The South Charleston Campus of BridgeValley Community and Technical College features the following:

History:

The campus traces its roots to 1953 as the community college component of West Virginia State College (now the University). Originally named West Virginia State Community and Technical College, it was accredited in 2003, though it remains administratively affiliated with West Virginia State University.

In 2008, the community and technical college fully separated from West Virginia State University, but the two schools still share the same campus. In the fall of 2012, the campus moved to the site of a former Dow research facility in South Charleston. In 2009, the school was renamed Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College to distinguish it from West Virginia State University. Finally, in 2014, the South Charleston campus became an important part of the current BridgeValley Community and Technical College, formed through a merger with Bridgemont Community and Technical College in Montgomery.

Campus location and facilities:

Located in South Charleston, West Virginia, the specific address is 2001 Union Carbide Dr. The campus is located in the South Charleston Technology Park and occupies three buildings, namely Building 2000, Advanced Technology Center (also known as Toyota Hall) and Building 704. The campus is conveniently located around the campus, which is convenient for students' daily travel and study life.

Academic Programs:

Rich Majors: A variety of associate degree and certificate programs are offered, covering a wide range of professional fields. Popular majors include health-related majors, humanities, business management, engineering technology, etc. For example, the nursing major has a large number of graduates every year and is one of the school's advantageous majors; the dental hygiene major is also very popular among students. Specific majors include accounting, finance, management, etc. in the business field; electrical, mechanical and other majors in engineering technology; dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, nursing, etc. in the medical field.

Practical Teaching: Focus on the combination of theory and practice, provide students with practical opportunities and internship projects, and help students apply what they have learned to actual work. The school has established cooperative relationships with local enterprises, medical institutions, etc. to provide students with internship and employment opportunities, such as cooperating with local medical centers to provide clinical internship opportunities for nursing students.

Faculty: It has a professional team of teachers with rich academic knowledge and practical experience. Teachers can not only provide students with high-quality teaching, but also guide students in practical operations and career planning. For example, most teachers in the nursing major have clinical nursing experience and can provide students with professional guidance and advice.

Student support services: The school provides students with comprehensive support services, including academic counseling, career planning, financial assistance, etc. In terms of academic counseling, there are dedicated academic consultants to provide students with course selection suggestions and study plan guidance; in terms of career planning, the school's employment service center provides students with internship and employment information to help students enter the workplace smoothly; in terms of financial assistance, the school provides scholarships, grants and other funding to eligible students.

Campus culture: The school organizes a variety of colorful campus activities, such as academic lectures, cultural activities, sports competitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life and cultivate students' teamwork spirit and leadership ability. The school also encourages students to participate in community organizations and volunteer activities to improve their comprehensive quality and social responsibility.

Ranking and reputation: It has a high reputation and ranking among community colleges in West Virginia. Its teaching quality and student services are recognized by students and parents, and its graduates are highly competitive in the local job market.

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