Standard III

Link to Middle States Commission on Higher Education Standard III Criteria

Workgroup Members

Name Title
Paul Gargiulo * Director of Education Technology and User Services, ALUMNI
Rodney Mader * Faculty
Kerry Walton * Associate Dean University Libraries
Amberlynn Alvord Assistant Director Learning & Teaching Innovation
Todd Vanidestine Faculty
Ola Kopacz Faculty
Paris McPherson Faculty
Ejenavi Okolosi Executive Associate
Jenna Krier Associate Director of Client Support Systems, ALUMNI
Jennifer Hewitt Registrar

*denotes a tri-chair for the workgroup


Lines of Inquiry

  1. How effectively does WCU clearly and accurately describe and communicate its educational offerings, academic program requirements, modality offerings, and expected time to completion? (Teaching and Learning, Student Experience)
  2. How effectively do the WCU Libraries support efforts to advance the teaching, learning, and research activities of the university and broader community? (All)
  3. How well do the content and quality of the general education requirements at West Chester University align with the institution’s strategic priorities and mission statement? (Teaching and Learning, Student Experience) 
  4. To what extent does WCU offer students opportunities to pursue research, scholarship, and creative activity aligned with the institution’s strategic priorities and mission statement? (All)
  5. How effectively does WCU offer and assess student learning experiences designed and assessed by qualified individuals that align with the university’s strategic priorities and mission? (Teaching and Learning, Student Experience)