VEI Application

Thank you for your interest in the Virginia Executive Institute (VEI). Please complete this application and attach your current resume. You will also need a nomination from your Agency Head, Director, or Supervisor. This can be submitted in two ways; 1) an electronic version of your nomination letter addressed to Associate Dean of Research and Outreach, Dr. Robyn McDougle, can be attached to this application, OR 2) have your Director or Supervisor fill out this form (just one is required).

VEI Spring 2026 dates are:

- Week One: April 27 - May 1, 2026, in Virginia Beach
- Week Two: June 8 - 11, 2026, in Charlottesville, VA - June 12, Graduation in Richmond, VA

The Spring session's orientation is tentatively set for March, 4th 2026, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm virtually. More information to come.

To be fully considered for the program, the application and reference information must be submitted by the deadline. The application deadline for the Spring 2026 VEI session is Friday, January 30, 2026.

If you have any questions, please email Brian Biggio biggiobj@vcu.edu. Thank you!

First Name

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Last Name

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Middle Initial

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Preferred Name

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Agency Name

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Job Title

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Mailing Address (work)

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City

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Zip Code

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Phone Number

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E-mail Address

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Previous public service experience

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Have you attended another GEHLI program - CMI, SMB, ESI, FFS, VCUL, MPLI, HIGHER Ground, or LUEP (CPC or BZA)? A LEAD Program? An Executive Leadership Program (ELP)? Or any other training program? If so, when?

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Why would you like to attend the VEI?

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What are the most pressing challenges you face in your current position?

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Nomination for Program Attendance

Your nominator may choose to either

Submit a nomination letter on your behalf addressed to Associate Director Sherida Haughton that you can attach to this application
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Complete the professional reference form linked here. Please send this link to your Agency Head, Director, or Supervisor to fill out by the application due date if opting for the Professional Reference Form: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=KANE8RRATYWYK9YF

*It is not required to complete both.

Nominator Name (First and Last)

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Nominator E-mail Address

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Did your nominator complete the professional reference form online?

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Did your nominator submit a nomination letter?

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If checked yes for the nomination letter, please upload your letter of nomination signed by a cabinet secretary, agency head, director, or designee here:

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Please upload your current resume:

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Note:

By submitting this application, you are committing to attend the VEI if selected and devoting the time and energy necessary to ensure your effective participation.
GEHLI - VCU Wilder School reserves the right to postpone or cancel the session due to unforeseen circumstances that prevent the program from being successfully completed.

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