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The Board of Governors is the principal policy-making and advisory body on all matters relating to, and affecting the university’s mission. In fulfillment of its fiduciary responsibility its members work with the President to approve policies, strategic goals and resources for programs and services.
The West Virginia State University Board of Governors (BOG) was created by the West Virginia Legislature as its governing body (§18B-2A-1). Consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor of West Virginia and three elected representatives by students, faculty, and staff, the BOG sets the annual budget and determines policies for operation and control of the University. Among the powers given, is the power to appoint a President, and delegates broad authority to the President to operate the University.
2024-2025 MEETING DATES
The following meeting dates for AY 2024-2025 were approved by the West Virginia State University Board of Governors at its June 13, 2024, meeting. Meetings are typically scheduled in the Grand Hall of the Erickson Alumni Center.
- September 5, 2024
- October 24, 2024
- December 12, 2024
- February 5, 2025 (Constituent Group Meetings)
- February 6, 2025
- April 17, 2025
- June 12, 2025
Board of Governors Information
Board Members
Mr. Mark W. Kelley
Chair
Member Attorney
Ray, Winton & Kelley, PLLC
Mr. Ian Flores
Vice Chair
Senior Vice President
NTV Asset
Management LLC
Ms. Tracy McKibben
Secretary
​Founder and President
MAC Energy Advisors LLC
Mr. W. Lee Greenhowe
Sales Leader
State Farm Insurance
Mr. Duke Jordan
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Mr. Andrew Marcum
Student Representative
Mr. Michael McClung
Staff Representative
Manager of Business
Operations/Student Accounts
Mr. James Payne, CPA
Tax Manager
MRC Global Inc.
Dr. Jeff Pietruszynski
Faculty Representative
Associate Professor, English
Mr. Lester Raines
Owner
Lester Raines Imports
Honda-Mazda
Dr. Lateef Y. Saffore
Executive Strategist
Business Owner
Mr. Vic Sprouse
Project Manager
BHE Renewables