Board of Visitors
The Board of Visitors is the governing authority for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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About the Board
The Board is composed of 14 members, 13 of whom are appointed by the Governor. The 14th member is the President of the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, who serves ex officio. In addition, there are five non-voting representatives to the board, representing A/P faculty, faculty, staff, graduate students and undergraduate students.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Jun 2-3
2025
Aug 18-20
2025
Nov 17-18
2025
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please email vppg@vt.edu or call (540) 231-6232 prior to the event.
Latest News
Corps of Cadets honors John G. Rocovich Jr. as distinguished alumnus
4/17/2025
Rocovich, a 1966 alumnus, has served as the president of both the Virginia Tech Foundation and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association boards and has completed three terms as a member of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, including twice as rector.
Read Moreabout Board of VisitorsCommunity conversation identifies common ground, key challenges as university navigates new landscape
4/4/2025
President Tim Sands stressed that the entire Virginia Tech community — students, faculty, staff, board members, and alumni — want Virginia Tech’s mission and momentum to continue, and are all committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.
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Ms. Kim O'Rourke
Secretary of the Board of Visitors
