The Mountaineer family has distinct qualities. Mountaineers have purpose, are loyal and support each other. Mountaineers work harder, reach further and climb higher. The “Climb Higher” campaign is a campus celebration of the way faculty and staff exceed expectations and make West Virginia University better.
Clayton Kuklick was recently selected for his contributions to the college and university. He was nominated by Stephen Harvey, associate professor, physical education teacher education.
“Clayton has brought energy, dynamism and enthusiasm to his interactions with colleagues and students in the Coaching and Teaching Studies department. He is an innovative faculty member, who truly cares about the education of his students. Clayton also makes his classes challenging, but at the same time fun, through his engaging teaching style.
“Although employed as a teaching professor he has helped on multiple research projects with colleagues and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure his colleagues, both faculty and staff, and students reach their goals. He truly is the epitome of one who climbs higher.”
Each week in Mountaineer E-News the university announces faculty or staff members who are going the extra mile to help WVU grow in impact and stature.
President E. Gordon Gee believes that organizations are built around people. According to Gee, at West Virginia University we have great people doing great things.
“West Virginia University is rapidly advancing from excellence to eminence,” Gee said. “I am proud of everyone on our campus who is helping us climb higher.”