Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) officials have announced the appointment of Edward “Ted” Raspiller as Assistant Vice President for Adult Learner Strategies. CCWA is the shared workforce development division of Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges.
Raspiller brings more than three decades of experience in community college leadership, workforce development, and adult education. Most recently, he served as Access Program Director at Virginia Commonwealth Savers (formerly Virginia529). Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade as president of Brightpoint Community College. In that role, he oversaw significant growth in both credit and noncredit programs, secured millions in grant funding, and spearheaded partnerships that helped close skills gaps across central Virginia.
“Dr. Raspiller’s leadership in education and workforce development makes him uniquely qualified to expand our community colleges’ reach to adult learners across the region,” said Elizabeth Creamer, Vice President of Workforce Development, CCWA. “We are excited to have him join our team to connect education with opportunity for our students.”
In his new role, Raspiller will lead CCWA’s efforts to strengthen career pathways for adult learners, expanding access to education, credentials, and support services. A significant aspect of this work includes programs designed to move adults in literacy and English as second language classes to and through workforce credential programs as part of their education.
“This work has always been personal for me,” said Raspiller. “There’s power in helping adults reclaim their confidence, gain new skills, and build better futures for themselves and their families. I’m honored to support CCWA’s mission and furthering adult continuing education that I care so deeply about.”
Prior to his presidency at Brightpoint Community College, Raspiller served in multiple roles in college leadership and administration, teaching, and workforce development. He holds several higher education degrees including a Doctor of Education from Northern Illinois University.