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The general topics discussed at the orientation were as follows:

• Overall view of the Board, its Committee structure and its workings. (The Rector)


• The duties and workings of the Board in the context of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Cautions on conflicts of interest. (Mr. Forch)


• The University and State appropriations. (The President and Mr. Sandridge)

Orientation Session - March 31, 2005

• The making of the University budget: timetable of the budget making process and the Board’s involvement in the process. (Mr. Sandridge)


• The University’s overall rankings in comparison with its peers, together with its aspirations in this regard; the determining factors and the Board’s role. (The President)

In addition, the new Members were given written summaries of each Vice President’s areas of responsibilities.

   

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