The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, January 11, 2008, in the Board Room of Madison's Festival Conference and Student Center.

Following is a summary of actions taken by the board and key areas of discussion at the board meeting: 

• Approved September 28, 2007 BOV meeting minutes; 
• Heard and approved committee reports from Athletics, Audit, Development, Education & Student Life, and Finance & Physical Development; 
• Heard a presentation on “Institutional Performance Standards,” presented by Dr. Mark Warner; 
• Heard a presentation on the Governor's 2008-2009 budget, presented by Mr. Charles King; 
• Heard a presentation on the expansion of Bridgeforth Stadium (click here for project information) 
• Approved budget amendments; 
• Approved summer tuitions and fees; 
• Approved banking resolution; 
• Approved two Honorary Doctorates; 
• Approved the purchase of the Port Republic/Neff Ave. property; 
• Heard a Centennial update from Mr. Fred Hilton. 

Was told by President Linwood H. Rose:

• that JMU ranked 22nd in the country for “Best     Value” by Kiplinger's;
• that JMU is among national leaders in students studying abroad; 
• that JMU's Young Children's Program received national accreditation; 
• that the emergency response communication systems were tested.