APSCUF WCU On-line Elections

Rules for the Election

• The election is decided by a plurality of those casting votes.
• Faculty may be nominated as both a school, college, or non-classroom faculty representative and as an at-large representative; however, candidates elected as a school, college, or non-classroom faculty representative will be removed from the list of nominees for the election of at-large representatives.
• Each candidate selected counts as a cast vote.

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Lynne Cooke

Department: English

I an Assistant Professor in the English Department where I teach business and technical writing. Although I am new to WCU, I have two years of experience as an active member of the Faculty Senate at another university. I have been, and will continue to be, a strong faculty advocate who is committed to formulating, implementing, and reviewing institutional policy that benefits WCU faculty and students.

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Gabrielle Halko

Department: English

I value the many opportunities to create community that the University setting provides and would work to strengthen inclusiveness and quality of life for faculty, students, and staff. In my role as student advisor, I’ve become increasingly aware of how the various pieces of the University machine work together. I’ve served on numerous department committees, both at WCU and at a previous university, and am involved in PASSHE service as well. While I am relatively new to West Chester, I have a longstanding commitment to service and genuinely enjoy the committee process.

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James Mc Laughlin

Department: Mathematics

This is my third year in the mathematics department. I would appreciate the opportunity to serve on the faculty senate.

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Viorel Nitica

Department: Mathematics

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Matthew Pierlott

Department: Philosophy

As an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department, I have served on a number of my department's committees (including being the Assessment Coordinator), and advised the department's student club. While I also am a member of the New Faculty Orientation committee, I would like to extend more service to my college and the university, and think this is an excellent opportunity. I believe I can advocate strongly on behalf of faculty and student interests with regard to institutional policies. I would appreciate your support for a position on the Faculty Senate. Thank you.

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Geeta Shivde

Department: Psychology

In my three years as a member of the Psychology Department at WCU I have had the opportunity to be an advocate for student concerns as the chair of the Psychology Student Life Committee. I have also participated in the multicultural student mentoring program because I feel strongly in the role of faculty outreach in fostering student success and a positive campus climate. I hope to continue my support for both students and faculty as an At-Large Representative to the Faculty Senate.