Parkersburg, W.Va. (September 16, 2022) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Board of Governors will meet Tuesday, September 20, 2022. The meeting will take place at 3:15 p.m. in the Francis & Nina Phares Board Room (Room 1300).

Visit http://www.wvup.edu/about/board-of-governors/agendas/ to view the complete agenda.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (September 12, 2022) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg is proud to announce its Fall 2022 student teacher candidates, teacher residents and Clinical Teachers of Record.

“The Education faculty is very proud of our student teachers, residents and Clinical Teachers of Record,” said Elementary Education Professor Dr. Missy Spivy. “These individuals have worked extremely hard to complete our rigorous program and are thoroughly prepared both in content knowledge and teaching methodologies.”

The WVU Parkersburg Elementary Education program provides field experience in the classroom as early as the freshman year.

With the traditional student teaching model, teacher candidates spend one semester in two classrooms and quickly assume teaching responsibilities under the mentorship of an experienced teacher until they are teaching full-time.

The residency model places teacher candidates in one classroom for their entire senior year, and they assume teaching responsibilities gradually.

Due to the teacher shortage in West Virginia, WVU Parkersburg has also placed Clinical Teachers of Record in Jackson and Wood counties. A Clinical Teacher of Record assumes the role of a teacher without a cooperating teacher. They receive pay and benefits and have complete responsibility of the classroom.

“Entering student teaching feels surreal after the majority of our classroom experience has been during the pandemic,” said Lexi Miller, WVU Parkersburg student teacher candidate. “Despite the challenges, I firmly believe the adversity we encountered over the past few years, along with the guidance of our fellow cooperating teachers and education faculty at WVU-P, have molded us into resilient student teachers who are prepared for anything. We look forward to entering the field and making a difference in this world.”

The Fall 2022 class of student teacher candidates includes:

Allison Boyd
Jahlea Bumpus
Lexi Miller
Brooke Shouldis

The Fall 2022 class of teacher residents includes:

Sierra Backus
Olivia Dailey
Madison Dye
Brandy Edgar
Lakyn Gray
Emily Hatfield
Lexis Hill
Rylee Kisner
Heather Lawson
Allie Perkins
Jessica Perkins
Sierra Runner
Olivia Smith
Ashley Ward
Staclyn White

The Fall 2022 class of Clinical Teachers of Record includes:

Chase Baker
Anna Kimble

 

 

 

To learn more about the Elementary Education program, please visit wvup.edu/education.

Contact Dr. David Lancaster, Professional Studies dean, at david.lancaster@wvup.edu or 304-424-8314 to start a career in Elementary Education.

Program prepares nursing students to respond to cardiac arrest events competently, confidently

Parkersburg, W.Va. (August 29, 2022) – Patients who suffer a cardiac arrest must receive the highest quality CPR possible, known to be the cornerstone for survival. More than 209,000 in-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the U.S., with survival rates of about 26% from adult in-hospital cardiac arrests.

For decades, the CPR training standard for healthcare providers has been Basic Life Support, requiring participants to renew their course completion card every two years. However, studies show CPR skills can decay within three to six months following this training.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Nursing and Health Sciences Division recognizes the importance of high-quality CPR competence and performance to save more lives. Today, the university launched Resuscitation Quality Improvement® (RQI®), a program co-developed by the American Heart Association® and Laerdal Medical, to help elevate high-quality CPR skills — preparing future nursing professionals to respond to cardiac arrest events competently and confidently to help improve survival rates.

WVU Parkersburg is the first institution in the state — healthcare or higher education — to adopt the program. More than 150 nursing students are enrolled in Basic Life Support course instruction.

“We are excited to introduce the RQI program to our nurses of tomorrow to help them achieve, master, sustain and deliver high-quality CPR,” said Kathy Frum, WVU Parkersburg Nursing and Health Sciences dean.

“Embracing our nursing students’ participation in the program now places them on a path to continuous quality improvement learning and helps prepare them for a more seamless transition to clinical practice. We are furthering our culture of nursing education excellence and giving our students a head start at elevating their resuscitation skills and competence by leveraging this innovative program.”

Last September, the National League for Nursing (NLN), the premier professional organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education, announced a new partnership and collaboration with Laerdal Medical to help advance the transformation of the standard of resuscitation care for cardiac arrest.

