Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Minutes
The board meeting covered a wide range of academic, operational, and financial resolutions. Key actions included establishing new academic programs, such as a Master of Arts in Nonprofit and Nongovernmental Organizational Management and a Ph.D. in Security Governance, while discontinuing certain degree programs in Hospitality and Tourism Management. The board also authorized various capital projects, including the acquisition of 201 West Roanoke Street, the construction of the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center equipment storage building, and improvements to the Rector Field House. Operational approvals included the Virginia Tech Crisis and Emergency Management Plan, appointments to regional authorities, and a capital lease for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. Additionally, the board approved financial matters involving loan forgiveness for the Virginia Tech-Applied Research Corporation, Pratt Fund activity statements, and personnel adjustments including faculty status and salaries finalized in a closed session.