President Performance Review June 10, 2016

The Board of Visitors met on June 10, 2016 in the Board Room of the David Student Union with Rector Preston White presiding.

Present from the Board

Mr. Preston M. White, Jr., Rector
Mr. William B. Downey
Mr. William R. Ermatinger
Mrs. Vicki Siokis Freeman, Secretary
Robert R. Hatten, Esq.
Mr. Anderson Hughes
Mr. Bradford Hunter
Mr. Bruce Jennings
Mr. Steven Kast
Mr. Scott Millar, Vice Rector
Hon. Gabriel Morgan, Sr.
Mr. Mark Rodgers

Absent from the Board

Mr. Ronald Tillett
Hon. Ella Ward

Present from the University

President Paul Trible
Ms. Beverley Mueller, Executive Assistant

Rector White stated that this meeting is called for the purpose of the annual performance evaluation of the President as required by the Code of Virginia.
Secretary Vicki Freeman called for a motion to enter closed session under Freedom of Information Act Section 2.2–3711(a)(1) Personnel. Mr. Ermatinger provided the motion, seconded by Mr. Millar and the motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Board.

The Board returned to open session and Secretary Freeman asked for a roll call certifying that only public matters were discussed that were identified in the motion by which the executive or closed meeting was called. Board members Mr. Downey, Mr. Millar, Mr. Jennings, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Ermatinger, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Hatten, Ms. Freeman, Mr. Steve Kast, Mr. Rodgers and Rector White certified to the above.

Rector White said the Board was pleased with the President’s performance and asked Sheriff Morgan to call for the vote that was discussed in closed session. Sheriff Morgan said that “the Board of Visitors hereby gives Paul Trible a unanimous and unqualified vote of confidence and appreciation for his accomplishments and service during the past year.” Mr. Millar seconded the recommendation and the Board was unanimous in response.

Rector White told President Trible that the Board requested the addition of one annual goal which is to devise a succession plan for key staff. President Trible thanked the Board for their support and encouragement.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.