A new minor in science education is in the approval process with PASSHE in Harrisburg to be offered at WCU in the Fall 2008 semester with the intention of reinforcing elementary education majors' degrees. Versatility is an ever-increasing value for teachers emerging from college looking for employment in the world of No Child Left Behind and the possibility of facing new systems based on merit pay.
One day after the Democratic debate in Cleveland, Ohio between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, Pennsylvania State representative Barbara McIlvaine Smith (D.) stopped short of endorsing either candidate during a visit to West Chester University. She praised both Democratic presidential candidates during a visit to a public affairs writing course at WCU Wednesday night.
On Saturday, March 1, the Off Campus and Commuter Association distributed pretzels to the WCU community to promote safety and well-being awareness. As students go through college and attend campus parties, they are confronted with responsibility issues and how to be safe when consuming alcohol.
After putting the finishing touches on the High Street "streetscape," the Public Works Department of the Borough is in the process of initiating a subsequent project, Church Street "streetscapes." The High Street scape is a beautification project that was underway as of Sept.