Virginia Code 23.1-2211: The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
A. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (the College), established in Wise County, Virginia, is a division of the University and a baccalaureate public institution of higher education subject to the supervision, management, and control of the board.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 23.1-2211
- Baccalaureate public institution of higher education: includes Christopher Newport University, George Mason University, James Madison University, Longwood University, the University of Mary Washington, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, the University of Virginia, the University of Virginia's College at Wise as a division of the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and The College of William and Mary in Virginia. See Virginia Code 23.1-100
B. Direct and indirect appropriations from the Commonwealth to the College shall be expended as directed by the board.
C. All property, property rights, duties, contracts, and agreements of the College are vested in the board. The board shall care for and preserve all property belonging to the College.
D. With respect to the College, the board has all the powers that are vested in the board with respect to the University.
E. The president of the University shall be the principal administrative officer of the College.
F. The board shall fix the title of the chief executive officer of the College.
1966, c. 68, §§ 23-91.20, 23-91.21, 23-91.22; 1999, cc. 424, 437; 2016, c. 588.