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WELCOME

Thank you for visiting the APSCUF-WCU homepage! We are proud of our members' commitment to providing a high-quality, diverse educational experience for the students of West Chester University. Please visit the links on the left for more information and the APSCUF-WCU blog for updates about our chapter.

 

-- Dr. Lisa Millhous, APSCUF-WCU President

 

LOCAL NEWS

WCU Budget protest smartmob Weds 4/18/12 - watch the Youtube video!


Protest budget cuts!

Students & faculty should attend and be vocal in campus & local rallies! Let's stand united in support for our students and the continuing health of affordable, high-quality public college education.


Rally for Public Education at West Chester Courthouse
May 3, 2012 - 7 p.m.

 

Faculty are in the classroom for 12 hours a week. Have you ever wondered what else they do?

  • ● advise student organizations such as the Quad (campus newspaper), Students in Communication, Shotokan Karate Club, Spanish Club, Pre-Law Society, National Council of Teachers of English affiliate – see the full list here! 
    ●     advise students about classes, programs, and careers
    ●    offer students individual attention during office hours and through email
    ●take students on trips to historical places, archives, musical events, and more
    ●     engage in thoughtful and respected research and scholarship
    ● explain programs to prospective students at special campus events
    ● attend commencement and awards ceremonies
    ● involve alumni in campus and department activities
    ● serve on campus and community committees and boards
    ● spend time adjusting syllabi and learning new techniques for teaching improvement
    ● arrange cultural activities for the campus and for students
    ● keep on top of new trends in their fields of expertise
    ● respond to legislative and administrative mandates, for  example, from accrediting bodies and the Pennsylvania Department of Education
    ● and much, much more!


"What have you done for me lately?"


Dr. Nadine Bean is just one of the WCU faculty who do a lot!

* received Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Social Workers, PA Chapter in fall 2011

* co-founded the WCU Faculty Mentoring Committee and have served as Coordinator for the Program for three of the last four years

* served on the PA (Licensing) Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors (2007-2011), appointed by the Governor

* Disaster Mental Health Services volunteer for the American Red Cross, serve on local, regional and national disasters  - first deployment was in NYC after 9/11

* National Trainer and volunteer for the American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces

* provides pro bono counseling services to military members, military families, and veterans through The Soldiers Project

* currently writing a book: Resilience and Trauma Informed Practice with Individuals, Families, and Communities Who Have Experienced Disaster, Trauma, and/or War

 

 

Learn about the benefits of unionized faculty:

Want to know more about how a unionized faculty benefits you and your education? Our FAQ lays out the facts!

 

Scholarships available:

Apply for a chance at a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by the WCU chapter of APSCUF! Here's more info on the scholarship and the 2012 scholarship application. In addition, the state APSCUF office offers a paid internship in Harrisburg each semester. Here's more info on the summer 2012 APSCUF internship.


Negotiations:

For updates on contract negotiations, please visit the APSCUF: Contracts page and consider subscribing to the state APSCUF blog.


Upcoming meetings: 

    March

    06 – Meet and Discuss Team – APSCUF Office
    20– Meet and Discuss – APSCUF Office
    22 – Executive Council – APSCUF Office
    27 – All Members Meeting – Main Hall 168              


    April

    03 – Executive Council – APSCUF Office
    10 – Meet and Discuss Team – APSCUF Office
    17 – Meet and Discuss – Philips Boardroom
    24 – LDA – FHG Library room 613
    26 – State Assembly Ramada, Altoona 


    May

    01 – Meet and Discuss Team – APSCUF Office
    07 – APSCUF Picnic
    08 – Meet and Discuss – APSCUF
    15 – Executive Council – APSCUF Office

    OFFICERS