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Commission, Council to host 34th Annual Great Teachers Seminar – June 15-18, 2026

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Community and Technical College System, with support from the Faculty Advisory Council, will host the 34th Annual West Virginia Great Teachers Seminar in June at North Bend State Park in Ritchie County.

Faculty from colleges and universities across West Virginia are encouraged to participate in this unique, collaborative professional development experience focused on the evolving challenges and innovations in higher education instruction.

A Focus on the Art of Teaching

The Great Teachers Seminar is not discipline-specific. Instead, it centers on the art of teaching itself — bringing together educators to share ideas, reflect on their work, and learn from one another.

Built on the belief that the collective wisdom and experience of educators surpasses that of any single expert, the seminar is entirely faculty-driven. Participants engage in discussions and workshops shaped by their own insights, challenges, and innovations in the classroom.

Enrollment and Participation

To maintain the seminar’s quality, enrollment is limited. Most colleges and universities select one or two faculty members to attend, though some institutions may send more.

Costs and Logistics

Please note: participation is limited to selected faculty only; guests are not permitted.

Important Deadline

Pre-seminar materials and forms must be submitted by:
June 1, 2026

How to Get Involved

Faculty interested in attending should:

  1. Contact Barbara Ladner
    ladnerbe@wvstateu.edu
    (304) 634-5397
  2. Apply through their institution’s selection process

Institutions should submit selected participants’ names and contact information for distribution of pre-seminar materials.

Participating Institutions

Faculty representatives from institutions across West Virginia contribute to the success of the seminar each year, including: