Title: #I-3. Goals and Purposes of WVU at Parkersburg

Date: July 1, 1991

In support of its philosophy and to accomplish its mission, West Virginia University at Parkersburg shall:

· Foster high academic standards to achieve excellence in all courses and programs.

· Identify higher education needs and develop appropriate community-based courses and programs to meet varied educational goals of residents.

· Provide developmental education to facilitate access to higher education opportunities.

· Promote and sustain maximum practical transferability of courses to West Virginia University.

· Provide comprehensive and efficient instructional support services.

· Provide a relevant comprehensive student services system to assure student success in attaining education goals and individual potentials.

· Advance the development and delivery of customized training and services to area business and industry in support of economic development.

· Participate in the achievement of the comprehensive statewide mission of West Virginia University.

· Maintain a regular and on-going evaluation of academic and institutional effectiveness.

· Conduct a comprehensive long-range planning process.

· Nurture appropriate educational opportunities available through the Jackson County Center.

· Cultivate development of human and fiscal resources to effectively support achievement of college mission.

· Offer opportunities for cultural, intellectual and personal enrichment.

· Promote public awareness of the college, its programs, personnel and potential services to the community.

· Maintain an atmosphere of cooperation and trust that allows opportunities for personal growth and self-fulfillment by the college community.