One of West Virginia University’s top leaders is stepping down. Rob Alsop, who has served as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the past six years, will step down from the position and transition to a temporary role of special advisor to the president from Nov. 18 to Jan. 31, 2024, according to a news release from the university. The news comes as university president Gordon Gee said he will “reorganize” the Strategic Initiatives unit to best fit the needs of the campus. During the three-month transition period before his departure from the university, Alsop will focus on critical activities as directed by the president.