J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a

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in Virginia with three campuses: Parham Road Campus in

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, Downtown Campus in Richmond, and Goochland Campus in Goochland Courthouse, Virginia. Named for Lieutenant Governor J. Sargeant Reynolds, Reynolds is a member of the

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. The college offers 25 occupational/technical associate degree programs, 9 occupational/technical certificate programs, 5 transfer programs, and 41 career studies certificate programs requiring less than one-year of full-time study. 97% of the college's programs offer at least one class through distance learning. Paula P. Pando has served as president since September 2018.

Campuses

Reynolds has three campuses: Downtown, Parham Road, and Goochland. J Sargeant Reynolds 1970

Downtown campus

The Downtown Campus is housed in a modern, high-rise structure at Seventh and Jackson Streets, having moved in the fall of 1981 from leased facilities in the 100 block of East Grace Street. In the fall of 1995 a major addition to this facility was completed, adding to the existing structure. A six-story parking deck is adjacent to the DTC. This campus is located on or near (1-3 blocks) many city (GRTC) buses.

Parham Road campus

In September 1974, the Parham Road Campus opened in a newly constructed, contemporary building located on a site in northern Henrico County. A second instructional building was completed on this suburban campus in time for the opening of classes in the fall of 1980. A three-story structure adjacent to the Parham Road Campus houses executive and central administrative offices. In the fall of 2008, the Parham campus opened the Massey Library Technology Center, named for Ivor & Maureen Massey.

Goochland campus

An instructional facility at the Goochland Campus was completed in the fall of 1981. A major addition to the Goochland Campus opened in Spring 2001, making this the college's third comprehensive campus. The Goochland Campus offers programs in horticulture, automotive and diesel mechanics, welding and equine management.

Academics

The college offers 25 two-year occupational/technical programs, 9 certificate programs and 41 career studies certificate programs requiring less than one year of full-time stud

Notable alumni

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References

External links

Official website
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