Richard Bland College, Board of Visitors

Purpose

1. The board shall (i) appoint all teachers and fix their salaries, (ii) provide for the employment of other

   personnel as required, and (iii) generally direct the affairs of the College.

2. The board may confer degrees and, subject to the provisions of § 23.1-303, approve new academic

   programs and discontinue academic programs offered by the College.

3. All property, property rights, duties, contracts, and agreements of the College are vested in the board.

   The board shall care for and preserve all property belonging to the College.

4. The board shall (i) make regulations and policies as it deems appropriate for the College; (ii) manage

   the funds of the College and approve the annual budget; (iii) appoint, remove, and define the responsibilities
   for the chief executive officer of the College; and (iv) fix the rates charged to students for tuition, mandatory
   fees, and other necessary charges.

Term

four years, after initial staggering

Composition

The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor

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

Shawn Avery

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

Penafrancia Parayo

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

Amanda Russell

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

Peter Alan Blake

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

Jennifer Montague

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

Joanne Williams

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

William Massengill

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

Deborah Young

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

Perry Miller

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