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CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE RESOLUTION

The following resolution was adopted by a vote of 9 for and 6 opposed:

• RESOLVED that the proposed new name for Clinch Valley College, University of Virginia - Wise is not approved. Nor is any name acceptable that would lead to referring to the University of Virginia as University of Virginia at Charlottesville to distinguish it from Clinch Valley College's new name.
• The Board of Visitors determines that the name Clinch Valley College is not the most appropriate name for the College and desires to work with and cooperate with Clinch Valley College in determining a new and appropriate name.

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• The Board of Visitors desires to and will work with the Clinch Valley College Board to determine a mutually acceptable name that genuinely strengthens Clinch Valley College and the relationship between the two schools. The matter of the new name is hereby scheduled for action by the Board of Visitors at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 15 and 16, 1999. The Board of Visitors suggests that the Clinch Valley College Board submit its choice or choices by June 1, 1999.
• The University of Virginia will use its marketing resources to support and promote Clinch Valley College. This includes assistance with the development and financing of professional public relations and marketing campaigns. Consideration shall be given to effecting a better link of the two schools' websites, and encourage more coordination and cooperation in student recruitment. Once the new name is agreed upon, the University of Virginia will promote such new name.
• The Board of Visitors hereby acknowledges that it is very proud of Clinch Valley College and the many fine accomplishments of its staff, faculty, alumni, and students.
• The Board of Visitors hereby reaffirms its full commitment to support the programs and educational mission of Clinch Valley College in every feasible way.