State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Emily Salmon has extensive experience in strategic planning and economic development. Emily has held various leadership roles in organizations such as the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization, and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Emily holds a Master's Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Virginia and a BS in Biology and Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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.