VVC Communication Center

Victor Valley College's first "Ask the President" virtual event will be held via Zoom on October 1st, 2020 at 4 p.m. and all VVC students are welcome and encouraged to participate. VVC Superintendent/President Dan Walden is hosting a webinar for current VVC students. The purpose of this webinar is to provide important updates and information, and to answer your questions. The panel of experts will be sharing and answering students' questions on such topics that will include b...ut won't be limited to: Financial Aid, CARES Act, Instruction, Student Services, Tutoring, Counseling, EOPS, and Online Registration via Navigate. * $25 vouchers for the Rams Bookstore will be awarded to ten (10) students who submit questions and attend the Zoom meeting. Please use this Zoom link to join the webinar when it goes lives at 4 p.m. on October 1st: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/98266291845

August 2020, Victor Valley College Newsletter, brought to you this month by the Associated Student Body. Each month we will share a newsletter filled with stories and information we hope will be interesting to read and of value to you. Here's the link for the online version: https://issuu.com/robertsewell4//asb_newsletter_august_2020

Remember to care for each other and stay connected out there, Rams, and reach out for support whenever needed. By practicing self-care, as well as continuing to follow health officials’ guidelines on proper hygiene procedures, physical distancing and other preventative measures, we can help stop the spread of COVID-19. http://vvcforme.com//07/health-self-care-social-distancing/

Several companies are providing reduced cost or free internet access to ensure students have access to reliable internet service. https://ccconlineed.instructure.com//reduced-cost-or-free-

Victor Valley College has created a network of Student Success Centers that can NOW be accessed through Canvas access to tutors, free tutorials, workshops, and computer/resource access to assist students in their academic development and success. http://vvcforme.com//vvc-tutoring-academic-support-march-/

ALL CLASSES ARE IN SESSION TODAY. VVC staff will be in training from 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m and offices will be closed for In-Service.

For Valentine’s Day, Children’s Hospital of LA has an annual event where people can send Valentine’s Day cards to their patients to make their day a little extra special. (For free) For each card sent, Party City has pledged to donate $1 to CHLA, up to $25,000. https://secure1.chla.org//SPageNaviga/2019_Valentines.html... This link is for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. It’s Not linked to donations, but it will still put smiles on children’s faces https://www.stjude.org/get-i/other-ways/valentines-day.html

All VVC Classes will be held as regularly scheduled on Friday, September 6th. All student service areas will be closed from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm for an In-Service Day

VVC welcomes Jeff Okabayashi Tue, July 16, 5:30 - 8:00pm Student Activities Center Every kid dreams of chasing pirates on the high seas or being on the pad as rocket ships launch off into space, and that’s usually where the exploits end. Not so for assistant director Jeff Okabayashi, a one-time engineering student whose career has quite literally spanned the globe in a feast of action adventure and make-believe.... https://www.dga.org///On-the-Job-With-Jeff-Okabayashi.aspx

What would be the best 'medium' (method) to communicate with students? To be fair, why not provide lunch and ask about 50 students "How can VVC better communicate with students?" and "What is the best way to make sure you have the information you need?" SO WE ARE ...... On Thursday, June 13th @ 10am - 3pm, join us for lunch in the Student Activities Center (Bldg 44). Your voice is important. Allow it to be heard. Student Communication Forum has been scheduled while classes are not in session, to allow a greater number of students to participate. We are looking for 50 students ... please RSVP to [email protected] LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

Attached please find a copy of the May 2019, Victor Valley College Newsletter, brought to you this month by the Associated Student Body. http://vvcforme.com//u/2019/06/May-2019-VVC-Newsletter.pdf Each month we will share a newsletter filled with student success stories and information we hope will be interesting to read and of value to you.... Please do not hesitate to share back with thoughts and tips regarding future stories. Enjoy

It is a pleasure to share with you the fifth and final issue of the Spring 2019 VVC student newspaper ... the RamPage, May 23, 2019, Vol. 46, No. 5 The student editors encourage you to share. http://vvcforme.com//RamPage.-May-23-2019-Vol.-46-No.-5.pdf