J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
is committed to ensuring that every citizen in our community has access
and opportunity for a college education. We know that when educated
individuals prosper, so do our neighborhoods, our businesses, and our
Greater Richmond communities. As an
employer, we know that a highly skilled workforce gives Richmond businesses a
competitive edge— contributing to a stronger and more productive economy
for us all.
Through accessible education and comprehensive workforce training at the College,
broad societal issues can be addressed in very specific ways— challenges
like the City of Richmond high school dropout crisis, unsafe neighborhoods, and
workforce shortages. One of our most pressing needs in Virginia is to make room
for 40,000 additional college students projected to enter the community college
system by 2012. Another looming concern is the need to promote an open culture
that respects racial differences. There is a lack of regional cooperation initiatives
to move our communities forward in Richmond.
Opportunities exist for new and expanded College programs in the suburban counties
of Hanover and Henrico. Our rural campus in Goochland will help stimulate economic
opportunity for outlying areas. Through the presence of our Downtown Campus,
we remain committed to city revitalization efforts.
Reynolds is positioned to provide leadership, forge partnerships, and create
programmatic solutions to these community challenges that face Greater Richmond
today. To do this, we are embarking on a multi-million dollar Major Gifts Campaign
that will provide the financial resources necessary to address our community’s
need for an educated and skilled workforce. This is the largest community college
campaign in the history of Virginia.
