BIG STONE GAP — Rethinking a college introductory course earned Mountain Empire Community College plaudits from the Virginia Community College System's Excellence in Education Awards program.Last month the VCCS named MECC the second place finisher in the Improving Student Success -- Instructional category for the college's entry, "Rethinking SDV 100 -- A Jump Start to Student Success."The VCCS EIE awards recognize enhancement of student success through academic engagement, technology and innovation.