The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Monday, June 15, 2009, 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 April 13, 2009 BOV meeting minutes;
• Election of Officers; 
• Heard and approved committee reports from Athletics, Development, Audit, Education & Student Life, and Finance & Physical Development;
• Received a Financial Aid update presented by Ms. Lisa Tumer, Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and Mr. Brad Barnett, Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships;
• Approved recognition resolutions;
• The 2009-2010 budget was presented by Mr. Charles King, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance;
• 2009-2010 budget was approved;

Was told by President Linwood H. Rose:

• that Jamey Szalay, JMU Junior, earns Goldwater Scholarship;
• that Zachary Bortolot, assistant professor of Integrated Science and Technology, wins Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship Competition;
• that Traci Cox, JMU Alumna, prepares for Fulbright Assignment in Slovakia;
• that Jeff Forbes was named CAA Men’s Golf Co-coach of the year;
• that Softball won the CAA championship;
• that JMU was invited to join the Chesapeake Crescent;
• that JMU was approved for Level II Authorization.