College Board

The Virginia Highlands Community College Board is comprised of nine community members who serve as an advisory board to the State Board for Community Colleges. Board members play a key role in the development and evaluation of programs and services that ensure VHCC remains responsive to community needs.

The Board includes three members appointed by the Bristol Virginia City Council, four members appointed by the Washington County Board of Supervisors, and two members appointed by the Smyth County Board of Supervisors. Each member is appointed for a four-year term and can serve for two consecutive terms.

Meet our board members:

Appointed by the City of Bristol

Don Ashley
Donald Bowman, Vice Chair
Beth Rhinehart

Appointed by Smyth County

Pam Hill
Gwen Beattie, Chair

Appointed by Washington County

Dr. Brian Ratliff
Charlie Fugate
Dr. Doug Arnold

The next meeting is Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 beginning with lunch at noon, followed by the meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Boardroom.

Event Date/Time Agenda Minutes College Board Meeting 11/30/23 1:00PM Agenda Not Included College Board Meeting 8/15/23 1:00PM Agenda Not Included College Board Meeting 5/2/23 1:00PM AgendaVHCC Board Meeting 5-2-23-Approved College Board Meeting 2/7/23 12:00 PM AgendaVHCC Board Meeting 2-7-23-Approved College Board Meeting 11/15/2022 3:00 PM AgendaVHCC Board Meeting 11-15-22-Approved College Board Meeting 8/9/2022 12:00 PM AgendaVHCC Board Minutes 8-9-22-Approved College Board Meeting 5/3/2022 12:00 PM AgendaVHCC Board Minutes 5-3-22-Approved Special Board Meeting – Executive Committee 4/1/2022 9:00 AM AgendaVHCC Special Board Meeting 4-1-22-Approved College Board Meeting 2/1/2022 12:00 PM AgendaVHCC Board Minutes 2-1-22-Approved College Board Meeting 11/02/2021 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMAgendaVHCC Board Minutes 11-2-21-Approved VHCC Board Meeting 08/12/2021 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMAgendaVHCC Board Minutes 8-12-21-Approved VHCC Board Meeting 05/04/2021 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMAgendaVHCC Board Minutes 5-4-21-Approved College Board Meeting 03/09/2021 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMAgendaVHCC Board Minutes 3-9-21-Approved College Board Virtual Meet & Greet with College Community 02/23/2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Agenda Not Included VHCC College Board Meeting 02/04/2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMAgendaVHCC Board Minutes 2-4-21-Approved VHCC College Board Meeting 11/10/2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMAgendaVHCC Board Minutes 11-10-20-Approved VHCC College Board Orientation 11/10/2020 10:00 AM Agenda VHCC Board Minutes 11-10-20-Approved VHCC Board Meeting 07/14/2020 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMAgendaVHCC Board Minutes7-14-20-Approved        

If you would like to see other minutes please contact the President's Office.