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Gov. Spanberger Removes Rector John Rocovich From Virginia Tech Board of Visitors
Spanberger said Rocovich violated ethics and conduct codes after recent criticism of the board, which had limited rector terms to two.
- On Wednesday, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger removed Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich from the Board of Visitors, effective immediately, citing violations of ethics and conduct codes.
- In a letter, Spanberger accused Rocovich of violating the "Code of Ethics, the code of conduct for state appointees and governing statutes" and acting against Virginia Tech's best interests.
- Spanberger appointed former board member Edward Baine to fill Rocovich's term through June 30, 2027, and Sharon Brickhouse Martin to serve an open term ending June 30, 2026.
- Democratic lawmakers had recently criticized Rocovich's unusual third term as rector, amid broader tensions between Spanberger and board members appointed under previous administrations.
- Spanberger stated she believes Baine and Martin "will serve with a focus on upholding the excellence of this institution and maintaining the public's trust" during the university's leadership transition.
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger removes Virginia Tech rector from board of visitors
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Rector John Rocovich was removed from the board Wednesday by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who cited violations of ethics and conduct codes and said he acted against the university’s best interests.
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