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John Chambers College of
Business and Economics
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Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission Statement

Chambers College is committed to educating and transforming our students in ways that support the prosperity of our state and our world. Driven by our stated values, our work is executed through rigorous and relevant research, high-impact learning/scholarship, and applied education that actively engages internal and external partners. 

Vision Statement

Chambers College aspires to be an intellectually diverse and inclusive community dedicated to developing future business leaders that are committed to excellence, innovation, and integrity. We seek to catalyze interdisciplinary solutions in ways that will advance economic prosperity and support a business ecosystem that must contend with a wide range of financial, social, technical, and environmental priorities. 

Values

University Values:

  • SERVICE: We seek opportunities to serve others and are committed to providing the highest quality of service.
  • CURIOSITY: We ask questions, seek new opportunities, and change through innovation.
  • RESPECT: We are respectful, transparent, and inclusive with each other.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We perform at our very best every day to create a university that is responsive, efficient, and effective.
  • APPRECIATION: We support and value each other’s contributions as we build a community that is One WVU

College Values:

  • HIGH-IMPACT LEARNING: We seek to engage our students in the learning process through high-impact educational practices supported by state-of-the-art facilities and technologies that promote experiential and collaborative learning.
  • DIVERSITY/INCLUSIVITY: We value diversity in thought, experience, and culture to provide a rich, collaborative learning experience for our students.
  • EXCELLENCE: Our academic community strives for excellence in all our pursuits.
  • LIFE-LONG LEARNING: We encourage and promote life-long learning as an active mindset.
  • INNOVATION: We strive to adapt to new modes of teaching, learning, research, and service to add value to our academic community and beyond.
  • PROFESSIONALISM: We act with integrity, honesty, and moral uprightness. We strive to be transparent, and we understand that professionalism and competence in your discipline is key to a rewarding and productive career.
  • STUDENT CENTRIC: We are dedicated to our students and their growth/success throughout their academic journey.
  • ADAPTABILITY: We strive for a high level of adaptability to changes in both business and academia.
  • ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT: We support the entrepreneurial spirit that allows us to create, innovate, and explore the future of business.