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
Kishore Thota
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Dr. Robert E. Denton
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Morenike Miles
Virginia State University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2029Thomas Joseph Cosgrove
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030Baron Purnell Braswell
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030William Lawrence Murray
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030Clarice Torian
Virginia State University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2030