Trustees elect officers in first meeting of academic yearCassie Burt was elected chair, Dave Fussell vice chair and Van Isley secretary of the ECU Board of Trustees in an organizational meeting for the 2026-27 academic year. Chancellor Philip Rogers highlighted a $203 million allocation for university initiatives, salary increases and capital projects through the state budget. With a summer of momentum continuing, the East Carolina University Board of Trustees elected officers Thursday during its organizational meeting for the 2026-27 academic year. Citing the work of all trustees, Cassie Burt accepted the role of board chair for the second straight year. We have a really great board right now, and I am honored to be chair and to lead this board.”