The Professional Studies Division is committed to providing job-ready programs at the certificate, associate and bachelor degree levels. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online. Graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce with skills that match area employers’ goals. Career ladders are provided in business administration, business technology, criminal justice, child development, agriculture, and elementary education.




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Dr. Bobbi Marshall joined WVU Parkersburg in 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts with a minor in Early Childhood, a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development with an emphasis in Early Childhood Special Education from The George Washington University and a Doctor of Education in Special Education from Northcentral University. She has over 30 years of experience working in the public and private sectors, as well as 14 years of experience in higher education.
DR. BOBBI MARSHALL
Dean
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Olivia Dailey Nan
Program Specialist
1025D

Jamie Deem
Assistant Professor, Education
1021D

Heather Ebbeskotte
Agriculture Instructional Specialist
Riverhawk Farm

Paula Oliverio
Director of Teacher Education, Associate Professor
1025C

Robert Wright
Instructor
1012A

Marina Anisimova
Instructor
1012D

Duane Thomas
Assistant Professor
1016B

Anne Smith
Professional Studies Administrative Associate
1018

Cody Davis
Faculty, Radio Station Manager
1016D

Jesse Jameson
Agrication Coordinator

Jon Kostival
Program Specialist Student Success
1026B

Gregory Hill
Instructor, Program Coordinator for Business
1016C

Majeda AlWaked
Instructor, Child Development
1025A

Dr. Bobbi Marshall
Dean of Professional Studies Divison
1018A

Dr. Vijay Shah
Professor of Business
1012C

Kristina Roberts
Instructor
1016A

John Riggs
Senior Director of Agriculture
Riverhawk Farm

Christi Calvert
Child Development Coordinator, Assistant Professor
1025B

Holly Dexter
Associate Professor
1012B

Hannah Morgan
Program Coordinator
Riverhawk Farm

Danielle Shockey
Assistant Professor, Kappa Delta Pi Coordinator
1021B

Dr. Stephanie Stopiak
Assistant Professor, Field Placement Coordinator
1021C

Amy Strong
Criminal Justice Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor
1026A

Andrew Walker
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
1026B