THE WVU STEWARDSHIP PLAN
WELCOME TO A BETTER OPTION
WE PROPOSE AN ALTERNATIVE TO WVU'S ACADEMIC TRANSFORMATION PLAN
The current Transformation Plan involves 32 program cuts and estimated involuntary workforce reductions of up to 429 positions.
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Our goals in bringing this alternative proposal forward are:
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To ensure that West Virginia University remains a financially solvent public institution in the eyes of the state, the nation, and the alumni.
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To change the negative tide of national and state-wide public opinion being waged in the media in regard to recent announcements about West Virginia University.
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To help ensure a university that continues to meet the needs of our students, our campus, and our communities now and in the future.
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Using the principles of subsidiarity and solidarity, our plan proposes only 3 workforce reductions and still saves WVU $45 Million.​
HOW OUR PLAN WORKS
The Stewardship Plan leaves intact West Virginia University while meeting the $45 million expense reduction target established by the University. Any and all of the perceived benefits of the Transformation Plan can still be accomplished under the Stewardship Plan on a reasonable time-table established by a new senior administration team through a combination of the following actions:
• Immediate halt to the Transformation Plan initiatives relating to program discontinuations, faculty line reductions and non-renewal of contracts.
• The rescission of all reduction In force notices and notices of non-renewal previously issued by the University to be effective in May 2024.
• No involuntary faculty line reductions.
• No non-renewal of contracts.
• No disruption in the service to students or employees of WVU.
SIGN TO SUPPORT
Add your name to the list of supporters of an alternate path forward for WVU
Anonymous: Our goal is to accumulate unique individuals supporting the Stewardship Plan. While we do not intend to share signatories, if you have a compelling reason to reserve your name (like fear of professional reprisal) feel free to sign 'anonymous', while also indicating as much affiliation as can be useful. Thank you.
SUBSIDIARITY & SOLIDARITY
Subsidiarity involves organizing the various functions of society in a way that nurtures the vitality of the community
Solidarity represents the moral quality that empowers us to collectively embrace the abundance of resources