For the third consecutive year, WVU has earned the Strengths-Based Campus Award, distinguishing it as the only university in the country to achieve this milestone.
“Receiving this recognition for the third time reflects the University’s ongoing commitment to supporting faculty, staff and students in understanding their talents and using them to make meaningful impacts and support holistic development,” WVU Purpose Center Director Cate Schlobohm said.
Since its launch in Fall 2022, the WVU Purpose Center has achieved the following:
More than 93,000 interactions with faculty, staff, students, alumni and K-12 community partners.
Built partnerships with more than 185 programs or departments.
Led more than 1,100 one-on-one coaching sessions and 1,460 group workshops and classroom visits.
Additionally, nearly 26,000 people across campus have taken the CliftonStrengths Assessment.
“Our progress over the last four years truly highlights the collaborations and support we’ve built with the many units and programs across campus,” Schlobohm said.
“From our faculty who integrate strengths into their classrooms, to CliftonStrengths coaches who help students understand themselves on a deeper level, and the staff and student leaders who champion a culture of belonging — these partnerships allow us to bring strengths and purpose-work to life every day.”
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