Executive Director Search
Fahrenheit Advisors is leading the search for SVHEC’s next executive director. The position is now open for applicant submissions. A candidate information packet and link to apply (see pg.16) are available here.
On March 27, 2024, Dr. Betty Adams, Executive Director of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC), announced plans to retire from her position within the next 12 months. Read the announcement here.
The Executive Committee of the SVHEC Board of Trustees is leading the search for the agency’s next executive director. The members of the Executive Committee are:
- Mr. Stanley Jeffress, Board Chair
- Dr. Jeffrey Davis, Board Vice-Chair
- Dr. Quentin Johnson
- Ms. Sheri McGuire
- Mr. Tom Raab
The committee is staffed by SVHEC Chief Strategy Officer, Dr. Nettie Simon-Owens. For questions about the Executive Director’s search committee please email .
All public meetings and their related documents are posted to the Commonwealth Calendar.
Search Committee Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Handouts
May 10, 2024
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Search Committee Confidentiality Agreement
- Executive Director Compensation_FY2025-2026
- Executive Director Leave Policy
June 5, 2024
July 9, 2024
July 23, 2024
- Agenda
- Draft Minutes
- Revised SVHEC Virtual Meeting Policy
- Response to Letter from SVHEC Leadership Team
September 30, 2024
December 4, 2024
Public Notice of Announcement Committee Meeting to be held on January 14, 2025