Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Board of Governors Meeting Minutes
The Board of Governors received a legislative update from a state senator and reviewed the President's report regarding college media coverage and new initiatives like the Culinary Academy's Fresh Market. Reports on workforce and engineering technologies included updates on grant programs, new apprenticeships, and the launch of an aviation technician program. The Board approved the revised Rule 17.1 regarding the record retention policy. Enrollment management reported a rise in student numbers and the college's designation as a Military Friendly School. Furthermore, the Board approved a tuition and fee increase, various supplemental program fees, and the fiscal year 2027 budget.