ACP
Graduate SchoolAppalachian College of Pharmacy
Virginia's only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program. In 2024 ACP expanded its offerings at RHEC to include an online Doctor of Public Health degree.
Community Partner
Total Action for Progress
About TAP at RHEC
At a glance
Total Action for Progress (TAP) is an anti-poverty community action agency established in 1965, serving as the area's designated Community Action Agency. TAP maintains twelve education and career development programs through its This Valley Works (TVW) component, housed at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. Programs include test preparation and certification classes, coaching and advisory services, and job placement partnerships with local employers. TAP graduates approximately 500 students annually through its RHEC-based offerings.
Key highlights
- Established 1965 — the region's designated Community Action Agency
- 12 education and career programs housed at RHEC
- ~500 graduates per year through RHEC-based programs
- Connects education to employment, housing, and support services
Programs offered at RHEC
- GED and career readiness preparation
- Job placement and employer partnerships
- Coaching and advisory services
- Certification and credential programs
- Workforce education and training
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Other member institutions
JMU
Public UniversityJames Madison University
A public research university founded in 1908 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. JMU offers university-level programs at RHEC for students who want to stay close to the Roanoke region.
RU
Public UniversityRadford University
A charter RHEC member and one of the primary teaching institutions at the Center. Radford delivers approximately 75 credit courses at junior, senior, and graduate levels each semester.
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