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Known as the WVHEPC Allied Health Wing, the new facility focuses on expanding access to healthcare education to meet our state's demand for qualified healthcare providers.Bluefield State University, Concord University, New River Community and Technical College, and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine's Southeastern Regional Operations offer classes, testing, and education days at both the Allied Health Wing and at the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center.Students are pursuing programs in (but not limited to) the following: Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT), Laboratory Technology, and Medical Assisting at the facility.CAMPUSThe Complex includes three modern buildings:The Erma Byrd Higher Education CenterThe West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Allied Health WingNew River Community and Technical College's MAIN Raleigh County campusCAMPUS PERKSStudents attending classes or completing programs at The Erma Byrd Higher Education Center & Allied Health Wing enjoy the following perks:FREE parkingOn-site securityWiFi accessQuiet study areasStudent-centered customer serviceQuality educationClose to homeCaring faculty and staffEnjoyable environmentMarket-style vendingCOLLABORATIONDriving innovation and efficiency through system wide collaborationThe Complex allows its campus partners --- and business and community organizations in the area --- to minimize costs by sharing and renting state-of-the-art facilities, including:classroomsdistance learning labsscience labscomputer labslecture hallsadministrative officesconference roomsfaculty work spaces, anda multi-media library.COLLABORATIVE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSIn addition to providing West Virginia students with higher education options close to home, the Complex also plays an important role as a community center. It organizes and plays host to regional job fairs, blood drives, public lectures, conferences and K12 academic events.EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESInformation for Veterans:The West Virginia Office of Veterans Education & TrainingAreas of Study:Criminal JusticeNursing (LPN, ADN, RN, MSN, FNP)RadiologyBusinessSocial WorkEducationONLINE ACCESSThe Erma Byrd Higher Education Center serves as a reliable access point for online students enrolled in programs offered at partnering institutions. The Center has a dedicated Student Online Collaboration Room for online students who want to meet, study and complete assignments. Additionally, the Center serves as a meeting site for any scheduled meetings with faculty teaching online courses.Read what others have to say about the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center & Allied Health Wing below:Student Spotlight: What do you like about taking classes at the Erma Byrd Center?"Convenience and close to home. I like that it's a new facility and everyone is so nice!" ~Elizabeth Thomas, Bluefield State College Nursing Student (2017)Student Spotlight: What do you like about taking classes at the Erma Byrd Center?"It is a nice campus that is close to home! And, it needs to be bigger so that we can have even more classes here so we don't have to drive to Athens! ~Tabitha Atkins, Concord University Business Administration in Accounting (2016)Student Spotlight: What do you like about taking classes at the Erma Byrd Center?"I like that it is close to where I work and live which makes it convenient!" ~Jessica Thompson, Concord University, Business Management Student (2016)Student Spotlight: What do you like about taking classes at the Erma Byrd Center? "The convenience; and, you are able to get the same education close to home rather than travelling to the main university campus." ~Carla Raynes, Marshall University, Nursing - Post Masters FNP Graduate Student (2016)Faculty Spotlight: What do you enjoy most about teaching at the Erma Byrd Center?"It is a great location that is close to everything! I also like the fact that I have students from all different walks of life (i.e., students coming back to school, students just getting out of the military, and traditional students)! ~Dr. Kelli Mann, Anatomy & Physiology Instructor (2016)Faculty Spotlight: What do you enjoy most about teaching at the Erma Byrd Center & Allied Health Wing?"Both are beautiful facilities and the technology is up-to-date! Everyone is friendly and works together collaboratively at the Center and at the WVHEPC's Allied Health Wing. Additionally, all of the staff are exceptionally friendly! We all work together!" ~Cheryl Winter, Associate Professor of Nursing, Bluefield State College (2016)Faculty Spotlight: What do you enjoy most about teaching at the Erma Byrd Center?"It is close to home! And, I can also meet and work with local students (from the Beckley and surrounding areas). Working at the Erma Byrd Center gives me an opportunity to interact with faculty members from other institutions as well." ~Dr. Charles Bethel, Marshall University Assistant Professor, Leadership Studies (2016)West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East - Suite 700Charleston, WV 25301304-558-2101 (phone)304-558-1011 (fax)Questions or comments? Email us.Office hours:Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.CommissionersMeetingsContact usDirections and parkingStudent complaint processConsumer complaintsPrivacy and accessibilityInformation security and data privacyFAQsDownload Adobe ReaderFacebookTwitterLinkedinRss© 2022 West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission