Presidential Search

The Board of Governors at Fairmont State University is conducting a nationwide search for President.
 
Fairmont State University
Fairmont State University, with a 120-acre main campus in Fairmont, West Virginia, (90 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA) is part of the state’s growing high technology corridor with a tri-city metro area of about 207,000 residents. Our campus has recently been expanded with new construction including an Engineering Technology Building, student life center, new residence hall, new parking garage, improved library facility and significant ADA accessibility improvements. With an enrollment of 4,600, and an operating budget of $64 million, FSU offers 6 associate degrees, more than 90 baccalaureate degrees and 5 graduate programs. FSU also plays a vital role in the North Central West Virginia region’s economic development.
 
The institution is accredited by the North Central Association and The Higher Learning Commission. FSU is a member of the NCAA Division II and the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletics Conference. Fairmont State University has an active student involvement with more than 86 clubs, organizations, student publications, honoraries, sororities, fraternities and intramural sports.
 
Fairmont State University shares a campus with its sister institution, Pierpont Community & Technical College, which has a for-credit enrollment of 2,800. This partnership allows the University and Community College to better serve their student populations.
 
At Fairmont State University, you'll find:
 * Outstanding, friendly colleagues who genuinely care about students’ success.
 * A safe and active campus.
 * Opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing academic community that is making significant contributions to the higher education of West Virginians and becoming more visible on the national and international stage.
 * Room to grow through professional development, research and community service opportunities.
 
The Fairmont State University community is eager to attract and welcome our next president to lead us into the 21st century, to seize new opportunities and to help us carry out our mission.

Core values and mission statement
In our overarching desire to help transform lives, Fairmont State University values scholarship, opportunity, achievement and responsibility.

The mission of Fairmont State University is to provide opportunities for individuals to achieve their professional and personal goals and discover roles for responsible citizenship that promote the common good.