The West Virginia University Board of Governors gave President E. Gordon Gee a one-year contract extension Monday amid a budget shortfall, falling enrollment and plans to cut some academic offerings. Gee, 79, was given an extension through June 2025 during the board’s special meeting in Morgantown. His contract was set to expire next year. Gee thanked the board after the vote was announced, acknowledged the ongoing challenges and said the intent is to have “a process that is clear, that is visible to everyone” about improving the university. The move comes as the university is evaluating nearly half of its academic programs and addressing an estimated $45 million budget deficit.