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Norfolk State University, Board of Visitors

Education

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

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.

Member of the General Public	2 seats
Total seats available: 2

Current Board Members

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

James J. Jamison

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

Harold Watkins

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030

Michael E Thornton

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030

Conrad Mercer Hall

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030