Tag: E. Gordon Gee

WVU Extends Offer to Buy Mountain State Campus for $8 Million

West Virginia University is planning to buy Mountain State University’s campus in Beckley.

WVU President Gordon Gee said Wednesday that the school has extended an $8 million offer to purchase the campus and that Mountain State University has indicated it intends to accept the offer.

The Beckley private school’s accreditation was revoked by the state Higher Education Policy Commission in June 2012 because of leadership, organizational and integrity issues.

In November, the schools entered into an exclusive agreement to evaluate the possible purchase.

Through the evaluation process, Gee says it became clear that WVU has a unique opportunity to better serve the people of the state by having a presence in Beckley.

WVU hopes to finalize the acquisition by the spring of 2015. The deal is subject to court approval.

Gee: Culture of the University Must Change

West Virginia University President Gordon Gee says the culture of the university must change following riots that erupted after the football team's win…

  West Virginia University President Gordon Gee says the culture of the university must change following riots that erupted after the football team’s win over Baylor.

Gee says in a letter to the WUV community that setting fires and other incidents following Saturday night’s game are unacceptable. 
Morgantown and WVU have been trying for years to end the long-standing tradition of setting fires to celebrate athletic victories and other events.  
 
Gee says student leaders have been made responsible for creating solutions. The university also will continue alcohol abuse programs and activities and work with the city to address underage drinking and abusive behavior.
 
He also asked students, staff, alumni and others for ideas on how to support changing the culture of the school.
 
The university released Gee’s letter Monday night.

Marshall, WVU to Work Together on Higher Education Issues

 The presidents of West Virginia’s two largest public universities say the only rivalry between the schools will be in athletics.
 
Marshall University President Stephen Kopp and West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee say the schools plan to work together to improve public higher education in the state.

Both presidents say their universities can create opportunities to keep students in West Virginia after they graduate.

Kopp says he expects the two schools to work closely together on initiatives during the Legislature’s 2015 session.

Gee and Kopp announced their partnership Tuesday during Gee’s visit to Marshall’s campus in Huntington. Gee is touring all 55 counties.

WVU, Marshall Presidents Meeting in Huntington

The presidents of Marshall and West Virginia universities are getting together to discuss the state’s higher education issues.
 
Marshall’s Stephen J. Kopp also will give WVU’s E. Gordon Gee a private tour of Marshall’s Huntington campus on Tuesday.
 
Gee is in his second stint as WVU’s president. In March, the Higher Education Policy Commission approved his appointment by the university’s Board of Governors. He also served as WVU’s president from 1981 to 1985.
 
Both universities are in the midst of long-term infrastructure improvements.
 
Marshall’s plan also focuses on upgrades in technology, student housing and student life. It includes landscaping enhancements and an overhaul of the Memorial Student Center.
 
WVU is in the midst of nearly $1 billion in construction projects on campus, its university health system and student housing.

Higher Ed Panel to Set WVU President's Salary

The Higher Education Policy Commission will meet April 25 at Fairmont State University to vote on a new contract for West Virginia University President E.…

The Higher Education Policy Commission will meet April 25 at Fairmont State University to vote on a new contract for West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee.

The commission approved Gee’s appointment as the university’s permanent president on March 10. Gee was named interim president after Jim Clements left for Clemson in November.
 
Gee was paid $450,000 annually for the interim appointment. The Dominion Post  reports the higher education panel will meet at Fairmont State University to approve a contract that reflects Gee’s new status.
 
At Ohio State, Gee earned approximately $2 million. WVU is not expected to match that salary.
 

Higher Education Policy Commission Approves WVU Selection of Gee

Updated 12:29 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2014:The Higher Education Policy Commission voted to approve the WVU March 3 action to amend its search process and…

Updated 12:29 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2014:

The Higher Education Policy Commission voted to approve the WVU March 3 action to amend its search process and select Gee as the permanent president.

 
“President Gee is a vibrant leader with unmatched credentials whose homecoming has been warmly welcomed at West Virginia University,” said Dr. Bruce Berry, chairman of the Higher Education Policy Commission.

“We look forward to working closely with President Gee and the entire campus as we strive to increase opportunities for our students and expand the positive impact of higher education on West Virginia’s communities.”

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The state Higher Education Policy Commission is holding a special meeting to vote on Gordon Gee’s appointment as West Virginia University’s permanent president.

The university’s Board of Governors unanimously approved Gee’s appointment last week. The commission also must approve the decision.
 
Commissioners are scheduled to meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Charleston.
 
Gee was named interim president after Jim Clements left for Clemson last November. Gee also served as WVU’s president from 1981 to 1985.
 
Gee also served two stints as president at Ohio State. He retired from Ohio State in July 2013 after he criticized Roman Catholics, Notre Dame and former Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema, who now coaches at Arkanas. The remarks were made in December 2012 to Ohio State’s Athletic Council.
 
 

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