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Cathy Manley

Student Success Coordinator

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304-293-0839 cathy.manley@mail.wvu.edu AHB-E 105A Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Zoom Address: https://wvu.zoom.us/my/cathywvu Download CV

I advise students enrolled or interested in the following programs:

  • Health and Well-Being (BA/BS)
  • Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Cathy enjoys working with students interested in careers in Health & Well-being and Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology. Many of her students have been accepted to Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, and other professional programs while other students go on to work in community health and wellness programs.

She uses her background as an educator to provide personal and academic support to all of her students. Cathy has been instrumental in advocating for additional supports for students through applications for grant funding and increasing access to services such as The Rack, WVU's food pantry. Her goal is to help all students receive the supports that they need to find success at WVU.

Professional Highlights

  • Certified Appreciative Advisor through the Office of Appreciative Education, FAU
  • 2024-2025 First-Year Seminar Instructor of the Year Honorable Mention, WVU
  • Member of WV Advising Council Executive Committee and Professional Development Committee
  • Member of NACADA Health Professions Advising Community Steering Committee
  • Presented at NACADA (National Accademic Advising Association) Annual Conference in 2024 and 2025

Educational Background

  • B.S. in Secondary Education - West Virginia University
  • M.A. in Educational Psychology - West Virginia University
  • Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Human Development - West Virginia University