
E. Gordon Gee, president of West Virginia University stated: “Joyce McConnell is a highly respected faculty member, dean and leader, and is familiar with all phases of academic life – from policies, programs and facilities to budgets, personnel and strategic planning. She also understands the bold vision of a major land-grant university and its primary mission to serve our state and its citizens. Her commitment to this University and to West Virginia is evident; it’s truly a passion.”
McConnell is a graduate of Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. She holds a law degree from the Antioch School of Law and a master of laws degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.


