Welcome to Academic Affairs. 

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer for Fairmont State University, working closely with the President of Pierpont Community and Technical College and also with the deans, chairs and faculty to plan, develop, and coordinate the University’s academic policies and programs.  The work of the Provost's office is supported by an administrative assistant.
  Maria Rose, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  Judy Biafore, Administrative Assistant  

The Associate Provost (FSU) assists in the conduct of the academic functions of the University by working on institutional accreditation, serving as a liaison with the Curriculum and Assessment Committees, and serving as a point of contact for students and faculty with concerns about academic matters.  The faculty handbook, FSU catalog, and academic awards are all handled by the Associate Provost and administrative secretary.
  Chris Lavorata, Associate Provost 
  Valerie Woofter, Administrative Secretary

College/School Deans and Department Chairs are charged with implementing academic policies. They have authority to supervise the academic functions of faculty members within their academic units.

The Gaston Caperton Center is a major regional campus facility located in Clarksburg, WV.  
  Tim Oxley, Director and Assistant Vice President for Academic Services

The Director of the Foundation Center for Teaching Excellence provides leadership and vision to enhance teaching and learning, mentors and monitors part-time faculty and is responsible for the faculty development program. The work of the Center is supported by an administrative associate.
  Nancy McClure, Director
  Stephanie White, Administrative Associate

The Director of Institutional Research collects and organizes institutional data in support of external accreditation and program reviews, as well as internal institutional initiatives.
  Bill Finley, Director

The Director for Strategic Planning and Assessment serves as a resource for the Associate Provost and Assessment Committee in support of an outcomes-based curriculum, and coordinates the work of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Implementation Teams and Audit Committees.
  Erica Harvey, Director

Current Initiatives:

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the  President of Pierpont CTC co-chair the Implementation Team for Goal 1 of the institutional strategic plan, "Empower faculty and students to achieve high levels of teaching and learning." 

As part of Goal 1,

• Faculty are developing student learning outcomes at the programmatic and course levels, including liberal studies outcomes through the Liberal Studies Committee. 
• The Assessment Committee is supporting faculty in the development of programmatic assessment plans for all programs.
• The Learning Outcomes Team is helping faculty with the development of program and course outcomes.
• The Program Review Committee is drafting a revised program review process.
• The Deans' Council is working to maximize facilities for teaching and learning.

 

Page updated 10/21/07.