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Office of Student Life
Our Mission
The Virginia Tech Athletics Office of Student Life program has been implemented at Virginia Tech to support student development initiatives and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting. The mission of the Office of Student Life is to:
- Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.
- Assist student-athletes in using athletics as preparation for success in life.
- Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.
- Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes.
- Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of student-athletes.
- Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem.
- Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
- Promote ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities.
- Encourage the development of leadership skills.
The programs and services outlined are inspired by the NCAA Student Athlete Affairs: Athletic Excellence, Academic Excellence, Personal Development, Community Service and Career Development.
Our Staff
Reyna Gilbert
Reyna Gilbert is in her second year at Virginia Tech as the Assistant Athletics Director for Student Life. Her responsibilities include developing programs for student-athletes to enhance personal development, career awareness, and a commitment to community service. She will coordinate the "Hokies with Heart" community outreach programs, advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and nominate student-athletes for academic honors and awards. Gilbert will also assist in the planning of the annual Athletics Director Honor Breakfast and All Sports Banquet.
Prior to arriving in Blacksburg, Gilbert served as the Compliance Coordinator and CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In 2005, she served as the Coordinator of Athletic Academic Services in addition to maintaining her life skills responsibilities. Prior to NSU, Gilbert served as an academic advisor within the Department of Academic Services for Student-Athletes at the University of Central Florida.
Gilbert graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2001. During her collegiate career, she was a four-year letter winner on the Women's Gymnastics Team and was named MVP during her senior year. Gilbert also received her Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology with a minor in Counseling from Ball State University in 2004. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Reyna currently resides in Blacksburg.
Danny White - Coordinator of Student Life
Danny is in his second year at Virginia Tech as the Coordinator of Student Life. He served in an interim role as Assistant Coordinator of Student Life for the 2007-2008 academic year. His responsibilities include coordinating the "Hokies with Heart" community outreach programs, co-advising the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, and coordinating career development programs for student-athletes. He also nominates student-athletes for NCAA and ACC academic honors and awards. Danny earned his bachelors degree in finance in 2001 from the University of South Carolina and received his Masters degree in education in 2008 from Virginia Tech. He was a member of South Carolina's Men's Swim Team; serving as team captain his senior year. He currently resides in Blacksburg with his wife, Meredith.
Becca Heterick Scott - Career Coordinator for Student Athletes
Becca Heterick Scott serves as Assistant Director at Virginia Tech Career Services where she has worked since 1998. As part of her role in Career Services, Becca has served as Career Coordinator for Student Athletes since 2001. During that time she planned and organized a student athlete career fair, hosted a student athlete mock interview night and presented dining etiquette workshops to student athletes. She advises student athletes on career related issues both one-on-one and in group presentations.
Becca received her Master's degree in Student Personnel Services, College Student Affairs and Bachelor's degree in Family and Child Development; both from Virginia Tech. She has worked in Higher Education and Student Affairs since 1996. Before working in Career Services she was an academic advisor and recruiter for the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech.
During her time in Career Services, Becca coordinates a peer education program which she initiated and developed for the office. She also serves as a liaison to the University Academic Advising Center and works closely with undeclared students in the major and career exploration process. Becca also teaches a 3 credit university elective course each Spring semester titled: Career Exploration: Making Decisions and Plans. Becca lives in Blacksburg with her husband, Kevin, and their two children.
