The Victoria College Foundation recently awarded more than $20,000 in professional and program development grants to VC employees to support innovation, enhance learning opportunities and strengthen community outreach.
Grant recipients include:
- Law Enforcement Academy – James Martinez, $3,519.54 for protective gear and training knives
- Physical Therapist Assistant Program – Marisol Artiga, $1,719.50 for a Wilma Wound Foot model and ultrasound transducers
- Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences – Karen Hagan, Melissa Balli and Rachel Li, $2,890 for promotional items and travel for dual credit high school student visits
- Fine Arts Department – Jenny Reed, $3,500 funding for a workshop, exhibit and online exhibit database to create awareness of VC art classes
- Adult Education – Tiffany Johnson, $4,482 for registration and travel expenses for two employees to attend the annual GED conference
- Facilities Services – Marty Deckard, $4,000 for a Utility Locating Receiver with GPS and Bluetooth technology
The Victoria College Foundation supports educational excellence by funding scholarships, professional development and program enhancements for Victoria College.
For more information or to support the VC Foundation’s efforts, visit VictoriaCollegeFoundation.org.