Training and Development Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: How do I register for WVU training that is not available through Training and Development?
   A: WVU Internal Resources for Training

2. Q: How do I request videotapes, audiotapes and books from Training and Development?
   
   A: T&D Resource Library and Customized Assistance
   In addition to the providing workshops described in the T&D Catalog, the T&D staff are available to help evaluate department training needs and design programs to meet these needs, to identify and evaluate local workshop offerings, and to assist in refining training programs. Trainer support services are also available. And, the T&D unit maintains a reference library with audio, visual and hard copy development tools for use by WVU employees. To review the resources available, please view the site offered below.
   
   T&D Library

3. Q: As a WVU employee, what education opportunities are available to me?
   
   A: Employee Education at WVU
   West Virginia University encourages employees to take advantage of educational opportunities for career development & self- improvement. To help this effort, a combination of flexible work hours, annual leave, and work release time may be used to permit full-time regular employees to attend classes. These options apply to the pursuit of a General Equivalency Diploma, additional job-related training (Vo-Tech,) or WVU undergraduate or graduate level study. Such use of time is subject to the approval of the employee's immediate supervisor. For more details, please review the policy option provided below
   
   Employee Education

4. Q: As a WVU faculty member, what professional development opportunities are available to me?

   A:Faculty Development Opportunities
   Continuous learning is the key to quality education and an enriched environment. West Virginia University strives to provide varied developmental opportunities for its faculty. Be it funding source options, continuing education, or alternative strategies, faculty members can find guidance and assistance through the Academic Affairs Faculty Development office. These services and offerings may be accessed at from the address provided below.
   
   Faculty Development
   
   

5. Q: As a WVU professional employee, what development opportunities are available for me?
   
   
   A: Professional Development Program West Virginia University offers full-time regular employees who have completed at least four years of continuous full-time employment at the University are eligible to participate in one of two professional development programs. These professional development programs are separate but similar. One program covers faculty, FE/AP, and non-classified employees, while another program exists for classified employees. The maximum length of a professional development activity and the amount of compensation provided, if any are dependent upon the employee's length of service. For program details, please contact the Provost's Office at 293-2661.
   

6. Q: What financial assistance is available to me as a WVU employee to enable me to experience educational opportunities for career development and self-improvement?
   
   A: WVU Tuition Assistance Program
   West Virginia University encourages employees to utilize educational opportunities for career development and self-improvement. To this end, WVU sponsors the Tuition Assistance Program through its Staff Council. The Tuition Assistance Program provides reimbursement to classified employees for undergraduate coursework or portfolio development. Please continue below to access program details and applications on-line.
   
   Tuition Assistance