2014-2015 WCU Alumni Association Board of Directors Elections
The Nominating Committee of the West Chester University Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2014-15 WCUAA Board of Directors ballot. Six members will be elected to serve a three-year term of office beginning on July 1, 2014. The results of the election will be published in the fall issue of the West Chester University magazine.
Background information on each nominee for the 2014-2017 term appears below. Please note that nominees are listed in the same order that they appear on the ballot. Questions regarding the election should be directed to the Office of Alumni Relations: alumni@wcupa.edu or 610-436-2813.
The procedures and regulations for casting ballots are as follows: you may vote for up to six (6) candidates using the ballot at the bottom of this page. Alumni are permitted to vote one (1) time only. Votes must be received by May 23 at 4 p.m. Verification of the names, addresses, and class years on ballots received by the deadline will be conducted. Votes will be tabulated by the WCU Alumni Association’s Nominating Committee.
Thomas J. Ciaccio
Education: WCU, B.S., Elementary Education, 1991, M.S., Higher Education Counseling, 2003
I truly care about the present state and future of West Chester University. This fine institution believed in me at a time when I did not. It gave me the courage and understanding to move forward in a new direction. And, my studies here were both a challenge and joy. My hope is that West Chester University remains both available and affordable to aspiring minds for centuries to come. The people, lessons learned, and structures at this university will always have a sentimental place in my heart and mind.
Broadus W. Davis, Ed.D.
Education: WCU, B.S., Elementary/Special Ed. Reading Specialist, 1976, M.Ed., 1986, Immaculata University, D.Ed., 1998
After serving over 37 years in the public school system, I wish to share my skills, talent, and educational experiences to a university forging ahead in the 21st century.
Dionne Dent-Lockett
Education: WCU, B.S., Business Management, 1998, M.S., HR Management, 2002
As an alumnus of WCU it would be an honor to serve. I owe much of my career success to the supportive professors and faculty. I bring a fresh, new perspective engulfed in my enthusiasm and advocacy for veterans. I participate in alumni activities and made donations to offer financial support to WCU. I look forward to the opportunity to foster a strong relationship with the educational institution that helped to shape my world view.
Sara Franco
Education: WCU, B.A., Speech Communications, 1986, La Salle University, M.A., 1994
Since coming to WCU, I have never left. I love the town and the university. Now that I have raised my kids, they are at an age that I can begin pursuing my interests. The university is vital to the community!
William Friedmann
Education: Elizabethtown College, B.A., 1993, WCU, M.A., History, 2009
I will bring a unique perspective to the board as my experience at WCU was solely as a graduate student. I will work to engage and represent this segment of the alumni in order to broaden the active membership. Furthermore, I am a business owner, currently active in many initiatives. I see a huge benefit in continuing to foster the relationship between the University and the local business community.
Jill Isaacs Givler
Education: WCU, B.S., Health & Physical Education, 1975, Montana State University, M.S., 1977, University of Massachusetts, Ed.D., 1990
I graduated from WCU in 1975 after transferring there from another quality physical education program. The education I received at West Chester, and the professional connections and respect I gained there was far superior to any that had come before, or after as I completed both masters and doctoral degrees. Now retired, and living in Chester County again, it would be my honor and pleasure to give back in some real way to my “one true” alma mater.
Tom Green
Education: WCU, B.S., Heath & Physical Education, 1982, M.S., Education, 1987
I have been teaching and coaching for over thirty years in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District. Played varsity basketball for West Chester State from 1981-82, I was a volunteer basketball coach for Dick DeLaney from 2006 to 2008. My wife Mimi and I own Green Valley Academy in Paoli for school phobia and students who have no place to go. I would love to give back to West Chester who gave me my start in education!
Heidi Hawkins
Education: WCU, B.A., Political Science International Relations, 2007
For me, going to West Chester University was not an obvious choice since I grew up in Seattle, Washington. As a 17 year old trying to decide what school to go to, West Chester seemed like a world away, but there was just something about the school, the town, and the culture that I fell in love with when I came to visit. Now that I am an alumnus, I always enjoy answering the question, "How did you pick West Chester from Seattle?" because it gives me the chance to explain the many reasons I am grateful that I did.
Gordon A. Jefferes
Education: WCU, B.S., Health & Physical Education, 1975
I have had the opportunity to serve on various Alumni Association committees as a volunteer the past few years with other members of the Board, and I feel ready at this time to take the next step and become a member of the Alumni Board so that I may be able to contribute new ideas and move the Association forward in assisting our many alumni members and making our Alumni Association stronger for the future.
L. James Kiscaden
Education: WCU, B.S., Education, 1965, M.Ed., History, 1973, Temple University, D. Ed., Educational Administration, 1989
I have served the WCUAA in many capacities over the past decade in leadership roles as well as chairperson of the House and Grounds and Finance Committees. I would consider it an honor to again serve on the Board of Directors. Since I am retired I now have sufficient time to dedicate to the success of the organization and would welcome the opportunity to again be a contributing member of the Association.
Jonathan R. Long
Education: WCU, B.A., History, 2003, Temple University School of Law, J.D., 2012
My involvement with WCU over the past three years through the Law Alumni Chapter and as a liaison to the WCUAA Board of Directors has been incredibly rewarding. WCU gave me so much in my time as a student and now as an alumnus, I would love to continue to give back and help make WCU the shining example of what a PA State University can be.
Christy Nau
Education: WCU, B.A., Communication Studies, 2006, Cabrini College, M.A., Elementary Education, 2013
I am interested in serving on the Board because I want to give something back to the school that gave me four of the best years of my life, along with an outstanding education. I hope to keep the tradition alive for future WCU students and alumni.