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LEARN MORE ATHLETICS CATALOG COMMUNITY CLASSES NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST VISIT VC TRANSCRIPT REQUEST PAY MY BILL EMPLOYMENT CALENDAR TITLE IX PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST VC BY THE #’S 93% CAREER AND TECH PLACEMENT OVER 3 YEAR ACADEMIC PERIOD 65% OF OUR STUDENTS WORK PART-TIME JOBS 34% OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADS IN OUR AREA CHOOSE VERNON COLLEGE 73% OF VERNON COLLEGE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID RECENT NEWS Guide to Repaying Your Student Loans Posted By: Jeanne Ballard It is hard to believe the semester is almost over. You may be graduating, and/or entering the work force. If you have s. . . Read More Free Tutoring/ Academic Support Services Posted By: Holly Scheller Tutoring/Academic Support: Students can stop by the VC Tutoring Centers at any of the times listed as "Open Study Lab" . . . Read More New Students! Posted By: Holly Scheller New Student Checklist 1. APPLY for Admission Visit www.applytexas.org or the Admissions page on our website. Check . . . Read More June 12 11:30 AM - Announcements VC Board of Trustees Meeting July 10 11:30 AM - Announcements VC Board of Trustees Meeting August 14 11:30 AM - Announcements VC Board of Trustees Meeting September 11 11:30 AM - Announcements VC Board of Trustees Meeting October 09 11:30 AM - Announcements VC Board of Trustees Meeting TEACHING. LEARNING. LEADING. Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. // Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Vernon Campus 4400 College Drive Vernon, TX 76384 940.552.6291 Century City Center 4105 Maplewood Wichita Falls, TX 76308 940.696.8752 Skills Training Center 2813 Central Expressway East Wichita Falls, TX 76302 940.766.3369 Legal Information / Texas Veteran Portal / House bill / Site Map / Online Resume / Login / Emergency Procedures / Cyber Security ©2024 Vernon College 1970 marked the beginning of Vernon College. Throughout this decade the College continued to grow and more students enrolled in both on- and off-campus courses. On January 20, 1970, a majority of the citizens of Wilbarger County voted to create the Wilbarger County Junior College District. Following that decision, Vernon Regional Junior College was established and on April 9, 1970, the newly elected Board of Trustees appointed Dr. David L. Norton as the College’s first president. Campus construction began in May 1971, and included an Academic Science Center, Administration-Fine Arts Center, Applied Arts Center, Library, and Student Center. The following year, on September 5, 1972, classes met for the first time on the Vernon campus with a total of 608 students. On August 1, 1974, Dr. Jim M. Williams became the College’s second president. In the fall semester of that year, combined on- and off-campus enrollment exceeded 800 students. During the 1975-76 academic year, the College expanded its services to include a learning center on Sheppard Air Force Base. During this year, enrollment in credit courses, both on- and off-campus, rose to a level of 1,199. The scope of the Vocational Nursing Program was enlarged during the 1976-77 academic year with the assumption of the Bethania School of Vocational Nursing in Wichita Falls. In August 1976 the Physical Education Center was dedicated in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. King longtime benefactors of Vernon College. Growth and changes continued during the 1980s. In August 1980 a Student Residence Center, designed to house 128 students, opened for occupancy. Further expansion of program offerings in the Wichita Falls area was accomplished through absorption of an existing proprietary school that was renamed the Vernon College Technical Center and the integration of the nursing program from the Wichita Falls Independent School District. On March 22, 1982, Dr. Joe Mills took over the leadership of the College as the third president. That fall, the College fielded its first intercollegiate rodeo team. During 1983-84, the Department of Cosmetology and the Career Development Center (previously known as the North Texas Skills Center) were established in Wichita Falls. On the Vernon campus, the Chaparral Center was completed, and the Pease River farm purchased through a state land trade. The following academic year, 1984-85, Vernon College reached a record credit enrollment of 1,863 and a record continuing education enrollment of 7,056 registrations. A Vocational Nursing Program opened in Seymour, and the Board of Trustees established a college foundation and approved an agreement to allow construction of the Red River Valley Museum on the Vernon campus. In February 1987 the College played its first intercollegiate baseball game on the Vernon campus. During May of that year, the new Natatorium was opened in the King Physical Education Center. A newly constructed Athletic Dormitory opened to house 28 athletes in August 1988. In October, Trustees voted to add women’s volleyball as a varsity sport, effective with the fall 1989 semester. In May 1989 Vernon College moved all Wichita Falls programs to one centralized location—Century City Center. Since the College opened its doors 38 years ago, many individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations have made an investment in our students through the creation of endowed and annual scholarships. As of this year, more than 100 scholarship funds are available to help students pursue their educational dreams.VERNON COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY: Vernon College is a constantly evolving institution, dedicated primarily to effective teaching and regional enhancement. With this dedication to teaching and to the community, the College encourages open inquiry, personal and social responsibility, critical thinking, and life-long learning for students, faculty, and other individuals within its service area. The College takes as its guiding educational principle the proposition that, insofar as available resources permit, instruction should be adapted to student needs. This principle requires both flexibility in instructional strategies and maintenance of high academic standards. Strong programs of assessment and accountability complement this educational principle. VC accepts the charge of providing a college atmosphere free of bias, in which students can exercise initiative and personal judgment, leading to a greater awareness of personal self-worth. It strives to provide every student with opportunities to develop the tools necessary to become a contributing, productive member of society. Vision VERNON COLLEGE VISION: Vernon College will promote a culture of success for our students and communities through learner-centered quality instructional programs and exemplary services. Values VERNON COLLEGE VALUES: Vernon College promotes a culture of success through our shared values and commitment to: Accessibility Accountability Building Relationships Diversity Inclusion Innovation Leadership Quality Student Success Teamwork Our values define who we are and guide us in...