Campus News and Events

Classes to be added for the Summer 2013 session...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:41:06 -0700

Get more information here...

ATTENTION STUDENTS : Effective - Summer 2013 - Drop for Non-Payment of Fees

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:28:40 -0700

Get more information here...

Attention Veterans attending VVC: Apply for a $10,000 scholarship from Student Vets of America!! - details and application here...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:52:54 -0700

Get more information here...

2013 Annual Community Job Fair - get more information here

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:15:15 -0700

Download flyers and get event information here...

VVC's RamPage Student Newspaper - new issues availalble online now...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:59:03 -0700

Download Spring 2013 RamPage issues here

Traffic School @ VVC - Saturdays from 9am - 5pm - details here

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:45:41 -0700

Get all the details and a registration form here

Come support RAMS Women's Basketball - 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser - July 15, 2013 - get the flyer

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 10:54:34 -0700

Get the flyer here

FREE Solar PV Technician Orientation - March 4th - SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTER ONLINE NOW

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:38:48 -0800

FREE Solar PV Technician Orientation Session : CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Got ticket? No Worries - attend Traffic School - details/dates here...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:58:31 -0800

Download the PDF here : http://www.vvc.edu/Traffic-School-Flyer.pdf

Did you receive a Survey Invitation? VVC is participating in several research studies. Get more information here

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 15:28:49 -0800

Get the information on the survey here : http://www.vvc.edu/offices/research/IRB.shtml

Pay-To-Print goes live Feb 11th in the Tech. Center and Writing Center - get the info. here...

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 13:27:53 -0800

View the information page on the Student Services site here : http://www.vvc.edu/offices/student_services/pay-to-print-information.shtml

Attention Students: Spring 2013 Parking Permits are now available for purchase on WebAdvisor!

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:22:09 -0800

Attention Students: Spring 2013 Parking Permits are now available for purchase on WebAdvisor!

Paramedic Academy Application Deadline extended to Feb. 11th @ 5pm!!

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 10:52:47 -0800

Apply for the 19th Paramedic Academy Online here : http://www.vvc.edu/academic/paramedic/online-application.shtml

NOTICE: Extended hours for Admissions & Records, Financial Aid and Bursar's Office - starting Feb. 4th

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:17:42 -0800

Feb. 4 - Feb 19: Admissions & Records, Financial Aid and the Bursar's Office will be open Mondays and Tuesdays until 7:00pm (except Monday, Feb. 18).

Sat., Feb. 9: Admissions & Records and Financial Aid will be open 8:30am -12:30pm. The Bursar's Office will be open 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Need to activate or access your VVC Rams Card?

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:04:33 -0800

Get the information you need here : http://www.vvc.edu/offices/financial-aid/rams-card.shtml

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee - Special Meeting on Feb. 6th

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:58:21 -0800

Download the Agenda : http://www.vvc.edu/measurejj/committee.shtml

Upcoming changes regarding Priority Enrollment / Improving Academic Standing / Nearing the Unit Cap

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:30:01 -0800

The California Community Colleges Board of Governors in September 2012 approved changes that will establish system-wide enrollment priorities designed to ensure classes are available for students seeking job training, degree attainment or transfer and to reward students who make progress toward their educational goals.

New students who have completed college orientation, assessment and developed education plans as well as continuing students in good academic standing who have not exceeded 90 units (not including units in basic English, math or English as a Second Language) will have priority over students who do not meet these criteria. Among these students, active-duty military and veterans and current and former foster youth will continue to have first call on courses, followed by students in Extended Opportunity Programs and Services and Disabled Students Programs and Services.

The regulations, unanimously approved by the board of governors, will be implemented in the fall of 2014.

With that in mind, the Chancellor’s Office of Communications has produced a two minute video blog featuring the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Dean of Matriculation and Early Assessment Sonia Ortiz-Mercado, who explains some of the changes. The new video blog can be viewed on the Chancellor’s Office website at: http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/videoblog.aspx

Looking for a class, but they're all full? Try Barstow College...view their open class list

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:30:17 -0800

http://www.barstow.edu/opencls.pdf

2013 Scholarship Drive started January 15th!!!

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:47:01 -0800

http://www.vvc.edu/offices/financial-aid/scholarship.shtml

Looking for somewhere on-campus to sit down and register for classes online?

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:07:58 -0800

http://www.vvc.edu/offices/student_services/on-campus-registration-labs.shtml

VVC Wrestler Ryan McWatters wraps up perfect season with state title

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:56:42 -0800

Ryan McWatters and Victor Valley College coach Scott Seeley set a preseason goal of not allowing his opponents to score any offensive points this season.

The Rams sophomore stayed close to the task as he wrapped up a perfect 26-0 season by winning a California Community College Athletic Association wrestling title at 174 pounds Saturday at West Hills College.

McWatters defeated Fresno City College’s Kevin Corbett 12-9 in the finals to become the second Rams wrestler to win an individual state title in three years and earn his second straight state medal after placing third last year.

Opponents scored just six offensive points against McWatters this season, while he shattered the old school record with 115 takedowns, Seeley said.

"Ryan had an excellent year," Seeley said. "He really worked hard in the offseason. I’m expecting to see some good things from him in the future."

McWatters wrestled this weekend with a gash above his left eye that he received at the CCCAA South Regional a week ago. It required either stitches or sterile strips, and McWatters opted for the strips.

Earlier in the day, McWatters decisioned Sierra College’s Quintan Becker 4-1 to reach the finals.

McWatters graduated from Sultana in 2011. He qualified to state as a junior and a senior.

1st Campus Communications Day - watch the videos

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 09:44:52 -0800

Victor Valley College held its first Campus Communications Day on November 16th, 2012. Watch the videos of that event here.

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Meeting - December 5 @ 1:30 - get the PDF agenda

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:18:36 -0800

Get the PDF agenda

PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2013 BEGINS DECEMBER 3, 2012 - details here

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:34:12 -0800

Priority registration for Spring 2013 begins December 3, 2012.

Crisis Assessment and Reporting On-Campus - get the information you need

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:24:31 -0700

Crisis Assessment Reporting and Committee information available on the Campus Police website.

Spring 2012 - Student Honors - see if you made the President's List - Dean's List or Honor Roll !!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:58:13 -0700

Download the flyer as a PDF.

Graduating in Spring 2013 with your AA/AS degree? Deadline to submit the graduation application to Admissions and Records is on December 15th!

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:10:56 -0700

Download the graduation application as a PDF.

Need help filling out your application to the CSU for the Fall 2013? Attend a CSU application assistance workshop.

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 13:40:37 -0700

For workshop details, visit: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/transfer-center/transfer_workshops.shtml

WHAT'S UP WITH ACCREDITATION? (have questions? download this flyer)

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:43:19 -0700

To download the Accreditation informaitonal flyer, click here

Notice of Public Hearing - 10/09/12 : 5pm - 8pm - Energy-Related Improvements to District Facilities

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:43:00 -0700

Download the Notice of Public Hearing here...

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Meeting - Sept. 19 @ 1:30 p.m. - download the agenda here

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:10:15 -0700

Download a PDF of the 9/19/12 CBOC Meeting Agenda here...

Notice of Public Hearing - Energy-Related Improvements (UPDATED)

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:25:48 -0700

To download the Public Hearing Notice documents, click here

VVCCD : Call for Bids : Main Campus Fiber Relocation

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:17:23 -0700

To download the bid documents, click here, then click on the "Main Campus Fiber Relocation" link

Annual University Fair to be held on Sept. 25th from 10am - 1pm - view details here

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 16:58:45 -0700

View the details online here...

Victor Valley CCD : Notice of Election for two (2) Full-Term Board Members

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:58:28 -0700

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Presidential General Election will be held in the VICTOR VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT in San Bernardino County, on Tuesday, the 6th of November 2012 for the following offices: TWO (2) FULL-TERM BOARD MEMBERS...

For the full notice document in PDF format - click here

Get info. about VVCCD's Regional Public Safety Training Center here...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:55:09 -0700

Get more information about the Regional Public Safety Training Center here.

Campus Police Office has changed locations and office hours for Fridays - get the new info. here

Tue, 8 May 2012 10:46:13 -0700

Campus Police Office has changed locations and office hours for Fridays - get the new info. here -> http://bit.ly/fSdpyN

Beginning Summer 2012, Paramedic, EMT, Responder classes are getting a new prefix - EMS (They will no longer be under Allied Health - ALDH)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:26:41 -0700

Attention Students!

Beginning Summer 2012, the following classes will be getting a new prefix - EMS:

Emergency Medical Responder
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic & Refresher and,
Paramedic

Keep this in mind when registering for any classes in these three areas, as they are no longer going to be listed under Allied Health on WebAdvisor (ALDH)

VVC's New Regional Public Safety Training Center is now open for classes! - Get directions, address info. and the Spring class list for the new campus here...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:45:42 -0800

The Center's address is:
19190 Navajo Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307
Directions to the Center from VVC are as follows:

Head East on Bear Valley Road (exit VVC and turn left to head east)
Turn left on Apple Valley Road
Turn right on Hwy 18
Turn Left on Corwin Road
Turn Left on Dale Evans Parkway
Turn Right on Johnson Road
Turn Right on Navajo Road
The Center will be on your left.

Taking a class in Fire Technology, Paramedics or Allied Health this Spring Semester?
Your class might be conducted at this new campus - Check out the class schedule for the new campus here

Rampage - Student Newspaper - March 23rd Issue available now!

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:58:38 -0700

Download the Current Rampage Issues HERE.

Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee meets on March 21st - get the Agenda as a PDF

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:32:22 -0700

Download the Agenda as a PDF.

ASB 5th Annual Students' Choice Awards

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:47:48 -0800

Faculty of the Year & Staff of the Year!

In recognition of their devotion to education and student success, the ASB Council would like you, the students, to choose a VVC Faculty and Staff Member who has made a difference in your life.

TO NOMINATE AN INDIVIDUAL, FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW!
Nominees must be VVC employees, Full-time or Part-time and you must be a student to vote.

Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 in the Student Activities Center (Building #44) on the VVC main campus.

