiawestern.edu/student_life/for_transfer for information about each institution’s agreements.

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VIRGINIA WESTERN HAS THE FOLLOWING TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

EXPERIENCE THE VALUE OF EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA WESTERN.On campus institutions:Radford University • Thomas Center room 208 • radford.edu Eulah Price • (540) 857-6123 • [email protected]

Old Dominion University • Thomas Center, first floor • www.dl.odu.edu Terri Reddings • (540) 857-6976 • [email protected]

Geoffrey Willis (Virginia Tech t-shirt), Richard Quarles (Old Dominion University t-shirt), President Robert H. Sandel, Jessica Bohn (Radford University t-shirt), and Beth Wilson (Roanoke College t-shirt). These Virginia Western students will be transferring to their respective 4-year institutions, taking advantage of the guaranteed admission and transfer options offered through Virginia Western.

Learn about Virginia Western's guaranteed admission and transfer options.


New student helpful tips

New Student Admission• Complete and submit the Application for Admission including the

Virginia residency form. This creates your official college record, establishes you as a student of Virginia Western and creates your Student ID/Emplid. An application can be submitted online at virginiawestern.edu or in person at Chapman Hall.

• Associate degree or certificate program students must meet with an academic counselor prior to registration. We strongly suggest that students meet with an academic counselor PRIOR to the first day of fall registration to avoid a long wait.

• Complete and mail a transcript request form for your high school or former college(s) you have attended.

• Questions? Contact the Admissions Office at (540) 857-7231 or stop by Chapman Hall, room C108.

Financial Aid• Complete and submit a FAFSA application immediately upon

applying for admission online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You cannot begin this process soon enough!

• US Department of Education school ID is 003760.

• Students eligible for veterans' education programs should contact the Financial Aid and Veterans' Affairs Office as early as possible for assistance in receiving their benefits.

• Questions? Contact the Financial Aid Office at (540) 857-7331 or stop by Chapman Hall, room C106.

Admissions Counseling• New curricular students (or students wanting to register for math or

English) are required to meet with a counselor prior to registration.

• Admissions counselors will review your educational plans and assist you in making the right choices to support your goals.

• Students are strongly encouraged to take a student development course during their first semester at Virginia Western.

• The Counseling Office is in room C105 of Chapman Hall. No appointment is needed. Students are served on a first come basis.

• Questions? Contact the Counseling Office at (540) 857-7237.

Placement Testing• Placement testing is required before class registration. Students

are strongly encouraged to take placement testing BEFORE the first day of registration. See a counselor for testing instructions.

Registration• Reserve your classes on-line at virginiawestern.edu, by phone at

(540) 857-STAR, or in person beginning July 14, 2008.

• Computers are available for registration purposes in Chapman Hall and Brown Library.

Pay Tuition and Fees• Payments can be made by credit card, check, or cash.

• Students may pay tuition by phone, online, mail, or in person:

ONLINE: Students can pay online in room C109 of Chapman Hall or by using the computers in Brown Library.

MAIL: Payments can be mailed to Virginia Western Community College, Business Office, PO Box 14007, Roanoke VA 24038. Please put your Student ID/Emplid on all checks.

IN PERSON: Payments may be dropped off at the Cashier’s Office located in Chapman Hall in room C104. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays from July 14, 2008–August 27, 2008.

• If tuition is not paid by August 7, 2008, registration will be cancelled and students must re-register if space is still available.

• Contact the Financial Aid Office if financial assistance is needed.

• PELL/SEOG payments will be mailed to students approximately 6 weeks after the semester begins.

Purchase Textbooks• Books may be purchased at the Bookstore in Craig Hall.

• Students may find their textbooks using the website at virginiawestern.edu/bookstore.

• Students receiving grants, scholarships, or financial aid and who have enrolled for 6 credits or more AND have a balance after tuition charges may charge their books from August 14 through September 8, 2008. Students waiting to charge bookstore purchases beginning August 22 may face a 1-2 hour wait during the first week of classes.

• With a receipt, books may be returned for a refund or credit if they are in new condition with the plastic wrap, unopened, and with no markings or other damage through September 8, 2008.

ATTEND CLASSES AND HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!


We can help you with financial aidFinancial Aid OfficeChapman Hall, Room C106

Receiving financial assistance is an important part of achieving educational goals. The Financial Aid Office offers expertise in completing the FAFSA form and answers general questions on the process. Information on qualifications and eligibility for all types of financial aid can be found on the Virginia Western Financial Aid Office web site: virginiawestern.edu/finaid/

Types of Financial AidThere are three basic types of financial aid – grants and scholarships, work-study, and loans. Each type can assist a student in financing a college education at Virginia Western or any other college or university. Both private and public funds are available. The federal government has both grant and loan programs. The Federal Student Aid web site provides detailed information and acts as a starting point for receiving this aid: http://studentaid.ed.gov

Grants and ScholarshipsGrants are awarded based on financial need and do NOT have to be repaid. Grants are funded by both the state and federal governments. In addition to financial need, students must maintain certain academic criteria, such as fulltime status and good academic standing. Scholarships are also a type of grant aid. A variety of organizations award scholarships and educational gifts, and each has a different set of criteria for application and award. Often, scholarships are based upon academic or personal achievements. Scholarships also do NOT have to be repaid.

