W. Va. Code R. § 126-1-4
While the Board of Regents still retains the authority to grant college-credit certificates, the community college system will offer no new college-credit, one (1) year certificate programs unless agreed upon by the local educational agency(s) representing secondary and adult vocational education and approved by the State Board of Education (acting as the State Board for Vocational Education). Both the colleges and the vocational schools may offer certificate programs (college credit for colleges and noncollege credit for vocational schools) on a contract basis with other agencies and organizations.
As a principle of general policy and in the interests of the best possible articulation, institutions of higher education will recognize and give credit for demonstrated skills gained by students in adult and secondary vocational education programs that are compatible with, and appropriate for, a degree or for college credit certification. Institutions of higher education may award credit for training conducted through cooperative agreements with county boards of education and multi-county administrative councils.
It shall be the responsibility of colleges and public schools in a particular geographic area to plan and coordinate efforts for joint use of special facilities and faculty so that all types of vocational and technical education programs needed may be provided and so that efficient and economic use is made of available resources.
W. Va. Code R. § 126-1-4