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.


Government

Higher Education

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Alan Edwards

P. Robinson

J. Brooks

C. Sharpe

M. Lewis

J. Defilippo

E. Muniz

A. Allen

A. Lowe

C. Bailey

M. Moschos

T. Allison

T. Thompson

A. Wells

B. Younger

D. Derricott

E. Hils

E. Howard

F. Raoking

R. Hagood

B. Everett

E. Boyd

E. Mcgrath

J. Fisler

J. Sherman

L. Brownlee

L. Crockett

L. Osberger

M. Benavidez

M. Osei

R. Cole

R. Hannifin

S. Freeman

S. Shelton

S. Taylor

T. Massa

The Education and Program Management team at the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia focuses on the strategic development and implementation of policies and programs that enhance the quality and accessibility of higher education in the state. This team collaborates with institutions to ensure educational excellence, conducts research to inform policy decisions, and engages in outreach to promote educational initiatives such as the Gear Up Virginia program, aimed at increasing college readiness among students. Through these efforts, they help advance the Council's mission of creating a coordinated and progressive higher education system in Virginia.

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