Receive an email about a "VVC Rams Card"? - get the info. here

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:37:14 -0800
Receive an email about a "VVC Rams Card"? ... get the info. on this new card here -> http://bit.ly/w9fRAb

Request for Qualifications for Architectural Planning / Design Services - Music Building Code Compliance/Renovation - get the documents here

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:37:42 -0800
Document links are available here -> http://www.vvc.edu/measurejj/

Bond Measure JJ - Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee - meeting on Feb. 15th - agenda available here

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:46:43 -0800
PDF agenda available here -> http://www.vvc.edu/measurejj/committee.shtml

View the submissions of VVC's 2011 Writing Contest - pdf here

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:17:48 -0800
PDF available here -> http://www.vvc.edu/VVC_Writing_Contest_2011.pdf

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - Jan. 16 @ 3pm - VVC Performing Arts Center

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:45:17 -0800
The High Desert Black Heritage Committee & VVC ASB cordially invite you to the twenty-seventh annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 3pm.

The event will take place at the Victor Valley College Performing Arts Center, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This year’s theme is "A Change is Gonna Come"

We hope you will be able to attend.

Sincerely,

Mattie Davis, President, High Desert Black Heritage Committee Willie Cockrell, MLK 2012 Coordinator, High Desert Black Heritage Committee Christopher Dustin, ASB President, Victor Valley College Lyntoga Cayold, BSU President, Victor Valley College

Travis Brass - USAF Band of the Golden West - FREE Concert - Jan. 21 @ 7pm - VVC Gym

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:14:11 -0800
Following the VVC Rams basketball games on Saturday, January 21, please come and enjoy a free concert in the VVC Gym. The Rams play Foothill conference rival Barstow. The Lady Rams play at 1pm & the Men play at 3pm.

TRAVIS BRASS
Travis Brass, one of America's finest brass ensembles, will present a free concert at the VVC Gymnasium on Saturday, January 21 at 7 pm.

This exciting group is a component of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West and is under the musical direction of Technical Sergeant Christi McGowan.

The ensemble will play a variety of music ranging from traditional Classics to the popular music of today.

Attached please find a flyer for the event, please share. Thank you

You can learn more about the band by visiting their website:

http://www.bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil

Download a PDF of the event flyer here

ASB Spring 2012 Listing of Classes - get the PDF here

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 15:00:44 -0800

Access the ASB Spring 2012 Listing of Classes PDF here

Paramedic Academy - Class 18 - Online Application is now available

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 07:18:53 -0800

Access the online application on the VVC website now to apply for the upcoming Paramedic Academy Class 18

Datatel Colleague & WebAdvisor Required System Maintenance Downtime (Sunday, Dec. 4th)

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:45:03 -0800
Since we are now into the registration period for the next semester, MIS will be performing some required preventive maintenance on Sunday Morning (4 Dec 2011), between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

During this time the Datatel Colleague/Web Advisor system will be offline. All other systems will be operational.

This is the best time to conduct this maintenance without causing operational issues during the normal work hours. If this maintenance is not performed, we risk the possibility of the system shutting down at a more inconvenient and problematic time.

The deadline to submit your Spring 2012 AA/AS graduation application is Friday, Dec. 16th.

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:24:00 -0800
To download deadline info. from the Counseling website, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/guidance_and_counseling/2011-2012%20Graduation%20App%20Deadlines.pdf

Accreditation Executive Summary - dated November 14, 2011

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:44:27 -0800
To download the summary document, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/oie/accreditation/11-14-2011_Accreditation_Project_Executive_Sumamry.pdf

NEW 2012 Hired Equipment Operator - Fireline Safety Awareness class dates!

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:25:40 -0800
For more information, go to: http://www.vvcforme.com/career_advancement/skilled_trades/trades_and_industrial/hired_equipment_operator.shtml

CNA Mandatory Orientation Dates for Spring 2012 term HERE

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:30:10 -0800
CNA MANDATORY ORIENTATION DATES SPRING 2012

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012 @ 4:00 P.M.

OR

THURSDAY, JANUARAY 19, 2012 @ 1:00 P.M.

IN BLDG # 66A-7 (LOWER CAMPUS)

Notice of Public Hearing - Nov. 8th between 5-6pm - details here

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:37:31 -0700
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPT CERTAIN FINDINGS AND APPROVE ENERGY SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ENERGY RELATED IMPROVEMENTS TO VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE FACILITIES WITH COMPASS ENERGY SOLUTIONS

The Victor Valley Community College District Board of Trustees shall hold a public hearing on November 8, 2011 at or between 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA 92395 for the purpose of taking public comment and approving an Energy Service Agreement with Compass Energy Solutions for the implementation of certain energy related improvements to District facilities in accordance with California Government Code Section 4217.10 to 4217.18. The District Board shall adopt findings that provide, and the Energy Service Agreement shall require, that the cost to District to implement the energy related improvements per this contract will be less than the anticipated marginal cost to the District of thermal, electrical, or other energy that would have been consumed by the District in absent of purchasing the energy improvements.

Get the PDF version here

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Training for Veterans - get the details here (pdf)

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:38:29 -0700
Download the flyer with all of the contact information here : http://www.vvc.edu/Industrial-Maintenance-Mechanic-Training-for-Veterans.pdf

BUDGET UPDATE - details here

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:48:36 -0700
View budget updates online now.

Do you plan to transfer? Annual College Fair on Sept. 22, 10am - 1pm - details here

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 16:28:16 -0700
For more information, get the flyer online at: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/transfer-center/2011FA_CollegeFair_Flyer.pdf

9/11 10th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony @ VVC : Sunday September 11th, 2011 - details here

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 11:27:44 -0700
You are invited to a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the lives of the men and women who gave their lives on September 11, 2001 and to give recognition to those who today serve our communities and put themselves in harm's way on our behalf.

Victor Valley College faculty, staff & students along with fire, law enforcement, emergency rescue service representatives, military, and private citizens are hosting a “United We Stand” memorial ceremony and Public Safety Awareness Fare & VVC Nursing Student Blood Drive to commemorate the tenth anniversary of that horrifying day on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
For more information, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/monument/

NOTICE : Roadway & Parking Lots - Summer Construction

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:01:45 -0700
The Facilities Construction Department would like to remind you that over the Summer 2011 Term, beginning July 5th, 2011 and running through approximately August 29th, 2011, the Measure JJ Bond funded project, Campus-Wide Roadway and Parking Lot Replacement will be underway.

For more information, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/facilities/roadway-and-parking-lot-construction.shtml

VVC's PTK Alpha Phi Gamma chapter welcomes all Fall 2011 Students back to campus!

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:20:21 -0700
For more information, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/phi_theta_kappa/ptk-current_officers.shtml

New Campus Map : shows new entrance/exit routes : get the PDF here

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:52:07 -0700
GET THE NEW CAMPUS MAP AS A PDF

Auditions for "ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST" and more on August 31st : details here

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:52:11 -0700
For more information, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/academic/theatre_arts/auditions.shtml

VVC In-Service Day scheduled for 9-9-11 : details here

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:21:53 -0700

VVC In-Service Day, Friday, September 9th, 2011

Workshop 1

Title: Writing Effective Student Learning Outcomes
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Harvey
Time and Date: Friday, September 9th, 2011 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Location: SAC
Brief Description: A step-by-step approach on how to develop Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) at the program level, including methods on how to interpret and measure SLOs to effectively evaluate student learning and meet accreditation standards

Workshop 2

Title: Tips for building programs in CurricUNET
Presenter: Debra Blanchard
Time and Date: Friday, September 9th, 2011 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Location: SAC
Brief Description: A simplified approach on how to successfully develop/ update courses, certificates and programs with curricUNET and its impact on accreditation standards

Workshop 3

Title: Developing an Effective Program Review/ PRAISE Document
Presenter: Virginia Moran
Time and Date: Friday, September 9th, 2011 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Location: SAC
Brief Description: How to develop a meaningful PRAISE for your department, including ways to link it to Ed Master plan, Budget allocation and meeting accreditation standards.

Visit the website to download a PDF of this schedule here

RAMS BOOKSTORE Sale on 8/27 from 8am - 4pm : details here

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:41:02 -0700
RAMS Bookstore : sale on 08/27 from 8am-4pm - details here -> http://bit.ly/nh4wcL ... listen to the radio ad here -> http://db.tt/1qIWAZc

VVC Student Trustee gets advisory vote

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:58:58 -0700
Student leaders draft goals to improve college, secure accreditation status...

For read the full article on the Daily Press website, go to: http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/gets-28993-student-trustee.html

ALDH 60 (Nursing Assistant) - Section #37228 - IMPORTANT : Mandatory Orientation on 7/26 or 7/27 - get the info. here

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:46:27 -0700
Students must attend a mandatory orientation for Tuesday, 7/26/11 @ 10:00 AM (or) Wednesday, 7/27/11 @ 4:00PM in bldg. 66A-7 (lower campus portables)
Don't know where that is located? Get a Campus Map here

VVC Complaint Process - get the info. here

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 09:41:10 -0700
Here is the model complaint process for California Community College Students in Complilance with HEA Title IV, CFR 34, Sections 600.9 (a)(1) and 668.43(b).

For more information, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/student_services/complaint-process.shtml

Fall 2011 Registration begins Monday, July 11th - more details here

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 16:45:50 -0700
To find your Fall 2011 Registration Date(s), go to: http://www.vvc.edu/schedule/Fall2011_RegistrationDates.pdf
The Fall 2011 Class Schedule is available as a PDF at: http://www.vvc.edu/fall2011schedule.pdf

VVC Accreditation Status

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:14:54 -0700
VVC Accreditation Status now available online at : http://www.vvc.edu/offices/oie/accreditation/accreditation.shtml

2011 - 2012 College Catalog now available

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:02:47 -0700
The 2011-2012 VVC College Catalog is now available online as a downloadable PDF file.

