Education

Bedford County

310 South Bridge Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-1045
www.bedford.k12.va.us

• 15 Elementary Schools
• 3 Middle Schools
• 3 High Schools
• Bedford Science and Technology Center

Private

• Blue Ridge Montessori School
  (434) 525-0061
• Bedford Christian Academy
  (540) 587-5423

The mission of the Bedford County School System is to ensure that all school-age children in Bedford County receive the highest quality education  appropriate to their individual needs and abilities. In addition, the school's challenge for the 2009-2010 academic year is to continue to provide a quality, fundamental learning foundation, while recognizing that students also need other skills to be successful in a globally competitive world.

Appomattox County

316 Court Street
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-8251
www.appomattox.k12.va.us

• 1 Primary School (K-2)
• 1 Elementary School (3-5)
• 1 Middle School
• 1 High School

Private

• Appomattox Seventh-Day
  Adventist School
  (434) 352-2660

The Appomattox County theme for the 2009-2010 school year is "Building Relationships – One Student at a Time." The staff members of this rural Central Virginia location believe that building and maintaining caring relationships with students will enable them to reach their academic potential and realize their dreams. They also encourage communication with both the parents and the community as they strive to continue excellence in education.

Amherst County

153 Washington Street
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9387
www.amherst.k12.va.us

• 7 Elementary Schools
• 2 Middle Schools
• 1 High School
• Monroe Education Center

Private:

• Fellowship Christian Academy
  (434) 528-0325
• Temple Christian School
  (434) 846-0024

With a vision like "Every Child, Every Day," it's easy to understand why Superintendent Brian Ratliff boasts on Amherst County's high expectations, strong relationship and appropriate academic rigor. Both the school board and ACPS staff are dedicated to providing a quality education for every child by focusing on five priority goals:

• Student academic achievement
• School safety
• Communication
• Leadership
• Responsibility

Bluefield College

InSpire Degree Completion Program
108 North Jefferson Street
Suite 513-14
Roanoke, VA 24106
www.bluefield.edu

• Accelerated Degree completion program for the working adult. Majors include behavioral science, criminal justice, management and leadership.
• Enrollment: 500 traditional students, 300 degree completion students
• Academics: 22 traditional majors, 3 degree completion majors
• Campus Size: 12 acres in Bluefield, VA, with two regional offices in Roanoke and Richmond.
• Affiliation: Baptist

Center for Advanced Engineering & Research

Commonwealth Graduate
Engineering Program at CVCC
3506 Wards Road
Lynchburg, VA
www.caer.us

• Providing advanced engineering degrees and technical professional development programs for engineers and science-related related professionals.
• Enrollement: 50-60
• Faculty: Professors from UVA, Virginia Tech, ODU, GMU and VCU
• Campus size: Classes taught at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC )
• Affiliation: Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership and UVA

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC)

3506 Wards Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7600
www.cvcc.vccs.edu

• Central Virginia Community College is a state-supported two-year institution serving the educational needs of Virginia's Region 2000.
• Enrollment: 5,600
• Academics: 30+ transfer articulations with Virginia's public and private universities
• Campus Size: 105 acres
• Affiliation: Public - Virginia Community College System

Liberty University

1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
www.liberty.edu

• The largest private university in Virginia and the world's largest Christian University
• Enrollment: 54,900 (11,900 resident students and 43,000 online students)
• Academics: 115 undergraduate areas of study and 24 graduate areas of study and 3 doctoral programs
• Campus Size: 5,800 acres
• Affiliation: Private – Christian

Lynchburg College

1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501
www.lynchburg.edu

• A private, selective, coeducational liberal arts college. Majors include nursing, education, communication studies, psychology, history, biomedical science, business/economics. M.A., M.B.A., M.Ed., and M.S.N programs also offered. A doctor of physical therapy is scheduled to begin in fall 2010.
• Enrollment: 2,200 undergraduate; 400 graduate students
• Academics: 38 majors, 45 minors
• Campus Size: 214 acres + 470 acres at Claytor Nature Study Center
• Affiliation: Related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Mary Baldwin College in Roanoke

Roanoke Higher Education Center
108 N. Jefferson St. Suite 816
Roanoke, VA 24016
www.mbc.edu

• Private liberal arts college with co-education undergraduate and graduate programs offering online, virtual and independent courses as well as classes in Lynchburg and Roanoke.
• Enrollment: 2,542
• Academics: 40 + majors and minors
• Campus Size: 54+ acres in Staunton, VA
• Affiliation: Private – Presbyterian

Miller-Motte Technical College

1011 Creekside Lane
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-5222
www.miller-motte.edu

• Miller-Motte offers certificate programs in Esthetics Technology and Sterile Processing, diploma programs in medical Office Assistant, Administrative Office Technology, Massage Therapy and Healthcare Technology and associate degree programs in Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy, Management, Healthcare Technology and Criminal Justice.
• Enrollment: 350
• Academics: 10+ certificate programs and associate degree programs
• Campus Size: 21,000 sq. ft. building
• Affiliation: Private

National College

104 Candlewood Court
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-3500
www.national-college.edu

• Offers diploma and associate degree programs in business, computers, and health care, as well as a bachelor's degree program in business administration-management
• Enrollment: 400 at Lynchburg Campus; 10,000 system-wide
• Academics: 1 bachelor's, 5 associate degree, 10 diploma programs
• Campus Size: 1.5 acres
• Affiliation: Private

Old Dominion University

Central Virginia Site
3506 Wards Road
Lynchburg, VA
www.cvcc.vccs.edu/odu

• Located on the campus of CVCC, this distance learning site offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in 34 programs including business, community college leadership, elementary education, engineering technology, health sciences, human services, instructional technology, occupational technical studies and nursing.
• Enrollment: via satellite/video/videostreaming/web
• Campus Size: Classes taught at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC)
• Affiliation: Public

Randolph College

2500 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA
(434) 947-8000
www.randolphcollege.edu

• Randolph College is a nationallyrecognized private, coeducational liberal arts and sciences institution known for its excellent academic program, diverse close-knit community, and global perspective. Originally founded as Randolph-Macon Woman's College in 1891, the College has admitted men since fall 2007. Randolph students represent more than 36 states and 30 countries.
• Enrollment: 500 +
• Academics: 50 majors and minors
• Campus Size: 100 acres
• Affiliation: Private – United Methodist

Sweet Briar College

134 Chapel Road
Sweet Briar, VA
(800) 381-6001
www.sbc.edu

• An independent, four-year, private college of the liberal arts and sciences for women. Popular majors include business, biology, psychology, government and education.
• Enrollment: 745
• Academics: 40 + major, minor, and certificate programs
• Campus Size: 3,250 acres
• Affiliation: Private