Blue Ridge CTC Board of Governors Meeting June 3, 2026

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Board of Governors met at the Main Campus with a virtual option via Zoom on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The meeting was called to order at 12:17pm by Chair, Ms. Heather McIntyre. 

Ms. McIntyre began the meeting with the election of the 2026-2027 Officers. Ms. Heather McIntyre will serve as Board Chair; Ms. Stephanie Harvey will serve as Vice Chair. 

Ms. McIntyre continued with the approval of the May 2026 meeting minutes.  

Dr. Checkovich presented the President’s Report, highlighting recent media articles pertaining to the Institution. 

Dr. Ann Shipway, Vice President of Workforce and Engineering Technologies, presented the Workforce Report. Dr. Shipway provided an overview on various grant projects. Dr. Shipway concluded her report with an update on the Higher Learning Commission Open Pathway project, required for accreditation.

Ms. Leslie See, Vice President of Enrollment and Allied Health Sciences presented the enrollment report. Ms. See presented the current Summer and Fall enrollment picture, noting the trend is on track. 

The meeting adjourned at 1:17 p.m.