The University Of Virginia's Board Is Appointed By The Virginia Governor

This article describes the process by which one becomes a board member on the Virginia state colleges.  They are all appointed by the Governor, and most of the appointees are also contributors to political campaigns.  This system is fine as long as membership on the boards is primarily a status symbol for board members, and they focus on raising money.  Its potentially dangerous if a politically partisan Governor appoints partisan board members.  Statements made by GOP Governor, about what he looks for in a board member, sound similar to the rationale that was given for firing the current President.  They should focus on funding issues, and making the college more efficient.  There is no consideration of the unique mission of a college as an educational institution.  None of the board members have any experience in higher education.