Where: Wytheville, Virginia

About: WCC is here to serve the citizens of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe counties, the city of Galax, the citizens of Virginia, and beyond. Our programs and services are designed to meet the varied needs of all whom we serve. WCC offers a wide range of programs:  transfer programs for the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, technical programs to prepare for a successful career, developmental courses to assist in successful transition to college, Workforce Development for job preparedness, and continuing education for the life of learning we all must live.

Why they became a member: For professional development purposes

URL: www.wcc.vccs.edu/

Where: Louisville, Kentucky

About: Jefferson Community and Technical College is much more than buildings and programs: We’re a community where students find confidence, collaboration, compassion, and success. Whether you’re thinking about college after high school graduation or planning to pursue a new career, Jefferson Community and Technical College has a place for you.

Why they became a member: Professional development opportunities

URL: jefferson.kctcs.edu/

Where: El Paso, Texas

About: Western Technical College is an open enrollment college, meaning we accept everyone who applies. But, we strive to be more than just accessible, more than just a back-up plan. Our vision is to be the college of first choice in our region. To achieve that, we pledge to be a college that supports every student, every day. We offer a variety of services to help students thrive. From helpful tutors, accessible instructors, and knowledgeable advisors, to comfortable study spaces, convenient regional locations, and opportunities to engage with our communities – we create critical connections that promote success.

Why they became a member: For NISOD’s services

URL: www.westerntc.edu/

Where: Fairfield, Maine

About: Kennebec Valley Community College is one of seven community colleges that operate under the authority of the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees, located on a seventy-acre campus in Fairfield, Maine. KVCC provides high-quality education ensuring that our graduates acquire the skills necessary to secure a satisfying profession, engage successfully in further study, or simply find joy in learning. With 36 degree and certificate programs, Kennebec Valley offers a dynamic education relevant to all aspects of Maine’s labor market, with a consistently high job-placement rate and clear pathways for transfer to four-year institutions. The Aspen Institute has ranked KVCC among the top 120 community colleges in the United States three years in a row.

Why they became a member: Resources for faculty

URL: www.kvcc.me.edu/

Where: Harrison, Arkansas

About: Founded in 1974, North Arkansas College (Northark) is a public two-year college offering transfer and technical degree programs, one-year technical certificates, certificates of proficiency, customized business and industry training, adult basic education (GED) classes, and non-credit community education courses. In addition, partnerships with area universities provide the opportunity to achieve a bachelor’s degree in Harrison, Arkansas. You can even get your degree online. Northark also offers online associate degrees, associate of applied science degrees, and certificates.

Why they became a member: Networking

URL: www.northark.edu/