The Inauguration of ESCC President Dr. Daryl Minus is October 2, 2026.

Dr. Daryl Minus will be inaugurated as Eastern Shore Community College’s sixth president in a ceremony at the Palace Theater in Cape Charles, Virginia, on Friday, October 2, at 11:00am.

Dr. Minus has served as College president since July 1, 2025. As is customary in the Virginia Community College System, he will now receive official investiture in the president’s role at a ceremony honoring his service in education and commitment to Eastern Shore Community College’s future and continued growth.

Prior to serving as ESCC President, Dr. Minus served as Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) and held the position of Education Assistance Branch Manager/Education Services Officer for Marine Corps Community Services (Camp Lejeune, NC). He served as an executive leader in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) for 8 years as Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services (Cape Fear Community College), Executive Vice President for Learning and Student Success/Chief Academic Officer (Craven Community College; promoted), and Vice President for Student Services (Craven Community College).     

Dr. Minus is a servant-leader who is committed to being a catalyst for access, success, workforce readiness, and equity for community college students. He holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Phoenix in Educational Leadership and earned a Master’s degree in Business Education/Higher Education from New York University. Dr. Minus completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing at Hampton University (Hampton, VA).

In addition to speakers from college, community and beyond, Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the VCCS, will administer the oath of office and present Dr. Minus with the Presidential Medallion.

The inauguration is an invitation only event and will be preceeded by a pre-inaugural reception on Thursday evening, October 1st at the ESCC Workforce Atrium in Melfa, and a post-inaugural reception at the Lemon Tree Gallery in Cape Charles.