Introduction

  • This election is for Special Election for Faculty Mentoring Committee, At-Large Representatives. The rules for this election are listed below.
  • The nominees for the Special Election for Faculty Mentoring Committee, At-Large Representatives election are listed to the right. The list to the right is not a ballot.
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The nominees for Special Election for Faculty Mentoring Committee, At-Large Representatives are:

Lauri Hyers
Sally Van Orden
Jeffrey Sommers
Heather Wholey

Nominations close Mar 18, 2011.
All Regular Faculty may be nominated.

Rules for the Election


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Lauri Hyers


Department: Psychology

WCU's mentoring program ensures that all faculty have at least ONE outlet for support in their professional development. In collaboration with several WCU colleagues, I have conducted research on mentoring practices at WCU, secured grants to start the program here, and participated as one of dozens of mentors in our fledgling program. I am personally invested in seeing the program continue, so that every faculty member needing support has a place to go. I have served as Mentoring Committee Chair and Program Coordinator in past years. I hope to continue to give my energy to the important tasks of this committee.


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Sally Van Orden


Department: Art

As a tenured associate professor, I believe my experience and expertise would be beneficial to new faculty. I started at WCU as an adjunct and then had the good fortune to receive a tenure-track position. I have received a Pedagogy for Engagement Grant and a Faculty Development Grant from West Chester University. It would be an honor to work on this committee and serve the University in this capacity.


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Jeffrey Sommers


Department: English

My interest in serving on the Faculty Mentoring Program committee has deep roots: mentors have played a vital role in my own career and serving as a mentor at my former institution (Miami University, Ohio) was among the most rewarding experiences I had in my twenty-eight years as a member of that faculty. I found being a mentee here at WCU was an excellent way to learn more about the institutional culture of the university, and serving on the FMP committee these past couple of years has given me an opportunity to give back. As Co-Chair of the New Faculty Orientation Committee, I would be able to serve as an informal liaison between these two committees with similar concerns. I hope to be elected so that I can continue to be a part of this growing program, so vital to the health of the university.


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Heather Wholey


Department: Anthropology/Sociology

Dear Colleagues, I am seeking support in the special election for the Faculty Mentoring Committee, At-Large Representatives. I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology and have experience, since being hired in 2005, “balancing” the many obligations and opportunities presented in the quest for success and fulfillment in faculty development, scholarly growth and family life. I would like to be a part of promoting faculty success through knowledge dissemination, self-realization and self-assurance. I believe that I can bring creativity, enthusiasm, humor and insight to this position.


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