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education2 years ago

"Revamping Academics: WVU Proposes Cutting 32 Majors"

West Virginia University has released preliminary recommendations for program cuts as part of its academic transformation, with 32 programs, including 12 undergraduate and 20 graduate, recommended for discontinuation. The changes would affect 147 undergraduate and 287 graduate students. The university is also considering eliminating the language requirement for all majors and exploring alternative methods of language delivery. The recommendations include a reduction in faculty, with approximately 7% of the total Morgantown faculty potentially facing line reductions. Faculty have the option to appeal the recommendations, and an information session will be held for students and community members seeking more information.

education2 years ago

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.