Ernst Volgenau
Rector
John Knox Singleton
Vice Rector

William Soza
Secretary

Board Members
Anne K. Altman
Terri Cofer Beirne
Vincent F. Callahan
Kathleen M. deLaski
C. Gibson Dunn
Denny Garcia
Lovey L. Hammel
Carol Kirby
Glenn C. Lewis
Mark C. Lowham
Charlie H. Mills, III
Ed Newberry
Long V. Nguyen

Faculty Representative
Peter Pober

Student Representatives
David Lieu
Gleason Rowe

Faculty Committee Representatives
Richard Coffinberger
Mark Houck
Janette Muir
Toni-Michele Travis

Faculty Committee Liaison
Phillip Buchanan

The Board of Visitors (BOV) of George Mason University was created in April 1972 by an act of the General Assembly when the university became an independent institution. The board is a corporate body serving under the leadership of a rector, vice rector, and secretary. The 16 members of the board are appointed by the governor of Virginia on a rotating basis to serve four-year terms. Two student representatives (nonvoting members) are appointed by the Board of Visitors each year at the May meeting to serve a one-year term.

Without limiting the generality of its powers, the Board of Visitors exercises its authority principally in policy-making and oversight. With the exception of meetings convened in executive session, meetings of the Board of Visitors and its committees are open to the public. The board recognizes as official observers three senators appointed by the chair of the Faculty Senate to be its liaison representatives.

Take a look at the current bylaws, and the BOV schedule for the 2009-2010 academic year. See: Board Agendas, Minutes and Other Matters

BOV Contact:
If you would like to contact the Board of Visitors,
you may send an email to BOV@gmu.edu or call
the Secretary, pro tem, of the Board at 703-993-8703.

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