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 March 16-17 at Norfolk State University.
The Committee of the Whole will meet on March 16 at 2:00 p.m. Topics include action on degree program productivity policy. In addition, Council will receive updates on the 2026 legislative session and the Workforce Credential Grant program.
The full Council will resume meeting on March 17 at 9:00 a.m. Javaune Adams-Gaston, president of Norfolk State University, and Dr. Jeffery Smith, Virginia’s Secretary of Education, will present remarks. Council will converse with the Student Affairs Committee on critical issues impacting students. In addition, Council will discuss potential priority initiatives in support of the statewide strategic plan and receive an update from the Council workgroup on institutional performance standards and costs.
SCHEDULE
Monday, March 16, 2026
Norfolk State University
NSU Student Center, Room 300 (3rd floor)
2:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Norfolk State University
NSU Student Center, Room 300 (3rd floor)
9:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
ONLINE VIEWING
All meetings are being livestreamed. Connection information is below:
Council Meeting (March 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.)
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Council Meeting (March 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.)
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RESOURCES
Full agenda and meeting materials are available on the Council agenda page. Click on March 16-17.
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. 