State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Bob Spieldenner is a Senior Associate for Communications and Outreach at the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Bob is the Owner of Odd and Found Antiques, managing both brick-and-mortar and online retail business operations. With experience in various communication roles at companies like Virginia Department of Transportation, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and Virginia Tech, Bob has a strong background in developing strategic communication plans, media relations, and online content management. Bob has a BA in History from Virginia Military Institute and began an MS in Journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University.
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s coordinating agency for higher education. As an entity of the Commonwealth of Virginia government, SCHEV exists to serve the public interest and to assist the state’s system of higher education. Our Mission is to advocate and promote the development of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive and coordinated system of higher education in Virginia. We fulfill our mission by: • Leading state-level strategic planning and policy development that promotes greater access, quality, affordability and accountability. • Implementing policy and programs based on research and analysis. • Facilitating collaboration among institutions of higher education that enhances quality, advances educational excellence and creates operational efficiencies. • Recommending higher education policies and funding to the Governor and General Assembly that support our mission. • Communicating openly, honestly and effectively to the public.