State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is a key entity for promoting and developing higher education in Virginia, focusing on strategic planning, policy development, and research-based implementation. SCHEV also has a Student Advisory Committee, which consists of representatives from public and private colleges and community colleges across Virginia, advising on student-related issues in the state's higher education system.

SCHEV Student Representative

  • Represent Old Dominion University at the state-level.
  • Participate in quarterly meetings, both in-person and virtual, with representatives from other colleges and university across the Commonwealth.
  • Attend occasional meetings with the Office of the Vice President of Student Engagement & Enrollment Services for state-level representation preparation.
  • Join monthly Student Engagement & Enrollment Service Student Leadership Council (SSLC) meetings.

  • Advocate for student interests in the broader context of state-level higher education.
  • Engage in conversations that shape policies and initiatives impacting students across the state.
  • Connect with fellow student leaders to share ideas and best practices.
  • Represent ODU on a broader scale.
  • Traveling to Richmond to engage with state-level decision-makers.
  • Visit other institutions to learn from their successes and challenges.
  • Build a strong network for personal and professional development.

  • SCHEV Student Representative is one of three positions awarded through the Student Representative to the Board of Visitors application process.
  • Read more about the Board of Visitors application process here: https://www.odu.edu/sees/bov-student-rep/apply

 

Additional Information

To get more information about the SCHEV Student Representative, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement & Enrollment Services