WVU/HR&E Mission

Our Mission

The College of Human Resources & Education was originally established as a College of Education in 1927. In 1965, the College expanded to include programs that prepare related professionals in non-school positions. The current mission of the College acknowledges the diverse nature of its programs while continuing to adhere to its historic tradition of preparing educational professionals.

The mission of the College of Human Resources and Education at West Virginia University is to:

offer sound and accessible preprofessional and professional preparation at undergraduate and graduate levels,
provide scholarly contributions, leadership, and service at state, national, and international levels,
contribute to the instructional, intellectual, economic, social, and cultural diversity missions of the University.

Through Human Resources Programs and Professional Education Programs, we strive to:

develop maximal potential of individuals and groups for learning, living, and working,
enhance the emotional, intellectual, and adaptive capabilities of children and adults across the life span and in a variety of settings,
promote life-long learning of capable, knowledgeable, caring professionals through initial, advanced, and continuing education,
respect the dignity of each person and all cultures.

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	Our Mission The College of Human Resources & Education was originally established as a College of Education in 1927. In 1965, the College expanded to include programs that prepare related professionals in non-school positions. The current mission of the College acknowledges the diverse nature of its programs while continuing to adhere to its historic tradition of preparing educational professionals. The mission of the College of Human Resources and Education at West Virginia University is to: offer sound and accessible preprofessional and professional preparation at undergraduate and graduate levels, provide scholarly contributions, leadership, and service at state, national, and international levels, contribute to the instructional, intellectual, economic, social, and cultural diversity missions of the University. Through Human Resources Programs and Professional Education Programs, we strive to: develop maximal potential of individuals and groups for learning, living, and working, enhance the emotional, intellectual, and adaptive capabilities of children and adults across the life span and in a variety of settings, promote life-long learning of capable, knowledgeable, caring professionals through initial, advanced, and continuing education, respect the dignity of each person and all cultures.