How Va. leaders are working to strengthen and depoliticize public college governing boards

Retired Major General Cedric Wins, who faced controversy as the first Black superintendent at Virginia Military Institute, is now focusing on improving Virginia’s public college governing boards through a state commission. His efforts highlight a broader movement among Virginia leaders to strengthen these boards and reduce political influence. This push is crucial as it aims to ensure that higher education governance prioritizes academic excellence and institutional integrity over partisan agendas. Wins' involvement underscores the significance of diverse leadership in higher education governance.