W. Va. Code § 18B-12A-2: Definitions.

The following words used in this article have the meaning ascribed to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

(a) "Agreement" means any agreement or contractual relationship being entered into between a doctoral institution and a center pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(b) "Center" means a center for economic development and technology advancement created pursuant to section three of this article.

(c) "Governing body" means the governing body of a center created pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(d) "President" means the chief executive officer of a center employed pursuant to section five of this article.

(e) "Doctoral institution" means a state institution of higher education as defined in subsection (d), section one, article eight of this chapter.