West Chester's First

West Chester's First Planning Committees

West Chester University has developed a cross-divisional committee structure to address the needs of our first generation college students. Committee responsibilities are listed below, as well as the contact person for each respective committee.

Academics

Liaison: Dr. Tabetha Adkins, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean, University College

This committee focuses on classroom practices, faculty training, research, academic advising practices, and curriculum development with an emphasis on first generation student needs.

Communication

Liaison: Joe Santivasci, Associate Vice President for Campus Planning and Outreach, Director of the WCU Philadelphia location

This committee creates support mechanisms, newsletters, publications, technology systems, communication channels, websites, and social media to support first generation students.

Living Learning Community/Theme Housing

Liaison: Dr. Judy Kawamoto, Assistant Vice President for Student Development

This committee aims to create a living learning community and/or theme housing in the residence halls focused on first generation students, and
build Academic Affairs and Residence Life partnerships.

Mentoring Program

Liaison: Dr. Tabetha Adkins, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean, University College

The Mentoring Program committee aims to develop a comprehensive mentoring program for first generation students to include faculty, staff and students, coordinating with existing mentoring programs.

Programs

Liaison: Dr. Judy Kawamoto, Assistant Vice President for Student Development

The Programs committee plans curricular and co-curricular events, new student programs/orientation initiatives, campus and student organization
events, develops collective values/beliefs, and encourages involvement in campus traditions.