Introduction

  • This election is for CAPC At-large Representative. The rules for this election are listed below.
  • The nominees for the CAPC At-large Representative election are listed to the right. The list to the right is not a ballot.
  • This list in not official until nominations have been closed and the list of nominees has been reviewed and verified by the APSCUF Nominations and Elections Committee.
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The nominees for CAPC At-large Representative are:

Timothy J. Brown
Maria Jose Cabrera-Puche
Wayne Hanley
Susan L Johnston
Jeff Osgood
Chris Penny
Juliet Wunsch

Nominations close Mar 14, 2012.
All Regular Faculty may be nominated.

Rules for the Election

    • Faculty wishing to be considered for BOTH an At-Large seat and a college seat must self-nominate in BOTH elections. No more than three faculty from any department may serve on CAPC simultaneously and no more than two faculty from any department may hold College seats. (The two representative rule on the webpage has not yet been updated). At-Large elections will conclude prior to the College Seat elections.(This is a change for spring 2012).
    • The election is decided by a plurality of those casting votes unless such results violate the previous rule or the number of candidates does not exceed the number of positions to fill. In the later case, each candidate will be voted on by an approve/disapprove ballot.
    • Vacant seats will be filled one at a time with the current vacant seat filled by the candidate with the highest vote count. As each seat is filled, the candidate filling that seat and any other candidates from the same department as the candidate filling that seat will be disqualified. Votes cast for disqualified candidates, as just defined, will not be considered in filling remaining vacant seats.
    • Each candidate selected counts as a cast vote.
    • Members elected to at-large seats cannot be nominated for school representative seats.
    • Seats with longer terms will be filled first. Where length of terms vary, the faculty memebers with the highest vote tallies will receive the seat with the longer term. In the case of an approve/disapprove ballot, candidates will be ranked according to number of approve votes.
    • Each department can have at most two representatives on CAPC.
    • The election is decided by a plurality of those casting votes unless such results violate the previous rule or the number of candidates does not exceed the number of positions to fill. In the later case, each candidate will be voted on by an approve/disapprove ballot.
    • Vacant seats will be filled one at a time with the current vacant seat filled by the candidate with the highest vote count. As each seat is filled, the candidate filling that seat and any other candidates from the same department as the candidate filling that seat will be disqualified. Votes cast for disqualified candidates, as just defined, will not be considered in filling remaining vacant seats.
    • Each candidate selected counts as a cast vote.
    • Members elected to at-large seats cannot be nominated for school representative seats.
    • Seats with longer terms will be filled first. In the case of an approve/disapprove ballot, candidates will be ranked according to number of approve votes.

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Timothy J. Brown


Department: Communication Studies

I am asking for your support to be re-elected as a member of CAPC. For the past six years, I have served on the Undergraduate Programs Committee which reviews proposals to change/revise the curriculum at the university. I believe my experience as a department chair and former “chair of chairs,” has helped the committee to approve changes that enhance our programs and the educational experience of our students. With your support, I would like to continue this important work.


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Maria Jose Cabrera-Puche


Department: Languages and Cultures

After serving for several years as a CAPC Proxy for diverse professors in my Department, I am willing to serve now as a CAPC At-large Representative. I consider that my experience in Assessment (as the Assessment Coordinator for my Department), as well as my theoretical and practical Curricular experience (in face-to-face, and online courses and programs) will be excellent features to serve as a CAPC Representative.


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Wayne Hanley


Department: History

Having served on CAPC for the past six year, I would welcome the opportunity to continue as a member of CAPC to help ensure the quality courses and programs. My background as social studies coordinator and department chair give me unique insights to programmatic requirements, especially those related to teacher certification (and initiated by the PA Department of Education). I have an abiding interest in general education and have served as a member of CAPC's General Education committee and the Interdisciplinary subcommittee, and I would like to continue that work.


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Susan L Johnston


Department: Anthropology & Sociology

I am completing my second term on CAPC, during which I have continued to serve on the Program Review and Revalidation Committee. CAPC has been a rewarding experience for me, and I would very much like to continue to represent the faculty on this important body. My interest in and experience with curriculum development and review run deep, spanning my academic careers at WCU and at a prior institution. I have served on my department curriculum committee. As department chair, I have played a pivotal role in supporting curriculum development within my department and helping faculty prepare effective proposals. During a one-year appointment as interim associate dean, I reviewed all of the curriculum proposals that were working their way toward CAPC and recommended action to the Dean.

With my commitment to quality and this extensive and varied experience, I believe I can continue to contribute in a meaningful way to insuring an effective and central role for faculty in creating and maintaining curricula. I would be most grateful for your vote.


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Jeff Osgood


Department: Political Science

Dear Colleagues:

I am asking for your support to continue my service as a member of CAPC. This past year I have Chaired the Program Review and Revalidation Committee and served on the CAPC Executive Committee. During the past two years, I have had the honor of working with departments and faculty members in preparing their proposals so that they meet CAPC guidelines. At the department level, I am the Associate Director of the MPA Program, which has provided me the opportunity to better understand the unique demands of operating within the parameters of a specialized accrediting body. I believe the sum of my experiences makes me an excellent candidate and I would welcome the opportunity to continue my involvement in this important shared governance committee.


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Chris Penny


Department: Professional & Secondary Education

I am seeking your support to be reelected to CAPC. For the past four years I have served on CAPC, most recently on the Distance Education subcommittee. On our campus we are seeing an increased number of distance education courses being created. As an educational technology specialist I would like to be involved in the review of these courses, and help us to create and deliver quality distance education classes. Thank you for your consideration.


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Juliet Wunsch


Department: Department of Theatre and Dance

I am a member of the Department of Theatre and Dance, and would be honored to have your support to continue to serve on CAPC.

As a member of CAPC, I have had the pleasure of serving on the Undergraduate Policy Committee, reviewing our grading system (specifically NG and IP policy), as well as policy regarding the Academic Renewal Review and Winter Sessions. I am currently serving as a member of the General Education Committee, reviewing general education proposals as well as looking at current practices and methods to assess the goals of General Education at West Chester University.

Assessment of student learning has been a particular interest and part of my university service since coming to West Chester University in 1999. My journey began with the Student Learning Outcome Committee (SLOC) where I explored ways to create student driven courses and programming. I was always intrigued by the challenge of using assessment in positive ways: to continue to improve student learning as well as increase student appreciation for their own development. After SLOC, I transitioned to a position on the Assessment Advisory Committee where we spent time looking at the structure of assessment in the University, and the education of faculty members in the assessment process. In 2009-2010 I served on the Middlestates Review Committee as a member of the team exploring Assessment Practices University wide.

My interest in curriculum planning and academic policy is very student centered: What is a well rounded student? What type of student best represents the values and goals of West Chester University? How can the institution best meet student needs while maintaining the highest level of excellence?

I am a good fit for CAPC because I have a strong interest in understanding student learning. I am open minded and willing to recognize the unique needs of Colleges, Departments and Co-Curricular venues. I have a strong desire to understand the “big picture”. I am a committed team member, and strong collaborator.

I would greatly appreciate your continued support, and look forward to serving on CAPC.


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