The purpose of the Staff Engagement Programs is to support and assist the staff members of the Statler Community by providing the resources that could enrich their integration and success, while fostering their values for the betterment of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University and beyond.
Staff Engagement Series
The Staff Engagement Series features sessions and/or short workshops focused on important and timely topics for staff support and integration in Statler community. Sessions are open to all interested individuals; participating staff gain access to expert resources that support their career at West Virginia University.
Mentorship Programs
The mentoring programs in the Statler College are designed to include multiple aspects of academic life, as well as aspects related to balancing professional and family obligations. The programs are intended to freely address the needs of the participants as they advance through their careers and help create a sense of belonging, community and support network among faculty in the College.
Learn about the Faculty and Staff Mentoring Program
Thriving Engineers Program
The Thriving Engineers Program was created to support professional growth for faculty and staff in the Statler College annually. The Program is administered by the Office of the Dean, through the Associate Dean for Students, Faculty and Staff Engagement and supports faculty- and/ or staff-led engagement projects with an emphasis on community transformation. The duration of the program is 1 year. Proposals are considered in the following focus area:
- students’ engagement and community integration,
- wellbeing/sense of belonging programming for students, faculty and staff, and/ or
- development of strategies and programming for engagement and collaboration on topics and activities aimed to connect stakeholders (i.e., students, faculty, staff and alumni- if applicable) across multiple units of the college or with/in the WVU community and beyond.
- Open window for application: March- April. Details communicated yearly.
Learn about the Thriving Engineers Program
Leadership Development
Provide leadership development programs and training to help staff develop essential leadership skills.
Strengths’ Program: Leadership, professional and personal development opportunities in a safe space with a strengths coach. Opportunities for participants to come together to share challenges and to gain guidance and support.
Staff Council
The Council serves as the collective voice and advocates for the diverse needs and interests of our Statler staff members while fostering a collaborative work environment and thriving for enhancing Statler’s community footprint. The Council integrates and promotes community service and volunteering activities.
WVU Purpose Center
Interested in learning about your talents and strengths? The WVU Purpose Center can help. The only one of its kind to exist on a college campus, serves as a place for connection and self-exploration. Connecting students with resources across campus to pursue the things they’re passionate about and creating a safe space for them to discover who they are and the impact they want to have on the world around them.