For more information, and to download the catalog, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/schedule/catalog.htm

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WINTER 2012 CSU ADMISSION APPLICATION PROCESS

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:05:58 -0700
The initial application filing period of admission for the Winter 2012 term
begins on June 1, 2011. However, because the California Governor and the
Legislature have not yet adopted a final budget, the California State
University (CSU) does not know how many students it can admit. While
each campus will process your application conditionally, no offer of
admission will be sent until the CSU knows more about the budget,
including funding to support an increase in CSU's enrollment.
Once a budget is adopted, each CSU campus to which you apply will notify
you about your options: 1) if the budget provides funding to increase CSU
enrollment, each campus will finalize its review of your admission eligibility
for the Winter 2012 term; and 2) if the budget does not provide additional
funding to increase CSU's enrollment, you will have the option either of (a)
requesting that your admission application be changed from Winter 2012 to
the Fall 2012 term, or (b) requesting that your admission application be
withdrawn and the application fee be refunded.
For more information on Winter 2012 CSU admissions, visit: www.csumentor.edu

Paramedic Academy now accepting applications until 5PM, July 29th - apply online here

Wed, 1 Jun 2011 08:56:20 -0700
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WINTER 2012 CSU ADMISSION APPLICATION PROCESS

The initial application filing period of admission for the Winter 2012 term begins on June 1, 2011. However, because the California Governor and the Legislature have not yet adopted a final budget, the California State University (CSU) does not know how many students it can admit. While each campus will process your application conditionally, no offer of admission will be sent until the CSU knows more about the budget, including funding to support an increase in CSU's enrollment.

Once a budget is adopted, each CSU campus to which you apply will notify you about your options: 1) if the budget provides funding to increase CSU enrollment, each campus will finalize its review of your admission eligibility for the Winter 2012 term; and 2) if the budget does not provide additional funding to increase CSU's enrollment, you will have the option either of (a) requesting that your admission application be changed from Winter 2012 to the Fall 2012 term, or (b) requesting that your admission application be withdrawn and the application fee be refunded.

For more information on Winter 2012 CSU admissions, visit: www.csumentor.edu

Summer RAM JAM Soccer Camp (ages 6-16) - Sat. June 18th, 2011 - get the flyer here

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:22:54 -0700
Get the details here

2nd Annual Transfer Celebration - May 26th - details here

Wed, 4 May 2011 08:21:05 -0700
Get the details here

Dr. Christopher O'Hearn has been selected as the permanent Superintendent/President of Victor Valley College - click here for details...

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:43:45 -0700
Get the details here

2011 VVC Student Choice Awards - submit an online nomination right here...

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:48:50 -0700
Submit your choice here

Senior Career Launch 2011 : May 19th, 2011 - Click here to visit site to register online

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:27:10 -0700
Register online here

TECH-X 2011 : May 13th and 14th, 2011 - Click here to visit site to register online

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:26:24 -0700
Register online here

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee - meeting on March 16th - get the agenda here

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:10:07 -0700
Visit the BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE web page to download the March 16th Agenda in PDF format here

CAHSEE - Spring 2011 flyer now available online

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:47:33 -0800
Click here to view the CAHSEE website, and more...

Board of Trustees - next two meetings have been re-scheduled - click here for details

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:26:30 -0800
Click here to view the new meeting dates

Spring 2011 : Deadline to Add Strictly Enforced - Late Adds will NOT be allowed - more details here

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:57:29 -0800
California Community Colleges are facing serious fiscal challenges as a result of the State budget crisis. It is more important than ever that students pay close attention to deadlines, procedures and other important information.
The deadline to add classes will be strictly enforced and only those students with a verifiable extenuating circumstance will be allowed to submit a Petition for Late Add. Approval will be based on evidence of circumstances beyond the student's control, such as death in the family, car accident, serious illness, eviction, etc. To be considered, the student must submit, to the Admissions and Records office, the petition, written explanation and appropriate documentation. Late adds will not be considered for any other reason.

The deadline to add a 16 week class for Spring 2011 is
February 27, 2011

The deadline to add varies for classes less than 16 weeks.
Check with Admissions and Records for dates.

DOWNLOAD A PDF FLYER WITH THIS INFORMATION HERE

2011 VVC Scholarship Drive is OPEN NOW through March 18th! Click here to apply for a scholarship now!

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:51:03 -0800
Click on this link to go to the online scholarship application system now.

Spring 2011 Registration Alert : Please read this message

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:56:47 -0800
Due to an unforeseen outage with our student registration system on January 7, it is important that you verify that your registration for Spring 2011 is accurate and that the correct classes appear on your registration statement. Students who were affected were those that registered, added or dropped classes for Spring 2011 on Friday, January 7. You can obtain a registration statement by logging on to Web Advisor at https://webadvisor.vvc.edu, click on "My class schedule" and select the Spring 2011 term. You can also come to the Admissions and Records office on campus, Bldg 52, windows 1-4 to obtain a registration statement.

To be eligible for a refund for a 16 week class, students must drop by March 3

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:26:20 -0800
To be eligible for a refund for a 16 week class, students must drop by March 3

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee : VVC Looking for interested community members...

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:14:33 -0800
Victor Valley College is looking for interested community members to serve on the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee.
Click here to download an application with all of the details.

Have you received a letter from the VVC Bursar's Office? Click here to let us know.

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:37:00 -0800
If you have received an account notification letter from the VVC Bursar's Office, please click here to let us know.
In the meantime, you may DISREGARD the December 1st deadline on that letter, and your account WILL NOT be send to the Franchise Tax Board at this time.

VVC Bursar's Office

Sprint on-campus @ 9am, Nov. 11, to present Blackboard Mobile - Blackberry Phone drawing!

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:27:37 -0800
Nov. 11th, Sprint will be here at the SAC 'C' (Student Activities Center, Building #44) at 9:00 a.m. to do a presentation on Blackboard Mobile.

Get More info. about Blackboard Mobile here

They will be having a drawing for a Blackberry Phone!

They are planning on holding two (possibly three, depending on participation) sessions for students in the morning as follows:

9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

RAMS Football v. Mt. San Jacinto in Hemet on Nov. 13

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:44:36 -0800
Click here to go to the RAMS Athletics website to get more details about this upcoming athletics event.

Women's Basketball hosts Oxnard College @ home Nov. 13

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:41:37 -0800
Click here to go to the RAMS Athletics website to get more details about this upcoming athletics event.

Men's Basketball attends Glendale Tournament Nov. 12-13

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:43:13 -0800
Click here to go to the RAMS Athletics website to get more details about this upcoming athletics event.

Romeo & Juliet - showing Nov. 11-13 and 18-20 - details here

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:38:20 -0800
Click here to go to the PAC Events web page to get more details about this upcoming event on-campus.

Riders In The Sky - showing Nov. 14th @ 2:20 pm - details here

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:39:43 -0800
For more information, get the flyer online at: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/transfer-center/2011FA_CollegeFair_Flyer.pdf

Need help with your writing? Sign up for a free Writing Center workshop! Click here for dates, times and sign up details!

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:10:05 -0700
Students can sign up in the Writing Center (located in the Technology Center on the VVC Campus : Building #21) or by sending an email to writingcenter@vvc.edu:

Week 4: Getting Started

Monday 9/20: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Thursday 9/23: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Friday 9/24: 12:00-1:00

Week 5: Abstract/Concrete Language

Monday 9/27: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Thursday 9/30: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Friday 10/1: 12:00-1:00

Week 6: Thesis Statements

Monday 10/4: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Thursday 10/7: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Friday 10/8: 12:00-1:00

Week 7: Introductions I

Monday 10/11: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Thursday 10/14: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Friday 10/15: 12:00-1:00

Week 8: Introductions II

Monday 10/18: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Thursday 10/21: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Friday 10/22: 12:00-1:00

Week 10: Paragraphing I

Monday 11/1: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Thursday 11/4: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Friday 11/5: 12:00-1:00

Week 12 Paragraphing II

Monday 11/15: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Thursday 11/18: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Friday 11/19: 12:00-1:00

Week 14: Transitions

Monday 11/29: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Thursday 12/2: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Friday 12/3: 12:00-1:00

Week 15: Organization

Monday 12/6: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Thursday 12/9: 4:00-5:00; 6:00-7:00

Friday 12/10: 12:00-1:00

NEW Child Development ONLINE class starts Oct. 30th

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:52:08 -0700
A new Child Development online class is now available for registration.
CHDV 142 (Section # 33334) - Health Safety Nutrition - starts online on October 30th.
Click here to go to WebAdvisor now to register for this class

"Transferring Made Easy" Conference - Fri., Oct 22nd - get the details here

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:26:59 -0700
When:Friday, October 22, 2010
Session One- 11-1pm and Session Two 2-4pm
Where:Student Activities Center, Building #44

Transfer Workshops

Panel of 4-year Representatives

Lunch 1-2 pm

Opportunity Drawings

Registration 10- 10:45am
Reserve your space by Friday, October 15th
760-245-4271, Ext 2627

Sponsored by Puente, EOPS, Transfer Center

VVC Majors Fair : Oct. 21st from 10am - 1pm : get the flyer with all the details here

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:28:30 -0700
Do you have a major yet? Are you looking for a new one?

Spring 2011 registration is just around the corner. Come and find out what VVC has to offer. You just might find something unexpected!

Click here to download a PDF flyer with all the details of VVC's Majors Fair, hosted here on the VVC Campus - setup around the VVC lake - on October 21st from 10:00 am - 1:00 p.m.

REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE HERE!

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:13:13 -0700
Want to register to vote online?

Click here to access the online form now!

Annual College Fair : Sept. 30th from 10am - 1pm : get the flyer with all the details here

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:31:14 -0700
Do you plan to Transfer to a UC, CSU, or other private college or university?

Click here to download a PDF flyer with all the details of our Annual College Fair, hosted here on the VVC Campus in the Student Activities Building (#44) on September 30th from 10:00 am - 1:00 p.m.

Financial Aid : Student Loan workshops for September in the Performing Arts Center - click for dates/times

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:50:37 -0700

Student Loan Workshops for the PAC

Bldg. 54 Performing Arts Center - Theater - Main Stage

September 8th, 2010 : PAC : 2-3:00pm

September 9th, 2010 : PAC : 1-2:00pm, 3-4:00pm

September 21st, 2010 : PAC : 9-10:00am, 11-12pm, 3 - 4:00pm

September 27th, 2010 : PAC : 2-3:00pm

September 30th, 2010 : PAC : 9-10:00am, 11-12pm, 3 - 4:00pm

Blackboard OUTAGE - Oct. 16th - 12:00AM - 4:00AM - details here...

