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3 Appointed to Marshall University Board of Governors

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has appointed three men to four-year terms on the Marshall University Board of Governors.

The university announced Tuesday they are R. Woodrow Duba of Daniels, James L. Farley of Cincinnati and Patrick J. Farrell of Huntington. Their terms expire June 30, 2021.

Duba, who replaces Dale Lowther on the board, is general manager of Beaver Coal Co. Ltd. in Beckley.

Farley succeeds Phillip Cline. Farley is president of Nursing Care Management of America Inc. in Cincinnati.

Farrell owns Service Pump & Supply in Huntington. He replaces Edward Howard III.

Marshall President Jerome A. Gilbert said he looks forward to welcoming the new members and praised the three departing members for the time and energy given to Marshall.

Facing Budget Cut, Marshall Likely to Increase Fee

Marshall University’s Board of Governors has adopted four potential proposals in anticipation of funding cuts from the state.

Each of the plans accepted Wednesday will use tuition hikes to compensate for about 60 percent of the cuts and will reduce university spending to account for the other 40 percent.

The university faces a maximum cut of 12 percent, in which case tuition would be raised by 14 percent.

Board Chairman Wyatt Scaggs says the university would have no choice in that case and would likely lose students.

The university likely will raise tuition by 5 percent even if spared the cuts.

Marshall President Jerome Gilbert says tuition increases and cost-saving measure will be implemented to stem layoffs, but any cut over 10 percent will require layoffs.

Consultant Says Marshall Board Solid, Committed

A consultant says Marshall University’s Board of Governors is a solid group that compares favorably with other university boards across the country.

The board hired James Lanier with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges to conduct a self evaluation. The Herald-Dispatch reports that Lanier met with the board Monday. Most of the meeting was in executive session.

Lanier says the board is committed to Marshall and is doing the right things.

Board vice chairman Ed Howard says the evaluation revealed new ways for the board to function. They include establishing a governance committee and keeping the board’s priorities in check.