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Article ItemCategory: campus experience Geoffrey Adelsberg appointed associate ombuds , article
Adelsberg began his role in the University Ombuds Office in early January, serving as a key resource for conflict resolution, mediation, and fostering healthy university culture.
Date: Apr 04, 2025 -
Article ItemCategory: impact Search committee for vice president for marketing and communications announced , article
The vice president for marketing and communications is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies.
Date: Apr 02, 2025 -
Article ItemCategory: campus experience Step through a story with the 2025 Book Walk , article
Through April 6, members of the Virginia Tech community big and small can read Laura Numeroff's classic children's books while walking along the Duck Pond.
Date: Mar 27, 2025 -
Article ItemCategory: impact Search committee for senior vice president for advancement announced , article
The senior vice president for advancement works closely with university leadership to promote institutional priorities, enhance philanthropic engagement, and deepen relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Date: Feb 21, 2025 -
Article ItemCategory: campus experience Free transportation to hospital connects students with sexual assault forensic examiners , article
New agreements with Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and Lyft formalize student access to PERK exams at no cost.
Date: Dec 04, 2024 -
Article ItemCategory: campus experience Becoming ‘robot-proof’: Conversation between presidents explores the future of education , article
President Tim Sands welcomed Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun for a discussion on AI in higher education.
Date: Nov 21, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction President Tim Sands to host talk with Northeastern University president on AI, future of higher ed , article
Join Sands on Nov. 21 as he discusses preparing students for the world of artificial intelligence and the future of distributed campuses in higher education with Northeastern University’s President Joseph E. Aoun.
Date: Nov 13, 2024 -
Article ItemCategory: campus experience Child care questions answered for working parents , article
Does parental leave affect annual leave hours? Is there support for taking children on conference trips? These questions and more were answered during a roundtable for caregivers.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 -
Article ItemCategory: campus experience Business leadership program offers Pascha Gerni national perspective on universities , article
Gerni gained valuable leadership skills and perspective as a part of last year's National Association of College and University Business Officers' Emerging Leaders Program.
Date: Sep 19, 2024 -
Article ItemCategory: campus experience Sexual violence prevention work elevated through strategic plan and new office , article
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office will be led by the new director of sexual violence prevention, Jennifer Wiggins.
Date: Sep 13, 2024 -
Article ItemCategory: campus experience Summit shares work guiding sexual violence prevention strategic plan , article
The Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative Summit, held on April 18, was an opportunity to share what the initiative's steering committee learned ahead of submitting its strategic plan to university leadership.
Date: May 03, 2024 -
Article ItemCategory: campus experience 10 things to know about Virginia Tech child care resources in 2024 , article
Virginia Tech’s Early Childhood Education Initiatives has been expanding child care resources for faculty, staff, students, and community members. Whether you care for children or are expecting to, check out what new resources may be available for you and your family.
Date: May 02, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Global Distinction Membership in Action Collaborative marks milestone for sexual violence prevention work , article
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has accepted Virginia Tech into the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. The peer network is dedicated to making higher education a safer environment in which to work and learn.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
Article ItemCategory: impact Supporting caregivers through a national child care crisis , article
Over the last three years, Virginia Tech has explored new ways to expand child care options for caregiving employees and students through the Early Childhood Education Initiatives. Since last fall, the university expanded partnerships with two more child care centers and began offering discounts toward au pair services through Cultural Care Au Pair.
Date: Mar 01, 2024 -
Article ItemCategory: impact Symposium spotlights early child education champions , article
Early child care professionals gathered at The Virginia Tech Inn on Sept. 22 for the Igniting Connections Symposium and First Steps Early Childhood Champion Awards. The day of free professional development is a part of the university's ongoing strategy to support child care options for Virginia Tech families.
Date: Oct 18, 2023