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:17:34 -0700
URGENT NOTICE

The Blackboard Servers will be off line from 12:00 a.m. on October 16th 2010 until 4:00 a.m. (PDT). If you have an questions please contact the helpdesk and 760-245-4271 x 2740 or helpdesk@vvc.edu

ATTENTION STUDENTS : Six (6) off-campus classes now have earlier start dates! --> Click here for details...

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:53:59 -0700

The following sections have start date changes:

CHDV 100 : Section # 31465
HLTH 102 : 33233
MATH 50 : Sections 31109 and 31110
MATH 90 : Sections 31148 and 31150
Click here to download the PDF with the start date changes

Financial Aid Office : CLOSED Thurs., Sept. 9 and Fri., Sept. 10th.

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:58:40 -0700

THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 AND FRIDAY, SEPT. 10. PLEASE REFER TO THE WEBSITE AND WEBADVISOR FOR INFORMATION.

"As One I Can" - Sept. 25th @ 5pm in the Performing Arts Center - FREE Admission and FREE Parking - get the details here

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:46:46 -0700
What: A community service "motivational" activity sponsored by the American Association of University Women and Victor Valley College

When: Sept. 25, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.

Where: Performing Arts Center at Victor Valley College

Admission: Free admission and free parking
Visit the website to get all the details here.

VVC and Brandman University partner to host a Professional Career Fair on Sept. 16, 2010 - you're invited!

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:42:52 -0700
Brandman University Hosts Professional Career Fair in Partnership with Victor Valley College

Brandman University, part of the Chapman University System, has partnered with Victor Valley College to host its Fall Professional Career Fair to help elevate students to achieve their educational goals.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug 23, 2010 - Brandman University, part of the Chapman University System, has partnered with Victor Valley College to host its Fall Professional Career Fair. The event is scheduled for September 16, 2010 and will run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Road, in Building 44.

Brandman University will be hosting six professional workshops during the fair designed to help students compete in a difficult job market and reach their potential. Workshops covering a range of topics from resume building to internet marketing will be led by speakers with a wealth of experience in business, government, education, law enforcement and health care.

Admission is free but an RSVP is required. Please contact Nicole Campbell, Community and Corporate Relations Manager at Brandman University, at ncampbel@brandman.edu if you would like to attend.

The workshops being offered are:

"Resume Building" - Rose Reyes, County of San Bernardino Workforce Department
"Interview Skills and Techniques" - Michael Krause, Victor Valley Union High School District
"Internet Job Skills and Techniques" - Susan Drake, Daily Press teaming with Monster
"Tell Me About a Career in Law Enforcement" - Detective Dave Burgess
"Tell Me About a Career in Nursing" - Doreen Dann, COO at Victor Valley Community Hospital
"Why is a Business Degree Important?" - Panel Discussion

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About Victor Valley College
Victor Valley Community College uplifts the diverse communities we teach and serve by promoting educational excellence, enhancing local prosperity, and ensuring environmental leadership. Our academic programs will prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university and our vocational programs will train you to enter high-skill, high-wage careers.

About Brandman University
Built on Chapman University's 150-year legacy of academic excellence, Brandman University, formerly Chapman University College, is a separate, regionally accredited university established to provide a quality education to working adults - online and at 25 campuses throughout California and Washington. Brandman University, part of the Chapman University System, offers over 200 innovative undergraduate, graduate, certificate, credential and professional development programs in Business, Arts and Sciences, Health, and Education.

Sat., Sept. 11, 2010 @ 9:30 am - VVC Library - 9/11 Memorial Service

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:52:09 -0700

You are invited to participate in a Memorial Service to honor those who lost their lives September 11, 2001.
VVC Memorial Ceremony will be held in front of the Library at 9:30 a.m.
Download the flyer here (pdf)

VVC 2010-2011 College Catalog has been UPDATED

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:33:36 -0700
Get the newest version of the PDF at: http://www.vvc.edu/schedule/catalog.htm

CAMPUS TRAFFIC UPDATES for Fall 2010 : Click here for the details...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:59:26 -0700
Beginning the Fall Semester 2010, there will be significant changes to the Parking Lots and the Jacaranda entrance that will modify the flow of traffic and travel on campus.

Raised delineators have been placed at the Jacaranda entrance which directs the flow of the westbound and eastbound traffic. Additionally, the Jacaranda entrance traffic lanes have been painted with directional arrows which indicate the direction of travel. In addition to these changes, the eastbound traffic at the Jacaranda entrance will become an one way road of travel. As such, you will no longer be able to go westbound from Parking Lot 6.

Other significant changes are listed below.

Parking Lots 1 (in front of Allied Health) and 2 (in front of Science) will have approximately 10 - 15 stalls each dedicated to Faculty/Staff parking.

Parking Lots 4 (in front of the Tech Center), 5 (the "Well"), 8 and 19 are completely dedicated to Faculty/Staff parking. Lot 9 is now open to students.

Lot 21 has 4-5 stalls dedicated to F/S parking.

Faculty/Staff parking is Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - otherwise parking is open to all vehicles.

The south entrance of Parking Lot 16 is now an exit only. The north entrance has been designated as the entry point for Parking Lot 16. Signs have been posted as well as directional arrows have been painted on the ground to assist in the flow of traffic in the parking lot. Additionally, there will be drop off points for the Excelsior students in Lot 16.

Other updates: The light at Fish Hatchery and Bear Valley Roads was installed on August 23, 2010, and is functional.

Fall Registration : Blocks 5 & 6 : Important Announcement Here

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:52:08 -0700
Attention Fall Registration Block 5 - New/Transfer students:
You will be eligible to begin registering on Monday, August 2, 2010 continuing through August 29.

Registration for Block 6 - Concurrently enrolled K-12 students will begin Thursday, August 5 continuing through August 29.

College Entrance (@ Francesca Rd.) Closure Alert for June 29th

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:09:55 -0700
F.Y.I.

Due to the construction taking place at Excelsior, the entrance at Francesca Road and Spring Valley Lake Parkway will be closed June 29th for the majority of the day.

Please use other means to enter the campus tomorrow.
Thank you,
Facilities Construction Department @ VVC

Fall 2010 : PDF Schedule now available online

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:19:44 -0700
The Fall 2010 Semester Class Schedule can now be downloaded from the Class Schedule website.
In addition, registration dates and important deadline dates throughout the Fall 2010 Semester are also available.
Get all this info and more online now at: http://www.vvc.edu/schedule/fall2010.htm

VVC on a 4-day work week during the Summer Session

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:36:48 -0700
During the Summer Session, Victor Valley College's schedule is modified as follows:

Most departments on-campus follow a 4-day, Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:22 p.m. schedule, and are closed on Fridays.
If you have a question about a specific department's availability (outside of the hours just mentioned above), please contact a member of that department directly via phone or email.

Parking Lot Repair : UPDATE

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:35:35 -0700
Hello VVC Campus Friends,

We wanted to give you an update on the parking lot repairs that are currently underway here on our main campus.

Cooley Construction is right on schedule with the work to remove and replace lots 5, 6, 7, 8 (upper campus) and 17, 18, and 19 (lower campus).

What you can expect in the next few days?
~ Parking Lots 5, 7 and 8 should be paved by this Friday (6/25) and striping completed by Tuesday of next week (6/29).

~ Parking lots 17, 18 and 19 should be paved by Monday (6/28) and striping completed by Wednesday (6/30).

~ Parking Lot 6 will have the asphalt removed on Wed/Thursday (6/30 - 7/1); and should be repaved on or around Wednesday (7/6) with an anticipated completion date of all the work by Friday, July 9th. Of course, this is barring any unforseen issues that could change this anticipated schedule.

Soon after the completion of all parking lots, signs will be installed at entrance/exit points of certain lots that will be dedicated for Faculty/Staff parking.

I have attached a highlighted map for you to refer to in order to see which parking lots are in your area.

The Facilities Construction Department would like to thank you all for your patience during this project.

8th Annual "Ram Run" at VVC on June 26th! Sign up today

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:18:02 -0700

Come experience the High Deserts only night-time road race.

This event is a fund raiser for the Victor Valley College Women’s & Men’s Cross Country teams. All proceeds will benefit the 2010 Cross Country teams.

Download the flyer here to sign-up!

NOTICE: Rams Bookstore will be closed on June 29th & 30th to perform our annual inventory. Please purchase your summer textbooks as soon as possible.

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:22:11 -0700

Visit the RAMS Bookstore online here.

Summer 2010 : Assessment Center Hours now available

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:26:19 -0700

View Assessment Hours here for Summer 2010.

June 17th : last day to submit any Fin. Aid paperwork for 09/10

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:24:45 -0700

Go to the VVC Financial Aid Website by clicking this link now.

Financial Aid : many updates (Pell Grant, Forms, Student Loan Info, Specialist Assignments)

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 16:34:56 -0700

Go to the VVC Financial Aid Website by clicking this link now.

Paramedic Academy 15 : Online Application now available until July 30th, 2010

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 16:31:54 -0700

Access the Online Application by clicking this link.

VVC goes solar and will open the largest solar power plant of its kind in North America this month (May 2010)

Wed, 19 May 2010 15:31:18 -0700

New solar plant on VVC's campus uses earth-friendly concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) technology to supply 30 percent of campus electricity demand

Victor Valley College and SolFocus will be opening a 1 megawatt facility of high concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems for Victor Valley College. The solar micro-generating facility will produce 2.69 million kilowatt hours per year, which is roughly 30 percent of the college's electricity demand.

The six acre plant, which consists of 122 8.4 kW arrays, will be the largest energy facility of its kind in North America when it opens on May 25th, 2010.

