Early Childhood Education Initiatives office hours available

From: Early Childhood Education Initiatives

Virginia Tech recognizes the ongoing concern among faculty, staff, and students regarding the availability of affordable quality early care and education.

As part of the programs established by the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initiatives Advisory Working Group, university employees may attend Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initiatives Office Hours to ask questions of fellow Virginia Tech colleagues about their experiences as parents while employed by the university. This is a confidential, no-cost, elective opportunity.

Virtual sessions are scheduled in 30-minute blocks and specific working group members will be assigned based on their experiences and availability for office hour sessions. Employees who are expecting or currently have children are invited to participate including mothers, fathers, non-birth mothers, foster, and adoptive parents. Discussion topics could include caregiving benefits, leave, financial support, work-life policies, as well as sharing resources available to parents. Office hours also allow unique and specific inquiries to be addressed. 

To schedule an office hours appointment, complete the digital form and a representative will follow up with you within five business days. 

The ECE Initiatives Advisory Working group was formed in 2021 to identify early childhood education programs and services to enhance the affordability, accessibility, quality, and flexibility of care options resulting in recommendations to the ECE Initiatives Executive Working Group. For caregiving information and resources, visit the Caregiving site.