Together with the American Heart Association and RQI Partners, the partnership between and service provider for Laerdal and the Association, the NLN is committed to supporting RQI program adoption by nursing programs at higher education institutions. Additionally, the organizations are co-developing a first-ever solution tailored to the more than 150,000 students who graduate annually from nursing and allied health education programs at U.S. colleges and universities.

“Preparing our students for success in their future healthcare careers means providing the most effective and progressive educational resources, instruction and technology,” said Dr. Stephanie Stout, WVU Parkersburg Nursing and Health Sciences simulation coordinator. “Collaborating with these nursing and resuscitation education leaders on RQI program adoption affords a new, dynamic, digital learning experience tailored to students, faculty and administrators’ unique needs. We look forward to advancing how our faculty members teach and our future nursing professionals learn, excel, and ultimately, help save lives.”

RQI is self-directed, simulation-based mastery learning and performance provided through cognitive and hands-on CPR quality improvement sessions that measure and verify competence. The program employs a “low-dose, high-frequency” model requiring healthcare providers to complete course assignments in short sessions every quarter on a simulation station.

In 2018, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives for all, and Laerdal, one of the world leaders in medical simulation and resuscitation training, called for a new standard of care by shifting resuscitation practice from training once every two years to verified CPR competence for healthcare professionals.

RQI Partners delivers the RQI program.

“Our organizations have a shared commitment to excellence in nursing education,” said Dr. Beverly Malone, National League for Nursing president and CEO.

“We look forward to collaborating with the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Nursing and Health Sciences Division to empower its nursing students to help advance the health of the nation and the global community, thereby achieving excellence in nursing education and competency-based resuscitation. Encouraging RQI adoption in higher education presents a groundbreaking and game-changing opportunity to maximize the lifesaving potential of nurses, other healthcare professionals and the people we serve. We are ushering in a new era in healthcare education and resuscitation preparedness and thrilled the university has joined us on this journey.”

Since the RQI program’s introduction in 2015, more than 2,400 hospitals and two million nurses have adopted and enrolled in the program. More significantly, it is estimated that 20,000 lives have been saved.

To learn more about the RQI program, visit heart.org, laerdal.com and rqipartners.com.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (August 25, 2022) – WVU Parkersburg’s Professional Studies Division is hosting a Fall Speaker Series where prominent local leaders will share their success stories. The series of presentations will take place from August to November on the last Wednesday of each month, with this month’s speaker being Discovery World Executive Director Wendy Shriver.

“Ms. Shriver will share her perspectives on the field of Marketing, her passion for the profession, and also offer advice to attendees who are interested in learning more about Marketing,” said WVU Parkersburg Assistant Professor Andrew Walker.

Shriver has seven years of experience as the Executive Director of Downtown PKB. During her time at Downtown PKB, she grew the organization’s capacity, developed strategic plans and goals, and built collaborative relationships in both the public and private sectors of business. As the Downtown PKB director, Shriver led a 23-member board of directors and guided the work plans of the organization’s committees.

She also has five years of experience in healthcare marketing and serves on Downtown PKB’s Board of Directors, Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, and as a Wood County Economic Development member.

“It is an intentional effort, on the part of the Division of Professional Studies, to provide the community with the opportunity to enjoy a vibrant, intellectually stimulating event and engage with a respected local professional,” said Walker.” Attendees will be introduced to thought-provoking ideas on the exciting world of Marketing.”

The Fall Speaker Series will be presented on August 31, from 12:15 to 1 p.m., in the College Theater. All community members are welcome to attend the event free of cost.

For more information, visit wvup.edu/fallspeakerseries.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (August 23, 2022) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg awarded certificates and associate and bachelor’s degrees to August 2022 graduates.

