West Virginia State University

Board of Governors

Welcome!

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

30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Consistent with West Virginia State University Board Governors (BOG) Policy #1, this message serves as notice that the BOG Policy listed below is now posted for the required 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period begins today and ends on Dec. 5, 2024. Please e-mail any comments or suggestions to BOGFeedback@wvstateu.edu or send by mail to BOG Feedback, P.O. Box 399, Institute, WV 25112 by the aforementioned deadline.
 
Title: BOG Policy 71 Environmental Health and Safety Authorization Policy

Board Members

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Mr. Mark W. Kelley
Chair
Member Attorney
Ray, Winton & Kelley, PLLC

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Mr. Ian Flores
Vice Chair
Senior Vice President
NTV Asset
Management LLC

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Ms. Tracy McKibben
Secretary
​Founder and President
MAC Energy Advisors LLC

Mr. W. Lee Greenhowe

Mr. W. Lee Greenhowe
Sales Leader
State Farm Insurance

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Michael McClung
Staff Representative
Manager of Business
Operations/Student Accounts

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Mr. James Payne, CPA
Tax Manager
MRC Global Inc.

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Dr. Jeff Pietruszynski
Faculty Representative
Associate Professor, English

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Mr. Lester Raines
Owner
Lester Raines Imports
Honda-Mazda

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Dr. Lateef Y. Saffore
Executive Strategist
Business Owner

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