Office of the Associate Provost

Dr. Darla Spence Coffey
Philips Memorial Hall
Room 008
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
610-738-0492


Welcome to the Office of the Associate Provost


Don't miss our News and Notes section below for the

latest updates from the Office of the Associate Provost!

This office reports to the Provost and provides leadership for several areas within Academic Affairs:

  • The Honors College
  • Graduate Studies
  • Undergraduate Studies and Student Support Services
  • Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Students look to this office when dealing with difficult academic issues.  The Special Assistant to the Associate Provost handles petitions to waive general education requirements, Academic Recovery Plans, academic probation and dismissal, and those students who are looking to be readmitted to the university after previous academic difficulty.  Students can find detailed information on the different forms that pass through our office, as well as other necessary information by clicking on the box above:  Info & Resources for Students.

The Office of the Associate Provost also oversees curricular matters and is responsible for maintaining integrity with regard to the university's academic policies.  This office oversees program review and assessment and first-year student scheduling, and acts as liaison to the Curriculum and Academic Policies Council (CAPC) and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). In addition, the Associate Provost provides leadership for faculty development in order to facilitate an engaged learning environment.  For more information, as well as access to a plethora of useful links, just click on the box above:  Info & Resources for Faculty/Staff.

Please take a moment to review the information in our News and Notes section below.  There you’ll find the most up-to-date information from our office to help you navigate through a successful semester.

Have a question for our office?  Specific questions related to student matters should be directed to the Office of the Special Assistant for Academic Policy at (610) 436-3551; general matters may be directed to the Office of the Associate Provost at (610) 738-0492.

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News and Notes:

We’ve nearly made it to the end of the semester!  As the end quickly approaches, please take note of the reminders below:  

 Grades 

  • Grade rosters will be available online by the last day of classes:  Friday, May 4th. 

 

  •  Grades are due no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 15th.  Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

 Final Exams 

  • Individual faculty members may not change final examination times.  Click here for the final exam schedule.

 

  • No final examination should be given before the scheduled final examination time.

 

  • Any course not having a final examination will meet as directed by the instructor during the scheduled examination time for a continuation of the regular class work. 

 

  • Any student who has three or more finals exams scheduled for the same day should work with the individual instructors to try to arrange alternative exam times.

 

  • Students will be able to access grades electronically beginning Thursday, May 17th.

 Important Dates to Remember 

  • Last day of classes:   Friday, May 4th.

 

  • Final Examination Period:  Monday, May 7th – Friday, May 11th.

 

 

 

  • Summer Session dates:

    Summer I:         May 29th – June 28th                         (finals:  June 29th & 30th)

    Summer II:         July 2nd – August 2nd                        (finals:  August 3rd & 4th)

    Summer III:        August 6th – August 23rd                   (finals:  August 24th)

 If you have questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact my office by emailing Andrea Grinwis.       

Here’s wishing you a peaceful end to the semester as we look forward to a productive summer.