Read the article announcing the construction of this solar plant on the SolFocus website here

Read the article on VVC's Solar Power Plant in the New York Times here

Complete Summer 2010 Class Schedule - available as a PDF here

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:54:09 -0700
Get the PDF version of the Summer 2010 Class Schedule here, complete with information about the following:

President's Welcome Message
ASB Welcome Message
Important Dates & Deadlines
Info. about Authorization Codes for adding classes online
Info. about Fees, Expenses and Refunds
All Summer 2010 Registration Dates
Admissions/Enrollment/Add/Drop : Policies and Deadlines
Info. about WebAdvisor/Online Registration System and setting up a fee payment plan
Informacion para Estudiantes de Ingles Como Segundo Idioma (ESL)
An online registration worksheet
A Student Fee Worksheet
ASB Card Fee and Student Representation Fee Waiver Forms
Information for High School Students (concurrent) who want to register for classes and the age/grade level restrictions for certain courses at VVC
Info. on the PACE (Program for Adult College Education) program
and more...

Summer 2010 : Class Information is now available on WebAdvisor!

Mon, 3 May 2010 16:12:34 -0700

Click here to go to WebAdvisor now and start searching through the classes that will be available for registration for the Summer 2010 Session.

Assessment Center will be CLOSED on May 28th, 2010

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:23:50 -0700
Due to necessary maintenance on the Assessment Center's computer lab, it will be closed on May 28th, 2010.

SUMMER 2010 REGISTRATION INFORMATION - get the dates here

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:39:41 -0700

Click here to download the PDF with all of the registration dates and deatlines information.

2010 COMMENCEMENT information is now available!

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:54:47 -0700
Get the information about 2010 Commencement here...

The last day to drop a 16 week Spring 2010 class and receive a 'W' grade is May 7, 2010.

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:00:49 -0700
The last day to drop a 16 week Spring 2010 class and receive a 'W' grade is May 7, 2010.

Join in a "PostMarked Art" Event during the VVC Spring Student Art Show on June 3rd, 2010. Get the details here.

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:21:30 -0700

Click here to download the flyer with all of the details in PDF format.

Financial Aid Awareness Day at VVC on April 28th - get the details here

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:45:17 -0700
A Financial Aid Awareness Day is planned for Wednesday, April 28th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Location: Student Activities Center, Building #44 (north side) Quad area. Free lemonade will be provided.

Financial aid staff will be available to answer any questions and distribute new information. Two Financial Aid workshops will also be presented.

Financial Aid Update (11:30-12:30) - Location: SAC Room "C" (upstairs)
Federal Work Study (1:30-2:15) - Location: SAC Room "C" (upstairs)

VVC Music Program invites you to a weekend of concerts! Get the details here...

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:09:40 -0700
The Music Program of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts invites you to an exciting weekend of concerts.

Thursday evening April 22nd, 7:30 p.m. Studio Band, Studio Singers, Jazz Rock Combo, Guitar Ensemble Dave Graham and Rich Sumner, Directors

Friday, April 23rd, 7:30 p.m. Symphonic Band, College Band, Brass and Flute Ensembles, Craig Pridmore, Music Director. Premiere performance of Dr. Miller's newest piece, "Songs and Dances" for brass ensemble.

Saturday, April 24th, 7:30 p.m. The College Singers, Women's Choir, Master Arts Chorale, members of the CSUSB choirs, guest soloists and the Sinfonia orchestra, Dr. Thomas E. Miller, conducting. Featuring Mendelssohn's Symphony #2 "Lobgesang"

Sunday, April 25th, 2:30 p.m. College Orchestra, Preludium and Beginning String ensembles, Barbara Sternfeld, Director. Featuring the premiere of a string piece by VVC theory student Dyllie Sumner

All concerts in the PAC. Admission is $10/$7/$5 Students with ASB cards are free

Student Services I (Building # 52) : Spring Break Hours

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:29:49 -0700

Offices located in Bldg. 52 will have adjusted operational hours the week of Spring Break, April 12 - 16.

Hours: Monday-Friday - 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Offices include:

Admissions and Records
Financial Aid
Bursar
Assessment Center (students must be in center by 3:00pm)

Community Education Services hours of operation will remain the same - 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Cesar Chavez Celebration - watch the video here!

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:39:02 -0700

Click here to watch the video recording of the speaker at this year's Cesar Chavez Celebration on March 25th, 2010 at VVC.

2010 Student's Choice Awards are here! Download the flyer here with all the info. you need to nominate someone today!

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:59:59 -0700

Download the flyer here for the 2010 Student Choice Awards and nominate someone today!.

VVC Annual Report 2009 - now available

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:31:39 -0700

Access the report here, and then click on the "2009 Summary Report" link to download the PDF document.
You can also provide feedback to the VVC Office of Institutional Effectiveness on this web page.

VVC President resigns due to poor health

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:51:59 -0700
Read the full article on the Daily Press website here.

Bond Measure JJ - Agenda for March 17, 2010 Meeting - download it now

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:45:37 -0700
Download the Agenda PDF here.

Request for Proposals - Parking Lot Repair

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:18:28 -0800
Download the Parking Lot Repair PDF on the Facilities website here.

Victor Valley College Celebrates César Chávez Day on Thursday, March 25, 2010!

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:59:02 -0800
Download the PDF flyer here with all of the information!

Admissions Applications are now being accepted for Spring and Fall 2010!!!

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:01:02 -0800
Submit your Admissions Application today for Summer or Fall 2010 here!.

The VVCCD is seeking four members of the community to serve on the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee - details here

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:20:36 -0800
The Board of Trustees of the Victor Valley Community College District is seeking four qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders which serves as the independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee ("CBOC") for the Measure JJ Bond program.
If you are interested in applying, download the application here: http://www.vvc.edu/measurejj/committee/Citizens_Bond_Oversight_Committee_Application.pdf.

Effective Wed., Feb. 24th, the on-campus shuttle service will be discontinued.

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:13:36 -0800
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Off-Campus Class Locations for Victor Valley High School - download the PDF here

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:45:31 -0800
If you are taking a VVC class that being held off-campus at Victor Valley High School, you can download the PDF of class locations on the VVHS campus here.

New Procedure to add CLOSED classes online on WebAdvisor!!! Click here for more info.!!!

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:54:01 -0800
No more standing in long registration lines to add closed classes!
Click here to read about this on the Admissions Office website
Click here to download a PDF with the same info.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PARKING AT VVC : Effective the First Day of Spring 2010!! Click here to read!!

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:25:38 -0800

In order to minimized traffic congestion as well as reduce the over flow traffic in the parking lots, the Victor Valley College Police Department will re-route traffic at Jacaranda Avenue and Bear Valley Road as well as control parking in the campus parking lots, which include closing parking lots when full and directing parking to the lower parking lots.

Shuttle Van Service will be available from 7 A.M. - 1 P.M. and 3 P.M. - 8 P.M., Monday - Thursday, and Friday 7 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Students, faculty and staff traveling westbound on Bear Valley are encouraged to use the Fish Hatchery Road entrance to access the campus.
Students, faculty and staff traveling eastbound on Bear Valley Road are encouraged to enter the campus at Spring Valley Parkway.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Police Department at (760) 245-4271, Ext. 2329.

VVC 2010 Scholarship Drive is OPEN NOW through March 26th! Click here to Apply for a Scholarship now!

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:54:46 -0800
Complete and submit your online scholarship application here.

A Letter to Students from Your VVC Counselors : PLEASE READ THIS!

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:58:39 -0800
Read the Letter to Students from the VVC Counselors here.

Measure JJ : Bond Oversight Committee : Agenda online for Dec. 16th meeting

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:03:20 -0800
Get more details and download the agenda here.

Grant Aid Application available to TRiO Students

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:22:24 -0800
Get more details about the grant aid application on the TRiO website.

Financial Aid Office : Modified Hours for the 8th through the 15th, and the 21st & 22nd. Get the details here...

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:47:13 -0800
Get more details about the modified office hours on the Financial Aid website.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) : MANDATORY Orientation Dates for Spring 2010 : get the details here

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:24:59 -0800
Get more details about the mandatory orientation dates for the Spring 2010 Certified Nursing Assistant program at VVC.

Effective Immediately, all registration must be done online, and only via WebAdvisor. Get the details here

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:30:41 -0800
Get more details about the requirements and exceptions on the Admissions & Records website.

WINTER 2010 LIMITED COURSE LISTING NOW AVAILABLE

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:46 -0800
View the Winter 2010 Class Schedule listing and registration criteria here.

SPRING 2010 CLASS SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBADVISOR

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:59:24 -0800
Spring 2010 Class Schedule is now available online on WebAdvisor

RAMS Bookstore : Book Buyback Event : December 7-11 : get the dates and times here

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:01:06 -0800
Get the dates, times and more info. on what affects the price of your book when you sell it back

Fall 2009 : Full-Time Faculty Office Hours : get the pdf here

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:28:56 -0700

Fall 2009 : Full-Time Faculty Officer Hours
[ download pdf here ]

Notice of Public Hearing : Solarround : To be held on November 10, 2009 : get the pdf here

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:13:56 -0700

10.28.09 : Notice of Public Hearing : Solarround
[ download pdf here ]

Inland-Desert Tech-Prep Consortium Articulation Workshop on November 5th @ VVC : more details available here

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:37:26 -0700

Download the informational flyer about this event here.

Spring 2010 Registration Dates now available online here

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:57:04 -0700

CLICK HERE TO THE AVAILABLE SPRING 2010 REGISTRATION DATES NOW

NOTICE(s) INVITING BID : Carpet and Roof Repair/Replacement : Visit the Facilities site to download pdfs now

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:35:59 -0700

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FACIILITIES SITE TO DOWNLOAD THESE DOCUMENTS NOW

Fall Dance Concert @ VVC : December 11, 12 & 13 : Click here to view flyer

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:06:02 -0700

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLYER NOW

"The Diviners" PHOTO GALLERY ONLINE NOW : Click here to view

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:24:58 -0700

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GALLERY NOW

ATTENTION STUDENTS: Winter Session Alternatives Survey AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:13:03 -0700
The Winter 2010 Session Alternatives Student Survey is now available online.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SURVEY LINKS FOR ON OR OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS

Career Fair @ VVC on October 23rd from 10am - 2pm in Building 44 (the Student Activities Center)

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:34:17 -0700
Hosted by Brandman University (part of the Chapman University System) and Victor Valley College.

