About
Founded in 1961, WVU Parkersburg is an independently-accredited community and technical college that maintains an affiliation with West Virginia University. Students may complete their initial one or two years at WVU Parkersburg before moving on to complete select four-year programs at WVU. The institution is also the only public community and technical college in West Virginia accredited to offer baccalaureate degrees. The college’s primary service area consists of seven counties in West Virginia: Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood.
Mission and Vision
West Virginia University at Parkersburg provides accessible, life-changing educational opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. WVU Parkersburg is the region’s premier college recognized for quality education, commitment to student empowerment, workforce collaboration and community involvement.
Values
West Virginia University at Parkersburg Values:
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Integrity
Exemplify personal integrity, intellectual integrity and ethics in all we do.
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Respect
Demonstrate civility and tolerance toward others.
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Inclusiveness
Embrace diversity, individual and group, in the broadest sense.
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Partnerships
Develop responsive and productive alliances with our campus and communities.
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Creativity and Innovation
Encompass creativity and innovation in all aspects of the college.
Philosophy
WVU Parkersburg faculty and staff individually and collectively hold the responsibility of providing educational and cultural opportunities in the college’s service community based on the following principles.
Accreditation
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation...
Board of Governors
The West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors is the governing body at WVU Parkersburg. The Board of Governors...
Jackson County Center
In 1974, West Virginia University at Parkersburg established the Jackson County Center in Ripley. Its opening marked the beginning of more...
Social Justice
At West Virginia University at Parkersburg, faculty and staff are committed to supporting students and seeking an environment that is free of bias, discrimination and harassment...
EO/AA
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities; nor does it discriminate on the basis of genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students and applicants are protected from retaliation for filing complaints or assisting in an investigation of discrimination. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to:
Mary Bentz, Executive Director of Human Resources & Compliance, mary.bentz@wvup.edu, 304-424-8212, 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26105