Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management Services A Brief History of Virginia’s Community CollegesOver nearly six decades, Virginia’s Community Colleges have developed a track record of innovation and excellence to serve our residents and strengthen Virginia’s economy. Founded in 1966, our college system was designed to address unmet needs in higher education and workforce training.Where We AreWith 23 colleges operating on 40 campuses serving every corner of the Commonwealth, Virginia’s Community Colleges are dedicated to promoting economic mobility for Virginians through innovation and collaboration with business and industry, and with educators from K-12 through senior colleges and universitie