West Virginia University at Parkersburg Program Coordinator April Crone, left, receives a recognition certificate for her organization of the Kids’ College program from President Torie Jackson, right, during the Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday. (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG — Collaboration, rearrangement of campus offices and recognizing staff achievement were the focus of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors meeting Tuesday.

“Our goal at WVU Parkersburg is to build a deliberately collaborative ecosystem of engagement that will encompass the entire WVUP community and the greater community that we serve,” said WVUP President Torie Jackson during her report at the Board of Governors meeting. “This college is successful when we work as a team, when everyone brings their engagement, their wisdom, their energy and their ideas.”

WVUP has realigned some of its offices and positions to improve efficiency and enhance student experience. One of the changes will see student advisors move from the Professional Advising Center in the library into the Center for Student Services.

April Crone received a recognition certificate for her planning and organization of the Kids’ College program as its program coordinator.

Kids’ College is a program for children ages 8-12 that introduces them to various college courses and career paths with subjects like Welding, Farm Technology, CoBot, Creative Writing and more.

Board member JP Hushion, left, read the Academic and Student Services & Administrative Services Committee report to the board during the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday. Also pictured from left, Stephanie McCoy, board member, Cody Irick, staff representative, and Lauriel Rader, secretary to the board. (Photo Provided)

“April Crone has been organizing, planning and leading the Kids’ College program this summer,” Jackson said. “At WVUP we appreciate it when our employees do their utmost to make this campus a vital part of our community.”

During the Executive Committee Report, Board Chair Joe Oliverio spoke about enrollment and the Higher Learning Commission.

Oliverio said summer course enrollment was up 30% and fall enrollment is on track to maintain previous levels. He also said WVUP received a formal letter from the West Virginia Higher Learning Commission, stating that the college’s accreditation will be continued for the next 10 years.

The board unanimously approved a resolution to terminate the Certificate of Applied Science Pharmacy Technician Program.

Jackson said that although they are terminating this program in the Nursing and Health Sciences Division, the division will see substantial growth in the future. WVUP is adding a Radiology Technician program, bringing back the Surgical Technician program and partnering with BridgeValley Community & Technical College to provide students with an EMS Certificate.

The next WVUP Board of Governors meeting will take place Aug. 27.