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higher-education1 month ago•4 min saved

Virginia Tech Board Advances Athletics Strategy, Residence Halls, and Governance Changes

Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors approved forming Hokie Ventures to bolster athletics revenue and donor relations, authorized four new residence halls and related renovations to support campus housing renewals, discussed opportunities in national security research funding, and approved a flat $2.5 billion budget for 2026-27 with graduate assistant pay and benefits increases. The meeting also included the withdrawal of a Living-Learning Program affordability proposal, the closure of the Department of Religion and Culture with teach-outs, governance restructuring, and announced faculty appointments; next meeting is Aug. 24–26 in Blacksburg.

via Virginia Tech News|

#athletics #board-of-visitors #budget

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Spanberger removes Virginia Tech rector, appoints new board members

Gov. Abigail Spanberger removed Virginia Tech’s rector John Rocovich for conduct violating board-appointment rules and a Virginia code clause allowing removal for malfeasance, incompetence, or gross neglect of duty. Ed Baine, a Dominion Energy executive and VT Board member, will complete Rocovich’s term through June 30 of next year, and Sharon Brickhouse Martin will join the board immediately. Spanberger praised the appointees’ service, while Virginia Tech did not comment further; the exact misconduct was not disclosed and the case is developing.

via The Virginian-Pilot|

#board-of-visitors #ed-baine #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Spanberger Ousts Virginia Tech Board Rector in Governance Shakeup

Gov. Abigail Spanberger fired John Rocovich, rector of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, citing ethics violations; Dominion Energy president Edward Baine will complete Rocovich’s term through June 30, 2027. Spanberger had recently named four new appointees ahead of a presidential search, with Sharon Brickhouse Martin taking Rocovich’s remaining term immediately before starting a full term. The move is part of a broader effort to reshape the largely Youngkin-appointed board, drawing praise from Democrats and calls for explanations from Republicans as the board prepares to meet.

via Cardinal News|

#board-of-visitors #edward-baine #politics

education5 months ago•12 min saved

Spanberger Pushes UVA Board Shake-Up as Three Trustees Step Down

Ahead of Governor Abigail Spanberger's inauguration, three University of Virginia Board of Visitors members—Rector Rachel Sheridan, Vice Rector Porter Wilkinson, and Paul Manning—resigned effective Jan. 16 at Spanberger's request; the moves are tied to DOJ discussions about former UVA president Jim Ryan's ouster and come after the UVA Faculty Senate's call to review board conduct amid ongoing political controversy.

via VPM|

#board-of-visitors #education #jim-ryan

education11 months ago•0 min saved

George Mason University Ends Some DEI Initiatives and Approves President's Pay Raise Amid Controversy

The George Mason University board approved a 1.5% raise for President Gregory Washington and decided to eliminate some diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, amid ongoing controversy and discussions about his leadership.

via The Washington Post|

#board-of-visitors #dei-efforts #education