Nora O'Toole and Giselle Concepcion will serve as the student body president and vice president, respectively.
Fisher will head to Philadelphia to become Temple's 19th head coach in program history.
Rhodes’ hiring became official Wednesday afternoon following a meeting of the Board of Trustees Subcommittee on Compensation.
The Nailers are a minor-league affiliate of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.
Professors are encouraged to reschedule exams or "high-stakes assignments" that may fall on Election Day, too.
Rhoades compiled a 129-61 record throughout six seasons at VCU, including three NCAA Tournament appearances.