West Virginia State University

Board of Governors

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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.

Meeting Agendas

Meeting Minutes

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.

2026-2027 MEETING DATES

The following meeting dates for AY 2026-2027 were approved by the West Virginia State University Board of Governors at its June 4, 2026, meeting. Meetings are typically scheduled in the Grand Hall of the Erickson Alumni Center.

September 18, 2026
October 22, 2026
December 10, 2026
February 24, 2027 (Constituent Group Meetings)
February 25, 2027
April 15, 2027
June 3, 2027

30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Consistent with West Virginia State University Board Governors (BOG) Policy #1, this message serves as notice that the BOG Policies listed below are now posted for the required 30-day public comment period. The 30-day public comment period begins today and ends on October 22, 2026. Please e-mail any comments or suggestions to agreementreview@wvstateu.edu or send by mail to the Office of Legal Affairs, 130 Ferrell Hall, P.O. Box 100, Institute, WV 25112 by the aforementioned deadline.

Title: BOG Policy 36 Alcoholic Beverages (Amended)
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Title: BOG Policy 73 Office of Sponsored Programs
Please click here to read the policy.