Upon the completion of his first year in office, Wheeling Jesuit President Richard A. Beyer sat down with the Wheeling News-Register to speak about his plans for future growth of the University. He covers topics like the strategic plan, the campus culture and the University's plans in Downtown Wheeling.

To view the complete Feb. 5, 2012 article, please click here.

Video clips of the interview also are available for viewing by visiting the links below. President Beyer addresses the following topics:

-- The future of the NTTC and how the University plans to grow in the area of research.

-- The University's mission and how Wheeling Jesuit wants to prepare its students not only for a successful career, but for success in life as well.

-- Doubling University enrollment by expanding the staff and expanding the reach, not only nationally, but internationally.

-- The Mount de Chantal property and possible opportunities that could develop with Wheeling Hospital in conjunction with the growth of health sciences at Wheeling Jesuit.

-- The four pillars of the strategic plan and how they will contribute to future growth of the institution.

-- The many strengths at Wheeling Jesuit, including being a national leader in undergraduate research. He also addresses the plan for improving any weaknesses.

-- The possibility of off-campus housing in Downtown Wheeling for non-traditional students.

-- The campus culture and the employees. He expounds on the need for direction, inspiration and creating the environment to succeed, promising to take the University to the next step.