Board of Visitors minutes June 13, 1997 | ||
APPROVAL OF EXPANSION OF SCOTT STADIUM AND CONSTRUCTION OF A FOOTBALL FACILITY AT CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE
The following resolution was adopted:
- WHEREAS, the University has experienced increased demand for season tickets to football games; and
- WHEREAS, Clinch Valley College has a successful football program but does not have an on-campus facility for football games and other activities; and
- WHEREAS, the Athletics Departments of the University and Clinch Valley College have prospects for substantial gifts in conjunction with the Capital Campaign; and
- WHEREAS, it is anticipated that there will be additional revenues generated for expanding athletic facilities;,
- RESOLVED that, subject to the availability of funds, the Board of Visitors authorizes the expansion of Scott Stadium, and will utilize its best efforts to conduct construction activities in a timely manner, including building a west stadium tower for a press box by the early fall of 1998, and adding 15,000 seats by the early fall of 2,000; and
- RESOLVED FURTHER that, subject to the availability of funds, the Board of Visitors authorizes the construction of a football facility at Clinch Valley College, and will utilize its best efforts to complete a playable surface for football by the early fall of 1998 and a 2000 seat facility by the early fall of 1999.
Board of Visitors minutes June 13, 1997 | ||