 | The Cavalier daily Friday, February 9, 1973 |  |
Piedmont College Praises
University's Program Aid
By LYNN STERN
University Contributed To 'Opening And Success' Of Piedmont Community College
The University received an
"expression of appreciation"
today from Piedmont Virginia
Community College for its
"assistance to the college in the
initiation and implementation
of various programs."
Piedmont, which opened
last fall, presented the
resolution to the University
"for that institution's
significant contribution to the
success of the opening and
continuing operation of this
college."
Assistance from the
University included classroom
and laboratory space, library
utilization by college students
and faculty and medical aid in
the school's allied health
programs.
Beneficial Programs
The Education School has
established several programs to
benefit the college, including
both a teaching and an
administrative internship.
Students planning to teach on
a lower college level will
conduct classes in community
colleges around the state.
Those interested in business
administration will work with
the president or dean of the
College, receiving credit hours
and a chance for a future
position with the school.
The University became
involved in helping Piedmont
College as part of its continued
involvement with public service
to the state. According to
Administrative Presidential
Asst. Raymond C. Bice Jr.
Piedmont College will benefit
the University by "doing what
the University can't–teaching
needed vocational training."
Presidential Asst. Donald W.
Jones says that "Pres. Shannon
sees the need to communicate
with the 23 community
colleges in the state of Virginia."
Facilitate Transfers
In accordance with the
University's efforts to promote
its relations with the
community colleges in Virginia
the admissions office held a
conference on Jan. 16 for all
counselors in order to facilitate
the transfer of students from
these two-year institutions.
Piedmont Virginia
Community College serves five
counties surrounding
Charlottesville. The current
enrollment of 464 students is
expected to expand to 800
students next fall.
The college plans to move
from its temporary locations in
Charlottesville into permanent
local facilities by its spring
quarter.
| The Cavalier daily Friday, February 9, 1973 | |