<p>If we lose this fight, it was not in vain. We may have still won the war. The board is instituting some important reforms. The legislature may eventually reform the process of selecting board members for universities throughout Va. Two bills have been introduced. Hopefully, boardmembers will be chosen for their relevant knowledge and insight instead of the size of their political checks.</p>
<p>Also, Dragas has been de-fanged. She will no longer be Rector. Most of her henchmen are gone from the board. Every meeting the board has is now being broadcast over the net (except executive sessions that can only cover very limited topics under the law).</p>