text: The Office of the Provost oversees and engages in a variety of efforts that support the University’s overall mission and vision.
  Following a charge from President Gordon Gee in December 2020, the Office of the Provost is strengthening and evolving WVU’s academic enterprise to remain competitive and relevant to students, employers and the region.
  Read More: Academic TransformationAccreditation
  WVU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which guarantees the quality of the University as a whole. The Provost’s Office plays an integral role in WVU’s accreditation process.
  Read More: AccreditationCovid Planning
  Since 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, WVU has been making the necessary adjustments to ensure the safety and success of our community members.
  Read More: Covid PlanningEducational Materials Affordability
  Partners across campus have created guidelines that help make educational expenses more affordable for WVU students.
  Read More: Educational Materials AffordabilityFaculty and Leadership Development
  In 2019, the Provost’s Office created a new associate provost for faculty development and culture position to ensure that WVU faculty have the adaptability and resiliency needed to ensure their individual career success.
  Read More: Faculty and Leadership DevelopmentHonorary Degrees
  Each fall, the University community is invited to nominate outstanding individuals for the Honorary Doctorate Degree at WVU. The Provost's Office manages this effort.
  Read More: Honorary DegreesStrategic Transformation
  In 2019, the Provost’s Office engaged with nearly 1,000 faculty, administrators and selected staff members across WVU to identify the University’s key strengths and points of differentiation. Through a series of facilitated visioning sessions, members of
  Read More: Strategic TransformationTransform This! Challenge Grants
  In 2020 and 2021, the Office of the Provost provided financial support for faculty and staff to innovate and engage in strategic transformation activities at the University.
  Read More: Transform This! Challenge GrantsUniversity Mission Hires
  In February 2020, the Office of the Provost launched a pilot program designed to hire and retain underrepresented faculty at West Virginia University.
  Read More: University Mission HiresMost Valuable Player Awards
  Throughout 2020 and 2021, the WVU Office of the Provost celebrated its Most Valuable Player awards to recognize outstanding teaching, research and service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Read More: Most Valuable Player Awards