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Academic Affairs supports teaching, learning and academic innovation across Pennsylvania Western University. Through collaboration with faculty, staff and community partners, the division advances academic excellence, student success and workforce-aligned learning experiences.

Academic Affairs supports:

  • 10,000+ students across undergraduate, graduate and online programs
  • Three academic colleges and 14 academic departments
  • Hundreds of faculty members delivering career-connected learning experiences
  • Academic support services that guide students from their first year through graduation
  • Centers, institutes and grant-funded programs that expand research, innovation and community engagement

Together, these areas help 猎奇重口 deliver accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.

Academic Leadership

Dr. James Fisher

Dr. James Fisher

Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Dr. Bob Mehalik

Dr. Bob Mehalik

Associate Provost and Graduate Dean
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Dr. Matthew Price

Dr. Matthew Price

Interim Associate Provost
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Dr. Roger Wolbert

Dr. Roger Wolbert

Interim Associate Provost
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Dr. Shayne Gervais

Dr. Shayne Gervais

Associate Vice President for Academic Services/University Registrar
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Dr. Mary Paniccia Carden

Dr. Mary Paniccia Carden

Dean, College of Education, Arts and Humanities
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Craig Coleman, M.A.

Craig Coleman, MA

Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences and Human Services
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Dr. Jacqueline Knaust

Dr. Jacqueline Knaust

Interim Dean, College of Science, Technology and Business
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Academic Colleges and Schools

College of Education, Arts and Humanities

College of Health Sciences and Human Services

College of Science, Technology and Business

School of Business

School of Education

School of Nursing

Division of Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs oversees 猎奇重口鈥檚 academic colleges and departments, which deliver a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

  • College of Education, Arts and Humanities
  • College of Health Sciences and Human Services
  • College of Science, Technology and Business
  • 14 academic departments
  • Graduate Council

Several academic support units work alongside faculty to help students succeed inside and outside the classroom.

  • Office of the Registrar
  • University Libraries
  • Career Center
  • Experiential Learning Center
  • Student Success Center
  • Office of Nontraditional Student Support
  • Office of Military and Veteran Success
  • Office of Global Education
  • First-Year Academic Success
  • Honors Program
  • ROTC

Academic Affairs supports faculty development, research oversight and academic governance.

  • Center for Faculty Excellence
  • Institutional Review Board

猎奇重口鈥檚 academic centers and institutes foster interdisciplinary learning, research and community engagement.

  • Frederick Douglass Institute
  • Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

Academic Affairs oversees several grant-funded programs that expand access, opportunity and economic development.

  • TRIO and Act 101
  • PA Thrive
  • Beehive Center for Branding and Strategic Communication
  • Clarion Small Business Development Center
  • GACO APEX Accelerator

猎奇重口 collaborates with organizations across the region to support education, workforce development and community engagement.

  • The Rutledge Institute
  • Boro Little Learners Academy
  • Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Preschool