LoansA loan is borrowed money that must be repaid, usually with interest. There are several types of federal and private student loans. Detailed information about loans can be found at Virginia Western’s Financial Aid web site: virginiawestern.edu/finaid/studentloans

Applying for Financial AidAny potential full or part-time student who wishes to apply for financial aid (including many scholarships) must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Student Aid Programs. A FAFSA can be submitted as early as January 1 each year and primary consideration for aid is given to students whose applications are received and processed by May 31. The FAFSA can be submitted directly over the Internet. Most students use this option. However, a paper application can be obtained by calling 1-800-433-3243. To begin an online FAFSA visit the web site: www.fafsa.ed.gov

VIRGINIA WESTERN OFFERS CLASSES TO FIT ANY SCHEDULETraditional classes, Dual Enrollment, Distance Learning, Hybrid, Short (Dynamic) Session, and Weekend classes offer you the freedom to choose classes that fit your schedule.

Earn college credits while in high schoolDUAL ENROLLMENTWant to earn college credits while you’re still in high school? Virginia Western’s Dual Enrollment program makes it easy.

Students take college credit courses at their local high school for a fraction of the cost. These credits transfer to four-year institutions, giving students an advantage toward their college degree and future career. With over 2000 students, Virginia Western’s dual enrollment program is the second largest in the state.

Resourcefulness—even at home

DISTANCE LEARNINGVirginia Western students can learn anytime, anywhere thanks to distance learning classes.

Distance learning offers the same quality education Virginia Western students have come to expect–and you don’t need to leave your home or change out of your sweats to get it.

TO LEARN MORE:Bill Salyers, Coordinator Academic Programs & Dual Enrollment (540) 857-7235 • email: [email protected]

TO LEARN MORE:Ramona Coveny, Coordinator Distance Learning & Instructional Technology (540) 857-6202 • email: [email protected] virginiawestern.edu/distance/

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TO LEARN MORE:Carol Sliver, Financial Aid & Veterans’ Affairs Officer Office of Financial Aid (540) 857-7331 • virginiawestern.edu/finaid email: [email protected]

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Our flexibility = your freedom

Fall 2008 Calendar 16-Week SessionFirst Day to Enroll July 14First Day of Classes Aug. 21Last Day to Register/Add a Class Aug. 27Labor Day Holiday Sept. 1Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund Sept. 8Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation Oct. 10Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty Oct. 27Faculty In-service Day, No day or night classes Nov. 25Faculty Research Day, No day or night classes Nov. 26Thanksgiving Holidays Nov. 27-28Last Day of Classes Dec. 10Final Exams Dec. 11-17



No-Show PolicyStudents must either attend their face-to-face courses or demonstrate participation in their distance learning courses by the last date to drop for a refund or they will be reported to the Admissions Office and dropped as no-show students. In this case, there will be no refund of tuition in the course, and the student will not be allowed to attend/participate in the class or submit assignments. Failure to attend or participate in a course will adversely impact a student’s financial aid award.

Withdrawal PolicyStudents who violate the attendance or participation guidelines for the course as of the withdrawal deadline will be reported to the Admissions Office and withdrawn with a grade of “W”. Students who stop attending or participating in a course after the withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of “F”. There will be no refund of tuition or reinstatement in the course. Financial aid recipients who receive all “W” or “F” grades in their courses will incur an outstanding tuition debt to the college and be blocked from future enrollment.

RefundsRefunds are processed after the Last Day to Drop for Refunds. Students dropping after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund are not eligible for refunds. See the Withdrawal and No-Show Policy above for more information on refunds.

Financial Aid/Scholarship RecipientsStudents eligible for balance checks should NOT expect them until the second week in October. To prevent delays in receiving balance checks, make sure the mailing address is current.

Give us a call For an extensive listing click College Directory on the college's home page.

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INCLEMENT/SEVERE WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement/severe weather, students are advised to tune in to local media stations for updated advisory listings and announcements. Refer to the student handbook for the delayed opening schedule.

Fall registration begins July 14. Fall classes begin Aug. 21.

Information contained in this publication is current at time of printing. For the latest information visit the college’s website at virginiawestern.edu. The college reserves the right to change, when warranted, any of the provisions of the Fall at Virginia Western booklet, including course offerings, calendars, and fees as might be required.

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It is the policy of the Virginia Community College System and Virginia Western Community College to maintain and promote equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, or other non-merit factors. Virginia Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. For further information, contact the Title IX Coordinator in Chapman Hall, C102, (540) 857-6348, or the Section 504 Coordinator, Student Center, Room S102, (540) 857-7286. TTY: (800) 855-2880 All users: 711

Virginia residents: $88.74 per credit hour.* Virginia nonresidents: $263.89 per credit hour.* * Tuition rates are subject to change.

Virginia Western Community College is excited to announce the opening of our new Wellness/Fitness Center, scheduled for Fall 2008. This center, to be located in the Student Center, will be complete with commercial fitness treadmills, ellipticals, a multi-station gym, weights, upright and recumbent bikes, and a small classroom. Use of this facility will be free to students, faculty, and staff. In addition, a new career studies certificate in Wellness was introduced in the fall of 2007 and a certificate in Exercise Science and Personal Training will begin in the fall of 2008. For more information, contact Barbara Wright at 857-7301.

PHYSICAL LOCATION: VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3094 Colonial Avenue SW • Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Phone: (540) 857-VWCC (8922) • virginiawestern.edu

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REGISTER NOW. Students may register for classes beginning July 14, 2008, and payments must be made by August 7, 2008. If registering on or after August 7, payments are due at the time of registration. Students who register after August 7, 2008 but do not pay will be dropped from classes and must re-register.

The college offers three convenient ways to pay for tuition: • Credit card • Check • Cash

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REMEMBER. Last day to pay for early registration for fall classes is August 7, 2008 until 6:30 pm at the Cashier’s Office. If paying online or by telephone, the deadline is 12 midnight. If financial assistance is needed, contact the Financial Aid Office at (540) 857-7331.

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