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College of William & Mary, Board of Visitors

Education

Purpose

The Board of Visitors is the governing authority of the College of William and Mary, including the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Richard Bland College. In executing its duties, the Board will be guided by the laws and policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It will strive to preserve the ideals and traditions of the institutions under its jurisdiction, including the student-administered Honor System that originated in the earliest years of the College of William and Mary. The Board appoints Presidents for both the College of William and Mary and Richard Bland College; and it appoints academic officers, faculties, and other employees essential to the effective operation of all the institutions under its control.

Term

Four year terms

Composition

The Board shall consist of seventeen members appointed by the Governor, of whom at least thirteen shall be residents 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	1 seat
Total seats available: 1

Current Board Members

Mr Charles E. Poston

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

Osman Parvaiz

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

Jennifer Lynn Davis

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

Jeffrey M Bourne

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