Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) proudly announces that its president, Dr. John S. Capps, has been honored with the prestigious Carol A. Luthman Meritorious Service Award from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The award was presented during the recent 2024 SACSCOC Annual Conference held in Austin, Texas.
The Carol A. Luthman Meritorious Service Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and sustained service to SACSCOC’s mission of upholding educational quality through accreditation. Award recipients must exhibit extraordinary integrity, a deep commitment to the accreditation process, and a legacy of distinguished service across various volunteer roles.
Dr. Capps’s selection for this distinguished honor reflects decades of devoted leadership in higher education. Throughout his tenure at CVCC, he has consistently championed academic excellence, institutional integrity, and student success, embodying the core values and principles that SACSCOC upholds. His peers regard him as a trusted leader whose service has positively influenced accreditation processes across the region.
“Dr. Capps exemplifies the ideals of higher education leadership and accreditation excellence,” said Bonnie Svrcek, chair of the local advisory board. “His contributions have significantly strengthened Central Virginia Community College and its commitment to student success.”
Under Dr. Capps’s leadership, CVCC has achieved numerous institutional milestones, ensuring that the college continues to serve as a vital resource for the region’s educational and workforce development needs. His commitment to quality education and ethical stewardship has earned him respect and admiration from colleagues across the higher education landscape.
Virginia Community College System (VCCS) state board member, Wiley “Bif” Johnson, added, “Dr. Capps’s vision and dedication have had a profound impact on our community and the VCCS as a whole. His devotion to academic excellence and student success continues to shape the future of higher education in Central Virginia. We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition.”
Central Virginia Community College congratulates Dr. Capps on his receipt of this prestigious award and celebrates his outstanding contributions to the advancement of higher education accreditation.