Governor's Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment

With his 9th Executive Order, Governmor McDonnell created the Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment. You can learn more about the Commission by reading the Executive Order.

Upcoming Committee Meetings:

Innovation and Cost Containment Committee
Meeting
September 17, 2010
Time: TBD

Charlottesville

Full Commission Meeting
Commission Meeting
October 12, 2010
Time: TBD

Location: TBD - Richmond

View all scheduled meetings.
View past meeting presentations.

The Commission held its first meeting on the John Tyler Community College campus.

Presentations from the meeting:

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Governor McDonnell Holds 2010 Governor's Campus Preparedness Conference - August 3, 2010

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell addressed the 2010 Governor's Campus Preparedness Conference this morning at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. This year's conference focused on the need to better plan for the future to protect the safety and security of thousands of students from all over the world who come to Virginia's institutions of higher education.

Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment - July 12, 2010

Governor McDonnell's Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment Holds First Full Meeting.

Charter School Legislation Signing - June 22, 2010

Governor McDonnell Highlights Successful Charter School Legislation.

What We Do

The Secretary of Education assists the Governor in the development and implementation of the state's education policy.

The Education Secretariat provides guidance to the 16 public universities, the Virginia Community College System, five higher education and research centers, the Department of Education, the state-supported museums.

Secretary Robinson Honors Creating Excellence Winners

Virginia’s Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson spoke at a June 17^th ceremony held to recognize outstanding Virginia educators.

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Virginia Department of Education & Virginia Commonwealth University Announce New Autism Center Partnership

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) recently announced the establishment of the Center of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorders. A collaborative venture of VDOE and VCU's Schools of Education and Medicine, the center will serve as a focal point for research, professional development and technical assistance in implementing research-based effective practices and comprehensive services for students with autism.
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Governor McDonnell Holds 2010 Governor's Campus Preparedness Conference

This year's conference focused on the need to better plan for the future to protect the safety and security of thousands of students from all over the world who come to Virginia's institutions of higher education.

The annual conference, which began in the wake of the tragic shootings on the campus of Virginia Tech in 2007, creates an effective way for hundreds of representatives from campus administration, local and state emergency managers, local government, and law enforcement to share information on campus security strategies, participate in panel discussions on security issues, and examine the latest products and services to improve campus security. more...

Governor McDonnell Encourages Virginians to Take Advantage of Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping Again this Year

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced the state's fifth annual tax-free back-to-school shopping period, which will take place Friday, August 6^th through Sunday, August 8^th. The state's three-day sales tax holiday is intended to relieve the financial burden on families preparing for their children to return to school.
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