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University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Avenue
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, United States
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Young leaders have the chance to hear and learn from veteran student affairs professionals, local leaders and peers with unique perspectives. From this experience, participants will develop strategies to advance their understanding of how leaders function both within a team and individual settings. The VLA is an opportunity for student leaders from all campuses to make connections and influence change across Virginia.
Saturday, Sept. 14th starting at 10 am at VCU's University Student Commons and Activities. Registration begins at 8:30 am.
Cost: Free (We ask that schools limit students to around 10 to 15)
Please note that registration will close once capacity has been reached.
For more information, contact vla@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6500
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University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Avenue
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, United States
Speakers
Dr. Chris Irving
Executive Director & CEO
The Miller Institute
Christopher C. Irving, Ed. D., is the proud grandson of Jamaican immigrants Vian and Ceceliyn Miller of Paterson who can to this country in 1945. Dr. Irving was born and raised in the city of Paterson and is a product of the Paterson Public School system. Dr. Irving holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Ramapo College of New Jersey. Following the completion of his Master’s degree in Public Policy and International Affairs from William Paterson University, Dr. Irving started a consulting firm called the Ceceilyn Miller Institute for Leadership and Diversity in America (CMI) based out of Bloomfield, NJ. CMI has grown to become one of America’s most innovative leadership and diversity training organizations in the field of education. In April 2010, Dr. Irving was elected to Paterson School Board (NJ) serving a three-year term and was re-elected in April 2013 and in November of 2016, During his tenure on the Board, he served as Board President for four years. One of his greatest life accomplishments was the completion of his doctoral research and obtaining his Doctoral Degree in K-12 Administration from Seton Hall University in July of 2016. In December of 2017, Dr. Irving was appointed to the role of Executive County Superintendent of Schools for the County of Passaic. In that role, he supervised more than 30 school districts and reported directly to the New Jersey Commissioner of Education. Then in May of 2018, Dr. Irving was selected to serve as the Superintendent for Teaneck Public Schools where he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school system. Dr. Irving is the first African American to serve in this role and he is proud to serve as the educational leader of such a vibrant and diverse community. Dr. Irving serves as a Board Member for Greater Bergan Community Action, is a Life Member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and a Member of Integrity Lodge 51 Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons.