The RFP seeks a professional-services partner to expand equitable access to high-quality, credit-bearing internships for Virginia college students. The contractor will provide planning, integration, implementation support, and evaluation across participating higher-education institutions. Work also includes developing career-connected learning and professional-development resources, and supporting data collection, reporting, and final progress reporting.
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Richmond
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101 N. 14th St., 10th Fl, James Monroe Building
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(804) 225-2600
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Virginia State Council of Higher Education
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Strategic Plan 2032
Date: May 11, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The Virginia Plan for Higher Education, titled 'Developing Tomorrow's Talent,' outlines a strategic roadmap to position Virginia as the top state for talent by 2032, focusing on 'Credentials of Value.' The plan is built upon three core goals: Ready, aiming to prepare students for learning, work, contribution, and leadership; Responsive, aligning higher education institutions with the evolving needs of students, industry, and the state's citizens; and Relevant, articulating and emphasizing the inherent value of higher education.
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Strategic Plan
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document, titled "The Virginia Plan for Higher Education," serves as a statewide strategic plan focused on "Developing Tomorrow's Talent." It is structured around three core pillars: "Ready," "Responsive," and "Relevant." The "Ready" pillar aims to prepare Virginia students to learn, work, contribute, and lead. The "Responsive" pillar focuses on aligning higher education institutions with the needs of students, industry, labor markets, regional economies, and Virginians. The "Relevant" pillar seeks to articulate and emphasize the value of higher education to students, families, and all Virginians.
State Council Of Higher Education For Virginia Resources And Planning Committee Minutes
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Alan EdwardsAcademic Affairs & Strategic Planning Director
The committee discussed recommendations from the Institutional Performance and Full Cost Workgroup, including proposed legislative budget language changes. A presentation was provided on the newly developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which focus on actual metrics like enrollment, retention, and workforce alignment rather than projected ones. Furthermore, the committee reviewed the 2026 biennial assessment of institutional performance standards, noting improvement across institutions compared to previous assessments, despite challenges in areas like transfer success and degrees for underrepresented students. Finally, the committee reviewed the 2026-2028 biennial budget for higher education, which includes increased funding for financial aid and enrollment, and discussed over twenty new responsibilities assigned to the Council by the General Assembly.
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