SB 675
Relating to composition of boards of governors in higher education
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Bill overview
This bill changes the composition of boards of governors at West Virginia’s public colleges and universities. It requires that each board include a nonvoting advisory member elected by the faculty, a nonvoting advisory voting member elected by the student body, and a member elected by classified or non-classified employees. The bill also outlines specific requirements for appointing lay members to these boards, including residency and diversity considerations, and establishes term lengths for each type of board member.
Key provisions
- Requires student body members to have voting power on the boards of governors.
- Mandates the inclusion of a faculty member, a student member, and an employee representative on each board.
- Specifies the number of lay members appointed by the Governor for each institution, with varying requirements based on the institution’s type and size.
- Establishes term lengths for each type of board member, including staggered terms.
- Includes criteria for Governor appointments to ensure diversity, residency, and institutional relevance.
- Requires a representative from agriculture, forestry, or related fields on the West Virginia University board.
- Sets guidelines for reimbursing board members for reasonable expenses.
- Defines grounds for removal of board members.
Who is affected
- Students at West Virginia colleges and universities
- Faculty members at West Virginia colleges and universities
- Employees of West Virginia colleges and universities
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