Awards & Scholarships
Each year, outstanding faculty, staff, and administrators are recognized for their contributions to the system.
Awards range from individual recognition for teaching and learning contributions, to team awards for groups at colleges working together to advance the VCCS mission. The VCCS proudly acknowleges teaching excellence in a variety of ways.
To learn more about each award click on the links below:
Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)
George B. Vaughan Leadership Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Awards (OFA)
The SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Awards (OFA) recognize excellence in teaching, research and service among the faculties of Virginia’s public and private colleges and universities. The VCCS is proud of the increasing numbers of community college faculty receive this award.
New Horizons Excellence in Education (EIE) Awards
The New Horizons Excellence in Education (EIE) Awards acknowledge the enhancement of student success within the VCCS. Nominations for 2020 will open soon. More information to come.
Susan S. Wood Professorship for Teaching Excellence
Scholarships
The VCCS Office of Professional Development is pleased to offer an array of scholarship opportunities to our administrators, faculty, and staff. Whether you’re ready to pursue your baccalaureate or terminal degree, the VCCS is ready to support you.
To learn more about each professorship and fellowships, click the links below:
Chancellor’s Faculty Fellowship
Chancellor’s Commonwealth Professorship Program
Chancellor’s Classified Staff Fellowship
The Chancellor’s Classified Staff Fellowship recognizes and supports classified staff efforts to enhance their ability to contribute to the community college mission. The Chancellor is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the 2019-2020 Classified Fellowship program for community college and System Office employees. Click here to learn more.