Program Information
College Information
The College of Business and Public Management employs over 150 faculty, offering nine undergraduate degrees, 16 undergraduate minors and seven graduate programs organized into seven departments. In addition to the West Chester Campus, we offer courses and support programs at two additional locations: West Chester University’s Center City campus in Philadelphia and Delaware County Community College.
Our School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the global accrediting body for schools of business, and the Master of Public Administration is accredited by NASPAA. The college is also committed to incorporating social responsibility into its curriculum and is a signatory school of Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
In the College of Business and Public Management, we consider student success to be our success and we are dedicated to providing our students with the educational resources they will need to thrive. We really appreciate your interest in our college and encourage you to contact us if you would like more information about our programs.
Course Delivery and Distance Education
The DPA program is delivered 100% online. WCU utilizes the Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system (LMS) and all DPA courses are administered through this platform. Instructional methods for online courses include asynchronous and synchronous lectures and/or discussion groups, pre-recorded video tutorials, web-based instructional tools (e.g., YouTube video clips, animations, required website, library resources, etc.), and collaborative group work. These pedagogical methods are designed to provide accessible instruction and meaningful interaction and participation opportunities. To prepare and successfully complete online courses, students should consider: appropriate online communication and “netiquette” and technology expectations and requirements (provided in all distance education course syllabi).
Dean's Office Staff
| Name | Position | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Evan Leach | Dean, CBPM | eleach@wcupa.edu | 610-436-2305 |
| Dr. Dorothy (Dottie) Ives Dewey | Associate Dean | divesdewey@wcupa.edu | 610-436-3746 |
| Natalie Oster | Business Manager | noster@wcupa.edu | |
| Laurie Christie | Administrative Assistant to the Dean | 610-430-4973 | |
| Danah Allen | Communication and Digital Media Manager | ||
| Julie Ferris | Administrative Assistant | jferris@wcupa.edu |
610-430-2930 |
| Kathy Koval | Director of Business Programs | kkoval@wcupa.edu |
Administrative Staff
| Name | Administrative Position | Office # | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Miller | Associate Director | BPMC 556 | 610-436-2018 | LMiller@wcupa.edu |
| Heather MacQueen | Administrative Assistant | BPMC 506 | 610-436-2343 | HMacQueen@wcupa.edu |
Faculty
| Name | Academic Position | Office # | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Atuahene, Ph.D. | Department Chairperson, Professor | BPMC 546 | 610-436-3417 | FAtuahene@wcupa.edu |
| R. Lorraine Bernotsky, Ph.D. | WCU President, Professor | Philips | 610-436-3405 | LBernotsky@wcupa.edu |
| Kristen Crossney, Ph.D. | Professor, DPA Director | BPMC 551 | 610-430-5838 | KCrossney@wcupa.edu |
| Mark Davis, Ph.D. | Associate Professor | BPMC 552 | 610-436-2017 | MDavis@wcupa.edu |
| Angela Kline, Ph.D. | Associate Professor | BPMC 554 | 610-436-2650 | AKline@wcupa.edu |
| Jeffery L. Osgood, Jr., Ph.D. | Executive Vice President and Provost (Interim), Professor | Philips | 610-738-0492 | JOsgood@wcupa.edu |
| Allison H. Turner, Ph.D. | Professor, TLAC Faculty Associate | BPMC 555 | 610-436-2286 | ATurner@wcupa.edu |
| Michelle Wade, Ph. D. | Associate Professor | BPMC 550 | 610-436-2031 | MWade@wcupa.edu |