The Audit, Educational Policies and Student Affairs/Athletics Committees of the Virginia Wesleyan College Board of Trustees met recently. I write today to keep you informed of the actions of these committees.
The Board of Trustees Audit Committee:
- Heard an overview of the audit process by Russell Coleman and Trish Blue from Cherry Bekaert;
- Reviewed the audit report for the twelve months which ended June 30, 2015. The Committee formally accepted the report;
- Reviewed the audit management letter comments for the twelve months which ended June 30, 2015. The Committee formally accepted the report;
- Reviewed the Student Financial Aid Programs audit report for the twelve months which ended June 30, 2015. The Committee formally accepted the report.
The Board of Trustees Educational Policies Committee:
- Heard the Academic Program Report by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This included a comprehensive review of publications and research by faculty and students, enhancements of the curriculum and facilities, “equality of access to high impact experiences,” plans for program expansion, and community service/engagement;
- Heard a review of the SACS Reaffirmation of Accreditation team visit and recommendations. The report was “very good with only two minor recommendations;”
- Heard the plan by the Vice President for Academic Affairs to address the recommendations.
The Board of Trustees Student Affairs Committee:
- Heard the Student Affairs Report which included key activities of the eight offices represented in the department;
- Heard the Athletics Report including a discussion of athletic facilities upgrades;
- Heard the Report of the Chaplain;
- Heard the Report of Community Service.
I hope you find this information useful.
