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  • Rigor with Compassion: Leading an Ed.D. Program with Dr. Schugar & Dr. Hodes Podcast

    Rigor with Compassion: Leading an Ed.D. Program with Dr. Schugar & Dr. Hodes Podcast

    West Chester University Doctor of Education program leaders Dr. Heather Schugar & Dr. Jackie Hodes share their experiences and advice for leading an access oriented, high touch, cohort model doctoral program. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass Closed Captions Show Notes: WCU Ed.D. program website WCU Educational Leadership & Higher Education Administration department website…

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  • PA-ADOPT Releases Six New eTextbooks

    PA-ADOPT Releases Six New eTextbooks

    This summer, the Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) released six new free and open eTextbooks covering a variety of topics in Biology, Chemistry, Languages, and Writing: PA-ADOPT is made up of four participating institutions from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (Cheyney University, Kutztown University, Millersville University, and West Chester University), and is led…

    Marc Drumm

  • TLC’s New Structure

    TLC’s New Structure

    Dear Colleagues,  I am excited to announce some organizational changes at the Teaching and Learning Center. To better serve WCU’s community of educators, we have realigned our team into three areas of specialization, each led by an Assistant Director, to provide more focused and specialized support:  In addition to these leadership roles, the rest of…

    H. Naomie Nyanungo

  • Sound Waves and Syllabi: The Pedagogical Possibilities of Podcasting
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    Sound Waves and Syllabi: The Pedagogical Possibilities of Podcasting

    A special live episode recording exploring the breadth of podcast possibilities with 5 West Chester University faculty. Whether it is using them as course texts or for assessment, creating podcasts for teaching or scholarship, or preparing students to be podcast professionals, this episode has something for everyone. Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes Guests: Closed Captions Resources…

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  • Using Game Design to Enhance Education with Dr. Laquana Cooke Podcast

    Using Game Design to Enhance Education with Dr. Laquana Cooke Podcast

    Game designer and English professor, Dr. Laquana Cooke discusses the role of games in education with a particular focus on how unpacking games provides rich educational possibilities. Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connections: Bogost, I. (2010). Persuasive games: The expressive power of videogames. MIT Press. Cooke, Laquana. “NBA 2K14 for…

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  • Two Decades of Dedication: A Retirement Interview with Pat Brander

    Two Decades of Dedication: A Retirement Interview with Pat Brander

    Reflecting on her 20 year career at West Chester University, Teaching & Learning Center administrative assistant Pat Brander shares stories and laughter before beginning retirement. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass Closed Captions Show Notes: Celebration of Teaching

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  • New eTextbook: Programming with Java

    New eTextbook: Programming with Java

    The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of our eleventh free and open eTextbook: Programming with Java by Dr. Ashik Ahmed Bhuiyan, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Dr. Md Amiruzzaman, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, at West Chester University. “Programming with Java is a beginner-friendly…

    Marc Drumm

  • The WCU Compass Program with Dr. Tammy James podcast

    The WCU Compass Program with Dr. Tammy James podcast

    Faculty Associate for Student Engagement and Retention and Compass Program Coordinator Dr. Tammy James discusses how the West Chester University Compass program helps young black men succeed. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass Closed Captions Research Connection: Pedler, M. L., Willis, R., & Nieuwoudt, J. E. (2022). A sense of belonging at university: Student…

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  • Call for Faculty Mentors

    Call for Faculty Mentors

    Are you looking for a University-level service opportunity?Do you want to make a significant difference in a colleague’s career development?Do you want to increase your own job satisfaction? If so, then please consider becoming a mentor to other faculty. We are looking for mentors for faculty at three career stages:   Junior, Untenured Faculty Faculty Seeking Promotion Adjunct…

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  • Faculty Mentoring Committee Panels on Scholarly Productivity and Promotion

    Faculty Mentoring Committee Panels on Scholarly Productivity and Promotion

    The Faculty Mentoring Committee (FMC) is dedicated to supporting faculty success in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarship. The primary vehicle for this support is the Faculty Mentoring Program, which matches faculty with experienced and dedicated mentors; this programming includes mentors for new faculty, adjunct faculty, and faculty interested in promotion. Additionally, the FMC…

    Faculty Mentoring Committee

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