Radford University reaches beyond its campus in Radford to the Roanoke Valley where it offers a variety of programs at the Roanoke Higher Education Center and at Virginia Western Community College.
Representing RU at these two important extended locations is Eulah Price, coordinator of Roanoke Extended Education programs. An engaging and committed professional education administrator, Price has earned a reputation as RU’s “go-to” person for the Roanoke Valley resident who wants to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree, enroll in a certification program or just explore the options RU makes available in the Roanoke Valley.
“I really want people to know that RU is serving prospective students, current students and faculty,” said Price, “and to ensure that their experiences are positive and lasting.”
Price’s time is split between two locations serving different student groups – the Roanoke Higher Education Center where the focus is on delivery of graduate programs – and Virginia Western Community College where RU is providing programs and courses leading to a bachelor’s degree. Among the programs available in Roanoke are graduate and continuing education programs in Social Work, Business Administration, Autism Studies, Education Leadership and Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary Education Licensure. At the undergraduate level, popular programs include Criminal Justice, Elementary Education Licensure, Business and Social Work.
“My greatest pleasure is seeing students evolve from associate degree student to RU undergraduate student to RU graduate student. There have been a lot of those and they are good stories – of accomplishment, perseverance and dedicated service,” said Price.
Price counsels those with whom she works to see education as an enduring investment, one that always appreciates, regardless of the economic conditions of the day. As a native of Roanoke and a first-generation college graduate, Price is also proud that during her twelve-year tenure with Radford University, students from the Roanoke programs now have prominent places within the Roanoke Valley’s business community, education system and social service infrastructure.
Price points out that RU was a regional forerunner in making its programs accessible to the non-traditional student who is working while continuing their education. She said that RU’s main campus is well attuned to the challenges faced by these determined students and that RU continues to introduce new delivery vehicles such as web-based instruction, videoconference courses, hybrid courses by which the Radford curriculum is delivered to its Roanoke valley students.
Price has enjoyed a rich and diverse career in higher education. After earning her undergraduate degree from VCU, she has served in a variety of capacities such as career coordinator, assistant registrar, assistant director of financial aid, and assistant director of advising at a variety of colleges and universities, including Virginia Tech, Old Dominion, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and Roanoke College. She earned her M.A. Ed. in Student Personnel from Virginia Tech and is a graduate of Roanoke’s William Fleming High School.
Price has one son, Ryan, who is currently an assistant basketball coach at Gannon University. She is an active member and office holder in the Roanoke Alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority and is a volunteer with the Roanoke City Schools.
