Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (DSLCC) is one of 23 public community college

Community college

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s in the Virginia Community College System

Virginia Community College System

The Virginia Community College System oversees a network of 23 community colleges in Virginia, which serve residents of Virginia and provide 2-year degrees and various specialty training and certifications. In 2006, the Virginia Community College System's annual enrollment rate topped 233,00...

. It is named after Dr. Dabney S. Lancaster, a prominent Virginia educator who held a number of positions in education, having an impact on students at all levels—K-12 through college. He retired in Bath County

Bath County, Virginia

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,048 people, 2,053 households, and 1,451 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 2,896 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...

, one of the areas served by DSLCC.

Offerings

DSLCC offers a wide variety of credit programs, including those for transfer and selected occupational, technical and allied health fields. Non credit classes, summer camp

Summer camp

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s for youth and special topics seminars are offered throughout the year. The division of Continuing Education

Continuing education

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 and Workforce Services customizes education and training for the unique needs of current and prospective employers.

Location/Contact information

The main campus is located in Clifton Forge, Virginia

Clifton Forge, Virginia

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, off exit 24 of interstate 64

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. DSLCC also operates the Rockbridge Regional Center on Vista Links Drive in Buena Vista

Buena Vista, Virginia

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, a short drive off exit 188-A of interstate 81

Interstate 81

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. Main phone number

Telephone number

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 is 540/863-2800 or toll free

Toll-free telephone number

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877-73DSLCC.

External links

• Dabney S. Lancaster Community College