Advocacy groups argue that the order is unconstitutional and overbroad, impacting higher education classrooms and restricting educators’ freedom of speech.
The Credential WV initiative will allow students to learn workforce-relevant skills, making them more competitive in the job market.
The governor said this measure is a direct response to the federal government’s rocky FAFSA rollout.
Students will have access to some, but not all, financial aid programs in West Virginia if they don’t complete the FAFSA.
Despite protests, demands for an independent audit, and a vote of no confidence in the university’s president, WVU will move forward with program cuts and layoffs.
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The vote of no confidence from West Virginia University’s Faculty Senate comes amid proposed sweeping cuts over a budget shortfall.
Following campus protests and outrage, the university issued new recommendations to combat its $45 million budget shortfall.
After the university announced it may be cutting 32 majors and 7% of its faculty, students walked out in protest, demanding decreased administrative spending instead.