While the University of Virginia acts as the hub administrator, the Digital Virginias Strategy Team is core to the hub’s operations and governance. Digital Virginias governance model outlines the group’s structure.
Digital Virginias Strategy Team
The strategy team always contain representatives from both states as well as those organizations who underwrite (fund) the membership. Some may represent multiple components. The purpose of the team is to represent as many diverse perspectives as possible.
- DPLA Network Council Representative (Chair)
- DPLA Network Council Alternate (Vice Chair)
- Outreach Lead
- Metadata Lead
- Technology/Infrastructure Lead
- DiVas/ARVAS liaison
- Other representatives to be defined in discussion with the membership
Funding
DPLA hub membership costs are split evenly amongst the six founding institutions; University of Virginia, George Mason University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, William & Mary and West Virginia University.
Governance
| Role | Terms | Currently |
|---|---|---|
| Chair and DPLA Network Council Representative | 2 year term, first year as Alternate | Wen Nie Ng (VT) |
| Vice-chair and DPLA Network Council Alternate | 2 year term | Vacant |
| Webmaster | 2 year term | Debbie Cornell (WM) |
| Outreach Lead | 2 year term | Jessica McMillen (WVU) |
| Metadata Lead | 2 year term | Vacant |
| Technology/Infrastructure Lead | UVA designated person | Lou Foster (UVA) |
| DPLA Host Institution Representative | UVA designated person | Jennifer Roper (UVA) |
| DiVas/ARVAS Liaison | DiVas/ARVAS designated person | Katherine Crowe (Alexandria Public Library) |