Workshops will be given (subject to change) on the following topics:

Resume Building
Interview Skills and Techniques
Dress for Success
Careers in Law Enforcement and Education
Special presentation by EDJOIN
Event and workshops are open to the public, and are free of charge to attend.

Download the flyer by clicking on the following link: http://www.vvc.edu/Victor_Valley_Career_Flyer-Oct2009.pdf

VVC welcomes new Interim Chief of Police, Dr. Leonard Knight

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:58:43 -0700
Please help us welcome Dr. Leonard Knight who will be serving as the Interim Chief of Police for Victor Valley College.

Chief Knight came to the college after having served as the Chief of Police, El Centro Police Department. Prior to his last post, Chief Knight help the position of Captain (Second in Command of the Department) at National City Police Department. His service history also includes several high ranking positions in the Los Angeles Police Department.

Chief Knight holds a Doctorate of Public Administration from the University of La Verne and is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy. Additionally, Chief Knight has served as an adjunct professor at California State University, Fullerton.

ATTENTION : IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Public Hearing on the award of an Alternative Energy Services Contract has been canceled.

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:01:27 -0700
ATTENTION : IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Public Hearing on the award of an Alternative Energy Services Contract has been canceled.

Find out the dates for textbook returns/refunds @ the RAMS Bookstore!

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:52:50 -0700
Click the following link to see the dates now: http://www.vvc.edu/schedule/fall2009/dates.htm

Get all the info regarding Book Buy Back @ the RAMS Bookstore! (dates, times, 'what you should know', etc.)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:51:49 -0700
Click the following link to see the dates now: http://www.vvcrams.com/site_buybackinfo.asp

IRVINE P.D. ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IDENTIFYING VICTIM (click here)

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:05:44 -0700
IRVINE P.D. ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IDENTIFYING VICTIM (click here)

Support VVC RAMS Softball : Car Wash on Sat., Sept. 19th from 9am to 1pm

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:39:39 -0700

Location: Bear Valley Rd. & Apple Valley Rd. - Northwest Corner next to Johnny D's/Starbucks/Taco Bell, etc.
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 Donation

Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee : Agenda for Aug.26, 209

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:51:08 -0700
Get the PDF agenda for August 26, 2009 here; http://www.vvc.edu/measurejj/docs/Agenda%2008-26-09.pdf.

There are still open classes available! Click here for details!

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:27:41 -0700
Fall 2009 Classes are still available. To view a PDF with the most current list of open classes, and get instructions on how to add those classes, Click here. This list is accurate as of August 25, 2009.

VVC Student Email is Online now at: http://my.student.vvc.edu

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:36:15 -0700
Instructions to access your Student E-Mail Account:

Login at: http://my.student.vvc.edu using your 7-digit Student ID # as your username.
Your 6-digit date of birth is your password (in MMDDYY format).
You will be required to change your password when you first login.

NOTE: VVC is planning on utilizing the new Student Email System for all official college communication with students, so go online and login today!

Request For Proposal - Risk Management Consulting & Brokerage Services including OCIP

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:04:04 -0700
To download this document, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/measurejj/docs/RFP_OCIP-Insurance-Services_S9010408.pdf.

Notice of Public Hearing on 7-27-09 : Solar License & Ground Lease

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:25:56 -0700
The Victor Valley Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on August 11, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA 92395 for the purpose of taking public comments and approving an agreement and solar license and ground lease with GreenTech, LLC. for the implementation of certain energy related improvements to District facilities in accordance with California Government Code Sections 4217.10 to 4217.18. To read the rest of the Notice, go to: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/facilities/VVCCD_Notice_of_Public_Hearing_07-27-09.pdf, or click on this link.

ENROLLMENT FEE INCREASE : Effective Fall 2009 Semester

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:24:23 -0700
Due to recently passed legislation, enrollment fees have increased to $26 per unit.
Please note that the increased enrollment fee applies to students who have previously registered for the Fall term as well as new/returning students who have not yet registered.
Please check back for more details.

Buy VVC Performing Arts Center Tickets Online!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:58:23 -0700
Go to: VVC.EDU/TIX to view available shows now.
Go to: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/performing_art and select any of the four options on the left under "ONLINE TICKETS" for additional information.

Get Discounted UltraStar Cinemas Movie Tickets at the RAMS Bookstore! Only $5.75 each!

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:58:16 -0700
Discount movie tickets for "UltraStar" Cinemas are now available at your Rams Bookstore. Tickets are only $5.75 , this is a special "VVCC" price promotion. Visit www.UltraStarMovies.com for features and show times available at the Apple Valley location (@ Central and Bear Valley Road)!
These tickets are good at any UltraStar Cinema Theater.
They are good through December 31st, 2010.
The cost is only $5.75 per ticket, that is a $3.00 savings from the Evening Adult price.
There is no limit as to the number of tickets that may be purchased.
This offer is open to the entire VVCC campus community (students, staff, faculty)!
Thank you,
Rams Bookstore

Book Signing in the RAMS Bookstore with Patsy Dillard

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:40:10 -0700
"Do You Really Want My Life?" - A novel by Patsy Dillard
Book Signing Dates/Times:

July 2nd - 10am - 2pm
Aug 24th - 2pm - 6pm
Aug 25th - 10am - 1pm

Patsy's Bio - read it here

VVCC Counselor Selected for USDA Fellowship

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:20:05 -0700
Victor Valley Community College bilingual counselor Lorena Ochoa was recently selected as the 2009 recipient of the USDA E. (Kika) De La Garza Education Fellowship Program in Washington D.C. through a national selection process that is highly competitive.
Upon hearing about the selection, Ms. Ochoa said, "I feel honored and privileged to be selected for this fellowship out of the hundreds of distinguished people who applied from all across this nation." "I will use this opportunity to better serve our diverse student population to gain access and find success while attending VVCC. I know I will learn how to open doors to many new programs and support services that are available through the Federal government and that these resources will enhance the student experience and provide paraprofessional opportunities for the wider student population," she added.
The Fellowship program offers Ms. Ochoa the opportunity to experience first-hand the education policy making process and build linkages to research and funding prospects. Ms. Ochoa will spend the summer meeting with USDA personnel, and other federal agencies and organizations such as the Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The program presents people selected for the fellowship program with the opportunity to develop skills in student outreach and retention; career pathways; internships, scholarships, full time employment; graduate programs; grants and funding opportunities; partnership development; and governmental relations.
Ms. Ochoa received her Masters of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Student Development in Higher Education from California State University, Long Beach in 2007. After graduation, she began working as a Title V Counselor with Victor Valley College. In this capacity she works with both general and ESL students where she provides counseling and additional services to encourage students' personal, educational, and career growth and development.
Ms. Ochoa was nominated for this distinguished program by Dr. Victoria Hindes, Executive Dean of Student Services and the recipient of the 2006 USDA E. (Kika) De La Garza Education Fellowship Program.
"I am positive that Lorena will gain valuable knowledge through this fellowship. It will allow her to be more aware of all the federal resources available to the college and our students," Dr. Hindes said. "It will also open lines of communication with Congress and help her access the legislative process," she concluded.

Adapted P.E. Center : Time Lapse Construction Video is now online

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:52:42 -0700
A Time Lapse video of the construction of the new Adapted PE Center is now complete.
Go to http://www.vvc.edu/offices/facilities/ADPE.htm to watch it now.

Adapted P.E. Center set to open - You're invited to the Dedication Ceremony

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:49:48 -0700
Victor Valley College cordially invites the community to attend the dedication ceremony for the Adapted PE Center on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.. The ceremony will take place at the new center itself, and prospective attendees must RSVP by calling (760) 245-4271, extension 2199. Refreshments will be served.

Dual Admission Transfer Agreement with CSUSB Guarantees Admission to VVCC Students

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:20:32 -0700
Transfer Center Opens - Assist Students to make Transition to Four-year Colleges and Universities
Victor Valley Community College announced today that a Dual Admission Transfer Agreement has been arranged with California State University, San Bernardino. The agreement guarantees transfer admission for VVCC students to Cal State University San Bernardino to upper division classes in the major and in the term that they are eligible to enter, excluding impacted programs.
Transferring students, under this agreement, must have completed the requirements no later than the term preceding entry. The $55.00 admission application fee is also waived. Information regarding the dual admission transfer agreement and transfer requirements are available at the new VVCC Transfer Center. Individualized advising meetings with the CSUSB advisors are also available at the Transfer Center.
The New Transfer Center (grand opening Thursday, May 21st at 3:00 p.m.) is located in Building 55, (Counseling Building over the lake) and is equipped to help students transfer to CSU’s, UC’s and Private in-state and out-of-state institutions. Personnel in the Center will assist students fill out applications, help set up university campus tours, arrange appointments with representatives of these colleges and universities, and assist with print and internet transfer resources.
A full-time Transfer Center counselor is also available to meet with students regarding transfer requirements, goal planning, career exploration, and other topics. The Transfer Center counselor is available by appointment at (760) 245-4271 ext. 2531/2296.

June 6th & 7th is the last weekend for VVC's 2nd Annual Football Camp! Register now!!

Wed, 20 May 2009 11:23:10 -0700
Don't miss out on the last opportunity to participate in VVC's 2nd Annual Student-Athlete Football Camp! Kids in grades 1-6 have one more event scheduled on June 6th and 7th. Click here to register now!!

Auditions for the upcoming production: "Willy Wonka"

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:21:33 -0700
Willy Wonka : Auditions

June 4th and June 5th at 5 pm in the Black box

Call backs are June 6th at 10 am.

Bring 16 bars of up tempo sheet music, acting resume, and head shot.

Roles are for ages 10 and up.

The production will run the 2nd and 3rd weekend of August.

VVC Students...spend 10 days in a tropical rainforest - get more info here

Mon, 11 May 2009 08:53:11 -0700
Are you interested in practices of sustainable development?
Do you want to spend 10 days in a tropical rainforest?
Would you like to learn about GIS mapping software?
Then this summer’s trip for sustainable development to Costa Rica is just right for you!
Download the pdf flyer now by clicking here.

