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The Victoria College Gonzales Center
424 E. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, TX 78629, 830-672-6251
What is offered? This center was opened in collaboration with the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation. The Victoria College Calhoun County Center900 N. Virginia St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979, 361-553-4316 What is available?
What is offered? This center was opened in collaboration with Calhoun County Independent School District in an effort to provide workforce training for employees and staff of area plant facilities as well as members of the Calhoun County Community.
The following main campus buildings are wireless: Flexible Schedules - We know flexible scheduling is a must for community college students. That is why we offer courses during the day or evening as well as via distance education:
Most distance education students at Victoria College will enroll in courses developed and taught by Victoria College faculty. However, The College is a partner in Virtual College of Texas (VCT), a collaborative of Texas' fifty community college districts and the Texas State Technical College System, through which it may offer courses not otherwise available at the College. For more information about distance education courses, contact the Distance Education Office at (361) 582-2578 or via e-mail at distance_ed@victoriacollege.edu. Continuing Education & Customized Training - The Victoria College offers a variety of continuing education courses and programs designed to meet the needs of the community. From customized education and training to lifelong learning activities, the Department of Continuing Education provides businesses, industries, and individuals the opportunity to learn or improve technical and professional competencies, along with vocational and recreational classes for personal enrichment. Workshops, seminars, and institutes can be planned to meet the continuing education needs of specific groups. In such cases, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be awarded to participants. For further information, contact The Victoria College Department of Continuing Education at (361) 582-2528, or via e-mail at askce@victoriacollege.edu.
Adult Education
Adult Basic Education (ABE):
Curriculum is structured within a real-world context and emphasizes life skills.
Students set their own educational goals and work at their own pace. Basic Skills Classes may be useful for GED, college, or employment preparation or for personal or family educational advancement.
English as a Second Language (ESL):
ESL instruction is goal-oriented and self-paced. ESL curriculum is also structured within a real-world context. Eligibility: Any adult aged 18 or older, 16-17 year olds under special provision (call for information) with basic education needs.
How to register for classes at the Victoria Adult Education Center: Registration and enrollment is provided on a regularly scheduled basis. Off-campus class hours vary. Call the Adult Education Center (361-573-7323) or visit our website for information
Academic Calendar: The Center is a year-round open entry/open exit program and follows The Victoria College scheduled holidays. Additionally the Center and area classes close for an annual reporting period during the month of June.
Cultural Enrichment
The Fine Arts Auditorium, Johnson Symposium, Student Center and the Library are college facilities that are frequently utilized by the public. Buildings at The Victoria College Main CampusAcademic Building - The Academic Building is a two-story structure with general academic classrooms, two interactive television classrooms, and faculty offices for instructors in the social and behavioral science disciplines. Also, located in this building is the Office of Campus Police & Security. Administration Buildings - The Administration Building houses the offices of the Vice President of Business and Administrative Services: Business Services, Human Resources, and Purchasing; the Vice President of Student Services: College Central, Admissions and Records, Counseling Services (Career and Transfer Center and Outreach and Retention office), and Financial Aid; and the Vice President of Instruction. Also, located in this building is a conference room facility. The Administration II Building houses the offices of the President, the Vice President of College Advancement & External Affairs, and the Office of Institutional Research. The President's Conference Room, a multi-media facility for approximately 10 participants, is also located in this building. Auditorium - Fine Arts Building - The Auditorium has a seating capacity of more than 900 and receives extensive use from the College and the community. The Fine Arts wing of the building houses classrooms and office space for the Music and Art Departments. For more information about availability of the auditorium visit www.victoriacollege.edu/auditoriums. College Services and Training Building - The College Services and Training Building houses the Office of Marketing & Communications, Maintenance Department, Media Services, Switchboard, and Post Office. It also houses the HVAC lab, a multi-purpose classroom and a computer lab. Continuing Education Center - The Continuing Education Center (formerly known as the Technical Building) is a two story structure with classrooms, computer labs, faculty offices, the Continuing Education office, Title V offices, and Student Support Services, consisting of the Testing and ACT Center, the K.E.Y. Center, Tutoring Center and the Title V Program. Also, located in this building is the Office of the Golden Crescent Tech-Prep Partnership. Health Sciences Center - Coming Spring 2008! The building will house 