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.
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The nominees for CAPC At-large Representative are:

Md Amiruzzaman
Nicky Cattano
Leonard Kelly
Karen J Mitchell
Gabriel Pulido

Nominations close Mar 18, 2026.
All Regular Faculty may be nominated.

Rules for the Election

    • Each department can have at most three 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, if that candidates department reaches the 3 representatives limit, any remaining candidates from the same department will be disqualified. Votes cast for disqualified candidates, as just defined, will not be considered in filling remaining vacant seats.
    • Each ballot submitted counts as a cast vote.
    • Members elected to at-large seats cannot be nominated for department 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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Md Amiruzzaman


Department: Computer Science

I am seeking election as a CAPC At-Large Representative because I value shared governance and its role in strengthening our academic community. I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at West Chester University, with an interdisciplinary background in Computer Science, Evaluation and Measurement, and Mathematics Education. I have served as a CAPC member since 2023, contributing to the General Education Committee, Writing Emphasis Sub-Committee, and currently the Graduate Committee. I have submitted several new proposals and policies, revised others, and reviewed numerous proposals, gaining meaningful insight into curriculum and academic policy. I would welcome the opportunity to continue serving, bringing a collaborative approach and a commitment to thoughtful, informed decision-making in support of our faculty and programs.


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Nicky Cattano


Department: Sports Medicine

I have seen WCU grow through many changes over the last 12 years on CAPC and over my 22 years as a faculty member in the Sports Medicine Department. I have served as an at-large representative for these past 3 years so that I could advocate for faculty across the University, drawing on my experience in graduate programs, academic review, research, and my former role as an IRB co-chair.

I am hopeful to continue contributing to CAPC’s mission by having constructive conversations and asking critical questions that help shape WCU’s academic future within our subcommittee and larger assembly meetings. Thank you for your consideration for re-election to an at-large representative position.


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Leonard Kelly


Department: Theatre and Dance

Having been a member of the faculty of the Dept. of Theatre and Dance for more than 30 years I have seen remarkable change and growth at WCU. The University has offered me so much in my tenure here in terms of both academic and professional opportunities, that it is my strong wish to give back in terms of service. I would be eager to make use of my many years of experience at the university to stir and strengthen The CAPC Mission. It would be my privilege to serve as Member-at-Large on CAPC where I would hope to advocate for the continued integration of creative research and the arts throughout the university community, as well as for both faculty and student concerns, as necessary and appropriate. Thank you for your support.


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Karen J Mitchell


Department: Psychology

I have been an elected member of CAPC since 2016, serving on the General Education Committee. I have been the Gen Ed Chair since 2019. I am again running as a member-at-large so I can continue to support faculty across campus as we work together to continually enrich and improve our curriculum. Our students deserve the best we have to offer. I humbly request your vote.


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Gabriel Pulido


Department: ED Leadership and Higher Ed Admin

Gabriel Pulido, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education in the Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration department at the West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Pulido earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education with minors in African American and Diaspora Studies and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Penn State University. Additionally, he has an M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado and a B.A. in Critical Race & Ethnic Studies and Latin American & Latino Studies from University of California, Santa Cruz. Dr. Pulido’s academic and creative writing often intersect and find a home at the center of healing.


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