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Jacob Lutz
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2007-09-25
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By <a href="unirel@vt.edu">Jacob Lutz</a>
BLACKSBURG, Va., September 23, 2007 -- Following the release of the Report of the Virginia Tech Review Panel on August 30, 2007 and three separate internal review reports, Virginia Tech President Charles Steger and senior administrators have led an effort to examine the recommendations contained in these reports with the goal of meshing them and adopting best practices and procedures for all relevant areas on a forward-looking basis.
The Board believes that goal was accomplished in the development of the Virginia Tech Action Plan presented today at a special meeting of the Board of Visitors.
The Virginia Tech Action Plan sets forth the process of tracking all recommendations made from these reports and determining priorities, internal responsibility, procedures for evaluation, alternative solutions, action timelines, and financial analysis. The recommendations included in the Virginia Tech Action Plan are extensive and implementation will require substantial effort and expense.
Virginia Tech has already taken action on a number of items with an immediate priority, some of which were discussed at today's Board of Visitors meeting. Examples include: multiple redundant notification systems for students, faculty, and staff; additional security devices and measures; additional counseling resources; and many other steps to improve the safety, security, and well-being of the Virginia Tech community.
The Board of Visitors commends President Charles Steger in the adoption of the Virginia Tech Action Plan and for his leadership in these most difficult times. The Board of Visitors would also like to thank the students, staff, faculty and administrators of Virginia Tech for their outstanding service and commitment in responding to the events of April 16, 2007. Their leadership, devotion, and cooperative spirit have been instrumental in moving Virginia Tech forward.
The Board of Visitors also extends its wishes for ongoing recovery to the families of the deceased and the survivors, their families and all of those affected by the terrible events of April 16, 2007. The magnitude of losses and injuries suffered by these victims, their families, the Virginia Tech community, and our Commonwealth is immeasurable. By adopting the Virginia Tech Action Plan with the goal of implementing changes that will reduce the risks of future violence and promote the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff, we are honoring the lives and sacrifices of all who have suffered and advancing the notion of service that is fundamental to Virginia Tech's mission.
Contact Jacob Lutz at <a href="mailto:unirel@vt.edu">unirel@vt.edu</a> or 540-231-5396.
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Original Source: Virginia Tech News
<a href="http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=554">http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=554</a>
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Statement by Virginia Tech Board of Visitors regarding the Virginia Tech Action Plan
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Larry Hincker
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2007-09-25
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By <a href="mailto:hincker@vt.edu">Larry Hincker</a>
BLACKSBURG, Va., September 25, 2007 -- The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors received a briefing at a special meeting September 23 on how the university plans to evaluate the hundreds of recommendations resulting from various reviews resulting from the Tragedy of April 16.
"Reviewing, understanding, analyzing, prioritizing, and tracking the many recommendations represent a major project management task. We have created a blueprint for the next steps," said President Charles W. Steger.
With 380 recommendations, large and small, ranging from whether to lock all academic and administrative buildings to whether to devote file servers to emergency activities, the recommendations are far reaching. "Some items are already implemented or underway. But others will require careful analysis, cost evaluation, and campus wide discussions," said Steger.
A matrix developed by the Office of the Senior Fellow for Resource Development under former Executive Vice President Minnis Ridenour, links the various recommendations from the Virginia Tech Review Panel (the governor's panel) and the three internal review committees on Security Infrastructure; Information and Communications Infrastructure; and the Interface between Counseling Services, Judicial Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Legal. It includes project management tools to appropriately task, evaluate, and act on the myriad recommendations.
Each recommendation will be under the purview of a vice president or vice provost. "Although many recommendations are already in the process of implementation, we expect that analysis, evaluation, and identification of funding sources likely will require most of the academic year. And of course, many recommendations such as changes to state or federal codes rest outside the university's purview but we will be tracking closely," said Steger.
In order to ensure campus input where needed, President Steger is appointing two advisory groups composed of faculty, staff and students. The Committee on Human Dimensions will be chaired by Vice President for Student Affairs Zenobia Hikes, and the Committee on Security and Infrastructure will be chaired by Dean of the Pamplin College of Business Richard Sorenson.
The Board also reviewed and approved an update to the six year plan as required under the Higher Education Restructuring Act. The law asks the university to develop six year plans to forecast enrollment, budget needs and tuition, and certain academic activities related to the Restructuring Act goals.
<a href="http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=554">Read a statement</a> by Rector of the Board of Visitors, Jacob Lutz, regarding the Virginia Tech Action Plan.
Contact Larry Hincker at <a href="mailto:hincker@vt.edu">hincker@vt.edu</a> or (540) 231-5396.
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Original Source: Virginia Tech News
<a href="http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=553">http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=553</a>
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Board of Visitors reviews blueprint for analyzing April 16 recommendations
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