Welcome to the College of Education & Social Work
Meet the Dean
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the College of Education and Social Work (CESW), where it is our mission to prepare
highly-skilled and ethical professionals to become fair-minded critical thinkers and
change agents who act with integrity in the pursuit of knowledge and strive for excellence
within their professions. The CESW fosters a culture of reflection, evidenced-based practices, intellectual
discourse, and respect for human diversity. The CESW empowers students to make a significant
impact on the world to improve individual and family lives and strengthening educational,
health, or community systems. Our conceptual framework grounds how we approach this
work. Read more about the Dean.
Spotlight
Partnering with Need in Deed for Research and Teaching
For the past 6 years, Dr. Kathleen Riley has partnered with the non-profit organization Need in Deed (NID), which supports Philadelphia teachers in facilitating student-driven service learning projects with their students in grades 3-8. Read more about the spotlight...
Need In Deed program director, Kyra Atterbury, talking to West Chester Literacy Practicum students about exploring social issues in the classroom.
AnnouNcements
- Congratulations to the CESW students who received the 1871 Award ! This award recognizes WCU juniors and seniors who are high-achieving in both academic and co-curricular areas. An award ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, April 15 at 4 pm.
- The Wall of Honor recognizes alumni the have made significant contributions in the area of counseling, education, or social work. Please nominate a deserving individual.