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West Virginia University Board of Governors

Regular Board Meeting

Date/Time: 4/17/2026 -- 8:30 AM
Location:
Erickson Alumni Center, Barnette Board Room AND Via Zoom
https://wvu.zoom.us/j/91408636367 
Purpose: I. CALL TO ORDER; II. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 20, 2026 MEETING MINUTES; III. ANNUAL PRESENTATION FROM STAFF REPRESENTATIVE; IV. ANNUAL PRESENTATION FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ; V. REPORT FROM PRESIDENT MICHAEL T. BENSON; VI. REPORT FROM THE INTERIM PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS; VII. POTENTIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER AUTHORITY IN WEST VIRGINIA CODE SECTION (b)(9) and (b)(12) - To discuss potential strategic initiatives relating to financial priorities for the University; confidential and deliberative information on draft FY27 budgets; the potential investment of public funds and other deliberative matters involving commercial competition which, if made public, might adversely affect the financial or other interest of the University; legislative priorities for the University; and a legal update from the General Counsel; VIII. DISCUSSION EMANATING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF ANY); IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS - Report from the Divisional Campus Committee, Report from the Audit Committee, Report from the Finance, Facilities, and Revitalization Committee, Report from Strategic Plans and Initiatives Committee, Report from the Academic Affairs and Accreditation Committee; X. Request for Approval for Certain BOND AUTHORIZATIONS, as recommended by finance committee, on the following projects: Modernization, Steam Plant Piping, and project as discussed in executive session; XI. APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE; XII. CONSENT AGENDA (FOR BOARD REVIEW AND ACTION) including 1. Authority to lease Willow Bend Farm in Monroe County, WV to the Willow Bend Agricultural Innovation Center, Inc. for a term of ten (10) years, 2. Approval of New Program: Certificate in Psychology of Peak Performance, 3. Approval of New Program: Certificate in Sport Analytics and Performance, 4. Approval of a New Certificate in Sport Analytics and Performance in the College of Applied Human Sciences, 5. Approval of a New Program: AA Hospitality and Tourism Management, 6. Approval of New Degree Program: BS Construction Management in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, 7. Approval of New Degree Program: BS Engineering Studies in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, 8. Appointment to County Extension Committees , 9. Facility Naming at Potomac State, and 10. Sale of property by Potomac State; XIII. INFORMATION ITEM (WRITTEN ONLY) - Report of Real Property Transactions Second Quarter of FY2026; and XIV. ADJOURNMENT

Other items may become apparent or need attention and may be added to the business agenda of the meeting; attention is called to the fact that the agenda of the meeting will be available three days in advance by calling 304-692-4241 or at the website: http://bog.wvu.edu/ - items of interest may be added to the agenda up to 48 hours prior to the date of meeting.

Notes:
Meeting was accepted : 4/10/2026 2:18:04 PM

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