Provost Trisha Folds-Bennett presented a proposal to the Board to establish a nursing graduate program for Wise to train family nurse practitioners.

Board discusses new graduate programs at Wise, efforts to increase student engagement

By Avery Donmoyer | December 16, 2022

Another subject at the meeting was admission statistics, presented by Donna Henry, chancellor of the College at Wise.

Lily Roberts, student member of the Board and fourth-year Architecture student, raised concerns about increasing prices while also mandating on-Grounds housing for second-years, a key tenet of University President Ryan’s 2030 plan.

Finance Committee approves housing, dining and graduate tuition increases

By Eleanor Jenkins | December 15, 2022

The Board also considered ways to brace for a possible economic recession, citing the University’s robust medical campus as a possible financial safeguard in an unstable post-pandemic market.

Board discusses responses to Nov. 13 shooting, plans for possible economic recession

By Eleanor Jenkins | December 15, 2022

The report found that students who participated in Hoos Connected were less lonely and felt more connected to the University community than a control group who did not participate in the program.

Academic and Student Life Committee discusses response to shooting and Hoos Connected Program

By Julianne Saunders | December 15, 2022

Following the audit report, the Committee entered closed session to consider the performance of administrative personnel and consult with legal representatives concerning an undisclosed compliance matter within U.Va Health.

Board of Visitors discusses reviews financial audit, discusses end of public health emergency

By Merrill Hart | December 14, 2022

Luellen also expressed gratitude to the Advancement Committee at Virginia Tech, who offered support and advice on mistakes to avoid with the launch of the fund.

Board of Visitors Advancement Committee discusses U.Va. Strong Fund and fundraising achievements

By Caroline Hagood | December 14, 2022

Board discusses architectural design of Karsh Institute for Democracy

By John Bedell | December 13, 2022

Cost estimates are being developed and were not presented during this meeting.

One change clarifies that the Senate would select a representative and then two alternates to present to the Board, instead of a more general slate of three potential representatives.

News

Faculty Senate discusses amendment to proposal for change in Board representation

By Ava MacBlane | December 3, 2022

The proposed amendment would instead require the Senate to propose a slate of three candidates to the Board, who will then select one individual from the three to serve as the representative.

Acampora hopes to improve advising at the University by looking at the whole student experience and removing any bureaucratic roadblocks.

News

New Dean Christa Acampora names student success as top priority

By Lexi Baker and Merrill Hart | November 10, 2022

Acampora succeeds Provost Ian Baucom, who spent eight years in the role.

The Senators will vote on the resolution to censure Ellis online in the coming days.

News

Faculty Senate begins voting on censure of Board appointee Bert Ellis

By Avery Donmoyer | October 30, 2022

In attendance at the event were about eight members from the United Campus Workers of Virginia.

The letter, sent to Rector Whittington Clement and Patricia Jennings, Faculty Senate chair and education professor, outlines two possible compromises — neither of which involve the adoption of the proposed amendment that would change the Faculty Representative election from a direct election to a slated system.

News

AAUP calls for compromise amid controversy regarding Faculty Senate representation to the Board

By Avery Donmoyer and Eli Weigner | October 20, 2022

Both compromises could be implemented without any changes to the Faculty Senate bylaws.

The Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee inspects University accounts as well as evaluating operational, financial, strategic and reputational risks for the academic divisions and medical center.

News

Academic and Student Life Committee discusses research, free expression and the University Guide Service

By Emily Horn | September 19, 2022

Christa Acampora, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, described the necessity of the liberal arts curriculum in confronting issues ranging from the decline of democracy to climate change to public health concerns.

News

Board assesses implementation of changes made to safety and security following Aug. 11 and 12

By Elizabeth Rambo and Ashley Mosby | September 18, 2022

Other plans for increasing the College at Wise’s enrollment include a recent move to eliminate application fees for all students and outreach to local counties’ schools to provide better education to the Appalachian area the school serves.

The gathering of all 17 voting members and two non-voting members in the Rotunda’s Board Room was the last meeting open to the public during the two-day session for the body.

News

Board of Visitors discuss Honor project and Jeffersonian legacy, hears from student member Lily Roberts

By Rahul Sharma | September 18, 2022

The Living Honor Project is an initiative proposed by University President Jim Ryan and Clement to aid students and alumni in learning about Honor and its role at the University.

Among the agenda items for this meeting was reviewing and approving the schematic design for the Physics Building Classroom Renovation, a  $7 million project aimed at promoting active learning and adding windows to the building’s west end to provide natural lighting.

News

Buildings and Grounds Committee votes to demolish University Garden Apartments, discusses sustainability report

By Julianne Saunders | September 18, 2022

The committee also voted to approve the Darden School of Business master plan, which aims to enhance the academic experience of students by creating an academic “hub,” enhancing green space and improving connectivity between North Grounds and Central Grounds.

As of Aug. 19, the University has raised roughly $4 billion, which accounts for 86 percent of the campaign goal.

News

Board of Visitors’ Advancement Committee discusses fundraising progress report

By Caroline Hagood | September 18, 2022

In 2019, the University launched “Honor the Future”, a $5 billion fundraising campaign with the goal to improve the community and become the best public university by 2030.

The fifth and final amendment was the most contested.

News

Faculty Senate debates selection process for faculty representative to the Board

By Avery Donmoyer | September 15, 2022

If the new amendment is adopted in October, the Senate will instead elect a slate of three candidates.

The student member of the Board should be elected by the students of this University, not appointed by a Board entirely unable to speak to the experiences of today’s average University student

Opinion

WYLES: The student member of the Board of Visitors should be elected by students

By Bryce Wyles | September 15, 2022

In short, the University has distinctly failed where its counterparts in Virginia higher education have succeeded to more democratically elect the student members of their Boards.

During the meeting of the full board, which will conclude the weekend, members will participate in a discussion with University leadership about the Living Honor Project and recent staffing challenges.

News

Board of Visitors to discuss tuition, free speech and priorities

By Julianne Saunders | September 14, 2022

The Board meetings will primarily take place at the Rotunda but the Health System Board meeting will be located at the Boar’s Head Resort and all meetings will be live-streamed.

News

Board Finance Subcommittee on Tuition votes to issue tuition rebate

By Lexi Baker | September 14, 2022

The College at Wise will hold in-state undergraduate student tuition flat with one time rebate of $182. The budget impact is $160,000 and will be funded with additional commonwealth funds.

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