“Nothing will be done to jeopardize our outstanding academic programs in art and music.” – Dr. John McCullough

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 22, 2015 — West Liberty University Interim President Dr. John McCullough today responded to student, faculty and staff concerns on the possible closure of three campus buildings.

“Options are being reviewed and no final decision has been made on closing the buildings as mentioned in recent budget discussion,” he said during a noontime Faculty Meeting, attended by students, faculty and staff and held in Kelly Theatre. 

“The building closures were included as a possible option regarding budget cutting. Other options are now being considered to offset the cost savings associated with closing those buildings,” he said.

McCullough also sent the following message to campus via email:

“The decision to close College Hall and the ceramics studio is not final. At this time, options and alternatives are being reviewed as relates to those facilities. Nothing will be done to jeopardize our outstanding academic programs in art and music. I firmly believe a practical and workable resolution will be developed so as to effectively serve our students and faculty in those programs. We will work to expedite a resolution and to inform you as soon as possible.”

The buildings being discussed include the Annex, College Hall and Shotwell Hall.

The fiscal year 2016 budget was approved at the April 15, 2015 Board of Governors meeting held in historic Shaw Hall.