Board of Visitors
The Board of Visitors is the governing authority for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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About the Board
About the Board
The Board is composed of 14 members, 13 of whom are appointed by the Governor. The 14th member is the President of the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, who serves ex officio. In addition, there are five non-voting representatives to the board, representing A/P faculty, faculty, staff, graduate students and undergraduate students.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
May 11
Presidential Search Committee Virtual Meeting
2:00 p.m.
Jun 1-2
2026
Aug 24-26
2026
Nov 9-10
2026
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please email vppg@vt.edu or call (540) 231-6232 prior to the event.
Latest News
Paul Winistorfer honored with dean emeritus status
5/15/2026
Winistorfer made significant leadership contributions to the College of Natural Resources and Environment. During his tenure, the college faculty grew by 33 positions, undergraduate enrollment doubled to more than 1,000 students, and research expenditures increased to nearly $23 million.
Read Moreabout Board of VisitorsPresidential search website launches
5/14/2026
The website is designed to keep members of the university community informed of the latest updates on the search for the next president.
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May 2026
Faculty & Staff: Attend a listening session on Monday, May 11 at 4 p.m. in Latham Ballroom at The Inn at Virginia Tech. Meet the BOV Rector and faculty/staff representatives, share your input, and help shape the search for the university’s next president.
May 2026
Students: Share your input on the next Virginia Tech President at a listening session on Reading Day, Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Newman Library, Room 101S. Meet BOV leaders and student reps, offer feedback, and grab a grilled cheese before heading back to finals prep.
Contact Us
Ms. Kim O'Rourke
Secretary of the Board of Visitors
