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When we think of coaching, we usually think of sports, but coaches can help you succeed at academics as well. Transitioning to academic rigor at PVCC from either high school or work can be a struggle. Coaching can be the real difference. Dr. Todd Parks, professor, director of academic support services and first-year programs, says […]
Continue ReadingDue to the coronavirus, PVCC has closed the main campus and moved all classes to online. Luckily, teachers aren’t the only ones adapting to this change. Many of PVCC’s services have also adapted to be available to students while away from campus. One of these services is the Writing Center, which is now offering tutoring […]
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How many PVCC students know what the General Assembly is? At least ten do – that is how many PVCC students attended the General Assembly with four faculty members on Jan. 29. The General Assembly is the Virginia state legislature, where bills get proposed, discussed, and voted on. So why exactly were PVCC students there? […]
Continue ReadingFor students that struggle with math assignments, the First Quadrant Math Center located in room 253 of the PVCC main building is a resource students should take advantage of. The First Quadrant can help students with every subject of math, from Geometry and Algebra all the way to Calculus. That is not all though. The […]
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Imagine this: alone at PVCC, without a computer and an assignment due on Canvas in two hours. Oh dear! How to make the deadline? Never fear. From the 800 Wing to the Bolick Center, from the Electronics lab to the Betty Sue Jessup Library, computers for student use are never far away. Moreover, PVCC can […]
Continue ReadingCollege can be overwhelming, and students will often run into a number of problems during their pursuit of a degree. Luckily, PVCC hosts a series of workshops meant to help students overcome a number of challenges they may face during their education by helping them develop the skills needed for academic success. In this particular […]
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PVCC is continuing to encourage student involvement in government and politics by partnering with the Campus Vote Project to bring the 2020 Virginia Democracy Summit to the campus’s Main Building on Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Students from all over Virginia will be participating in the event. Last year, the summit was […]
Continue ReadingAs of Jan. 16, 2020, PVCC’s Alpha Epsilon Tau, a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, has earned five star status for 2019. Associate Professor of Information Technology Bruce Robinson, co-advisor of the club, said, “The advisors would like to thank the college community, especially our college president, Frank Friedman, for their support.” Alpha Epsilon Tau […]
Continue ReadingMany students at PVCC may not realize that there are options pertaining to when their classes start. PVCC offers a variety of classes that start at different points in the semester. This year, PVCC is offering 12-week classes that start Feb. 3, 8-week classes that start March 17, and 4-week classes that start on either […]
Continue ReadingWith the fall semester coming to an end, most students are rushing to get school over with. However, it is important for students to remember to complete their FAFSA. The FAFSA is now open for students to complete for the 2020-2021 school year. The financial aid office, located in M126, is open Monday through Friday, […]
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