WVU is a learning organization that supports faculty growth and the development of future leaders. The Office of the Provost and partners across campus are working to ensure all faculty members have the tools, resources and opportunities to grow as professionals and become the leaders of tomorrow.
See Upcoming Events Video ResourcesWVU’s professional development opportunities provide the big picture perspective faculty members need to grow as professionals and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Understanding this perspective – and, in turn, helping to move the institution forward – is everyone’s responsibility.
Impact of National Trends in Higher Education on WVU
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education
Faculty and Leadership Development
The Office of the Provost, in conjunction with other units on campus, hosts multiple trainings and workshops throughout the academic year designed to help faculty learn about current trends in higher education and their impact on WVU’s goals and management. Sessions also focus on developing basic and advanced faculty and leadership skills and the role of equity, diversity and inclusion within a higher education context.
In addition to hands-on workshops and trainings, the Provost’s Office offers recordings of experts addressing “big picture” topics like what it means to be an R1 institution, WVU’s approach to student retention, understanding WVU’s budget and more.
Vice President of Research Fred King explains what it means to be an R1 institution.
Vice President of Research Fred King explains the importance behind maintaining WVU's R1 status.
Consulting group TorchStar Education outlines the roadmap for reaching WVU's student retention goals.
Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Rob Alsop explains WVU's five-year financial goals and outlook.
EAB’s market research director provides an overview of the higher education landscape in North America.
The Office of the Provost offers live, virtual and recorded workshops, trainings, speakers and information sessions for faculty and academic leaders. Topics range from trends in higher education and WVU’s promotion and tenure process to wellness and self-care.
The TLC offers presentations, workshops and institutes to orient new faculty to WVU and to enhance teaching and student learning, whether on campus or online.
Learn MoreThe WVU Libraries offers sessions on topics including data management, open access publishing, data visualization, copyright, citation management and more.
Learn MoreThe ADVANCE Center provides opportunities to learn about organizational change and team building.
Learn MoreDEI provides a range of resources and opportunities to engage in conversation and learning around diversity and inclusion.
Learn MoreThe WLI engages and empowers women on campus through networking and professional development opportunities.
Learn MoreLeadership and Organization Development offers a variety of training and development opportunities for supervisors, managers and leaders.
Learn MoreAs a member of NCFDD, WVU faculty have access to on-demand mentoring, curriculum and discussion forums and workshops.
Read MoreWVU’s partnership with Go2Knowledge offers more than 150 live and recorded webinars for new and seasoned faculty and staff.
Read MoreAccess news, opinion, resources, events and jobs focused on college and university topics.
Read MoreWVU provides free access to this award-winning periodical that delivers proven strategies for leading an academic department.
Read MoreLet us know how we can help you on your path to success at WVU.
Email UsOffice of the Provost
210 Stewart Hall
1500 University Avenue
PO Box 6203
Morgantown, WV 26506-6203