Section 23.1-1803 - Powers and dutiesA. The board shall appoint all teachers and fix their salaries, provide for the employment of other personnel as required, and generally direct the affairs of the University.B. The board may confer degrees and, subject to the provisions of § 23.1-203, approve new academic programs and discontinue academic programs offered by the University.1972, c. 861, §§ 23-91.40, 23-91.42, 23-91.43; 2004, cc. 176, 195; 2016, c. 588.Added by Acts 2016 c. 588, § 1, eff. 10/1/2016.