Richard Bland College Committee
John P. Rathbone, Chair
Jill Holtzman Vogel, Vice Chair
W. Taylor Franklin
Barbara L. Johnson
Thomas K. Norment, Jr.
Daniel Franke, faculty representative
Sergio Perez, student representative
Debbie L. Sydow
The Richard Bland College Committee considers and makes recommendations on matters affecting educational and faculty policies; new degrees or programs; instructional faculty affairs specific to academic tenure, and executive appointments; and the academic organization of the College, and advises the President of the College on matters of personnel policy in regard to all classes of employees. The committee considers and makes recommendations concerning the financial affairs of the College, which include the submission and approval of all budgets, and the administration of the financial policies and procedures established by the Board, as well as internal audits and compliance. The committee considers and makes recommendations on all matters relating to the buildings and grounds of Richard Bland College, including the naming of buildings; the administrative operations of the College; information technology; and procurement, and on any other matters referred to it by the Rector or the President. The committee consults with the President to promote the College’s advancement and foster the relationships between the College and its communities and friends. The committee considers and makes recommendations on policies fostering lifelong relationships; connections between the College and its alumni; and fundraising. The College student and faculty representatives serve as non-voting advisory members of the committee. The President of the College or a designee staffs the committee.