Graduates who attained a 3.50 to 4.00 grade point average (GPA) earned academic honors, as follows: 3.50-3.749, Cum Laude; 3.75-3.99, Magna Cum Laude; and 4.0, Summa Cum Laude. The August WVU Parkersburg graduates include:

HARDY COUNTY – Mathias: Amanda Kern, BS, Nursing;

HARRISON COUNTY – Clarksburg: Alyssa Miller, BS, Nursing;

JACKSON COUNTY – Cottageville: Jonathan Fields, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude;

Evans: Caden Harpold, BS, Nursing; Lorrisa McCormick, AAS, Occupational Development;

Gay: Christopher Holcomb, RBA;

Kenna: Joseph Wortham, AS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude;

LeRoy: Krissa Scarberry, AAS, Child Development;

Ravenswood: Jacob Hughes, AAS, Occupational Development, Cum Laude; David Mahan, AAS, Occupational Development, Magna Cum Laude;

Ripley: Jacob Casto, CAS, Residential and Commercial Electricity; Lexis Shamp, AAS, Child Development; Seth Smith, AAS, Occupational Development, Magna Cum Laude; Savanna Whited, AAS, BOG;

KANAWHA COUNTY – Charleston: Tabitha Guinn, BS, Nursing;

Elkview: Danyeal Waddell, AAS, BOG;

St. Albans: Jennifer Raines, BS, Nursing;

LINCOLN COUNTY – Alkol: Chasty Vickers, BS, Nursing;

MASON COUNTY – Mt. Alto: Ronald Huffman, AAS, Occupational Development;

RITCHIE COUNTY – Ellenboro: Shannon Reilly, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Harrisville: Kayden Procacina, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology;

Macfarlan: Kerry Murphy, AAS, Occupational Development;

Pennsboro: Samantha Waggoner, RBA:

TYLER COUNTY – Middlebourne: Kayla Henthorn, RBA;

WIRT COUNTY – Elizabeth: Davina Cox, AAS, Technical Studies;

Palestine: Dana Gupton, RBA; Megan Shearlock, AA, General Education; Emma Wyer, AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude;

WOOD COUNTY – Belleville: Megan Metz, BS, Nursing;

Mineral Wells: Jessica Life, AAS, BOG, Cum Laude;
Parkersburg: Sydney Bohn, BAS, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude; Ryan Cobb, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Chad Conner, AAS, Business Administration; Ashleigh December, BAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Matthew Dodrill, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology; Katerina Floyd, AAS, Business Administration; Lee Lynch, AS, General Education; Toria Moore, BS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Kaylyn Parsons, AAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Heather Reid, BAS, Business Administration; Jacob Roberts, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology; Jessica Wells, AAS, BOG; Mickenzie Westfall, AAS, BOG; Olivia Wilson, CAS, Digital Media Production, Magna Cum Laude;

Vienna: Thomas Chesnut, AA, AS, General Education, RBA; Chaz Howard, AAS, Welding Technology;
Washington: Brittany Brady, AAS, Criminal Justice; Emily Jones, AAS, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude; Alexander Life, AAS, Computer and Information Technology, Magna Cum Laude;

ARIZONA – Peoria: Brian Jessup, AAS, BOG;

MAINE – Brunswick: Thomas Greene, AAS, BOG;

OHIO – Belpre: Micaela Bowersock, AA, General Education; Rafael Mendez, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Technology;

Carroll: Wesley Yors, AAS, Technical Studies, Summa Cum Laude;

Cutler: Christy Barton, RBA; Bethany Steele, RBA;

Long Bottom: Melynda Griffin, BAS, Criminal Justice;

Marietta: Jared Smith, AAS, BOG, RBA, Magna Cum Laude; Michael Yonis III, AAS, Business Administration;

Ostrander: Sean Luellen, AAS, Technical Studies, Summa Cum Laude;

Reedsville: Victoria Walls, BS, Business Administration;

OKLAHOMA – Tulsa: Dontre Mayhew, AAS, Surgical Technology;

PENNSYLVANIA – Mather: Melissa Rychtarsky, AAS, Business Administration.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (August 23, 2022) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg is pleased to announce its President’s and Dean’s scholars for the Summer 2022 semester.

President’s Scholars

Students on the President’s List maintained a 4.0 grade point average while earning 12 or more hours of college credit. The scholars include:

GRANT COUNTY – Petersburg: Cayleigh Ketterman;

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY – Capon Bridge: Brooke VanMeter;

JACKSON COUNTY – Gay: Christopher Holcomb;

Ripley: Amanda Lee;

LOGAN COUNTY – Chapmanville: Shawn Wolford;

MASON COUNTY – New Haven: Bryton Grate;

RITCHIE COUNTY – Harrisville: Larissa McDonald;

WOOD COUNTY – Belleville: Zoey Smith;

Parkersburg: Jonathan Defibaugh; Joshua Hammer; Kasey McKinney; Alexandra Tennant;

Vienna: Randa Eddy;

OHIO – Cutler: Christy Barton;

Little Hocking: Aaron Shutts;

Vincent: Ethan Lang;

VIRGINIA – Sugar Grove: Joshua Jackson;

Also listed: Penny Burke.

