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2025 Student Cybersecurity Awareness All students are required to complete this training to protect themselves and the university. This training module equips students with essential knowledge to identify and prevent cyber threats, helping to reduce the risk of cyberattacks....Read More 2025 Student Cybersecurity Awareness
4-Step Strategy for Evaluating Online Sources All members of the WCU community are invited to learn how to evaluate online information and incorporate reflective practices to engage in diverse perspectives during the research process. This online module is available through the...Read More 4-Step Strategy for Evaluating Online Sources
Advanced Financial Management All student organization leaders and emerging leaders of the WCU community are invited to explore strategies and resources to manage and maintain the finances of your student organization and learn more regarding SSI policies &...Read More Advanced Financial Management
Alcohol Education for Fraternity and Sorority Life Members Fraternity and sorority members are invited to learn about alcohol issues that might arise while at college. New members are automatically enrolled in the course after their first semester. Registration is not required.Read More Alcohol Education for Fraternity and Sorority Life Members
All About Anxiety All students are invited to learn more about anxiety. This will include learning to recognize symptoms of anxiety within themselves. The workshop will help students to understand the ways in which thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are...Read More All About Anxiety
All About Graduate School at WCU All students are invited to learn about graduate programs at WCU, including: the benefits of graduate school; how to choose a program; how to apply and pay for graduate studies; what to expect in graduate...Read More All About Graduate School at WCU
American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification All students are invited to develop skills to recognize and respond to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. Participants will develop knowledge and skills to provide immediate care to an injured or ill person and...Read More American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Any Ram Can: Understanding Bystander Intervention All students are invited to learn about bystander intervention and how to apply strategies to situations they may face as a college student involving alcohol use.”. This is a self-paced module in the RamPlan D2L...Read More Any Ram Can: Understanding Bystander Intervention
Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to register for BASICS to explore their well-being and relationship with alcohol. Registration is available via a request form on the WCU Office of Wellness Promotion website: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?WestChesterUniv&layout_id=34Read More Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students
Brief Cannabis Screening & Intervention for College Students Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to register for CASICS and explore their well-being and relationship with cannabis. Registration is available via a form on the WCU Office of Wellness Promotion website: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?WestChesterUniv&layout_id=34Read More Brief Cannabis Screening & Intervention for College Students
Captain's Leadership Advancement Series The Captain's Leadership Advancement Series (C.L.A.S.) is a 4-part leadership development course. C.L.A.S. participants are student-athletes who are nominated by their coaches because of their current role as a captain in their respective varsity sport,...Read More Captain's Leadership Advancement Series
CARE 101: Identifying Concerning Behaviors All West Chester University students are invited to learn how they can support their fellow Golden Rams who may be exhibiting concerning behaviors or need additional support. Registration will be available through D2L. Read More CARE 101: Identifying Concerning Behaviors
Charge Into Involvement at WCU All students who are new to WCU are invited to learn about the importance of getting involved and how to do so. Registration occurs automatically through involvement in Student Orientation.Read More Charge Into Involvement at WCU
Choices About Cannabis Choices About Cannabis is a self-paced D2L module in which all students will have the opportunity to learn about cannabis use and apply the information to their life circumstances. Registration is available on the Ram...Read More Choices About Cannabis
Commuter Success Workshop Any first-time commuter students, including first-year or transfer students, are invited to explore strategies for success and resources available to them to kickstart their experience at WCU. The Commuter Success Workshop includes topics such as...Read More Commuter Success Workshop
Creating Your Co-curricular Education Plan All students are invited to create a plan for gaining skills and knowledge in their areas of interest. Focus areas include academic engagement, career readiness, community engagement, health and wellness, involvement and leadership, and social...Read More Creating Your Co-curricular Education Plan
Decisions About Drinking All students are invited to engage in learning about the impact of alcohol use on the brain and body and the individual and community impacts of alcohol use. This interactive peer engaging program is in...Read More Decisions About Drinking
Demystifying Academic Titles All students are invited to learn about academic titles and what they mean at WCU. This online module will be available on the Ram Plan D2L site.Read More Demystifying Academic Titles
Designing Program Learning Outcomes All students are invited to learn about designing programs and how to assess participant learning. Registration will be available on RamConnect and by request.Read More Designing Program Learning Outcomes
Discovering Well-Being All students are invited to learn about the concept of well-being and its influence on an individual's life. This online module is available through the Ram Plan D2L site. Please email wellness@wcupa.edu to request this...Read More Discovering Well-Being
