As a Virginia Beach resident, I strongly oppose House Bill 1374 and am concerned by the Delegate’s decision to support it. I am neither a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) nor the parent of a VMI student ; however, I greatly admire the institution and its long-standing mission. I have worked in public education for over 30 years at both the PreK–12 and collegiate levels, and I know from experience that the most effective leadership comes from those closest to the institution and its unique culture. The proposal to shift governance of VMI to another Virginia state college is unwise.
As a Virginia Beach resident, I strongly oppose House Bill 1374 and am concerned by the Delegate’s decision to support it. I am neither a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) nor the parent of a VMI student ; however, I greatly admire the institution and its long-standing mission. I have worked in public education for over 30 years at both the PreK–12 and collegiate levels, and I know from experience that the most effective leadership comes from those closest to the institution and its unique culture. The proposal to shift governance of VMI to another Virginia state college is unwise.