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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

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

Laura Rigas

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Mr. Clement M. Petters

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Mr. Stephen J. Huebner

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Mr. Kendrick F. Ashton

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026

Mr. Courtney M. Malveaux

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

Ms. Annamaria Desalva

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

Thomas Norment

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