As Provost, I hope to continue and strengthen the tradition of excellence at West Chester University by fostering collaboration across and between programs, departments and divisions. We are privileged to be part of a campus community that offers outstanding programs taught by a diverse and exceptional faculty that span a full range of disciplines, and to have dedicated and outstanding leaders in other divisions of the university. We have much to learn from each other; such learning will make us stronger. Let us re-commit to excellence in serving our students---helping them to excel in the programs and activities that best match their interests, talents, and dreams.