About Us

Thank you for visiting the website of Vance-Granville Community College.

One of the 58 institutions of the North Carolina Community College System, VGCC is the local source for higher education and training in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties. With a service area the size of Rhode Island, VGCC operates four attractive campuses, one in each county: Main Campus in Vance County, between Henderson and Oxford; South Campus in southern Granville County, between Creedmoor and Butner; Franklin County Campus, just west of Louisburg; and the Warren County Campus in Warrenton.

Established in 1969, VGCC offers more than 40 curriculum programs, in which students work toward certificates, diplomas and degrees. Area residents and businesses can also take advantage of a variety of Continuing Education opportunities, as well as the High School Equivalency and Adult High School Diploma programs. High school students can also get a step ahead by starting their college education early with VGCC courses.

For the convenience of students, classes are scheduled during the day, at night and online. VGCC students generally find small classes that allow for personal attention from experienced instructors. At VGCC, a quality education is convenient, close to home and affordable. Whether you are looking for a high school diploma, job training, an associate degree, or the first two years of a four-year degree, Vance-Granville Community College is educating, inspiring and supporting students just like you.

Mission Statement

Vance-Granville Community College educates, inspires, and supports a diverse community of learners to achieve professional and personal success.

Vision Statement

Vance-Granville Community College will be a catalyst in developing strong communities where everyone experiences a fulfilling quality of life.

Values

TEACHING and LEARNING – We value learning for all, providing quality instruction in a supportive environment aligned with community and workforce needs of today and tomorrow.

• A “culture of student success” is embodied in the way we engage, teach, advise, and administer policy to students
• Professional development in excellent teaching is provided and embraced. Innovation in teaching and learning is encouraged
• Measuring and monitoring student success allows us to continuously refine and improve our craft and process to ensure equitable student outcomes

RESPECT – We value a climate where employees, students, and community members feel accepted and meaningfully involved in a common cause. We recognize that we are interdependent and will demonstrate respect for one another.

• Conflict is viewed as an opportunity to find a constructive solution that helps all to succeed
• Genuine interest and care are shown to our co-workers and students
• Everyone is accountable at VGCC for success
• We acknowledge, celebrate, and give credit where it is due

COMMUNITY – We value positive and supportive relationships among the faculty, staff, and students. We strive to be a proactive partner in our community.

• We provide access to higher education for our communities. VGCC is a place where everyone is welcome
• We proactively seek to understand each other, our students, and our community in the fulfillment of our mission
• We consider the impact our decisions have on each other, our students, and our community
• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is practiced

COMMUNICATION– We value decision making through broad-based, respectful team work and effective dialog

• Our communication is genuine and transparent
• We communicate by being totally honest and totally kind
• Follow-through is an important part of communicating
• Different audiences may need different levels and types of communication