Dean’s Scholars

Students named to the Dean’s List maintained a 3.5 grade point average while earning six or more hours of college credit. The scholars include:

CABELL COUNTY – Barboursville: Cheyanne Hively;

Culloden: Aime Nuckolls;

CALHOUN COUNTY – Munday: Courtney Dugan;

FAYETTE COUNTY – Ansted: Victoria Boggs;

JACKSON COUNTY – Cottageville: Makayla Edwards; Jonathan Fields;

Evans: Jason Barr; Rachel Casto; Maria Harrah;

Given: Megan Barnett;

Kenna: Taylor Myers;

Ravenswood: Damien Caldwell; Samantha Eades; Autumn Pursley; Deanna Schindler; Marissa Simmons;

Ripley: Ashlea Huffman; Kalyn Ring; Mary Beth Yost;

Sandyville: David Smith;

KANAWHA COUNTY – Charleston: Skyler Nomar;

Elkview: Ashley Eplin; Annessa Sweeney;

St. Albans: Joseph Casey;

South Charleston: April McCune;

MARION COUNTY – Fairmont: Roger King;

MASON COUNTY – Pt. Pleasant: Ally Harper;

OHIO COUNTY – Wheeling: Jacie Baker;

PLEASANTS COUNTY – St. Marys: Olivia Birkhimer; Emily Meeks; Jeremy Rhodes; Juan Timmons;

RITCHIE COUNTY – Cairo: Luke Harper; Angela Stewart;

Ellenboro: Blaine Bowie; Abbie Shepler;

Harrisville: Rebecca Sullivan;

Smithville: Katie Rollins;

ROANE COUNTY – Reedy: Erica Ellison;

Spencer: Madison Rhodes;

TYLER COUNTY – Middlebourne: Kayla Henthorn; Allison Watson;

Sistersville: April Ramsey;

WIRT COUNTY – Elizabeth: Kaeleigh Parsons; Mika Parsons; Penny Shrader; Nathaniel Simonton; Nicole Wood; Sydney Woods;

Palestine: Addie Bailey; Dana Gupton; Peyton Richards; Emma Wyer;

WOOD COUNTY – Davisville: Brandon Dix; Amy Hutton;

Mineral Wells: Ashley Beall; Zachary Cumpston; Haleigh Kent; Jayde Metz; Zachary Redmon;

Parkersburg: Sydney Bohn; Nolan Brace; Emily Cogar; Katie Copeland; Laura Elder; Jamie Enoch; Stacey Fordyce; Lloyd Frazier; Mary Goe; Rachael Green; Emily Henthorn; Thanh Ly; James Malson; Steven Marshall; Randy Merced; Melissa Morris; Gregory Oxley; Kaylyn Parsons; Isabella Reidmiller; Tabetha Rich; Jasmine Roberts; Danielle Sartin; Angel Spangler; Sherree Townsend; Jessica Wells; Anneleise Westergard;

Rockport: Jonathan Winkler;

Vienna: Devon Fancher; Emily Gothard; Alyssa Hoffmann; John Justice; Molly Linsinbigler; Jacob McKnight; Garrett Napier; John O’Brien III; Amy Summers; Audrey Ungar;

Walker: Chere Jenkins; Katelyn Uppole;

Washington: Chasity Kerns; Adreana Linville; Morgan Smith; Logan Snyder; Julie Wolfe;

Williamstown: Justin Blevins; Tara Boyce; Elizabeth Collie;

ARIZONA – Bentonville: Sheena Ramey;

NEVADA – Las Vegas: Jessica Lyon;

OHIO – Athens: Adam Fox;

Belpre: Alanna Hanlon; Ashley Sunderman;

Beverly: Hunter Mahoney;

Caldwell: Shailyn Hayes;

Cutler: Bethany Steele;

Grove City: Jeffrey Terrell;

Long Bottom: Melynda Griffin;

Marietta: Ethan Feathers; Amanda Page; Michael Yonis III;

Ostrander: Sean Luellen;

Reedsville: Victoria Walls;

Vincent: Brayden Hanes;

Whipple: Sierra Layson;

OREGON – Canby: Leigh Brocki.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (August 12, 2022) – Tiana Tauber, West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Sigma Omega chapter president of Phi Theta Kappa, was recently recognized as the Most Valuable Member at the Ohio Region Honors in Action Conference on August 6. The conference was held at Eastern Gateway Community College in Steubenville, W.Va., and was hosted by the Alpha Omicron Nu chapter.  

