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Senate approves bill to change voting status of student, faculty and staff members on university governing boards
Summary
A measure altering the voting rights and composition of public university boards passed the West Virginia Senate after vigorous floor debate. Supporters said the changes align boards with national governance norms; opponents said the change removes student and faculty voting influence.
The West Virginia Senate on April 8 passed House Bill 3279, a measure that changes the composition and voting status of governing boards for public institutions of higher education in the state.
Under the enacted provision, student, faculty and employee representatives on the boards would become nonvoting, advisory members; the bill also adjusts the size and appointment structure of the West Virginia University Board of Governors and adds a requirement that one…
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