West Virginia University

Barbara Copenhaver Bailey, Ed.D.
Director

Educational Background:
Doctorate of Education-Curriculum and Instruction, WVU, 2005
Master of Science-Agricultural and Extension Education, WVU, 1991
Bachelor of Science-Secondary Education, WVU, 1988

Duties:
  • Chief SSS representative within WVU Student Affairs
  • Manage SSS budget
  • Maintain working knowledge of Federal TRIO and grant regulations
  • Complete detailed reports of SSS progress to the US Department of Education
  • Coordinate and teach SSS orientation class
  • Coordinate and implement SSS program activities
  • Serve as an advocate for all SSS participants offering assistance with:
    • Advising
    • Financial aid
    • Housing
    • Career guidance
    • Professional/graduate school preparation
    • Suspension and probation issues

 

Cindy Drumm
Program Coordinator Senior

Educational Background:
Masters Degree, Public Administration, WVU, 2000
Masters Degree, Social Work, WVU, 2000
Bachelors Degree, Social Work, WVU, 1995

Duties:
  • Coordinate SSS tutoring program
  • Serve as SSS liaison for advising and financial aid
  • Assist with development and teaching of SSS orientation class
  • Serve as an advocate for all SSS participants offering assistance with:
    • Advising
    • Financial aid
    • Housing
    • Career guidance
    • Professional/graduate school preparation
    • Suspension and probation issues

 

Counselor II – currently vacant

Educational Background:

Duties:
  • Coordinate SSS programming and events
  • Assist with assessment and evaluation efforts
  • Assist with teaching of SSS orientation class
  • Coordinate SSS New Student Orientation programming
  • Serve as an advocate for all SSS participants offering assistance with:
    • Advising
    • Financial aid
    • Housing
    • Career guidance
    • Professional/graduate school preparation
    • Suspension and probation issues

 

Vanessa Harrison
Administrative Assistant

Educational Background:
Pursuing Regents Bachelor of Arts, WVU

Duties:
  • Manage SSS budget (procurement, payroll, recordkeeping, etc.)
  • Serve as SABO liaison
  • Maintain student database
  • Coordinate and organize all travel for events
  • Supervise work study students

 

Chris Moore
Math & Science Graduate Assistant

 

Ashley Saville-Amtower
English, Writing, & Study Skills Graduate Assistant