Paramedic to Nursing Bridge : Pilot Program : Survey

Fri, 8 May 2009 14:17:35 -0700
Please take our survey if you are interested in the Paramedic to Nursing Bridge Program Pilot.
To take the survey now, click here now.

Full-Time Faculty Office Hours for Spring 2009 - available in pdf format now

Wed, 6 May 2009 15:17:40 -0700
This document contains all full-time faculty names, building and room locations on-campus, on-campus phone extensions, days of the week and times of their planned office hours.
To download this PDF document now, click here now.

Wait Lists : Effective Summer 2009

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:38:58 -0700
Victor Valley College is implementing a wait list procedure for all courses beginning Summer 2009. Get more info. here.

Swine Flu : Information and links

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:50:18 -0700
Get up-to-date information on the outbreak and get easy access to detailed information about what you can do to prepare and more. Get more info. here.

VVC Model UN ranks in top 2 percent in the world

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:49:16 -0700
For the fifth straight year, Victor Valley College Model United Nations team has outperformed 98 percent of its competition from larger schools and teams from around the world.
To read the rest of this article, go to http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/vvc_11843___article.html/model_percent.html.

Notice of Public Hearing : April 14, 2009 : 6:00 pm : VVC Board Room - Building 10

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:32:47 -0700
Notice to approve the VVC 2007-2017 Facilities Master Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Victor Valley College Campus. A Public Hearing will be held on the Victor Valley College Campus on April 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room (Building # 10). Get the notice now at: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/facilities/VVCCD_Notice_of_Public_Hearing_04-14-09.pdf

VVC instructor readies for groundbreaking tropical research on Southeast Asian island

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:35:54 -0800
Biology instructor Dr. Hinrich Kaiser waded through the tropical forests and farmlands of Asia’s youngest country "and liked it so much he’s taking his class on a "field trip" this summer.
For nine days Kaiser explored the land and got to know the leaders of East Timor, and is now ready to take Victor Valley College students to study the fledgling country’s wildlife.
East Timor, which achieved its independence from Indonesia in 2002, is the easternmost of the Lesser Sundra Islands and about 400 miles northwest of Darwin, Australia. The country encompasses only about 5,400 square miles with a population of about 1 million people.
The country’s geography is especially fascinating from a biologist’s perspective, because it sits at the point where Southeast Asian, Papuan and Australian plants and wildlife overlap, Kaiser said.
VVC students will travel to the island to collect some of those wildlife specimens and document their findings for peer-reviewed journals and professional publications.
"Based on the fact that hardly any research had been done in East Timor, we will bring back publishable data," Kaiser said, adding that students will primarily focus on amphibians and reptiles and their parasites.
Already the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History has expressed interest in hosting some of Kaiser’s East Timor collections.
Some students will join Kaiser through a Tropical Research Initiative certificate program he recently developed, and others may register for only the summer course, titled International Natural History.

RAMS MAKE HISTORY: VVC comes back, earns first playoff win

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:34:54 -0800
The same perseverance that got the Victor Valley College men’s basketball team into the playoffs was on display in front of about 650 screaming fans at the VVC gymnasium on Wednesday night.

The Rams charged back from a nine-point halftime deficit to beat Long Beach City College 87-83 in the first round of the CCCAA state playoffs.

When the clock ran out, fans rushed the court to celebrate the first postseason victory in team history.

"We have that will to compete and win; we never give up," VVC coach Tom Dudgeon said. "Without high-quality character there and sophomore leadership, we don’t pull that off. ... And without the support of the fans and the football program (several Rams football players and coaches attended), I don’t know that we’d pull that off, either. The crowd gave us that boost."

The Rams move on to face Citrus College on the road Saturday night at 7 p.m.

Rams sophomore guard Danard Crouch came up big with a career-high 31 points to go with four rebounds and two assists. VVC guard Dwight Gordon had a double-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds and three assists, and Rams forward Tim Sanders was a rebound shy of a double-double with 16 points and nine boards.

VVC (19-14) trailed for much of the game but began to chip away at the Vikings’ advantage in the second half. A Sanders 3-pointer gave the Rams an 82-81 lead with 2 minutes, 10 seconds to play. After a Long Beach foul, Crouch made one of two free throws to make it 83-81 with 1:25 to go.

The Vikings (15-15) tied it when Reggie Patterson made a pair of free throws with 25 seconds to play.

Rather than playing a half-court game and running out clock before a final shot attempt, VVC pushed the tempo and surprised the Vikings. Sanders broke free and took a long inbounds pass from Tory Dudgeon, finding himself all alone for the two-handed dunk that put VVC up 85-83 and drew a roar from the crowd.

The Vikings had 16 seconds left to tie it, but the Long Beach City ball-handler stepped out of bounds to return possession to the Rams. Crouch was fouled, missed the ensuing free throw and got his own rebound.

Crouch was fouled again and nailed both shots to put the game away.

Crouch hit four three-pointers in the game, and VVC hit 10 as a team - six of them in the second half. It was Long Beach City that had the hot shooting early on, sinking eight 3s in the first half but just one in the second.

"(VVC) made more plays than us," Vikings coach Gary Anderson said. "They made some big shots; we made some big mistakes. It was a hard-fought game, and they have a good team."

The Rams’ next task is not an enviable one; Citrus College is ranked No. 1 in Southern California and second in the state.

"(The players) do believe that we’re going to win Saturday night," Tom Dudgeon said. "That’s just who they are. They believe we’re going to win."

LONG BEACH CITY (83)

Patterson 20, Gwin 15, Whitney 15, Hurd 11, Ramos 9, White 7, Mitchell 6.

VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE (87)

Crouch 31, Gordon 22, Sanders 16, Dudgeon 6, Wilson 4, McGrath 4, Stacy 2, Jones 2.

Halftime : Long Beach City, 54-45. 3-point field goals " Long Beach City 9 (Whitney 3, Ramos 2, Mitchell 2, White, Hurd); Victor Valley College 10 (Crouch 4, Sanders 3, Dudgeon 2, Gordon). Fouled out : Gwin (L).

RAMS Reach Postseason : 1st time in more than 20 years

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:59:43 -0800
The Victor Valley College men’s basketball team made the State Community College playoffs and will host a first-round game on Wednesday.
The Rams haven’t made the playoffs in minimum of 20 years playing in one of the toughest conferences in the state, VVC coach Tom Dudgeon said. The Foothill Conference boasts 30 more wins than any other conference in the state, and all five teams that made the playoffs get to host first round games.

VVC (19-12, 6-8 FC) finished fifth in the conference but had some quality wins to help it advance to the postseason. The Rams have beaten four teams with 20 or more wins this year.

"I knew there were still hopes," Dudgeon said. "But then to get a home game out of it, that surprised me more."

The Rams take on Long Beach City College on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in their home gym on the VVC campus.

"I hope the community will come out and support a group of really good kids and really good basketball players," Dudgeon said. "We’ve got some local kids and I want to see this community come out and get behind these kids."

Important Counseling Announcement

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:32:19 -0800
ATTENTION VVC STUDENTS: Summer Counseling appointments (drop-in and prescheduled) will only be available for NEW and RETURNING* students. (*A returning student is someone who previously attended VVC but not in Spring 2009).
APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE BY THE END OF MAY 2009. To schedule your appointment, please stop by the counseling reception desk in Building 55 or see your Puente, EOPS, DSPS, CalWORKS, or SSS Counselor.

Teachers Are Heroes : Feb. Recipient receives award

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:35:59 -0800
Sitting Bull Middle School Math Teacher Rick Wingard was recently awarded the February 2009 Teachers Are Heroes award at a ceremony held at his school. For more information, View our recipients now

So You Want to Write a Romance Novel...

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:46:53 -0800
An introduction to the art, craft and enjoyment of writing a romance novel. Learn how to create the kind of story and characters that will make readers follow you to that happy ending. "Your instructor, Holly La Pat has published two romances under the pen name Sierra Donovan." The next class begins on February 18th, 2009.
Click here to visit the Spring 2009 Community Education Services class schedule to read more about this class and register now
Click here for information on how to register for this class

Teachers Are Heroes: Apple Valley Teacher Honored

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:17:52 -0800
The setting was different but the celebration had the same effect. Everyone in the audience was ecstatic at the selection of Rebecca Leary as the first “Teacher R Heroes” honoree of the new year. The celebration was held before a large group of residents, students, and educators at the monthly meeting of the Apple Valley Unified School District. Leary, a teacher in the Pregnant Minors Program at Apple Valley High School, was nominated for her unwavering support and encouragement of the young students in the program.
To read this Press Release in its entirety, click here to download the pdf version.

VVC Restores Accreditation

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:27:51 -0800

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges restored full accreditation to VVC.

Fire Fighter 1 Academy, Application Deadline has changed

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:54:41 -0800
The Academy Application Deadline for the 31st Basic Fire Academy (FIRE 95) has changed.
The original deadline date was February 13th, 2009, but that has been changed to February 12th, 2009.
Make sure to complete and submit your 31st Fire Academy Application by February 12th, 2009.

Former VVC Student publishes article in the Daily Press regarding Presidential Inauguration

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:00:09 -0800
The inauguration of a new President is always a major celebration in Washington, DC, but the inauguration of Barack Obama was the largest in the nation's history. Two VVC students not only attended and witnessed the momentous event but wrote it up for the news. Yesterday (Jan. 20th, 2009) the Daily Press published an article by VVC grad Justin Boggs and his friend Brett Savage on the great day.
To read the article online now, click here now.

Planetarium Shows - updated for the first half of 2009

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:13:17 -0800
VVC's Planetarium presents shows for the public periodically throughout the year.
To view the 2008 Schedule, Click here

Paramedic Academy Application now available online

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:40:46 -0800
The VVC Paramedic Academy Class 12 : Summer 2009 Application is now available online. Click here to download the application now
To visit the Paramedic Academy website for more information about the program, click here.

August 2008 Diplomas are ready to be picked up!

