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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.
2025-2026 MEETING DATES
The following meeting dates for AY 2025-2026 were approved by the West Virginia State University Board of Governors at its June 12, 2025, meeting. Meetings are typically scheduled in the Grand Hall of the Erickson Alumni Center.
- September 4, 2025
- October 23, 2025
- December 11, 2025
- February 4, 2026 (Constituent Group Meetings)
- February 5, 2026
- April 16, 2026
- June 4, 2026
30-DAYÂ PUBLICÂ COMMENTÂ 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 public comment period begins today, March 5, 2026, and ends on April 6, 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.
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Title: BOG Policy 72 Selection of Construction Management At-Risk Contractor
Please click here to read the policy.
Board of Governors Information
Board Members

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

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

Mr. W. Lee Greenhowe
Secretary
Sales Leader
State Farm Insurance

Dr. Chris Jackson
Staff Representative

Mr. Duke Jordan
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division

Mr. Roger Nicholson
Member Attorney
Nicholson Moore PLLC

Ms. Brianna Parks
Student Representative

Dr. Michael Pennington
Faculty Representative

Mr. John Perdue
Former West Virginia State Treasurer

Mr. Lester Raines
Owner
Lester Raines Imports
Honda-Mazda

Dr. Lateef Y. Saffore
Executive Strategist
Business Owner

Mr. Vic Sprouse
Project Manager
BHE Renewables