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The CVCC Ridgecats mascot logoKick Off Your CVCC Ridgecats Journey with Club Sports and More!

College is more than just classes—it's where you build confidence, develop leadership skills, and create lasting friendships. At CVCC, our club sports, like soccer and baseball, are where you can fuel your competitive spirit, whether you’re aiming for the goal or hitting a home run. And if you’re looking for a laid-back challenge, our disc golf course offers a perfect blend of fun and fresh air. Dive into campus life, meet new people, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Show your CVCC Ridgecats pride and check out all that our clubs and organizations have to offer today!

 

Club Sports & Activities

This club will help students build comradery through the game of baseball. Participating in practices and competing against other teams in the local area.

Faculty/Staff Sponsor: Michael Farris/Lee Tookes

Head Coach: Anthony Woodall  

Soccer ClubWant to get involved on campus playing the most popular sport on the planet? Our Soccer club schedules weekly practices, and plays local competition all for the love of the game.

GAME SCHEDULE

DateTime  Location
9/22/24         1 PM     CVCC Ridgecats @ Roanoke College     Roanoke College
10/6/242 PMCVCC Ridgecats vs. Roanoke CollegeLynchburg City Stadium
10/19/243 PMCVCC Ridgecats @ Piedmont Virginia Community CollegePiedmont Virginia Community College
10/26/242 PMCVCC Ridgecats vs. Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCVU Soccer Complex (5635 Campbell Highway Lynchburg, Virginia 24501)
11/2/243 PMCVCC Ridgecats @. Brightpoint Community CollegeBrightpoint Community College (2300 Oak Lake Blvd, Midlothian, Virginia  23112)
11/9/242 PMCVCC Ridgecats vs. Brightpoint Community CollegeCVU Soccer Complex (5635 Campbell Highway Lynchburg, Virginia 24501)
11/16/242 PMCVCC Ridgecats vs. Liberty UniversityCVU Soccer Complex (5635 Campbell Highway Lynchburg, Virginia 24501)
11/17/2412 PMCVCC Women's Ridgecats @ Longwood UniversityLongwood University

Club Sponsor: Ryan McNamara

Disc golfOur 9-hole disc golf course, tucked behind the Framatome building on campus, offers a perfect mix of fun and challenge for players of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, you can borrow discs from us and enjoy a relaxing game in the fresh air. Come play, unwind, and experience this hidden gem at CVCC!

Academic & Club Organizations

CVCC"s ASME Club is powered by the American Society for Mechanical Engineers organization. You don't have to be involved in engineering course to join this club, just make sure you bring your interest and enthusiasm!

 

Club Sponsor: Wade Schofield

Want to learn more dive deeper into Christianity and be involved in engaging discussion? CRU Club meets weekly on campus, participates in outreach events, and connects with people far and wide.

 

Club Sponsor: Steven Perry

This club plans to create a community at CVCC where any student, whether they know information about Cyber Security and IT or not, can come in and discuss the latest attacks, learn with each other about the related field and how to protect themselves online, practice for certifications or exams, and maybe even compete in hacking events.
 
Advisor: DaughtreyH@centralvirginia.edu

The History Club’s purpose is to help students join together in learning, reading, writing, and discussing living history. The club's main goal is to bring students together to develop and enhance skills needed to prepare and present work in a public forum.
 
Advisor: Matthew Poteat

Visit the Phi Theta Kappa website

Advisor: John McCullough 

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. Phi Theta Kappa's purpose is to recognize and promote academic achievement among students, provide opportunities for leadership training, encourage personal growth, and foster fellowship among members and associates. Membership, based on grade point average, is by invitation.

Visit the Polis Online Literary Journal website

The definition of POLIS is community center (Greek marketplace); a place where community dialogue occurs, perhaps a sacred ground. At CVCC, POLIS is an annual on-line literary journal for CVCC students/writing that also showcases students' artwork.

Advisor: Vic SIzemore

 

Advisor: Priscilla Liggon

The Radiology Club consists of currently enroll Radiography students working to promote further knowledge and professionalism in their chosen field and ensure their success in their future careers through professional development activities.

The students work towards earning financial support throughout the year to help offset expenses derived from and used for educational seminars and meetings in the field of study.

The activities that the Radiology Club members organize and participate in are focused on giving back to their profession, school, and community. They participate and contribute to their District and State Professional Societies, public Awareness and prostate Cancer Awareness, and participate in raising funds and working for charitable campaigns in their community such as the March of Dimes for Babies. Their mission is to perform at the highest ethical and professional standards set forth by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Code of Ethics and to promote continuous improvement of the Radiography profession.

Thank you for your interest in the CVCC Radiologic Technology Program.   We have great pride in our program and profession and want to recruit students who will continue the standards of excellence with which we practice. We consider it a priority to assist each prospective student in gaining knowledge about radiologic science. An informed applicant is much more likely to succeed in coursework and later find him/herself engaged in a successful, rewarding career.

Carefully review the website, course descriptions, prerequisite criteria, and career options.  Further information can be obtained by contacting Advising Services at 434-832-7800 / advisingservices@centralvirginia.edu or Mrs Fitzsimons, Program Director at 434-832-7683 /  fitzsimonss@centralvirginia.edu

Congratulations to the Radiologic Technology Class of 2021! We wish you all of the best in your new careers!

