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WVNET
837 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Tel: 304.293.5192
Fax: 304.293.5540

About


Who & What We Are


 
WVNET is the West Virginia Network, a dynamic service organization providing telecommunications and computing services within West Virginia. WVNET was created in 1975 to provide central computing facilities and wide-area network communications linking its "central site" computing resources in Morgantown with the campus computing systems at most of the colleges and universities throughout the state.

In accordance with Senate Bill 653 (PDF), effective July 1, 2000, WVNET reports to the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC).

The WVNET Policy Board serves as the final clearinghouse for problem resolution, oversight, direction and policy issues, and provides a flexible and dynamic policy and planning structure to support a broad clientele base for the future.

In November 1998 the Governor's Office of Technology issued Operational Directive 9901, which extended WVNET's range of responsibilities to include a major management, control, and support role for the emerging unified state network. WVNET is transitioning to expand its impact by offering services to State government, K-12, public libraries and county government. As a centralized state resource, WVNET reacts to customer needs by providing efficient and cost-effective deployment of technology, services and support.

In 2004 Senate Bill No. 448 provided that the vice chancellor for administration shall establish a computer advisory board , which shall be representative of higher education and other users of WVNET as the commission and council determine appropriate. The CAB is responsible for serving as a first-level sounding board concerning WVNET's operation and its future.

The Strategic Plan which providess a framework for the future development of the West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) for Fiscal Years 2009-2012 is available for viewing online. This document presents the history of WVNET; describes its current service areas; states the mission, vision and objectives; and discusses the goals established in support of those objectives by each department.

Additional information our mission, goals and governance is provided in WVNET's Governance policy.

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Current Employment Opportunities

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                                                                                                                    WVNET is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Directory 

  Staff Directory


Call 293-5192 + extension or 1-800-253-1558. Click on name for more info.

Ext. LAST, First name Function
267 BARNES, Fran Administrative Assistant
267 BLOSSER, Henry Director
230 BRITTON, Verne Lead Systems Programmer
254 BURCHARD, Jerry Senior DBA
273 CHASTAIN, Jason Telecomm Network Specialist I
268 CHUBY, Roman Sr. Adm. App. Software Specialist
260 CONNELL, Peggy Telephone Operator
289 CONFERENCE ROOM
224 COOK, George Lead Systems Programmer
253 CRESS, Libby Purshasing Assistant II
242 DAUGHERTY, Allen Manager /Telecommunications
235 DEVALL, Greg Telecomm Network Specialist III
275 DICK, Annette Sr. Adm. App. Software Specialist
252 FREEMAN, Chris Telecomm Network Specialist I
257 GREGG, Barry Network Operator
244 GWINN, Denise DBA-Lead
259 HADDIX, Roberta Assist. Dir/Administration
260 HELP DESK
226 HOWDERSHELT, Yvonne Sr. Adm. App. Software Specialist
277 JENKINS, Kim Network Operator
271 JUSTICE, Jay Assoc. Dir/Systems & Operations
284 KAROLCHIK, Mike Lead Systems Programmer
263 KEITH, Dana DBA-Senior
288 KIDDER, Greg Technology Procurement Officer
248 KINCAID, Kevin Network Operator
238 LAYMAN, Marcie Sr. IT Consultant
246 LINT, Bob Telecomm Network Specialist II
274 LONG, Barbara DBA
286 LONG, Randy Senior Systems Programmer
227 LYNCH, Bonnie Manager/Admin. Applications
243 LYNCH, Rich Manager/Systems Programming
236 MAYS, Ben Lead Systems Programmer
251 MUSICK, Kathy Program Specialist
290 NEELY, Mary Director/Human Resources
248/250 OPERATORS, Computer
0 OPERATOR, Telephone
257 PARKER, Andy Network Operator
265 RECEPTIONIST
282 ROBINSON, Dennis Manager/Computer Operations
249 SAFFRON, Karen Senior Administrative Secretary
248 SAFFRON, Mark Network Operator
232 SAUNDERS, Doug Senior Systems Programmer
241 SEESINK, Frank Telecomm Network Specialist II
294 SHAW, Daniel Web Application Developer, HEPC
269 SISLER, Dianne Sr. Adm. App. Software Specialist
258 SNITZ, Phil Accountant
234 TILKO, George Sr. Adm. App. Software Specialist
257 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Network Operator
287 WATSON, Dave Lead Systems Programmer/Adm

 

History


Systems History: Key Events

Before the Creation 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
The Early Years of WVNET 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
WVNET in the Early '80s 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
WVNET in the Late '80s 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
WVNET in the Early '90s 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
WVNET in the Late '90s 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
WVNET in the Early 2000s 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
WVNET in the Mid 2000s 2005 2006 2007

Author's Note: I originally assembled this history of major hardware and software upgrades at WVNET in December, 1985, assisted by fellow staffers Jeff Brooks, George Cook, Rich Lynch, and Bill Strider. I've attempted to keep the account up-to-date since then. The sequence of events tends to concentrate on the IBM side of things since the only computing resources offered by WVNET were IBM-compatible for a long period of time. In the course of the history, I will refer to the West Virginia University Computer Center (WVUCC) as it existed prior to 1975. WVNET came into official existence in March 1975 as part of a state plan to distribute computer resources throughout the state system of higher education. At the time WVNET was created, WVUCC was chosen to become the "host site" for the "star" network; however, in the spring of 1977, the decision was made to make WVNET a separate entity from West Virginia University, responsible to the West Virginia Board of Regents. The building which had housed WVUCC, all computer equipment, and most of the staff of the computer center became part of the WVNET "host site" (now called the WVNET "central site," the current term is used throughout this history). -- Jay Justice

 

 

Governance


Governance 

This section contains information on the leadership and organizational structures, processes and relational mechanisms that ensure that the organization sustains and extends the organization's strategy and objectives.


