"David Doré started his new job as chancellor of the Virginia Community College System on Monday. He’s already two stops into his itinerary to visit all 23 of the commonwealth’s community colleges. 

Doré said it was important for him to see the state’s community colleges with his own eyes, and to do so before the spring semester ends. 'I’m intentionally talking with students, faculty and community members as well,' he said. 'For me to advocate for this system I really need to take the time to get to know the people who work here.'

He added that visiting the community colleges allows him to get to know the presidents of each one in their own environment. Doré said he intends to continue learning about each campus more thoroughly after his initial tour," reports Cardinal News.

Photo: VCCS Chancellor David Doré (center) laughs with nursing students in a simulation lab during a tour of Virginia Western Community College on April 4. Second-year nursing student Melissa Bittner (right) graduates in May and has already received a job offer from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital’s 8 Mountain Medical ICU. Photo by Lisa Rowan.