About Batten About The Batten Approach At UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest policy challenges. We know the complex issues of our time demand innovative, collaborative, cross-sector relationships within our walls and beyond. Our multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and emphasis on ethics reinforce our focus on how leadership works, why context matters in decision-making and which actions lead to tangible results. Learn More About The Batten School Our Values We strive to be a community where intolerance is not tolerated, prejudice is rejected, and public service is an expectation. Our scholars, students, staff and alumni form a vibrant network of purpose-driven leaders who are attuned to today’s challenges and know how to mobilize collaborative, lasting change. Leaders Beget Leaders Leaving a legacy is no minor matter. Frank Batten Sr., chairman and CEO of Landmark Communications, Inc., founder of The Weather Channel and UVA alumnus, wanted his to reinvigorate the public good. He had identified the missing piece in the puzzle of our time: enlightened, ethical leadership. MISSION & HISTORY Leadership Team at Batten Batten’s leadership team is dedicated to fulfilling the School’s mission by accelerating our institution in the direction of positive impact and advancing a vision for the future. School Leadership Dean Ian H. Solomon Batten Boards Batten Reports See all Batten reports Batten Reports - Fall 2019 Read Issue Batten Reports: Spring 2019 Read Issue Batten Reports: Fall 2018 Read Issue Batten Reports: Spring 2018 Read Issue View All