 

Computer Advisory Board


Computer Advisory Board 

The Computer Advisory Board serves as a first-level sounding board concerning WVNET's operation and its future.


Location

 

How to Get to

Get Driving Directions from MapQuest

Driving from I-68

  • Get off the Interstate on EXIT 7 -- "Pierpont Road."
  • TURN WEST on WV 857. Go through the traffic light in front of the Glenmark Plaza, and continue down a long hill.
  • At the next traffic light, TURN left (South) on US 119.
  • Drive up the steep hill; Morgantown Airport will be on your left at the crest.
  • Continue straight ahead on 119, through the traffic light at the Airport turnoff.
  • Travel 0.8 mile to the next traffic light, TURN right onto WV 705 -- "101st Memorial Way."
  • Stay on 705 for 1.8 miles through the three traffic lights at Stewartstown Road and Willowdale, slowing down and moving into the right lane when you come to the third traffic light at Pineview -- you'll see a Sheetz gas station on your left.
  • Continue slow and straight as you approach the fourth light, 0.1 mile past the third one. This light is at the entrance to North Elementary School, marked by a big sign on the right.
  • Just before the light and the school sign, you will see WVNET's one-story, metal, BEIGE BUILDING set back from the road on your right, fronted by a parking lot and a large yard with a few trees and a blue two-sided WVNET sign set near the road.
  • TURN right AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, just past WVNET's property line.
  • TAKE THE FIRST right TURN into our parking lot.
  • Park and enter the main entrance, centered on the front of our building facing the road.
    (If you're arriving after five p.m. weekdays or on the weekend for training or other authorized reason, you may use the far right entrance and buzz the machine room operator for admittance.)

Driving from I-79

  • Get off the Interstate on EXIT 155 -- "West Virginia University"

If you're traveling NORTH from Charleston or other points south:

  • At the bottom of the exit ramp, MERGE right onto a short road taking you downhill through one stop light to the next light.  A Sheetz store will be on your right.
  • Go straight through this light (bearing right) onto East 7 and South 19.

If you're traveling SOUTH from Pittsburgh or other points north:

  • At the bottom of the exit ramp, TURN left onto a short connecting road taking you downhill through one stop light to the next light.  A Sheetz store will be on your right.
  • Go straight through this light (bearing right) onto East 7 and South 19.

NEXT STEP for all travelers:

  • Go straight ACROSS THE BRIDGE over the Monongahela River. There will be a traffic light ahead.
  • Continue straight ahead on 7 and 19 about 0.9 mile through the first traffic light and up the long hill to the second traffic light. You will see the WVU Coliseum on your right.
  • TURN left onto Highway 705, "Patteson Drive," at the traffic light in front of the Coliseum.
  • Drive straight ahead to the second traffic light, passing a Kroger grocery store on your right.
  • Continue straight ahead passing through two traffic lights, passing Hampton Inn and Applebee's restaurant on your left side.
  • TURN right at the traffic light, continuing on 705 (this part known as "Chestnut Ridge Road" or "Milan Puskar Boulevard" ).
  • Continue straight ahead about 0.3 mile to the next traffic light, passing a shopping plaza with an Office Depot store on your left. Prepare for a left turn at the light, at the entrance to North Elementary School (marked by a big sign on your left).
  • TURN left at the traffic light. After turning, you will see WVNET's one-story, metal, BEIGE BUILDING on your right.
  • TURN right into the WVNET parking lot.
  • Park and enter the main entrance, centered on the front of our building facing the road.
    (If you're arriving after five p.m. weekdays or on the weekend for training or other authorized reason, you may use the far right entrance and buzz the machine room operator for admittance.)

Driving from Morgantown Municipal Airport

Complete details on car rentals, restaurant, and other services are provided on the Morgantown Municipal Airport Web site.

 

  • There are two ways to exit the airport by car, both entering Hartman Run Road.
    As you leave the main entrance of the terminal building:
    1. if you follow the exit road to the left, you will TURN right onto Hartman Run Road;
    2. if you follow the exit road to the right, you will drive by the airport runway and MERGE STRAIGHT AHEAD (with Hartman Run Road on your left) within sight of the traffic light described below.
  • When you come to an intersection with a traffic light, TURN left onto US 119.
  • Travel 0.8 mile to the next traffic light, TURN right onto WV 705 -- "101st Memorial Way."
  • Stay on 705 for 1.8 miles through the three traffic lights at Stewartstown Road and Willowdale, slowing down and moving into the right lane when you come to the third traffic light at Pineview -- you'll see a Sheetz gas station on your left.
  • Continue slow and straight as you approach the fourth light, 0.1 mile past the third one. This light is at the entrance to North Elementary School, marked by a big sign on the right.
  • Just before the light and the school sign, you will see WVNET's one-story, metal, BEIGE BUILDING set back from the road on your right, fronted by a parking lot and a large yard with a few trees and a blue two-sided WVNET sign set near the road.
  • TURN right AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, just past WVNET's property line.
  • TAKE THE FIRST right TURN into our parking lot.
  • Park and enter the main entrance, centered on the front of our building facing the road.
    (If you're arriving after five p.m. weekdays or on the weekend for training or other authorized reason, you may use the far right entrance and buzz the machine room operator for admittance.)