12 classrooms and lecture halls; 15 laboratories; 6 study halls; tutoring rooms and resource center; 4 state-of-the art simulation centers; conference facilities & faculty office suites; and a Commons Area with a coffee bar. The Health Sciences Center is being constructed utilizing funds approved in May 2006 by Victoria County voters in a $15.5 million tax bond issue. Furnishing and equipping the Center will be funded through private contributions. The M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation has awarded The Victoria College a $1 million challenge grant to initiate this project. An additional $1.5 million is needed to completely equip the Center and meet our challenge. You can help us reach this goal! All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. For more information about the opportunities available to contribute to the success of the Health Sciences Center and our students’ ability to excel in their chosen health professions, please contact the Office of College Advancement & External Affairs at 361-582-2519 or jennifer.yancey@victoriacollege.edu. Language Building - The Language Building contains classrooms, faculty offices, and the reading/writing lab. Library - The VC/UHV Library is a joint Library serving both Victoria College and the University of Houston-Victoria. The Library occupies an attractive three-story building with a seating capacity of over 300. Over thirty computer workstations provide access to the Internet, Library electronic databases, and reference materials, as well as a selection of Microsoft Office applications. Other Library facilities include conference rooms, study carrels and tables, leisure reading areas, and photocopiers. Professional Librarians are available to assist in locating information and using the library's resources. Interlibrary Loan is available to all students, faculty, and staff. The Library also has a full program of bibliographic instruction. The Library's online catalog is shared with the Victoria Public Library. The Library's main collection contains over 200,000 print volumes, over 20,000 subscriptions to print and electronic journals, and over 500,000 items on microforms. The Local History Collection contains books on local and Texas history. The Archives/Special Collection section houses maps, photographs, manuscripts, and archives regarding the history of the Victoria region. The Library serves as a depository for federal and Texas state documents. As a Regional Historical Resource Depository, the Library houses a collection of historical records and documents from Victoria and surrounding counties. The Library's audiovisual collection is located in the Media Center, on the second floor of the Library building. This facility houses approximately 7,500 audiovisual items, including compact discs, DVD’s and audio and video tapes. M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Allied Health Building - The Allied Health Building is the instructional center for the Vocational and Associate Degree Nursing and Medical Lab Technology programs. The building also contains the Johnson Symposium Center which is utilized for a variety of ceremonies and college productions, and an interactive television classroom. M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Hall - The M.G. and Lillie Johnson Hall is a general-use facility equipped with classrooms and faculty offices for a variety of college courses and programs. Museum of the Coastal Bend - The Museum of the Coastal Bend (formerly known as the Administration I Building) serves the general public, tourists, college and university students, and in particular, the kindergarten through 12th grade students in Victoria and surrounding counties. The mission of the Museum of the Coastal Bend is to enhance the appreciation and enjoyment of the region’s heritage. The purpose of the museum is four-fold to collect, to preserve, to exhibit and to interpret the history and heritage of the region. For more information visit www.museumofthecoastalbend.org. Science Building - The $2.6 million Science Building features two large theatre style classrooms, eight labs, and 10 faculty offices. Sports Center - The Sports Center features one basketball court; two volleyball courts; aerobics room; fitness room; dressing facilities for students, faculty and staff; five faculty offices; and a conference room. Student Center - The Student Center features an atrium area, dining area, The Cove (VC’s convenience store) which includes a Subway, student computer lab, a big screen TV, pool tables, air hockey tables, Student Activities Office, bookstore, meeting rooms, and Automated Teller Machine (ATM). The Victoria College Bookstore located in the Student Center serves the students, faculty, and staff of both the Victoria College and the University of Houston-Victoria. The bookstore has been established to provide books, supplies and other related materials essential to meet the educational mission of the institutions it serves. Regular hours are maintained Monday through Friday, additional hours are posted for registration periods or special events. Technology Center - The Technology Center houses state-of-the-art computer labs, classrooms, faculty offices, Police Academy, and Database Administration. Technology support, personnel training, the faculty resource center, and the Cafe Espresso are also located in the building. William A. Wood Building - The William A. Wood Building houses classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices for Electronics, Process Technology; and Welding. Each lab is outfitted with the latest machines, tools, computers and equipment to provide students an opportunity for training that meets current industry requirements.
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