The topic of DEI initiatives is especially prevalent in light of two upcoming Supreme Court cases that may limit race-conscious university admissions.

Board of Visitors discusses DEI initiatives, faculty political affiliations and U.Va.’s ranking

By Caroline Hagood | Yesterday

Ryan said it’s important for universities to pay attention to honest critiques and be open to changes that might make them better at meeting the needs of the institutions.

In an effort to improve fourth-year retention rates, the University at Wise has outfitted an Academic Success Center to provide students with academic support.

The committee on the College at Wise discusses efforts to improve retention rates

By Julianne Saunders | Yesterday

Changes to the advising system include the implementation of a new software that allows students to plan for potential majors before declaring.

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

By Finn Trainer | Yesterday

$3 billion of the total annual budget is allocated towards personnel related costs, including salary and benefits.

Board of Visitors Finance Committee approves University’s $5.4 billion fiscal year budget

By Grace Thrush | 2 days ago

The Advancement Committee oversees University development, which includes communication with alumni and the public and organizing outreach events.

Advancement Committee says Honor the Future campaign fundraising remains ahead of schedule

By Priya Kommu | 2 days ago

Speakers will then discuss DEI efforts in both the University Police Department and Athletics.

Board of Visitors to address diversity initiatives with Supreme Court affirmative action ruling pending

By Merrill Hart | 5 days ago

In the wake of continued gun violence, University seeks best path forward

By Caroline Hagood and Eleanor Jenkins | April 13, 2023

Although he has faith in the short-term benefits of his proposals, Longo stressed the need for a deeper understanding of root causes and wider community change such as public investments and after-school programs.

The University currently funds faculty salaries by generating revenue through three different methods. The largest category is institutional funds, which includes the endowment.

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Craig Kent and Jim Ryan are top earners at U.Va. with salaries of $1,097,300.00 and $851,681.00, respectively

By Caroline Hagood | March 30, 2023

Most top earners at the University hold administrative and organizational positions, such as Robyn Hadley who earned $360,000.00 as both Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students.

Maurelli said another priority of his is to ensure that the University remains accessible to low-income and first-generation students.

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Augie Maurelli looks to promote “collective goals” as U.Va.’s new chief financial officer

By Grace Thrush and Haley Barrett | March 30, 2023

Maurelli’s appointment comes nearly four years after he accepted the role of associate vice president for financial operations in 2019.

Audience members were given the opportunity to air concerns and hear about both new and ongoing safety initiatives on grounds

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President’s office hosts virtual town hall on gun violence and public safety

By Eleanor Jenkins | March 29, 2023

Beyond student communication, Ryan announced that the University plans to create a Community Safety Working Group composed of University, Charlottesville and Albemarle community members.

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

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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.

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Finance Committee approves housing, dining and graduate tuition increases

By Eleanor Jenkins | December 15, 2022

Graduate students will face an average tuition increase of between three to five percent depending on the program, with Darden students facing up to 12 percent increases.

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.

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

By Eleanor Jenkins | December 15, 2022

Ryan detailed the sheer level of outreach the University has received both within and outside its direct community.

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.

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

By Julianne Saunders | December 15, 2022

The Committee engaged in discussions on the University's response to last month’s shooting which resulted in the death of three University students and injured two others.

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.

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

By Merrill Hart | December 14, 2022

Five audit projects were completed in the second quarter of the 2022 fiscal year, with 13 currently in progress.

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.

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

By Caroline Hagood | December 14, 2022

Vice President for Advancement Mark Luellen opened the discussion with an overview of the creation of the U.Va. Strong Fund.

Raucher’s design for the Karsh Institute is not final and she will share designs again when the Board meets in March of 2023.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Board of Visitors discusses DEI initiatives, faculty political affiliations and U.Va.’s ranking

The committee on the College at Wise discusses efforts to improve retention rates

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

Board of Visitors Finance Committee approves University’s $5.4 billion fiscal year budget

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Board of Visitors to address diversity initiatives with Supreme Court affirmative action ruling pending

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