The University submitted its Compliance Certification in September, according to University Spokesperson Bethanie Glover.
The proposed change, if voted into effect, would alter the way students are able to appeal either their hearing or sanctioning panel decisions, should they feel there has been a violation of a granted right or there is new evidence to introduce to the case.
In the spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, the University Medical Center received a “B” grade — the second-highest grade awarded by The Leapfrog Group — with a numerical score of 3.18, just 0.02 points below the threshold for an “A.”
The program is set to run through Dec. 18, and its start date coincided with United Way’s 35th annual Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring.
The Commission will craft a report on the University Board of Elections’ current structure and governance practices, putting forth proposals for corrective action based on its findings.
The Board also received an orientation on changes to NCAA athletics, completed its annual Atlantic Coast Conference certification, heard a report from Aaron Bloomfield, Faculty Senate chair and engineering professor, and discussed the University’s ongoing searches for a provost and several deans.
The meeting commenced with opening remarks and a meeting overview by Owen Griffin, Committee chair, Commerce Class of 1994 and Darden Class of 1999 alumnus. The Committee also welcomed Steven Weber, new director of Health System Audits.
The Committee also approved updates to the University’s six-year institutional plans and state funding requests and heard an audit report of the Strategic Investment Fund.
The meeting featured presentations from Kenyon Bonner, vice president and chief student affairs officer, along with three students who shared their experiences at the University.
The Board of Visitors’ Health System Board met Thursday and discussed recent leadership changes across the Health System, presented a new set of strategic pillars and priorities and distributed information on the history and current status of U.Va. Health’s telemedicine offerings.
The Board of Visitors’ Buildings and Grounds Committee convened Thursday afternoon to approve the U.Va. Health Transitional Care Hospital renovation and the namings of 13 exterior spaces at Aggarwall Hall.
Chindawongse spoke about his home country’s history with the U.S., relations with other nations in Southeast Asia and Thailand’s economy and social progress.
She reflected on how the role of the Supreme Court Justice has evolved since she clerked for former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and how she approaches legal issues.
The proposed change would allow the Committee to better determine whether a sanctioned student's appeal is legitimate and would establish new qualifications that an appeal would need to meet to be allowed to continue through the appeal process.
Professors in three University departments described their experience with AI use in their own classrooms where large language models pushed them to rewrite assignments, restructure exams and in some cases, rebuild entire courses.
