Chattahoochee Valley Community College

What Chattahoochee Valley Community College does

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is a public two-year community college established in 1976 and located in Phenix City, Alabama, operating under the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) with SACSCOC institutional accreditation (reaffirmed 2023, next reaffirmation 2033). The college serves the Chattahoochee Valley region spanning five Alabama counties (Russell, Barbour, Macon, Bullock, Lee) and extending into Georgia rural counties through the grant-funded Center to Improve Rural Student Success (CIRSS). CVCC enrolls recent high school graduates, adult learners, dual enrollment high school students, healthcare career seekers, workforce development candidates, transfer students, rural students, and military-affiliated students (via the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success), offering associate degrees, certificates, and short certificates across applied technology, health sciences, business, computer information technology, public safety, and academic transfer programs. Programmatic accreditations include ACEN for nursing (initial Fall 2012), ABHES for medical assisting (initial 2018), and ADPH for emergency medical services (initial 2019), with NAACLS Serious Applicant Status held for the Medical Laboratory Technician program.

The college's core technology product is the Canvas Learning Management System, adopted in Fall 2024 as part of a statewide ACCS initiative replacing Blackboard, bundled with Canvas Studio (interactive video) and Canvas Impact (self-help channels) under a unified ACCS contract with single sign-on via RapidIdentity and alabama.edu email. Supporting services include Parchment digital credentials, an Airtable-based online tutoring request system, and the Career Coach tool (powered by EMSICC) providing real-time regional labor market data. The college does not operate any proprietary AI/ML capabilities, API platform, or developer ecosystem; the technology footprint is composed of commodity educational platforms rather than internally developed products.

CVCC's revenue model is a hybrid public-funding structure rather than commercial: state appropriations from Alabama, tuition and fees from credit and non-credit programs, federal Title IV student aid (Pell Grants, loans, work-study), Department of Education RPEDS grant funding, state-funded CTE dual enrollment scholarships covering tuition/fees/textbooks, and continuing education and professional certification revenue. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer enrollment complemented by event-driven recruitment (dual enrollment information sessions, community events) and channel partnerships with regional high schools and healthcare facilities (notably EAMC-Lanier for the LPN clinical placement and employment pipeline). Marketing channels include the cv.edu website, Facebook organic social, opt-in SMS, alabama.edu email, and community events. As a state public institution, CVCC is not privately held, is not venture-backed, and reports through the ACCS Board of Trustees under President Annette Funderburk.

Name

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Legal name

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Website

https://cv.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a public two-year college in Phenix City, Alabama, serving rural Alabama and Georgia students with associate degrees, certificates, dual enrollment, workforce development, and veteran and rural student support programs under the Alabama Community College System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College / Two-Year Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Health sciences education
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Phenix City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for credit programs including associate degrees, certificates, and short certificates.
2. Federal Financial Aid: Title IV federal student aid including Pell Grants, federal loans, and federal work-study programs distributed to eligible students.
3. State Funding: Operational funding from Alabama Community College System and state appropriations.
4. Grants and Scholarships: Grant funding including Department of Education Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development program for CIRSS, CTE scholarships, and institutional scholarships.
5. Career Technical Education Scholarships: State-funded CTE scholarships covering tuition, fees, textbooks for dual enrollment students in career-technical programs.
6. Continuing Education and Professional Certifications: Non-credit workforce development courses and professional certification programs generating revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is a public two-year community college that delivers associate degrees, certificates, and short certificates in academic transfer, applied technology, health sciences, business, and computer information technology. The college also offers dual enrollment for high school students, workforce development training, adult education (GED/ESL), and continuing education/professional certifications, delivered on-campus at its Phenix City, Alabama campus and online through the Canvas LMS.

Product overview

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is a community college offering a portfolio of educational programs and student services. Its primary technology product is the Canvas Learning Management System (adopted Fall 2024), which serves as the central platform for online learning, course management, and student engagement. Supporting technology services include a digital diploma platform (Parchment), an online career exploration tool (Career Coach via EMSICC), and online tutoring scheduling (Airtable). The College's academic portfolio spans applied technology (automotive, welding, electrical, HVAC, industrial maintenance), health sciences (nursing, medical assisting, medical lab, pharmacy tech), computer information technology (networking, cyber defense, IT), business, public safety, and visual communications. Workforce and adult education programs provide continuing education, professional certifications, GED preparation, and dual enrollment for high school students. Specialized support services target rural students (CIRSS) and veterans (CEVSS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Technology Programs Hands-on career-technical training in automotive manufacturing, welding, electrical technology, HVAC, industrial instrumentation, industrial maintenance, and commercial/industrial wiring for students seeking skilled trades careers.
• Health Sciences Programs Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Practical Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician, Pharmacy Technician, and Wellness/Personal Trainer programs preparing students for healthcare certifications and employment.
• Computer Information & Technology Programs Programs including CISCO Networking Academy, Cyber Defense, Information Technology, Mobile App Development, Networking Technology, and Office Specialist options.
• Dual Enrollment Accelerated college credit for high school students in 10th-12th grades, including CTE scholarships covering tuition, fees, and textbooks, plus STEM pathway scholarships.
• Workforce Development Continuing education, professional certifications, credentialing assistance for military, and customized training for business and industry.
• Adult Education GED preparation, ESL courses, high school diploma options, Ability to Benefit programs, and career pathways for adult learners.
• CIRSS - Center to Improve Rural Student Success Grant-funded initiative providing resources, support, and opportunities for rural students including academic advising, career coaching, digital learning initiatives, and broadband access projects.
• CEVSS - Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success Support services for veteran students including benefits certification, Army PA Jumpstart, Army NurseCorp Jumpstart, MyCAA, and veterans tuition assistance.
• Career Coach Free online career exploration tool powered by EMSICC providing real-time labor market data, wage estimates, job postings, and skill gap analysis customized to CVCC's geographic region.
• Digital Diploma (Parchment) Digital credential issuance via the Parchment platform. Graduates receive award notifications, set up a Parchment account, and can download and share their digital diploma multiple times at no cost.
• Online Tutoring Online tutoring session requests are submitted via Airtable; a tutor emails the student a meeting link for the virtual session.

