Virginia State University, Board of Visitors

Purpose

The Board of Visitors shall be vested with all the rights and powers conferred by the provisions of this chapter insofar as the same are not inconsistent with the laws of the Commonwealth. The Board shall appoint all professors, teachers, and agents and fix their salaries and generally direct the affairs of the University.

Term

Four years; no more than two full successive terms

Composition

The Board shall consist of fifteen members appointed by the Governor, of whom at least three shall be alumni of the University and at least ten shall be residents of the Commonwealth. The alumni association of the University may submit to the Governor a list of 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.

Vacant Seats

No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.

Current Board Members

Thomas J. Cosgrove

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Dr. Leonard L. Haynes

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

DR Harold T. Green

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

dr Valerie K. Brown

Virginia State University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Mr Victor K. Branch

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Daphne Lanette Meeks

Virginia State University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Bishop Joseph A. Chase

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Kishore Thota

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Melville P. Mcpherson

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Mrs. Verndell Charlotte Robinson

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Dr. Robert E. Denton

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

General (ret) Dennis L. Via

Virginia State University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Robert W. Thompson

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Jon Moore

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029

Morenike Miles

Virginia State University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2029