Virginia Highlands Community College Board
The Virginia Highlands Community College Board is comprised of nine community members who serve as an advisory board to the State Board for Community Colleges. Board members play a key role in the development and evaluation of programs and services that ensure VHCC remains responsive to community needs.
The Board includes three members appointed by the Bristol Virginia City Council, four members appointed by the Washington County Board of Supervisors, and two members appointed by the Smyth County Board of Supervisors. Each member is appointed for a four-year term and can serve for two consecutive terms.
Meet our board members:
Appointed by the City of Bristol
Donald Bowman, Chair
Kalen Hunter
Beth Rhinehart
Appointed by Smyth County
Gwen Beattie
Pam Hill
Appointed by Washington County
Dr. Doug Arnold, Vice Chair
Charlie Fugate
Dan Smith
Tonya Triplett
Next Board Meeting:
| Event | Date/Time | Agenda | Minutes |
| College Board Meeting | 2/10/26 9:00AM - SVHEC - Room 103-104 | Agenda | VHCC Board Meeting 2-10-26 |
| College Board Meeting | 11/12/25 1:00PM | Agenda | VHCC Board Meeting 11-12-25 |
| College Board Meeting | 8/12/25 1:00PM | Agenda | VHCC Board Meeting 8-12-25 |
| College Board Meeting | 5/13/25 1:00PM | Agenda | VHCC Board Meeting 5-13-25 |
| College Board Meeting | 02/04/25 1:00PM | Agenda | VHCC Board Meeting 2-4-25 |
If you would like to see other minutes please contact the President's Office.