The CVCC Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The JRCERT contact information is:

20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Phone: (312) 704-5300
Fax: (312) 704-5304

An accredited program is a program that has been found to meet or exceed the Standards for an Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology.  Our information and more about accreditation can be found on the JRCERT website at www.jrcert.org. The direct link to our program information on the JRCERT site is: https://www.jrcert.org/programs/central-virginia-community-college/
Our program underwent a site visit in 2018 for continuing accreditation. The CVCC Radiologic Technology Program was awarded the maximum 8 year accreditation award after our site visit. We will have an iterim report due in 2022 and our next scheduled review is June 2026.

Respiratory Therapy Program

The respiratory therapy club is devoted to the development of interest and support of allied health of respiratory care. the club participates in health fairs and activities related to the field of respiratory care. the club raises money to help students in the Respiratory Therapy program participate in educational seminars. the club is only open to students accepted into the Respiratory Therapy program.

Advisor: Wendy Ayers and Ginger Coles

The purpose of the Dungeons and Dragons Club is to educate and teach students of all skill levels how to play and master the game of Dungeons and Dragons. The goal of this club is to also help build a multitude of real-life skills like problem solving, communication, team building, critical thinking, creative writing and so much more!
 
Advisor: Jason Clark.

LET ME SEE YOUR CVCC PRIDE!

Join the CVCC Student Ambassador Program to become the face and the spirit of CVCC. As an Ambassador, you will spend time connecting with students, faculty, and staff with the goal of bringing even more positivity, hope, and encouragement to our campus. You will be trained as a student leader who is able to guide campus tours for prospective students and their families, support the College Recruiter in the planning and execution of Open Houses, and collaborate with the Student Life Coordinator to bring fun and exciting events! You also have an opportunity to network with other student leaders and professionals from the Virginia Community College System during an all-expense-paid trip to the Student Leadership Conference in November. Your experience as an Ambassador will help you grow your leadership skills, communication, and creativity in ways that will really shine on a transfer application or resume! The selected Student Ambassadors will be awarded a $500 scholarship for Fall and Spring semesters. 

Requirements for the Ambassador position:

  • Acceptable CVCC GPA
  • Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
  • Commitment to the role for a full academic year (Summer 2024 -10 hours of training in early August, Fall 2024 - 30 hours of service, and Spring 2025 - 30 hours of service)
  • Must be organized, a team player, an enthusiastic helper, and proud to say CVCC is where your future began 

If you have any questions, please contact Tanita Anthony (AnthonyT@centralvirginia.edu).

Advisor: Lee Tookes

The Student Government Association serves as a vital link of communication between students, administration, and faculty. It works to provide the leadership necessary for the responsibility of initiating new policies, services, and activities for the benefit of the students.

The SGA works to provide the leadership necessary for the responsibility of initiating new policies, services, and activities for the benefit of the students. A vital link of communication between students, administration, and faculty.

Student Government elections are held each spring semester.

  1. The election of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be held by secret ballot two weeks after nomination. Elections shall last for two consecutive days.
  2. A ballot box shall be placed so that all students have access to it at all times during the days of election. The ballot box shall be under the supervision of the Executive Committee.
  3. A ballot shall be prepared by the Executive Committee listing all the candidates for each office.
  4. The Executive Committee members shall be elected by a simple plurality vote.
  5. In case of a tie vote between the two candidates with the largest number of votes, the winner shall be determined in a run-off election according to the original procedure.

 

 

2024-2025 SGA Officers

President- Madison King (KingM@centralvirginia.edu)

Vice President- Ana Leng (LengA@centralvirginia.edu)

Secretary- Madelyn Shelton (ms96866@email.vccs.edu)

Treasurer- Armond Love (LoveA@centralvirginia.edu)

Want to get learn more about the world of acting/improv? Check out our Theatre Club and learn the principles of becoming a versatile actor/actress

Making A Room Reservation

Space at CVCC is at a premium. Requests for rooms to be used for student meetings should be reserved by contacting the Facilities Management Department at 434.832.7736.

Two weeks advance notice should be given for meetings. Failure to reserve a room with the proper office could result in conflicts. In such cases, only those activities which have been correctly reserved will be allowed to use the facilities. When posting signs or notices of such meetings, only established bulletin boards may be used. Use of facilities at the off-site centers should be made directly with the off-site center's office.

Fund-raising in or on College facilities must be approved in advance by the Coordinator of Student Life.

Starting a New Club/Organization

The following policies and procedures regarding the development of student clubs/organizations are established to provide an orderly and timely process of official recognition to those groups organized to provide a particular service in keeping with the College’s mission and goals.

A club/organization may be established by observing the following guidelines:

  1. Any group of students wishing to form a new club/organization should complete a “New Club/Organization” packet and submit to the Student Activities  Coordinator.
  2. The application packet and a constitution shall be completed and approved or denied by the Student Activities Coordinator, the Student Government Association, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services. If the application is denied, the club/organization will be afforded the opportunity for an appeal.
  3. Notice of approval or disapproval of the application will be made by the Student Activities Coordinator within one month of receipt of the club application.
  4. Once an organization has been officially approved and recognized, funds may be requested from the Student Government Association. Such funds shall be used only for purposes of campus-wide interest and benefit.

CVCC Club Interest Form

Prospective Club/Organization Form