Honors College Faculty/Staff

Bio

Dr. Loedel is originally from San Diego, California and received his university education in California. After gaining degrees, he taught one year at the University of Utah and another year at the University of Puget Sound before coming to West Chester University. He is married with three children and lives in Downingtown. All three kids are successful WCU Alums.

Dr. Loedel has also published numerous articles in leading journals, and book chapters on the subject of European monetary politics as well as teaching/pedagogy in the field of international relations. His most recent publication focuses on the impact of gender on attitudes toward European monetary union and the Euro.

Leadership and service are important pieces of Dr. Loedel’s portfolio on campus. Dr. Loedel is active on campus via a number of service and committee projects. He has been involved in University Strategic Planning, Curriculum Agreements at the PA State level, Tenure and Promotion, as well as number of campus activities, including the Division of Student Affairs Leadership Team and the Friar's Society. He is also active and supportive of the Honors College and the Honors Service Project: Aid to South Africa. He has been awarded the Division of Student Affair’s Legacy of Leadership Award for outstanding contributions to student leadership at West Chester University.