A message from the Vice President

The Hokie student experience at Virginia Tech is unique — our students are invited to grow, develop, and achieve in an atmosphere that values learning, discovery, and engagement. Student Affairs seeks to support learning environments that facilitate belonging and help students develop leadership, listening, and empathy skills. Hokies are effective leaders because they lead with purpose and have opportunities to fully embrace Virginia Tech’s motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) as a way of life.

With the launch of our strategic plan, Student Affairs is building upon our pledge to support students in a community that values holistic student success and well-being. It also speaks to how we will strategically prioritize ways to sustain an environment that lives out our Aspirations for Student Learning. Our strategic priorities are intentional and show our deep commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, prioritizing student success, advancing the importance of civic engagement, and enriching student and employee lives through service.

In alignment with university priorities and initiatives, our strategic plan is focused on the future and will help guide our collective work toward advancing Virginia Tech as an internationally recognized, global land-grant university while addressing challenges and opportunities presented by the changing landscape of higher education.

Overall, this plan opens up the opportunity for us as a division to make profound transformational change. Our success is measured by the success of every student. We will be known for the ways we treat students, colleagues, and stakeholders - with care, compassion, and excellence. Together, we will collaborate and innovate in an environment that will allow every student to achieve their academic goals andExperienceVT in a powerful and meaningful way.

Go Hokies!

Frances Keene, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Virginia Tech