Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Nota Bene: Board Committee Meetings

October 21, 2015

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.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

In the Virginia Wesleyan College haunted house with Dean of Freshmen Jason Seward, Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Moore...and a really scary photo bomber.
Reverse trick or treat in the residence halls with Dean of Freshman Jason Seward and Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Moore. Pictured with residents of Rose Hall.
Virginia Wesleyan women edge Randolph 1-0 despite out shooting the Wildcats 40-1.
Great visiting with Tom Murray and the enrollment call center staff tonight in Pruden Hall.
Great sidewalk chat about exciting changes with Rev. Brian Boettcher '12, Associate Pastor and J. T. Coleman, Worship Leader, both of Community United Methodist Church, and Lina Green, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations.
Just returned from the book release celebration hosted by the History Department and Women and Gender Studies Department at The Lighthouse in Clarke Hall. Pictured: History Professor Clay Drees and his book, Bishop Richard Fox: Architect of the Tudor Age; Criminal Justice Professor Thomas Brown and his book, Fugitive Slave Advertisements in The City Gazette; and History Professor Kathleen Casey and her book The Prettiest Girl on Stage is a Man: Race and Gender Benders in American Vaudeville.
The Marlin has arrived at Birdsong Field.
Enjoyed meeting ACCESS College Foundation Advisors and VWC Alumni (from left) Megan Ulanich '04, Kyle Williams '08, Gabrielle Alexander '11, Jenny Kechtkopf '02 and Sara Gastler '97 at the Foundation's annual luncheon today.