Community Relations



Valencia Cited as Model for Getting More to Graduate in Inside Higher Ed Article

Funding Completion February 22, 2011 By Hilary Pennington Leading a college or university today is more challenging — and more [...]

Kathleen Plinske

El Osceola Star Features Provost Kathleen Plinske

The bilingual newspaper El Osceola Star interviewed Osceola Campus Provost Kathleen Plinske in their current issue that introduces four new [...]


Valencia Trustees Move to Become “Valencia College”

Trustees approved President Shugart’s recommendation to rename the school to more accurately convey its mission. [...]


Valencia Gets Advice on Cyber Security

Valencia faculty and staff hear experts in computing explain the developing field of cyber security. [...]


Building Named for Paul Mears Sr.

At a ceremony held today, Valencia celebrated a $1 million gift from the Mears Transportation Group in memory of Paul [...]


Art and Rock Combine for a Fun Way to Spend a Friday

A pair of free arts events arrives in tandem on Friday, November 5, on the East Campus of Valencia Community [...]


White House Puts the Spotlight on Community Colleges

Today, a live webcast of the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges will highlight the important role that community [...]


Memorial to Officers is Dedicated

Dozens of officers from multiple municipalities, along with Valencia staff and students, were in attendance for the unveiling of the [...]

Disney’s Approach to Quality Service

Valencia Welcomes Disney Institute Professional Development Program

Full-day program explores secrets of great customer service. ORLANDO, FL (August 18, 2010) – Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional [...]


Program Will Train Software Developers of the Future

Valencia Community College is partnering with UCF and three other colleges to create a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development. [...]