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Dean’s Message
Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences
(CAS) at West Chester University! The CAS is not only the
programs of study that we offer, but the people who make up CAS,
from administration, staff, faculty, and especially the
students.
One thing that was critically important in
my personal college experience was the opportunity to work
directly with a professor on a research project. It was this
experience that changed my life, igniting the passion for my
discipline that eventually led me to graduate school and to a
career in academia. In CAS, there are ample opportunities like
this. Exciting undergraduate research projects are available
across many disciplines.
Our professors are universally committed to
student success. These scholars routinely include students in
the exciting work and research within their disciplines. In this
capacity, faculty serve not only as teachers, scholars, and
advisors, but also as mentors. They challenge students to work
toward the CAS goal of excellence in education.
CAS programs prepare students for future
professions and advanced studies in their scholarly fields. The
programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences provide
students with the analytical and communication skills necessary
for every profession. Our students learn to think critically,
communicate effectively, and respond thoughtfully to diversity.
As a result, students develop an appreciation for the complexity
of the issues they will face, both in the workplace and in our
rapidly changing world.
I invite you to learn more about our
programs and the opportunities that we offer by further
exploring our website. Additionally, please feel free to stop in
and visit the CAS Dean’s Office on the first floor of the
Anderson Building
Lori A. Vermeulen
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
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