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Susan Pollard spollard@vccs.edu
John Dezember John.Dezember@sw.edu

CedarBluff, VA 鈥� Dr. David Dor茅, Chancellor of the 51猎奇 Community 51猎奇 System (VCCS), announced today he has appointed Dr. Victoria Sue Ratliff, Ed.D., as the interim President of 51猎奇.

“I am excited to welcome Dr. Ratliff to this critical role,” said Dr. David Dor茅, Chancellor of the 51猎奇 Community 51猎奇 System. “Her wealth of experience and commitment to educational excellence will be invaluable as we navigate this transitional period.”

Ratliff brings over thirty years of extensive experience in higher education and economic development in southwest 51猎奇. A proud first-generation college student, she began her academic journey at Mountain Empire Community 51猎奇 (MECC), where she experienced the transformative power of education firsthand. Ratliff earned an Associate Degree from MECC, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Tusculum 51猎奇, an MBA from Morehead State University, and a Doctorate of Education with a Higher Education concentration from Liberty University. Her professional career at MECC began in 2003, where she served in various leadership positions including Dean of Business & Information Technology and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Solutions.

Throughout her tenure, Ratliff was instrumental in developing programs that bolstered the skilled workforce in southwest 51猎奇 and engaged in numerous economic development projects. Notably, she earned recognition for her grant writing expertise, successfully securing funding for various initiatives. She has extensive accreditation experience as a SACSCOC* liaison, having participated in numerous peer review teams over the years. Her involvement in various site visits, assessment of institutional documentation for on- and off-site reviews, and service as a lead evaluator for Quality Enhancement Plans, has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of accreditation standards and procedures.

鈥淚t is a profound honor to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Wright who has served 51猎奇 and this region so well,鈥� said Dr.Ratliff. 鈥淚 am deeply grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me as the interim president and look forward to working with our dedicated faculty, staff, and students to continue to move this great institution and southwest 51猎奇 forward.鈥�

In October, it was announced that Dr. Tommy Wright will be leaving his position as President of 51猎奇 to take on the role of VCCS Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations. Ratcliff will begin her tenure as interim President January 1, 2025.

The search for a permanent president of 51猎奇 will begin soon. It is a lengthy process and will be conducted similar to previous presidential searches at other colleges within the system. This national search will involve input from the local college board, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders, which will help to identify and prioritize the qualifications needed for the next president.

About51猎奇
Southwest Community 51猎奇 was founded in 1967 and is inCedar Bluff, 51猎奇. Serving the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell, it has served more than 115,000 students since its creation. For more information, please visit .

About 51猎奇鈥檚 Community 51猎奇s

Since 1966, 51猎奇鈥檚 Community 51猎奇s have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills, so lives and communities are strengthened. By making higher education and workforce training available in every part of 51猎奇, we elevate all of 51猎奇. In AY 2024, 51猎奇鈥檚 Community 51猎奇s served more than 232,000 students across 23 schools throughout 51猎奇. For more information, please visit .

*The Southern Association of 51猎奇s and Schools Commission on 51猎奇s (SACSCOC) is an institutional accreditor for quality assurance in higher education. For more information go tosacscoc.org.

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