Valencia Voice

Denise Diaz, Reporter
April 25, 2021

There is no ideal or cut-out way of learning that is suitable for every individual because it is impossible to have something general when the world is filled with differences. All students are created equal, and those differences that make them exactly who they are. April is World Autism Month and Valencia College proudly acknowledges every student's capability of success. According to the Office...

Valencia Holds Free Koru Mindfulness and Meditation Class

Taylor Graham, Reporter
April 25, 2021

Over the past four weeks, Valencia College held a free Koru mindfulness and mediation class. The first of the four sessions was on March 25, with the last session ending on April 15. Instructed over Zoom, the course was offered to students, faculty, and staff. The Koru sessions were taught by Valencia counselor Dr. Marcia Roman, each one running for about an hour and fifteen minutes. Throughout...

A Conversation with Sanford Shugart, Valencia College’s Retiring President

Rachelle Echevarria, Copy Editor
April 20, 2021

Dr. Sanford Shugart, current president of Valencia College, is retiring. Dr. Shugart, commonly referred to as “Sandy,” has led Valencia College as its fourth president since 2000. He is a published author, poet, and singer-songwriter, and has helped pioneer systemic changes in Valencia College that have resulted in the impressive advancements in student engagement, learning and graduation. Rachelle...