The SIF was established by the Board in 2016 as a pool of funding for strategic investments to support initiatives part of the University’s 2030 Plan.
The majority of the allotted meeting time was spent in closed session, during which voting members discussed topics such as the investigation of allegations made against University Medical Center.
Kelly Ard, new assistant vice president of Corporate and Foundation Relations, said that she plans to significantly strengthen the relationships between the University and its corporate partners.
The Committee unanimously approved the establishment of a Bachelors of Science in English as a Second Language Education and in Secondary Education.
Located at the northwestern end of the 14.5-acre Emmet Ivy Corridor, this new student housing will offer 750 to 800 beds in apartment-style units primarily for upperclassmen students.
It is unclear if this announcement will affect the timeline for a return to Guides-led admissions tours or their collaborative relationship with the University more broadly.
The contribution will fund several “key initiatives,” including new need-based scholarships and the construction of the new Bill Gatton Technology and Data Analytics Hall.
The Board is the University’s governing body responsible for overseeing major projects and plans related to the University’s long-term future.
The institute will develop AI-driven tools to process large data sets and aid analysts in identifying advancements and potential national security threats.
According to Ryan, these reforms resulting from the settlement give the University the option to share a portion of their revenue with student-athletes, potentially amounting to around $20 million annually at the University,
Reporting directly to the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer, the Dean oversees budgeting, planning and staff recruitment while advocating for student well-being, according to the Executive Search Group’s specifications.
The programs that are part of the center include a Master of Public Safety degree, as well as dual credit programs with the FBI National Academy, FBI Elevate and National Criminal Justice Command College.
Provost Ian Baucom also took questions on the University’s response to the events of May 4 from faculty.
In addition to enhancing the Women’s Center’s mentorship programs for local students, Tanner said she hopes to form stronger relationships with other local organizations.
Golich took issue with a culture of hazing at the University which he said is among the worst he has ever seen.
As part of the initiative, the University will celebrate the launch of the Foundry building, a student center for entrepreneurship located at Nine Elliewood Ave, Oct. 2.
The presentation came after a group of School of Medicine faculty sent a letter of no confidence Sept. 5 alleging misconduct by top U.Va. Health and School of Medicine administrators.
According to University Spokesperson Brian Coy, the University does not have a timetable for the investigation.
Haugen said that the intent of the new program is to help address the healthcare access disparities in Wise County and Southwest Virginia compared with the rest of the Commonwealth and the country.
University President Jim Ryan previously voiced concerns at a Board meeting last December about the lack of protocol for University responses to social and political issues.