Tauber is the first Early College member to serve as a Sigma Omega chapter officer. She spent her time at the conference collaborating with fellow regional members and getting involved with conference activities. The Ohio Regional officer team selected and presented her with the Most Valuable Member pin.  

“I am so proud of Tiana and the excitement she shows for being a member of Phi Theta Kappa. I have watched her grow as her mom (Victoria Poellot-Tauber, Sigma Omega chapter alumni member) brought her to chapter events and became involved with the chapter at a very young age,” said Marie Butler, Sigma Omega chapter advisor. “Tiana has aspirations of becoming an international officer, and I can easily see that happening.”  

Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society that recognizes the academic achievements of college students. The society is represented in nearly 1,300 community colleges across 11 nations. Phi Theta Kappa also helps students grow as scholars and leaders through skill development, scholarships and more.

Membership to Phi Theta Kappa is by invitation only and extended to students meeting specific eligibility criteria. To be eligible for membership, currently enrolled students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average and have completed at least 12 credit hours of associate degree coursework.

For more information about WVU Parkersburg’s Sigma Omega chapter, contact advisors Marie Butler (mbutler1@wvup.edu) or Andrew Walker (wwalker1@wvup.edu).

Parkersburg, W.Va. (August 5, 2022) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Board of Governors will meet Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The meeting will take place at 3:15 p.m. in the Francis & Nina Phares Board Room (Room 1300).

Visit http://www.wvup.edu/about/board-of-governors/agendas/ to view the complete agenda.

Parkersburg, W.Va. (July 26, 2022) – Artists and performers will fill Downtown Parkersburg on Sept. 9 and 10 as several organizations plan an “Artist takeover with relish.”

Parkersburg Piccalilli is a two-day arts conference and plans to host more than 100 working artists, art educators, college art students and arts organizations. The conference will include workshops by some of the region’s premiere artists, hands-on art making, networking and a reception filled with surprises.

On the evening of Friday, Sept. 9, participants will receive a progressive reception, moving from the Parkersburg Art Center to ArtBeat Studio and Artsbridge. The reception will include food, drinks, music and pop-up exhibits of participating artists’ work.

All registered conference goers may bring up to two pieces of their original art to display at the pop-up exhibit. If participants are musically inclined, they may also bring their instrument of choice to play.

The Arts Collaborative of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Parkersburg Art Center and Tamarack Foundation are co-hosting Parkersburg Piccalilli, which is the first of many conferences for and about artists.

Actors, musicians, theater performers and other artists will also be downtown on Sept. 9 and 10 for the PCG Transformation event and Tony Vincent Master Class. Tony Vincent, one of today’s leading theater actors and musicians, will present with other professionals on the evolution of the music business, elements of a great live show, performance coaching and more.

The PCG Transformation event and Tony Vincent Master Class are free to attend and sponsored by the Ross Foundation, Arts Collaborative of the Mid-Ohio Valley and WVU Parkersburg. The Actors Guild of Parkersburg will also assist with these events.

The two action-packed days will end with a behind-the-scenes tour of Discovery World on Market, a STEAM museum coming soon.

For more information, contact Senta Goudy (sgoudy4@wvup.edu); Jessie Seifert (artstart06@gmail.com) or Domenica Queen (dqueen@tamarackfoundation.org).

Visit wvup.edu/piccalilli to register for the art conference.

Visit wvup.edu/piccalilli to register for the art conference. From now until Aug. 19, registration is being offered at a discounted fee of $95. Beginning Aug. 20, registration is $120. A special rate of $75 is available for art educators and full-time college students.

To sign up for the PCG Transformation and Tony Vincent Master Class, visit wvup.edu/tony-vincent.