WVU's Academic Transformation: Cuts, Reductions, and Faculty Position Recommendations

West Virginia University (WVU) has announced preliminary recommendations for its Academic Transformation process, which aims to adjust academic offerings to better serve student needs. The recommendations include discontinuing 32 majors and reducing 169 faculty positions. WVU is focusing on programs that are most relevant to students' needs and the future needs of industries. The university is also considering eliminating the language requirement for all majors and exploring alternative methods of language instruction. Additionally, WVU plans to combine the Mining Engineering and Petroleum and Natural Gas programs to better prepare students for the evolving energy economy. Faculty can appeal the recommendations, and information sessions will be held for students and families.