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Since 1971, the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) has been advocating for Virginia's private colleges, empowering accessible, affordable education to foster student growth and benefit our Commonwealth.

Virginia’s fiscal and higher education outlook presents both opportunities and challenges heading into the 2027 General ...
10/20/2026

Virginia’s fiscal and higher education outlook presents both opportunities and challenges heading into the 2027 General Assembly session.

At today’s Senate Finance and Appropriations committee meeting, Secretary of Finance Mark Sickles reported that general fund revenues are exceeding projections by $253.7 million, or 3.2%, through the first quarter, but economic uncertainty and competing budget priorities will require continued fiscal discipline.

SCHEV Director Scott Fleming reported a 1.1% decline in undergraduate enrollment and projected a 6% decline in Virginia public high school graduates by 2031.

Together, these cautionary updates underscore the importance of the state making strategic investments in higher education, particularly the nonprofit private sector, to preserve affordability and institutional stability.

A highlight was that SCHEV is recommending targeted Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) funding on top of the existing budget to raise the undergraduate and graduate maximum awards to $5,450.

Virginia’s private colleges appreciate these investments to preserve access and educational opportunities for students.

Virginia Private Colleges President Chris Peace joined higher education leaders from across the country in Washington, D...
10/16/2026

Virginia Private Colleges President Chris Peace joined higher education leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) 2026 Fall Leadership Conference, focused on the critical issues shaping private, nonprofit higher education.

As a member of NAICU’s Student Aid Policy Committee, Peace participated in discussions on federal student aid, college affordability, access, and the impact of recent policy changes on students and families. Conference participants also heard from U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary David Barker regarding the administration’s higher education priorities.

This year marks NAICU’s 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of bipartisan advocacy that has helped preserve billions in federal student aid and tax benefits, strengthen independent colleges and universities, and expand educational opportunity.

Pictured: Virginia Private Colleges President Chris Peace with his Georgia state executive counterpart, Jenna Colvin, Esq., President of the Georgia Independent College Association.

Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus on her historic investiture as the 10th President of Eastern Mennonite ...
10/10/2026

Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus on her historic investiture as the 10th President of Eastern Mennonite University! Rooted in faith, peace, justice, and formation, EMU has long demonstrated the power of higher education to transform lives.

As EMU embraces its inaugural theme, “Together Becoming,” Virginia Private Colleges celebrate President Dycus’s vision, her commitment to students, and the exciting chapter ahead.

Congratulations, President Dycus!

Virginia Private Colleges and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) had the pleasure of ...
10/08/2026

Virginia Private Colleges and National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) had the pleasure of joining member Presidents of Hollins University, Shenandoah University, Mary Baldwin University, Washington and Lee University as well as the leaders of Mountain Gateway Community College, VMI, and representatives of the U.S. Department of Education for an annual roundtable conversation on issues affecting higher education hosted by Congressman Ben Cline.

Virginia Private Colleges proudly participated in the annual joint meeting of Senate and House Education Committees, hos...
10/06/2026

Virginia Private Colleges proudly participated in the annual joint meeting of Senate and House Education Committees, hosted by the Hunt Institute. Roanoke College President Frank Shushok offered insightful commentary as a participant in the evening panel discussion that included Scott Fleming from State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Yesterday, Virginia Private Colleges held Day 2 of its Annual Meeting featuring Secretary of Education Jeffery Smith, De...
10/02/2026

Yesterday, Virginia Private Colleges held Day 2 of its Annual Meeting featuring Secretary of Education Jeffery Smith, Deputy Secretary Connor Andrews, and State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Director Scott Fleming in a discussion on access and affordability, the importance of TAG, needed capital investment, workforce preparation, and the critical role of private colleges across Virginia’s higher education ecosystem.

Presidents also heard from Dr. Stephen Pruitt, President of The Commission, before welcoming Governor Abigail Spanberger for special remarks and conversation with Presidents.

10/02/2026

Delegate Betsy Carr '68 received special recognition from Virginia Private Colleges this week for her ongoing and impactful support of the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) program.

"Her support has made a private higher education possible for thousands of Virginians," said Hollins University President Mary Dana Hinton, who was honored to present Carr with a bowl made from a tree that had fallen on Hollins' Front Quad.

The VTAG program provides annual grants to Virginia residents who are full-time students at an eligible private non-profit college or university, including Hollins. Learn more here: https://cicv.org/learn-more/vtag/.

Congratulations to new Virginia Private Colleges Chair Roanoke College President Frank Shushok! We are also grateful for...
10/01/2026

Congratulations to new Virginia Private Colleges Chair Roanoke College President Frank Shushok! We are also grateful for the service of Randolph College President Sue Ott Rowlands and Hampton University- Official President Darrell Williams.

Virginia Private Colleges was pleased to join the Virginia Education and Workforce Conference today, hosting representat...
10/01/2026

Virginia Private Colleges was pleased to join the Virginia Education and Workforce Conference today, hosting representatives from Ferrum College, Roanoke College, Averett University, Southern Virginia University, and Hollins University.

The event continued a central theme from this week’s CICV Annual Meeting: talent development and the essential role of Virginia’s private colleges in preparing the workforce our Commonwealth needs.

Also pictured is State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Executive Director Scott Fleming.

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Virginia’s talent future was front and center this week at the Virginia Private Colleges Annual Meeting. Day 1 brought t...
09/30/2026

Virginia’s talent future was front and center this week at the Virginia Private Colleges Annual Meeting. Day 1 brought together college, business, and state leaders to discuss how Virginia can strengthen its workforce and economy.

Keith Martin, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, set the stage with Virginia 2035: The Talent Imperative, followed by a panel featuring Wendy Kang of the Virginia Office of Education Economics, Nicole Overley of Virginia Works, Megan Healy of VEDP, and Harrison Hayes of the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority.

We were also honored to welcome Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi, who joined our presidents, members of the legislature, and other special guests like Growth4VA Chair Cliff Fleet for our reception as the conversation continued about talent, opportunity, and Virginia’s future.

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