Vance-Granville Community College

Vance–Granville Community College (VGCC) is a community college in North Carolina, United States serving Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren counties. It was established in 1969 by the North Carolina General Assembly as Vance County Technical Institute (VCTI). VGCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. It is one of the 58 schools in the North Carolina Community College System. The college's annual report for 2006–2007 stated that 5,817 students were enrolled in curriculum programs that year, with an additional 12,793 people receiving continuing education. VGCC has a staff of approximately 924, including part-time staff.

Generally, Vance-Granville's programs are categorized as either "continuing education" (also called "Community & Economic Development") or "curriculum." In curriculum programs, students might work for several months up to 2 years (if attending full-time) for certificates, diplomas and degrees. VGCC curriculum programs include:

VGCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association in Region 10. Its first NJCAA sport was men's basketball. VGCC's teams are nicknamed the "Vanguards."

Women's Volleyball History

Men's Basketball History

After Vance County was unsuccessful in persuading the state of North Carolina to support a community college in Vance, community leaders managed to obtain a "technical institute" in 1968. The General Assembly officially established the new school on July 1, 1969. Local educator William D. Payne was named acting president until a permanent leader, Donald Mohorn, could be hired.

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