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Board elects officers for 2026–28 and holds closed session on personnel and legal matters
Summary
The Board approved the nominating committee’s slate for 2026–28 officers unanimously and convened a closed session to discuss presidential appointments, probable litigation, and compliance matters before approving faculty promotions on return to open session.
Mr. C. Michael Petters, chair of the Nominating Committee, presented the committee’s recommended slate for Board officers for 2026–28: Ardine Williams for Rector, Kendrick Ashton for Vice Rector, and John Brownlee for Secretary. The Rector called for nominations from the floor; hearing none, the Board approved the slate by unanimous standing vote.
Later in the meeting, Secretary Kendrick Ashton moved that the Board convene in closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711.A.1, A.7, and A.8 to consider presidential and faculty appointments and to consult with counsel regarding probable litigation and federal regulatory compliance. The motion was seconded, a roll call was conducted by Clerk Michael J. Fox, and the motion passed 13–0; nonvoting attendees were excused and the Board entered closed session at 11:53 a.m.
The Board returned to open session at 12:36 p.m., confirmed by roll call that only lawfully exempted matters had been discussed (roll call approved 9–0), and then approved Resolution 3 on faculty promotions; the minutes record two no votes on that item. The meeting adjourned at 12:39 p.m.
