The Board shall appoint all teachers, staff members, and agents and fix their salaries and generally direct the affairs of the University. The Board may confer degrees and, subject to the provisions of § 23.1-203, approve new academic programs and discontinue academic programs offered by the University.
Term
Four years; no more than two full successive terms
Composition
The Board shall consist of sixteen members appointed by the Governor. At least one member appointed each year shall be an alumnus of the University. The alumni association of the University and the board may submit to the Governor a list of at least three nominees for each vacancy on the board, whether the vacancy occurs by expiration of a term or otherwise. The Governor may appoint a member from the list of nominees.
