Board of Visitors considers Data Science department creation

College President Katherine Rowe, College Rector Charles E. Poston J.D. '74, P '02, '06 and Secretary of the Board of Visitors Ardine Williams. JULIANA GOMEIN / THE FLAT HAT
JULIANA GOMEIN / THE FLAT HAT

The College of William and Mary board of visitors will meet starting Wednesday, Nov. 20, to Friday, Nov. 22. This marks the board’s second meeting of the school year. 

Among many discussions, the board is set to consider a resolution to establish a data science department. According to the resolution, the data science program has been expanding its research portfolio, exceeding over $3 million.

The board also plans to consider a resolution approving the creation of a memorial columbarium adjacent to the William & Mary Memorial Garden. A columbarium is a space for urns to be stored.

It will also discuss changes to the Faculty Handbook, as well as the Law School Faculty Bylaws.

Pre-reads and proposed resolutions can be viewed online on the board’s website.

The meetings are public, but will not have opportunities for public comment.

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