Contact:
Bob Spieldenner
bobspiedenner@schev.edu
(804) 718-9443 (cell)
RICHMOND — The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) will hold its regularly scheduled meeting January 13 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
An education session on national enrollment trends is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The full Council meets from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bret Danilowicz, president of Radford University, will present remarks.
Topics include action on enrollment projections, 2025 degrees and certificates awarded, proposed degree programs and a mission statement change at public institutions, and passport and uniform certificate policy. Council will discuss program productivity policy, the pathways project, the Governor’s introduced budget and the 2026 General Assembly session. In addition, Council will receive an update on the Pell Initiative.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Reynolds Leadership Center Boardroom (2nd floor)
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Education Session
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Council Meeting
ONLINE VIEWING
All meetings are being livestreamed. Connection information is below:
Education Session and Council Meeting
Join link:
https://covaconf.webex.com/covaconf/j.php?MTID=m8622dc99dc4d3e88d31fb98a05a1adfd
Webinar number: 2423 474 8842
Webinar password: aeFu4pAB7w4 (23384722 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone
+1-517-466-2023 US Toll
+1-866-692-4530 US Toll Free
Access code: 242 347 48842
RESOURCES
Full agenda and meeting materials are available on the Council agenda page. Click on January 13.
Media resources including news advisories and releases are available at www.schev.edu/media.
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The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is the Commonwealth’s coordinating body for higher education. SCHEV develops statewide policy, conducts research and data reporting, administers financial aid and provides strategic guidance to enhance access, affordability, quality and accountability across Virginia’s post-secondary institutions. With Developing Tomorrow’s Talent: The Virginia Plan for Higher Education, SCHEV is dedicated to making Virginia the leading state for talent.
