Governance, Policies and Guidelines

Below are the policies, codes and guidelines relevant to the WVU Health Sciences Campuses.

• Social Media Guidelines
• Tobacco Free Policy

University Governance Statement

The WVU Board of Governors is the governing body of WVU. The Higher Education Policy Commission in West Virginia is responsible for developing, establishing, and overseeing the implementation of a public policy agenda for the state’s four-year colleges and universities.

Affirmative Action Statement

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national origin in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities, or with respect to admission or employment.

WVU Health Sciences Code of Conduct

The Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University employs innovative faculty and staff who earn regional, national, and international recognition for their contributions to education, research, patient care, and the advancement of their diverse clinical and scientific specialties. As a result of their expertise and experience, faculty and staff have opportunities to engage in professional activities with industry, professional and scientific organizations and journals, other universities, and governmental agencies.

• Code of Conduct - Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitments Policy