Dabney S. Lancaster Community College was named as one of the winners of this year's e.Republic's Center for Digital Education and Converge magazine's 5th Annual Digital Community Colleges Survey.

Those named are leading community colleges across the United States that offer exceptional technology support to students and educators. The survey addressed multiple areas in digital technology, including online registration, distance learning, tutoring and advosory services; technology training for students and faculty; and Web 2.0 social and collaborative capabilities.

Marina Leight, vice president of the Center in Sacramento, California said, "Community colleges, year after year, impress us as forward thinking and wuick to adapt. Our survey results show overwhelmingly that community colleges are fast embracing cyber technologies used by "First Digitals" fostering collaboration in learning by using tools students are familiar with. Those institutions chosen as this year's top community colleges are exceptional examples of this investment in learning."

The Center for Digital Education is a national research and advisory institute providing education and industry leaders with decision support, research and educational services to help them effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century. The Center is a division of e.Republic, Inc., a national publishing, event and research company focused on information technology in the public sector.

Dr. Richard Teaff, president of DSLCC, commented on the award stating, "The importance of technology at the college cannot be overemphasized. Our technical services staff is committed to prompt, professional service and works diligently to keep our systems working with maximum effectiveness, resulting in minimal disruptions to students learning and our business processes. This award is well-deserved and I am proud of our technology support team."

Source: Virginian Review, Saturday, October 17, 2009