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Certification by the State Council for Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV) Certification by SCHEV is mandatory for non-exempt institutions to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia, according to the Code of Virginia (§ 23.1-217). This means that, with few exceptions, most postsecondary schools must obtain certification to operate before advertising, enrolling students or engaging in any activities related to postsecondary education in Virginia. Certified schools in Virginia are required to adhere to a range of policies designed to protect  students and their investments in higher education. Virginia regulations specify requirements for administration and faculty qualifications, financial stability, maintenance of student records, library and [...]

  Things to Do During Thanksgiving Break 2021 See a play at the theatre Children are welcome! Both the John F. Kennedy Center and the National Theatre DC have performances during Thanksgiving break. You can find tickets on their website. Depending on seating $29-79.   Thanksgiving with Teddy & the Bully Bar 12-8pm Thanksgiving dinner. $68 for adults and $20 for children. Click here for reservations.   Turkey Trots Marathon Prince William & Alexandria Register online or in person day of, $20-45.   Take a refreshing walk around the US Botanic Garden The inside isn't open to the public, but there [...]

Halloween, contraction of All Hallows' Eve, a holiday observed on October 31, the evening before All Saints' (or All Hallows') Day.The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints and initiates the season of Allhallowtide, which lasts three days and concludes with All Souls' Day.In much of Europe and most of North America, observance of Halloween is largely non-religious.Halloween is celebrated on Sunday, October 31, 2021.Halloween had its origins in the festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland.On the day corresponding to November 1 on contemporary calendars, the new year was believed to begin. kopapilleronlineThat date was considered the beginning [...]

Columbia College, with its main campus in Vienna, Virginia would like to announce an initiative for reaffirmation of accreditation by the Council of Occupational Education (COE). Reaffirmation is a process the College goes through every 5 or 6 years. The college is applying to reaffirm our accreditation status with COE for a Council vote in 2022. Columbia College is accredited by the Council of Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should write to: Executive Director of the Commission Council of Occupational Education 7840 Roswell Rd. Building 300, Suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30350 Or contact COE on their website at www.council.org. Persons [...]