In 1985, the Virginia General Assembly declared every fourth week of
January as “Community College Week” in Virginia. To honor this special week and
to kick off the Virginia Community College System’s year-long 50th
Anniversary celebration, Reynolds recently participated in the VCCS’s “Every
Day is Community College Day” advocacy while visiting the General Assembly.
During their visit, Reynolds students enjoyed a motivating speech by
Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones before embarking on a
walking tour of the Capitol Grounds. The tour concluded with the students
visiting the formal session of the General Assembly where they were welcomed
from the House floor.
College/Foundation Board members also joined Dr. Rhodes for the day, visiting
several legislators in their offices during which time they were able to inform
them of proposed legislation that would support the workforce training done by the
VCCS.
