Campbellsville University plans expansion in West Virginia
Campbellsville, KY (10/04/2019) — Campbellsville University is investigating an expansion into West Virginia.
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) at a meeting Sept. 27 in Charleston, W.Va. approved Campbellsville University to offer degree programs in the Mountain State. The university is first looking at Theology, according to Dr. H. Keith Spears, senior vice president and assistant to the president of Campbellsville University.
"This program will include all undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by the School of Theology of Campbellsville University," Spears said. "Months of planning have led to this approval." The university is collaborating with organizations in two West Virginia cities, Williamson and Huntington.
"Since West Virginia is a partner state in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements the programs will begin via our online formats while seeking accreditor approval to eventually offer full programs face-to-face," Dr. Donna Hedgepath, provost and academic vice president at Campbellsville University, said.
An investment group has recently purchased the former Williamson Middle and High Schools. The middle school was previously home to Ambassador Christian Academy. Williamson's mayor, Charles Hatfield, has formally invited the university to come to his city on behalf of the investment group, which will facilitate space for an office, classrooms and other operational needs.
Christ Temple Church is sponsoring CU in Huntington, providing space for university needs. Pastor Chuck Lawrence says that the university is a natural partner that will augment the church's outreach and education missions. Both locations are working with CU on academic and community-based projects, focusing on the development of servant-leaders.
"The interest expressed by pastors, churches and individuals to bring ministry preparation to West Virginia has been encouraging," said Dr. John Hurtgen, dean of Campbellsville University's School of Theology, said.
The HEPC approval is the first step in creating opportunities in West Virginia. "We will return to Charleston, W.Va. to seek approval from the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education to offer Certificates in non-degree programs," Spears said.
The approval of the School of Theology by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is a step forward in expanding Campbellsville University's mission to West Virginia. The Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) site approvals and other requirements still need to be completed.
For more information about these programs, contact Josh Switzer, special projects manager at jdswitzer@campbellsville.edu or at (270) 789-5131.
Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with more than 12,000 students offering over 100 programs of study including Ph.D., master, baccalaureate, associate, pre-professional and certification programs. The university has Kentucky based off-campus centers in Louisville, Harrodsburg, Somerset, Hodgenville and Liberty with instructional sites in Elizabethtown, Owensboro and Summersville. Out-of-state centers include two in California at Los Angeles and Lathrop, located in the San Francisco Bay region. The website for complete information is www.campbellsville.edu.
Campbellsville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the status of Campbellsville University.
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Joan C. McKinney, (270) 789-5214, jcmckinney@campbellsville.eduShare this Story
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