Institute for Advanced Learning & Research Board of Trustees

Members

The Institute shall seek to diversify the Dan River Region's economy by engaging the resources of Virginia Tech in partnership with Danville Community College and Averett University and public and private bodies and organizations of the region and state
Serve as a catalyst for economic and community transformation by leveraging and brokering resources that support economic diversity for the region, particularly within the network economy
Provide a site for the development of the technology and trained workforce necessary for new economic enterprises to flourish in Southside Virginia through the teaching, research, outreach and technology available from its partner institutions
Expand access to higher education in Southside Virginia by providing for adult and continuing education, workforce training and development, and degree-granting programs
Assist in regional economic and community development efforts by housing and encouraging research and product-related activities and encouraging high technology economic development in the region
Encourage and coordinate, as appropriate, the development and delivery of programs offered by those educational institutions serving the region
Serve as a resource and referral center by maintaining and disseminating information on existing educational programs, research, and university outreach resources