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Messages from the Provost

To maintain ongoing communication with WVU campuses, Provost Reed is sending monthly messages highlighting new and ongoing initiatives that support our strategic efforts. We realize messages can get lost in inboxes, so those monthly messages also will be shared here. Check back often to stay informed!

WVU faculty members are invited to review an updated version of the draft University Procedures for Faculty Appointment, Annual Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure document on the Office of the Provost's Academic Transformation website.

Since its original release on Friday, October 7, 2022, a total of 50 comments have been submitted. Each of those comments has been reviewed and addressed.

Read More: Updated Draft of University Procedures Document Available for Review

WVU faculty members are invited to review an updated version of the draft University Procedures for Faculty Appointment, Annual Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure document on the Office of the Provost's Academic Transformation website.

Since its original release on Friday, October 7, 2022, a total of 31 comments have been submitted. Each of those comments have been reviewed and addressed.

Read More: Updated Draft of University Procedures Document Available for Review

In December 2020, President Gordon Gee issued a charge to West Virginia University to transform itself to enable the University to grow and thrive in a challenging higher-education landscape. In response, the Office of the Provost embarked on a multi-year initiative focused on enhancing and transforming the academic enterprise at WVU.

The Academic Transformation effort highlighted the need to prepare students for jobs and careers in the changing global economy, with a focus on growing and creating degree programs that are rigorous, relevant and innovative in both content and instructional delivery.

Read More: WVU Faculty Invited to Participate in New Curriculum Innovation Challenge