Increases in tuition will address faculty and staff compensation, utilities and other infrastructure and other unavoidable costs as well as University priorities.
During the current fiscal year 2021, there have been $142 million of costs and lost revenue, with $55 million allocated towards COVID-related expenses.
The University has increasingly come under fire in recent years for its lack of a living wage for many of its employees.
The committee also heard presentations on Fall Enrollment reports, a marketing and branding initiative and a new NSF grant .
Nigro’s remarks focused on expanding diversity and ways to better serve graduate students.
Among the approvals was the selection of an architectural firm for a Brandon Avenue residence hall.
Outgoing President Teresa Sullivan and Provost Thomas Katsouleas recently sent a message to two University faculty members to respond to their petition.
The June 8 board meeting was Sullivan’s last one as president of the University.
About 3,700 students are expected to be enrolled at the University this fall, which will be U.Va.’s largest class ever.
The planned Alderman renovations will reduce print material shelving and create new study spaces.
The demolition could be completed as soon as 2020.
The proposal is awaiting approval by the University's Board of Visitors.
The committee also heard presentations on the quality of academics and athletics at the University.
The Ad Hoc Committee discussed ways to improve health care and citizen well-being.
Nigro’s term as student member of the Board will begin June 1.
The softball stadium will be situated near Klöckner Stadium and Davenport Field.
Proposed meal plan prices will increase by average of 3.0 percent.
The new program at U.Va.-Wise would be completely administered through online coursework.
The IDEA Fund has been utilized for a number of causes at the University with the aim of promoting inclusivity, diversity and accessibility.
The proposed rates would see an average increase of 3.5 percent for on-Grounds housing.
