Norfolk State University, Board of Visitors
Purpose
The Board shall make all provisions for teachers, staff members, and agents, fix their salaries, and prescribe their duties and generally direct the affairs of the University. The Board may take, hold, receive, and enjoy any gift, grant, devise, or bequest to the University for the uses and purposes designated by the donor, or if not so designated, for the general purposes of the Board. The Board may also confer degrees.
Term
Four years; no more than two full consecutive terms
Composition
The board of visitors shall consist of 13 members appointed by the Governor, of whom at least four shall be alumni of the University. Of the alumni appointed, at least one shall be a resident of the Commonwealth.
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

Mrs Katrina L. Chase
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Michael Thornton
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Conrad Hall
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Mr Gilbert Bland
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Dwayne Blake
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Dr Kim W. Brown
Norfolk State University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Mr Terrence M. Andrews
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Ms. Heidi W. Abbott
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Mr. Edward Sanders
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Darrell Jordan
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Dr L.D. Britt
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029
Harold Watkins
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029