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

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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

November 17-18

Monday-Tuesday

Those attending the meeting in person will need to present a Virginia Tech Hokie Passport or government-issued photo ID and all bags will be searched. Please allow extra time to accommodate these measures. Signs, banners, or any other activity that would obstruct the view of others are prohibited. 

Virginia Tech Academic Building One

3625 Potomac Ave., Alexandria, Virginia 22305

The ARSA Resolution to Revise Policy 6400 was changed on 11/14/2025

The Joint B&G/FRM Open Agenda was changed on 11/12/2025

Apr 13-14

2026

Jun 1-2

2026

Aug 24-26

2026

Nov 16-17

2026

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

Sustainability initiatives yield educational and economic returns

11/18/2025

The university continues to promote environmental responsibility, earning national recognition and implementing wide-reaching sustainability efforts across academics, student life, infrastructure, and operations.

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Virginia Tech research continues upward trajectory amid uncertain federal funding landscape

11/18/2025

Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation Dan Sui reported to the Board of Visitors that the university's research enterprise remains on track to reach $600 million in externally sponsored research expenditures by 2029.

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Contact Us

Ms. Kim O'Rourke

Secretary of the Board of Visitors

319 Burruss Hall (0125)
800 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061