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West Virginia University: Economic Development at a “Super” Land-Grant in a Rural State
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Michele G. WheatlyProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, West Virginia University
West Virginia University: Economic Development at a “Super” Land-Grant in a Rural State
University Economic Development Association ConferencePittsburgh, PA October 29, 2013
Michele G. Wheatly, Ph.D.Provost & Vice President for Academic AffairsWest Virginia University
Bridging the Gap
New River Gorge Bridge Fayetteville, West Virginia3,030 feet long 876 feet high 1975 Bridge Day
West Virginia: A State of “Communities”
• 1.8 million residents
• 55 counties• 5 cities > 30K
residents
COLLABORATIONTribal trade and rugged terrain created social, political, and economic cultures of collaboration.
INNOVATIONWest Virginia became a state in 1863 when 50 northwestern counties of Virginia decided to break away during the Civil War.
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Healthy Communiti
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WVU: A Brief History• Morrill Act created land-grant universities
• WVU was founded• Smith-Lever Act
created Cooperative Extension
• Medical education began with Maryland partnership
• University Hospital opened
• Medical degrees awarded
1862
18671914
1903
19511962
“Super Land-Grants”
Land-grant universities with comprehensive health sciences under a
single president
Florida Kentucky
Connecticut
UniversityMinnesota
Arizona
West Virginia
Tennessee
MissouriWisconsin
The Ohio State
State of West Virginia: Population and
RankingsState Population
(millions)Economic Educational
Attainment (undergraduate)
Health Outcomes
West Virginia 1.9 48 50 47
Florida 19.3 40 31 34
Ohio 11.5 23 38 35
Arizona 6.5 31 29 25
Tennessee 6.4 14 41 39
Michigan 6.0 19 33 42
Wisconsin 5.7 28 28 16
Minnesota 5.3 39 10 5
Kentucky 4.3 17 47 44
Connecticut 3.6 43 4 6
WVU Bureau of Business & Economic Research
• GDP expansion: WV ranks 10th with 3% growth.
• Natural resources and mining: Natural gas production has doubled in two years.
• Construction: A 2.3% increase is forecasted.
• Exports: Exports such as coal are increasing.
• Health services: A 2.1% increase is forecasted.
• Jobs and Income: Even with 1% growth per year, $34K income per capita still ranks low.
• Aging in Appalachia: An aging population requires increased healthcare.
• Education: Only 30% of West Virginians have some college education.
Access toEducation
• Well-informed population• Versatile and capable workforce
– Achieves career success– Attracts industry & commerce
WVU: Bridging the Gap
• Preventative well-being• Health and dental care• Extension Service
• Government and legislature• Translational initiatives, IP, etc. • Community engagement• Global outreach
Access to Healthcare
EconomicOpportunity
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WVU2020 Strategic Plan
WVU’s mission contributes to all aspects of economic development➡Deliver high-quality education.➡Excel in discovery and innovation.➡Model a culture of diversity and inclusion.➡Promote health and vitality.➡Build pathways for the exchange of knowledge and
opportunity between the state, the nation, and the world.
Developed in 2010 with broad constituency engagement
Endorsed by the WVU Board of Governors in 2011
Implementing goals and realizations
Reimagining the Land-
Grant Mission
WVU2020 Strategic Plan for the Future
Associate Provost for
Engagement & Outreach
Chief Global Officer
State Relations
ResearchLifelong LearningHealth Sciences
Academics
Extension
Economic Development:
A broad concept that requiresmultiple leaders and shared responsibility for effective coordination.
State Relations
Engagement & Outreach
Academic
Global
Shale Gas Utilization Example:
Economic Development• Governor’s
Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission
• Business & economic research
• Extension Service’s gas education
• Partnerships in Poland and China
• Faculty hiring• Energy research• LIINC (Linking
Innovation, Industry, & Commercialization)
State Relations
Engagement & Outreach
Academic
Global
Example: Access to Education• Higher Education
Policy Commission• Community and
Technical College System
• Pre K-12
• 4-H• Extension
Service• Adult learners
• Global competency
• Academic Innovation
State Relations
Engagement & Outreach
Academic
Global
• Medicare• Medicaid• Affordable
Care Act
• Extension Service
• Rural health
• Global health
• WVU Healthcare
Example: Access to Healthcare
State Relations
Engagement & Outreach
Academic
Global
Example: Raising the Health Status of West Virginians
School of Public Health
Mountain of Excellence: Eliminating Appalachian health disparities
Clinical and translational research grant of $53M over 5 years
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WVU Healthcare: State Economic Impact
• With a hospital expansion, impact is anticipated to grow to $6.6B by 2017.
• WVU Healthcare constitutes 8% of West Virginia’s economy.
• WVU Healthcare and its employees paid $95M in taxes and generated $483M in total state tax revenue.
$2.6B (direct) + $2.8B (indirect) = $5.4B
State Relations
Engagement & OutreachAcademi
cGlobal
“Super Land-Grant”Health
Sciences Economic
Development
Access
Collaboration
Lifelong Learning
Extension Service
Innovation
Strategic Planning