Guest columns
Transferring success
In March of this year, 250 representatives from more than 60 educational institutions across Virginia met to discuss potential obstacles facing students with plans to ...
Dr. Al Roberts, Author at Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch
Guest columns
Education can be transformative
Earlier generations considered high school completion the key to success. Many viewed postsecondary education an extravagance because folks with high school diplomas could secure good-paying ...
by Dr. Al Roberts, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 10:40 am
Guest columns
College community connection
Audrey Williams June, writing in the October 2018 issue of Chronicle of Higher Education, reported, “Having a mentor can make a big difference in student’s ...
by Dr. Al Roberts, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:29 am
Columns
Reading is important
The One World Literacy Foundation explains, “Reading is how we discover new things and how we develop a positive self-image. The ability to read is ...
by Dr. Al Roberts, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 11:05 am
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A gift in winter
The 20th century British poet Edith Sitwell wrote, “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly ...
by Dr. Al Roberts, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:46 pm
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Alumni in the spotlight
One of the most gratifying aspects of my position as President of Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is receiving feedback from former students and hearing ...
by Dr. Al Roberts, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 12:26 pm
Guest columns
Building for a promising future
Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. From its humble beginnings, the college has ...
by Dr. Al Roberts, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:55 am
Columns
Back to school
Fall is in the air, and students are back to work. The hallways at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) teem with a mix of new ...
by Dr. Al Roberts, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 9:15 am
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Teachers needed for tomorrow
Nationwide, schools are experiencing a scarcity of qualified job candidates for teaching positions. Declining enrollment in programs that prepare students for licensure as teachers is ...
by Dr. Al Roberts, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 11:57 am
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Keeping your cool
As temperatures outside rise, indoor thermostats often respond by calling for cooler air. This ability to control the indoor environment helps people be more comfortable. ...