Quantifiable outcome

• NCLEX-RN licensure exam eligibility for nursing graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Alabama Community College System (ACCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVCC is part of the statewide ACCS network, sharing learning management systems (Canvas), RapidIdentity single sign-on, alabama.edu email infrastructure, and unified policies. All 24 ACCS community colleges use Canvas as part of a major statewide initiative to evolve the learning experience.
• EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLPN partnership program creating employment opportunities for CVCC nursing graduates. CVCC held its first pinning ceremony for the nursing cohort developed in partnership with EAMC-Lanier.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)coreOthersSACSCOC is the regional accrediting body for CVCC, granting accreditation to award associate degrees. Initial accreditation 1976, reaffirmation 2023.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)coreOthersACEN accredits CVCC's Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs. Initial accreditation Fall 2012.
• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)coreOthersABHES accredits CVCC's Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting program. Initial accreditation August 14, 2018.
• Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Office of EMScoreOthersADPH Office of EMS accredits CVCC's Emergency Medical Services program. Initial accreditation 2019.
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)minorOthersNAACLS granted Serious Applicant Status to CVCC's Medical Laboratory Technician program pending full accreditation review.
• Local High Schools and Homeschool ProgramsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional high schools and homeschool programs partner with CVCC for dual enrollment, allowing high school students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
• Healthcare Facilities for Clinical PlacementsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities provide clinical placement opportunities for nursing, medical assisting, and EMS students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Central Alabama Community College: Alabama ACCS community college headquartered in Alexander City with multiple campuses. Shares Canvas LMS and ACCS statewide infrastructure, comparable program mix in health sciences, technical, and transfer education.
• Lurleen B. Wallace Community College: Alabama ACCS community college in Andalusia, AL sharing ACCS Canvas LMS and statewide policies. Directly comparable two-year public institution with similar program portfolio including health sciences, technical, and academic transfer pathways.
• Trenholm State Community College: Alabama ACCS community college in Montgomery, AL sharing Canvas LMS and other ACCS statewide infrastructure. Offers comparable associate degrees, technical certificates, and health sciences programs including nursing and patient-care pathways.
• Enterprise State Community College: Alabama ACCS community college in Enterprise, AL sharing the same statewide Canvas and SSO infrastructure. Comparable two-year public institution offering similar academic transfer, health sciences, and technical workforce programs to a regional Alabama student base.
• Calhoun Community College: Alabama ACCS community college with the largest enrollment in the system. Shares Canvas LMS, ACCS policies, and similar program mix including health sciences, applied technology, and transfer degrees; serves a comparable Alabama regional student population.
• Snead State Community College: Alabama ACCS community college in Boaz, AL sharing statewide ACCS Canvas LMS and policies. Offers overlapping associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce development programs serving rural north Alabama students.
• Gadsden State Community College: Alabama ACCS community college in Gadsden, AL offering overlapping health sciences, technical, and transfer programs under the same statewide system. Directly comparable institution with similar workforce development, dual enrollment, and rural/community student focus.
• Coastal Alabama Community College: Alabama ACCS community college formed from consolidation of multiple campuses. Operates under the same statewide Canvas LMS infrastructure, shares ACCS accreditation framework, and offers directly comparable associate, certificate, and workforce development programs.
• Southern Union State Community College: Alabama ACCS community college headquartered in Wadley with a campus in Opelika, operating in an adjacent east-Alabama region. Shares ACCS Canvas infrastructure and serves a comparable rural Alabama student base with similar health sciences, technical, and transfer program offerings.
• Wallace State Community College: Alabama ACCS community college in Hanceville, AL operating under the same statewide system and sharing Canvas LMS, RapidIdentity SSO, and unified ACCS policies. Directly comparable two-year public college offering similar associate degree, certificate, health sciences, and applied technology programs in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CVCCPirates
• Xx.com/CVCCPirates

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles35 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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