• Delaware Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County

    Delaware Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County

    Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German shepherd that he called his best friend and found surprising success after joining his high school swim team as a senior, which led to a college scholarship. Swimming also helped…

  • Success Isn’t Goal Setting; Success Is Goal Getting

    Success Isn’t Goal Setting; Success Is Goal Getting

    Setting goals is the first step toward success, but the journey doesn’t end there. Success is not just about reaching a destination; it’s about the daily discipline that propels you forward. The Journey Matters: Success is not a fixed point; it’s a dynamic journey. Embrace the understanding that the person you are today might not…

  • Longtime WCU Council of Trustee Member Judge Dozor Reappointed, Senator Comitta as Newly Appointed

    Longtime WCU Council of Trustee Member Judge Dozor Reappointed, Senator Comitta as Newly Appointed

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently reappointed one Council of Trustee (COT) member and made one new appointment to West Chester University’s 11-member Council: Judge Barry C. Dozor and State Senator Carolyn Comitta. Members of the Council are appointed by the governor of Pennsylvania for a six-year term and confirmed by the state Senate. Executing Board…

  • Mastering Your Year: Unlock Success with This Goal-Setting Guide. What Will Define Your Path in 2024?

    Mastering Your Year: Unlock Success with This Goal-Setting Guide. What Will Define Your Path in 2024?

    As the new year dawns, the canvas of opportunity awaits your strokes of purpose and determination. A goal-setting guide is not just a ritual; it’s a roadmap to sculpting a life of fulfillment. Here’s a comprehensive guide to steer you through the art of setting and achieving your goals for the coming year. 1. Review…

  • Reflecting on Achievements: What Worked and What’s Next for Your New Year’s Resolutions?

    Reflecting on Achievements: What Worked and What’s Next for Your New Year’s Resolutions?

    As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time for reflecting on achievements in the past 12 months — celebrating successes, learning from setbacks, and preparing for new resolutions or goals. In the pursuit of success, recognizing both achievements and failures is crucial to building a more resilient and effective plan for the future. Review…

  • Goals for Greatness: Are You Making the Most of the Year’s Final Stretch?

    Goals for Greatness: Are You Making the Most of the Year’s Final Stretch?

    As the year draws to a close, you might question the significance of setting goals and wonder if it’s worth the effort. Let’s dispel any doubts: Setting goals is not just a ritual; it’s the key to unlocking success in every facet of life. With the new year on the horizon, these last few weeks…

  • Four Outstanding Alumni to be Honored with President’s Medallions for Service at WCU Commencement

    Four Outstanding Alumni to be Honored with President’s Medallions for Service at WCU Commencement

    At West Chester University’s winter commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, four individuals who are alumni and strong supporters of West Chester University and its students are being honored with the 2023 WCU President’s Medallion for Service: John H. Baker ’74; Eileen Reider Glenn ’69, M’99; Joseph F. Kienle, III ’72, M’74; and Roger…

  • Goal Mastery: Can You Hit Targets You Can’t Clearly See?

    Goal Mastery: Can You Hit Targets You Can’t Clearly See?

    It’s likely you already know that goal setting is an indispensable key to success. While many people talk about goals, only a few wholeheartedly adopt the process and chart a course toward success. Some people may believe that goal setting is optional, but if you’re somebody who wants to make next year their best year…

  • Goal-Getter’s Guide: Are Your Aspirations Crystal Clear for Next Year?

    Goal-Getter’s Guide: Are Your Aspirations Crystal Clear for Next Year?

    As you think about your hopes and dreams for the next year, clarity is the compass that guides you toward success. Any master of good strategy will tell you: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll get there. And if you don’t know what you want, you’ll get it.” The first step to ensuring…

  • Is Next Year in Your Hands? How to Craft a Strategic Plan for Your Best Year Ever

    Is Next Year in Your Hands? How to Craft a Strategic Plan for Your Best Year Ever

    As we approach the dawn of a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we truly desire and set the stage for unparalleled success. Making next year your best ever requires more than just wishful thinking — it demands a strategic plan tailored to your aspirations. Define Your Best Year Ever To…

  • Expanding Possibilities: How Gratitude Reshapes What’s Possible

    Expanding Possibilities: How Gratitude Reshapes What’s Possible

    As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, there’s no better time to discuss the transformative power of gratitude. Melodie Beattie describes that gratitude “unlocks the fullness of life.” Gratitude has an enchanting ability to turn what we have into more than enough, to morph chaos into order and confusion into crystal clear reality. In…

  • Dr. Adrienne Bey of Wilmington University Recognized as ‘a Visionary Among Us’

    Dr. Adrienne Bey of Wilmington University Recognized as ‘a Visionary Among Us’

    Every year, the Delaware ACE Women’s Network (DAWN) names “visionaries,” women who contribute positively to their institutions, communities, families, and careers — forward thinkers in higher education. Wilmington University Professor and Center for Teaching Excellence Director Dr. Adrienne Bey was named a 2023 DAWN Visionary.  When she received her award, Dr. Bey said she was motivated by…

  • Iconic Afghan Helicopter Photo Taken by Delaware County Native Greg Heath

    Iconic Afghan Helicopter Photo Taken by Delaware County Native Greg Heath

    In honor of Veterans Day, the Pennsylvania National Guard Public Affairs Office released an iconic photo of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter evacuating detainees from the roof of a house in Afghanistan on Nov. 10, 2003.  The Afghanistan helicopter photo was taken by Army journalist Greg Heath, a Delaware County native, writes Claudia Dimuro for Penn…

  • Are You Ready to Redefine Success? How to Craft a Winning Strategy for the New Year

    Are You Ready to Redefine Success? How to Craft a Winning Strategy for the New Year

    As the year winds down, it’s a time to reflect, recalibrate, and rev up for the final push. It’s all about ending the current year on a high note, so that you can springboard into an even more prosperous new year. But before diving into strategies and spreadsheets, let’s ponder a fundamental question: What does…

  • New Dean Named at Wilmington University’s College of Education and Liberal Arts

    New Dean Named at Wilmington University’s College of Education and Liberal Arts

    Dr. Tyler Wells, a collaborative, innovative, and decisive leader committed to student success, has been named dean of the College of Education and Liberal Arts. Starting as an adjunct in 2001 in the College of Education, Dr. Tyler Wells became chair of the Office of Clinical Studies in 2012, then was named director of Teacher…

  • Empowering Your Year End: Setting the Stage for a Spectacular New Year

    Empowering Your Year End: Setting the Stage for a Spectacular New Year

    As we approach the final stretch of the year, it’s essential to recognize that each passing day contributes significantly to shaping the success of the upcoming ew year. Mark Twain once wrote, “20 years from now, you’ll be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did do.” These words…

  • Where Do You Want to Be on Jan. 1? The Power of Maximizing the Fourth Quarter

    Where Do You Want to Be on Jan. 1? The Power of Maximizing the Fourth Quarter

    As we inch toward the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to introspect and refocus on how you envision ringing in the New Year. Visualize this: What does Jan. 1 look like for you? Geoffrey Albert rightly said, “The most important thing about goals is having one.” With that wisdom in mind, ask…

  • Supercharge Your Goals: Using Affirmations and Visualizations for Success

    Supercharge Your Goals: Using Affirmations and Visualizations for Success

    In our recent articles, we’ve delved into the steps to effective goal setting and achieving. Today, we conclude our series by exploring the last two crucial steps: determining value alignment and congruence, and the power of accelerators. Once you’ve set your goals, laid out the necessary steps, and established a system for tracking progress, it’s…