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BOV Committees
Board Leadership
President: Col. Michael Dick '77
Vice Presidents: The Honorable William R. Janis ’84, Rear Adm. (Ret.) Terence E. McKnight ’78, Damon Williams '90
Current Committees
Executive
Members:
- Dick - president
- Janis - vice-president
- McKnight - vice-president
- Williams - vice-president
- Hall - (non-alumnus at-large)
Responsibilities:
- Board governance (bylaws, committees, compliance with bylaws and Code of Ethics)
- Strategic plan
- BOV goals and objectives
- Management of superintendent
- Government relations
Academic Affairs
Members:
- Phillips (chair)
- Janis
- McKnight
Dick
Hall
Williamson
Responsibilities:
- Academic programs
- Course offerings
- Faculty employment / compensation
- Strategic enrollment management
- Cadet academic performance
- Jackson-Hope
- International programs
- Undergraduate research
- Career services
- Institutional effectiveness
- Accreditation
Audit, Finance & Planning
Members:
- McKnight (chair)
- Todd
- Phillips
Dick
Northam
Johnson
Meador
Responsibilities:
- Operating budget/tuition/fees
- Business and finance operations
- Audits/ARMICS
- Capital planning in alignment with Advancement Committee
- Facilities management
- Six-year plan
- Museum system
- SWaM
- Delegation of Authority
- Auxiliary enterprises
Corps & Military Affairs
Members:
- Joustra (chair)
- Janis
- Ring
Hall
Williams
Responsibilities:
- Cadet health and well-being
- Cadet activities and training
- Class and regimental systems, self-governance
- Good order and discipline
- ROTC
Advancement
Members:
- VACANT (chair)
- Phillips
Dick
Hall
Johnson
Meador
Responsibilities:
- VMIAA coordination / alignment
- Alumni relations
- Strategic communications & marketing
- Fundraising
- Officer and board nominations
- Institute awards
Athletics
Members:
- VACANT (chair)
- Janis
- Phillips
- McKnight
- Hall
Williams
Ring
Meador
Responsibilities:
- Athletic budget
- NCAA athletics, rules, and regulations
- Southern Conference
Operations & Personnel Affairs
Members:
- Todd (chair)
- Joustra
- Dick
Johnson
Northam
Responsibilities:
- Human Resources & employee compensation
- Emergency management
- Title IX/IG
- Post safety
- Information technology
- Post police
- Inclusive excellence
Appeals
Members:
- Janis (chair)
- Joustra
- Todd
- Ring
Northam
Williams
Williamson
Responsibilities:
- Policies and practices of Honor Court
- Honor Court appeals
Ad Hoc Committee on HB 1377
Members:
- Williamson (co-chair)
Phillips (co-chair)
Deke
Johnson
Woodworth
Green
Responsibilities:
- Audit actions taken by the leadership of VMI following the release of the 2021 Barnes & Thornburg report;
- Analyze admissions data since 2021 to determine if VMI has been successful in recruiting more diverse cadets;
- Provide recommendations for VMI to implement or suggestions for legislation to better meet the education needs of the commonwealth.