Student Success Resources
Student Success at WCU
West Chester University is proud to offer a wide variety of resources, opportunities, and services to students. Please visit Ram Resources to learn more about these supports.
Some quick links for academic support:
- Tutoring
- Writing support
- Support with Academic Skills like studying, test taking, and getting organized
- Support for students on the autism spectrum
- Academic Accommodations for students with disabilities
- Mental Health Support
If you have trouble finding what you need, do not hesitate to reach out to StudentSuccess@wcupa.edu.
Dr. Tabetha Adkins
Senior Associate Vice President and Dean, University College
Dr. Tabetha Adkins serves as Senior Associate Vice President for Student Success (SAVPSS) and Dean of the University College. In her role as SAVPSS, Dr. Adkins oversees academic policies including the Academic Integrity Process, Grade Appeal Process, and Dismissals. In addition, she works with the DCAP Program, the Faculty Associate for Retention and Engagement, the Moon Shot for Equity, and retention programming including RAMp Up. As Dean, she provides leadership to the support services and degree programs in the University College which include the Academic Success Program (ASP); the newly formed Academic Success & Advocacy Center (ASA); Exploratory Studies Advising; the degree-granting Interdisciplinary Studies Program which allows students to build unique, interdisciplinary, flexible degree plans tailored to their interests and goals; the Learning Assistance and Resource Center (LARC- for tutoring); the Office of Educational Accessibility (OEA); the Army ROTC Program, the RAM Initiative, and the Writing Center.
Dr. Adkins earned her Ph.D. from the University of Louisville where she studied Rhetoric and Composition. She holds tenure and the rank of Full Professor in the Department of English. Prior to coming to West Chester University in 2018, she served as Dean of the University College at Texas A&M University- Commerce after serving as the Writing Center Director, the Director of First-Year Writing, and a faculty member in the Department of Literature and Languages. Her research has focused on Amish community literacy, writing instruction, writing for social justice, and student success.