July 15, 2016
The week of July 25 – 30 is Virginia Private College Week, sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV). High school juniors and seniors interested in attending Virginia Wesleyan College are invited to participate. Along with 23 other participating colleges, VWC will offer campus tours and information sessions about admissions, financial aid and academic programs. Enrollment counselors will also address common myths about the cost of a private college education. Students who visit Virginia Wesleyan and at least two other institutions during the week will receive three application fee waivers—which may be used to apply to participating CICV colleges for free—and will also be entered to win a $500 Amazon gift card. Information sessions at Virginia Wesleyan will be held July 25-29 (Monday-Friday) at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Saturday, July 30 at 9 a.m. Please encourage prospective students you may know to visit during this special week. Register for an information session.
For more information about CICV and Virginia Private College Week, including a list of participating colleges, visit www.vaprivatecolleges.org. The Virginia Private Colleges website provides information concerning the quality and affordability of Virginia private colleges to students and parents by increasing awareness of its member institutions and addressing myths concerning private higher education and its costs. The website is a user-friendly, informative tool to help identify which Virginia private college is right for any qualified student. Read more on our website: http://www.vwc.edu/news-a-events/news-releases/head-to-the-beach-for-virginia-private-college-week
My busy summer continues. I recently visited with Taylor Reveley, president of The College of William & Mary, on his beautiful, historic campus in Williamsburg. We discussed collaboration in a number of areas and the importance of our institutions to American higher education. Taylor has a fascinating background. He is the son of a former president of Hampden Sydney College and his son Taylor is president of Longwood University.
On Monday, I spoke to the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) in Washington D.C. The ELA is a program for aspiring college presidents and is offered by the American Academic Leadership Institute in cooperation with the Council of Independent Colleges and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
On July 6, I attended the swearing-in ceremony for Norfolk Public Schools newly elected school board members Rodney Jordan and Dr. Noelle Gabriel at Granby High School. A number of area dignitaries attended the event, including our new mayor, Kenny Alexander, and several members of Norfolk’s City Council.
Planning for the 2016-17 academic year continues on campus. We have been devoting considerable time and energy to the smooth start of the fall semester. Important documents like the 2016-17 Academic Catalog are now available on our website. I hope your summer season continues to be productive as well.
