Surry Community College is a comprehensive community college, offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates, as well as a variety of learning opportunities and services through our corporate and continuing education division.  We have a quality team of faculty, staff, and trustees unified by our mission of promoting personal growth and community development through excellence in teaching, learning, and service.  Working together collaboratively, we provide relevant programs and high-quality services for students in a positive learning environment utilizing emerging technologies.

It is with great pride that I serve as President of Surry Community College.  I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with wonderful faculty and staff members to assist students in achieving their educational goals.  We are proud of our past, and look forward to our future as we provide lifelong learning opportunities to improve the quality of community life. This largely includes meeting the economic and workforce development needs of our service area.

We offer a variety of educational programs in both curriculum and continuing education to assist our community in achieving its educational and occupational goals.  Our objective is to build strong alliances with business/industry, educational, and other community agencies for continuous improvement of student-focused programs and services.  We will continue developing educational partnerships, which provide high-quality programs and services that are accessible and affordable to students.

What you do today at Surry Community College will assist in providing educational direction for your future, whichever path you choose.  Start here… Go anywhere!

Dr. Deborah Friedman