Committees

The Board of Governors has the following committees:

Academic Affairs and Accreditation Committee

Matters relating to the quality and advancement of the academic mission of the University, which includes health sciences and all academic colleges, will come before this committee. Also includes matters related to West Virginia University's institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, to include academic and administrative standards, institutional mission, ethical and responsible conduct, educational offerings, assessment and evaluation, and the University's long-term stability through planning and resource allocation, and institutional effectiveness.

Committee Members

Charles L. Capito, Jr., Chair
Dr. Patrice Harris
Susan Lavenski
Terry Hauser
James Martin
Kevin Craig
Paul Mattox
Scott Crichlow
WVU Administrative Liaison: Interim Provost, Paul Kreider

Ad Hoc Governance Committee

An Ad Hoc Governance Committee will work with General Counsel Stephanie Taylor to map out and provide guidance to the Board related to several areas, including the Board's overall committee structure and board training and evaluation. Specific to a presidential search, the Committee is charged with studying and providing guidance and recommendations to the Board of Governors on best practices for a presidential search and hiring, Board rules on selection and evaluation of the president, and a proposed schedule and procedure for a presidential search, hiring and transition.

Committee Members

Bray Cary, Chair
Charles L. Capito, Jr.
Steve Ruby
James Martin
Terry Hauser
Lesley Cottrell
Rusty Hutson (Ex Officio)
WVU Administrative Liaison: General Counsel, Stephanie Taylor

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is appointed by the Board to oversee the (1) financial reporting processes, including financial statement and disclosure matters, (2) qualifications, independence and performance of the independent auditors, (3) performance of the University's internal audit function and (4) the University's compliance with applicable policies, regulations, laws and other directives as determined by the Board. This committee will set the overall tone for an effective internal control structure at the University supporting quality financial reporting, sound risk practices and ethical behavior.

Committee Members

Robert Reynolds, Chair
Elmer Coppoolse
Kevin Craig
Charles Wilfong
Oliver Luck
Dr. Patrice Harris
Charles L. Capito, Jr.
Dianne Stewart
Scott Crichlow
WVU Administrative Liaison: Director of Internal Audit, Bryan Shaver

Divisional Campus Committee

Issues related to the West Virginia University Institute of Technology and Potomac State College of West Virginia University will come before this committee (including, but not limited to, annual budget plans, salary plans, academic strategic plans and facility strategic plans) as well as issues related to the implementation of WV legislation divisional campuses.

Committee Members

Paul Mattox, Chair
Charles Wilfong
Terry Hauser
James Martin
Dr. Patrice Harris
Colin Street
Lesley Cottrell
WVU Administrative Liaison: Interim Provost, Paul Kreider

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is authorized to act on behalf of the full board, when requested to do so by the Board or when convening the Full Board is impracticable. Committee members include the board officers, the chairpersons of each of the above mentioned committees, and the immediate past chairman of the Board, if still a member of the Board.

Committee Members

President Michael T. Benson (Ex-Officio)
Charles L. Capito, Jr. (Chair of the Academic Affairs and Accreditation Committee)
Elmer Coppoolse (Chair of the Strategic Plans and Initiatives Committee)
Steve Ruby (Chair of the Finance and Facilities and Revitalization Committee)
Bray Cary (Chair of the Ad Hoc Governance Committee)
Robert "Rusty" Hutson (BOG Chair)
Paul Mattox (BOG Secretary and Chair of the Divisional Campus Committee)
Robert Reynolds (BOG Vice-Chair and Chair of the Audit Committee)

Finance and Facilities and Revitalization Committee

Monitoring the management control of financial and business affairs, annual budget requests, personnel matters, solicitation and management of certain contracts or consortium agreements for the campuses of West Virginia University will come before this committee for consideration and disposition. Also, oversight, and planning of facilities and real estate holdings, property allocation, facilities master plan, multi-year capital budgets, space utilization, deferred maintenance, environmental health and safety, construction project management and other issues related to ensuring an environment and infrastructure needed to support the primary mission for various campuses of West Virginia University will come before this committee for consideration and assessment.

Committee Members

Steve Ruby, Chair
Michael D'Annunzio
Robert Reynolds
Oliver Luck
Rusty Hutson
Bray Cary
James Martin
Lesley Cottrell
WVU Administrative Liaison: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Paula Congelio

Strategic Plans and Initiatives Committee

Matters relating to strategic planning and initiatives, capital planning, master planning; guidance regarding policies and strategic plans/initiatives and assessments related to the education, research, information technology and service missions of West Virginia University; assuring specific legislative priorities as described in state and federal laws are addressed; and outreach and public service initiatives for West Virginia University will come before this committee for consideration and disposition.

Committee Members

Elmer Coppoolse, Chair
Bray Cary
Steve Ruby
Susan Lavenski
Charles Wilfong
Kevin Craig
Michael D'Annunzio
Dianne Stewart
Colin Street
WVU Administrative Liaison: President Michael T. Benson

OTHER BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Honorary Degree Committee: Kevin Craig

West Virginia University Hospital Board of Directors: Michael D’Annunzio

West Virginia United Health System Board of Directors: Michael D’Annunzio

WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors: James Martin