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
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
Listening sessions scheduled for Presidential Search Committee
5/3/2026
A session for students will occur this Thursday, May 7. A separate session for faculty and staff will take place next Monday, May 11.
Read Moreabout Board of VisitorsFour appointed to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors
4/23/2026
Sharon Brickhouse Martin ’83, MEA ’88 of Arlington; Christopher Ramos ’12 of Falls Church; Jane Cady Rathbone ’80 of Virginia Beach; and Mehul Sanghani ’98 of McLean will join the board on July 1.
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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
