About Valley Grande Institute
History
On September 14, 1992 the Texas board of Vocational Nurse Examiners (BVNE) approved the Vocational Nursing (VN) program for Valley Grande Academy, Weslaco Texas. Founded by Professor Andrew Leonie, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Dr. C.C.C.; The program began with 12 students and operated as a post-secondary program of the Valley Grande Academy. Presently the school is non sectarian, but still reflects its original beginnings and previous affiliation with the Seventh-Day Adventist educational system. This relationship is demonstrated in its philosophy, as the school continues to build upon those Christian traditions that deal with the development of the "whole" person. After putting approved associated degree programs in place the school adopted the name Valley Grande College of Health and Technology. On September 07, 2001 the school's board voted to change the name to Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies , since the associate degrees are not offered at this time.
Official Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Institute is to instruct students in Vocational Nursing and other Allied health Programs and to qualify them for employment. The Institute advisory board, consisting of prominent members from the public and private sectors of business, public service, medical and other fields, guide the school in its programming plans. Such input from the committee enables the Institute to stay ahead of industry and technologic change to provide the latest in technology, facilities, equipment, and training for the students.
Institutional Purpose
- Develop and maintain an effective and accessible learning environment.
- Offer courses and programs that can fulfill the student's personal desires and needs, while at the same time making the student a useful participant within society.
- Provide programs that will serve as "stepping stones" of opportunity for careers or higher education.
- Assist every student to find success, whether in a job situation or personal intellectual endeavor.
- Have students demonstrate qualities of ethical behavior, which reflects the Christian World-view.
How to Apply for Admission
Persons interested in applying to attend Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies should simply call, visit, or write the school and ask for an Admission Representative who will provide information, applications, and steps to complete the admission process. Prospective students will be assisted throughout the entire admission process. Students planning to attend Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies are encouraged to enroll for school as soon as possible prior to the beginning of a session, to make certain all necessary paperwork, financial arrangements, and class schedules are in place before the beginning of cla ss.TheSchoolreserves the right to restrict or expand its program offerings for any session depending upon economic conditions or student demand.
Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies Affiliation
- Board of Vocational \ Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
- Texas Department of Health-Radiologic Division
- Texas Department Department of Human Services
- Texas Workforce for Competency Testing
- Weslaco Chamber of Commerce
- Local Workforce Development Board-Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
- Approved by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
- Department of Education