University of Charleston Employee Directory
Higher EducationWest Virginia, United States501-1000 Employees
The University of Charleston operates as an independent, co-educational residential university on a campus in Charleston, West Virginia. It offers an outcomes-oriented curriculum that weaves critical thinking, communication, citizenship, creativity and innovation, ethical practice, and inquiry into courses across majors, while promoting community service and learning beyond the classroom. The institution has earned national recognition for its programs, including being named a Best Regional School by The Princeton Review and listed among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report. In November 2025, UC announced the appointment of Jamie Cope as Executive Director of Innovation, signaling ongoing emphasis on campus innovation. Its mission centers on educating students for productive work, enlightened living, and active community involvement, situating the university within West Virginia's higher education landscape.