The Board of Visitors consists of 17 members who serve 4 year terms and are appointed by the Governor of Virginia. Members include 3 ODU alums, 3 non-residents of Virginia as well as business and community leaders. The board oversees various duties such as funding, rules and regulations, and appointing the President. Additionally, board members serve on subcommittees ranging from Executive, Academic and Research Advancement, Administration and Finance, University Advancement, Student Enhancement and Engagement, Audit and Compliance, Athletics, and Governance. For more information, visit this site.
The student representative serves as the nonvoting, advisory board member for one year, beginning on the May commencement date of each year. Responsibilities include presenting a report at four quarterly board meetings and attending regular meetings with university leadership and student leaders. The student is invited to participate at campus events, committee meetings and speaking engagements. Further, the student is appointed to the SEES Student Leadership Council, required to attend an SGA Senate meeting once per month and host 2 interest meetings in the Spring term.
Applications include two letters of recommendation, letter of intent, and resume. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are interviewed by a committee. Four finalists will be selected to interview in front of a subcommittee of the Board of Visitors. All four finalists will receive a leadership position (Student Representative to the BOV, Student Representatives to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (2), or Student Representative to the SEES Student Leadership Council.)
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Applicants are evaluated based on their campus involvement, academics(minimum 3.0 GPA), and leadership experience.
The student must maintain an awareness of ongoing trends and issues with campus and student life. Be able to convey the shared sentiments of MonarchNation. Maintain an awareness of higher education issues and trends both within ODU and beyond. Promote an initiative each year. Previous areas include mental health, mentorship, promoting campus resources, and more.
The position is a part-time role. Certain times of the year will be busier than others.
This is a unique and influential leadership opportunity where you will gain a global view of higher education, leadership experience, extensive networking opportunities, and more.