NRCC First 100 Days

Dear College Supporters, Over the past four months, hundreds of faculty, staff, students, and community members across the New River Valley have shared their aspirations for New River Community College. Through nearly 70 events and conversations involving over 900 people, a clear picture emerged: this is a college with deep roots, extraordinary commitment, and a shared belief in its potential. The document that follows is not a strategic plan, but it is a clear first step towards one. This document reflects the themes that surfaced again and again in those conversations. It is grounded in the voices of the people who make New River what it is, and it is organized around three major themes that I hope capture the spirit of our conversations and will help us turn our collective insights into action. We are fortunate. Unlike many colleges and universities across the country, New River Community College enters this moment with strong enrollment trends, an exceptional collection of faculty and staff members, and solid financial footing. That gives us the opportunity to pause, come together, and thoughtfully chart a path forward, not under pressure but with purpose. As you review each theme, you will see early actions. These are steps that emerged clearly from what was shared where we believe we can make measurable, near-term progress. We’ll share who is leading each effort and how we will assess it in the months ahead. But more importantly, I hope you see in it an invitation to continue the conversation, to help shape the journey ahead, and to bring our shared vision into sharper focus. Thank you so much for the warm welcome I received, and thank you also for your belief in our students, for the honest conversations that shaped this document, and for your support in the work that is to come.

President