WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors seeks feedback

April 29, 2009

On-line survey available, campus forums set to provide input to WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors.
CONTACT: Connie Dziagwa, executive director of institutional advancement, 304-424-8203.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

An on-line survey to collect input regarding West Virginia University at Parkersburg's name is now available on the college web site (www.wvup.edu).

The survey is designed to give area residents and the college's students, faculty and staff an opportunity to express their opinions regarding the college continuing as WVU Parkersburg or adopting a new name.

The WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors decided earlier this week to conduct an on-line survey and open forums as part of the process in determining the college's future direction and name. The survey will be available until May 17.

"We value our community’s input. The Board of Governors is seeking input as we prepare to decide whether or not to change WVU Parkersburg’s name," Joe Campbell, board chair said. "Whatever action is taken, it needs to be the best long-term solution for the College, its students, its future students and the community as a whole."

Campus forums have also been set up. Student forums will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday (May 4); 5:30 p.m., Tuesday (May 5) and noon, Wednesday (May 6) in the student lounge. Classified staff will conduct an open forum at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 7, in Room 1305. Faculty will meet at 10 a.m., Monday, May 11 in Room 1305.