Dear Highlanders,
We write to provide an update on the Presidential Task Force.
Meeting Schedule
The Task Force has held three meetings on Thursday, Oct. 22, Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Wednesday, Nov. 4, and we will meet weekly throughout the remainder of the academic year.
Campus-Wide Listening Sessions
The Task Force held 23 campus-wide listening sessions in Radford and Roanoke, as well as online on Wednesday, Oct. 18, Thursday, Oct. 19 and Friday, Oct. 20. Faculty, staff and students participated in large numbers. The feedback has been very helpful to the Task Force, and we are evaluating numerous recommendations for implementation.
Formation of Subcommittees
The Task Force has also created the following subcommittees and assigned members to each one.
Each of the subcommittees will conduct a thorough review of their respective areas and bring recommendations to the larger Task Force.
Hiring an Outside Firm to Help
The Task Force is in the final stages of securing a nationally recognized firm to partner in this work. An announcement will be made on the Presidential Task Force webpage following final legal approvals.
Early Recommendations Under Consideration
The Task Force has already shared several recommendations with President Bret Danilowicz. These recommendations are currently being vetted by the Cabinet, and they will be forwarded to the Board of Visitors for awareness or approval depending on the recommendation. The Task Force will implement approved recommendations beginning this semester and continuing in the spring semester. The webpage will be updated as the recommendations are approved and implemented.
Partnering with SGA and Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley
The Student Government Association will be partnering with the Task Force and the Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley to host an event later this month. Planning will be finalized next week, and more details will follow.
Board of Visitors Engagement
In addition, the Board of Visitors is closely monitoring the important work of the Task Force and released this statement earlier today.
Sincerely,
Ryan Bowyer, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Chief of Staff
Liz Costa, M.S., Co-Chair
Director of Student Affairs - Roanoke