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:27:02 -0800
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

RamPage - December 5th Issue is now available online

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:50:00 -0800
Go to the RamPage website now by clicking here, and you will be able to download a PDF version of the RamPage

Teachers Are Heroes: Lucerne Valley Teacher Honored

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:59:22 -0800
Tournament fever helped raise the excitement level of the student body at Lucerne Valley High School when all gathered at a special school assembly to celebrate the newest "Teachers R Heroes" honoree, Linda Schlenz. Mrs. Schlenz, an English teacher, was equally surprised and overwhelmed by the support she received from students, teachers, staff, family, and friends during the ceremony sponsored by Victor Valley College, San Bernardino County Schools, and El Dorado Broadcasting.
To read this Press Release in its entirety, click here to download the pdf version.

VVC History Department : Students submit paper proposals to HTCC and SSSA

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:52:35 -0800
For VVC students James Gunn and Chere’ Smith, the opportunity to be invited to make a scholarly presentation is more than a class assignment, it is a chance to write history. For their instructor James Comer, it is an annual academic exercise.
When the Honors Transfer Council of California (HTCC) assembles in Irvine California on February 9, 2009 and the Southwestern Social Sciences Association (SSSA) meets in April, these three VVC submitters are hopeful to be selected to present.
To read this Press Release in its entirety, click here to download the pdf version.

RamPage - November 21st Issue is now available online

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:33:56 -0800
Go to the RamPage website now by clicking here, and you will be able to download a PDF version of the RamPage

RamPage - November 7th Issue is now available online

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:33:41 -0800
Go to the RamPage website now by clicking here, and you will be able to download a PDF version of the RamPage

RamPage - October 24th Issue is now available online

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 09:08:04 -0800
Go to the RamPage website now by clicking here, and you will be able to download a PDF version of the RamPage

RamPage - October 10th Issue is now available online

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:06:16 -0700
Go to the RamPage website now by clicking here, and you will be able to download a PDF version of the RamPage

RAMS rally for overtime victory

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:49:08 -0700

VVC wins on field goal in overtime
October 4, 2008 - 11:31PM -- By TOMOYA SHIMURA, STAFF WRITER
VICTORVILLE : The Victor Valley College football team’s resiliency proved all’s well that ends well.
The Rams (2-3, 2-0 American Mountain Conference) beat Golden West College 34-31 in overtime as they rallied from a 13-point deficit with 4 minutes left in regulation.
Kelsey Davis made a 22-yard field goal on the first drive of overtime, before Eric Brinkley intercepted a pass for the win.
"W shot ourselves in the foot about 15 times in this game,"VVC head coach Dave Hoover said. "We had such a hard time getting it going."
"We just refused to give up. I’m just so proud of my team. This might be one of the great wins this school’s ever had. ... We played perfect football for 5 minutes."
The Rustlers got a touchdown with 4:23 to go in the fourth quarter to make it 31-18. But the Rams didn’t give up as Mel Carmichael scored on a 1-yard run with 2:29 left, and the VVC defense stopped Golden West’s drive in just 20 seconds to get the ball back.
VVC freshman quarterback O’Ryan Bradley completed two straight passes from the 50-yard line to get to the Golden West 7. Bradley went on to deliver a touchdown pass to Kenyatta Smith with 12 second left, and Davis made VVC’s first extra point to tie the game.
"We made plays finally late in the game, which we needed," said Bradley, who was 15 of 32 for 292 yards and added 45 rushing yards. "It wasn’t necessarily what I did, but it was everybody else around me that made me look good."
VVC outgained Golden West in total offensive yards 568-389.
Deandre Glasper and Carmichael each had two TDs and ran for 113 and 105 yards, respectively, for the Rams.
"We played a ridiculous preseason schedule," Hoover said. "They shouldn’t put us in this situation they put us in. We fought through it, now we are in league and 2-0. I couldn’t be more pleased."
GldnWst 14 0 7 10 0 -- 31
VVC 6 6 6 13 3 -- 34
First Quarter

G : Carlisle 2 run (Maley kick)

VVC : Glasper 45 run (run failed)

G : Grissom 38 pass from Vanderipe

Second Quarter

VVC : Carmichael 21 run (kick failed)

Third Quarter

VVC : Glasper 4 run (run failed)

G : Grissom 7 pass from Vanderipe

Fourth Quarter

G : Maley 27 FG

G : Olive 1 pass from Vanderipe

VVC : Carmichael 1 run (kick failed)VVC : Smith 7 pass from Bradley (Davis kick)

Overtime

VVC : Davis 22 FG

Victor Valley College unveils theater upgrade

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:19:12 -0700
Article in San Bernardino SUN
Diana Sholley, Staff Writer
Article Launched: 09/30/2008 07:44:53 PM PDT
While the arts seem to be shrinking out of many school budgets, Victor Valley College hasn't felt the pinch.
Just months ago this oasis in the desert unveiled its newly renovated, state-of-the-art, two-story Performing Arts Center.
"The program has gotten so popular," said Ed Herberlin, one of the college's theater professors. "It grows more and more every year. Now we can accommodate more students and offer more classes."
Before the center's major transformation, production rehearsals were scattered around the city on five different campuses, or on-site after night classes.
This new building has room for everything. There's rehearsal space, a scenery workshop, a makeup room with a dozen lighted mirrors, showers and a place to make and store costumes.
It also has fully equipped rooms to train students in sound, electrical and lighting.
"Learning these skills, students can get a job or continue their education and get a degree," Herberlin said. "Students can begin their studies here. We offer so many aspects in theater, and it costs so much less than going to a university, and some kids just aren't ready for that environment. Here we offer smaller classes and more one on one time with the instructor."
The building also has classrooms with cutting-edge technology, private breakout spaces for small-group collaboration, communication/recording lab, computer room and storage space.
The center's existing 500-seat theater received a lobby makeover quadrupling its size and adding an outdoor foyer.
"The main stage is wonderful, but one of the problem's we had was that it's utilized a lot," he said. "The space is really in demand, and that limited our access."
Included in the revitalization is the Black Box Theater, which extended the theater program's accessibility, flexibility and supplied it with unlimited creativity. It's a square space with its walls painted black. The performance space can be configured into any shape including traditional, L-shaped and in the round.
Productions take minimal staging, scenery or special effects - the emphasis is on the story.
Mobile seating for about 100 allows an intimate experience for viewers. "The audience feels like they are right there in the scene, and the actors can feel the audience," he said. "We can move things around easily and shape them to our needs."
The Black Box Theater allows for some experimental theater work, difficult to pull off on a larger stage. "It's nice to have the choice," Heaberlin said.
According to the school's Web site, the renovations cost about $12.9 million with nearly $8 million being funded by a state grant and the school subsidizing the rest.
"No one expected the approval of the grant by the state," Heaberlin said. "I couldn't believe it. With our growth, it fills a huge need and gives us another opportunity to connect with the community. That's pretty wonderful."
Victor Valley College Performing Arts Center
Where: 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville
Information: (760) 245-4271, ext. 849, www.vvc.edu

NEW Puente Program begins at Victor Valley College

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 08:30:00 -0700
PROGRAM HISTORY:

Puente was founded in 1981 by Felix Galaviz and Patricia McGrath at Chabot College in Hayward. The program was launched as a grassroots initiative to address the low rate of academic achievement among Mexican American and Latino students. In an effort to understand the possible causes of this high dropout rate, Galaviz and McGrath reviewed over 2,000 student transcripts. They discovered three key patterns among Latino students:

students were avoiding academic counseling

students were not enrolling in college-level writing courses

students were the first in their families to attend college

The Puente model that McGrath and Galaviz designed to address these three problems comprised three components: rigorous language arts instruction, sustained academic counseling, and mentoring by members of the professional community. After an initial pilot of the program proved highly successful, the program was replicated in three additional community colleges. To date, the community college program has expanded to 59 sites throughout the state.
Based on its success with community college students, Puente received private funding to pilot its model in selected high schools in 1993. This pilot also proved highly successful, and the program has since been replicated in 33 California high schools.

VVC Wins Adult Spelling Bee!

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:34:06 -0700
Congratulations to the VVC Adult Spelling Bee team who successfully defeated a formidable cadre of accomplished spellers to take home the title... and dethrone the Daily Press who was defending their title. The Victor Valley Chamber Foundation Adult Spelling Bee was last night (June 16th) and we must admit that we recruited some incredible spellers.
Peter Allan, Laird Eklund and Bob Richey did all of the heavy lifting and some of those words were real humdingers. We won spelling "ATLATL" which is a type of spear throwing device.
Go Rams!!!

Fall 2008 Class Schedule is now available online

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:08:44 -0700
The Fall 2008 Class Schedule is now available online.

Click here to view Fall 2008 Important information, date and deadlines, course information and more...

Paramedic Academy Application is online

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:03:29 -0700
The VVC Paramedic Academy Application is now available online.

Click here to visit the Paramedic Academy website and download the application now

VVC Nurses Graduate

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:53:17 -0700
The largest class to graduate from Victor Valley College’s competitive nursing program celebrated Monday night, with 48 graduates honored during an emotional ceremony at High Desert Church.

Click here to read more

RamPage Video online - interviews with Student Journalists and Editors

Wed, 7 May 2008 16:23:50 -0700
Go to the Rampage website here now to view a video interview session with the RamPage Student Staff.

VVC ASB Awarded 2008 ASACC Campus of the Year

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:43:07 -0700
Please view the attached press release addressing the most recent VVC Student Leade visit to Washington, D.C., where VVC's ASB was awarded 2008 ASACC Campus of the Year!

PUBLIC NOTICE

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:14:39 -0700
Victor Valley College, Office of Facilities Construction and Contracts, provides the following public notice information:
Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for 1-Megawatt Wind Turbine at Victor Valley Community College
A detailed notification document is available online at: http://www.vvc.edu/offices/facilities/notices.htm
Please feel free to contact the Facilities Construction and Contracts Office directly at (760) 245-4271, extension 2199 with any questions.

ASB Discounts

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:55:28 -0800
See the true value of the ASB Card! Click the link above to view the flyer now.

New Buildings Open

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:33:55 -0800
The Advanced Technology Center and Speech/Drama Addition opened on Feb. 11th (for the first day of the Spring Semester). Click the title of this item to view time lapse videos of the construction.