Dowdy Multicultural Center Peer Mentoring Program Students of Color are invited to join a cohort community during their first academic year. During this experience, students will learn about campus resources, establish a support network, and build habits for holistic wellness with...Read More Dowdy Multicultural Center Peer Mentoring Program
Drivers Manual Preparation Group Autistic students at WCU are invited to learn and review the Pennsylvania driver laws and regulations. Registration will be available via RamConnect.Read More Drivers Manual Preparation Group
Dub-C Autism Program Autistic students are invited to learn and practice skills in five core areas of support, including executive functioning, self-care, inter-personal, self-advocacy, and employment readiness. Registration will be available via RamConnect. Read More Dub-C Autism Program
Elevate Your Organization All student organization leaders and emerging leaders of the WCU community are invited to explore strategies and resources to grow in the areas of involvement, marketing, and engagement in regards to their student organizations. Registration...Read More Elevate Your Organization
EqualiTea Speaker Series Members of the WCU community are invited to explore gender justice issues, navigate pathways to success, and build community. Sessions are organized thematically for the year. Past topics have included voter engagement, self-care for women of...Read More EqualiTea Speaker Series
Event Planning 101 Members of student organizations are invited to participate in the first of a two-part series on event planning. Topics will include 25Live, the Program Planning Guide, space accessibility, and audio/visual equipment. Students completing this...Read More Event Planning 101
Event Planning 102 Members of student organizations are invited to participate in the second of a two-part series on event planning. Topics will include Student Services, Inc. (SSI) policies, budgeting, marketing, advertising, assessment, and accessibility. This online module...Read More Event Planning 102
Explore Leadership Series Tier 2 All students are invited to advance their knowledge of various aspects of leadership and further develop skills that will empower them to lead on campus and in their lives after graduation. Students are encouraged to complete...Read More Explore Leadership Series Tier 2
EXPLORE Residential Leadership Series: Tier 1 Residential students are involved to participate in EXPLORE Residential Leadership Series: Tier 1 to explore their values, campus resources, identity and privilege, and self-care and transferable skills. Registration will be open on RamConnect. Read More EXPLORE Residential Leadership Series: Tier 1
Finding a Mentor All students are invited to learn about strategies and opportunities for finding a mentor. This online module is available to all students on the Ram Plan D2L site. Read More Finding a Mentor
Fraternity and Sorority Potential New Member Orientation Undergraduate students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority are invited to learn about the fraternity and sorority community at WCU, how to join, and campus resources that can support you along the...Read More Fraternity and Sorority Potential New Member Orientation
From Allyship to Advocacy All members of the WCU community are invited to learn the difference between being an ally versus an advocate. Participants will critically examine privilege, explore language, discuss strategies for accountability and ways to improve the climate for trans...Read More From Allyship to Advocacy
Humans and Habitats All members of the WCU community are invited to explore Humans & Habitats with the Outdoor Adventure Pursuits program. Registration will be available via https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/campusRec/forms/outdoorAdventure/. Read More Humans and Habitats
Intermediate Hiking All members of the WCU community are invited to participate in an intermediate hike and learn about mapping, setting a pace, and considerations related to outdoor spaces. Registration will be available on RamConnect.Read More Intermediate Hiking
Intramural Team Captain Training Captains of intramural sports teams are invited to participate in this training. Registration is available via www.imleagues.com/wcupa.Read More Intramural Team Captain Training
Introduction to Camping All students are invited to participate in an overnight camping experience where participants will learn the basics of overnight camping including campsite setup, cooking, and fire building. Registration is available via RamConnect.Read More Introduction to Camping
Introduction to Disabilities and Accommodations All students are invited to learn about disability access and accommodations in college. This online module is available to all students on the Ram Plan D2L site.Read More Introduction to Disabilities and Accommodations
Introduction to Experiential Learning All students are invited to learn about hands-on experiences that will help them gain knowledge, skills, and confidence related to their interests and goals. This online module is available to all students on the Ram...Read More Introduction to Experiential Learning
Introduction to Generative A.I. Students are invited to learn about generative artificial intelligence including the benefits, pitfalls, and how these tools might be used at West Chester University. The module can be accessed via the Navigating Digital Learning D2L...Read More Introduction to Generative A.I.
Introduction to Hiking All members of the WCU community are invited to participate in a hike and learn about strategies for success, including appropriate nutrition and attire. Registration will be available on RamConnect.Read More Introduction to Hiking
Introduction to Rock Climbing All students are invited to learn the fundamentals of indoor rock climbing during the Student Recreation Center's climbing wall operating hours. No registration required. Read More Introduction to Rock Climbing
Introduction to Standup Paddleboarding All students are invited to learn about the necessary standup paddleboarding skills ranging from proper stroke and falling techniques. Registration will be available on RamConnect. This is a water-based activity.Read More Introduction to Standup Paddleboarding
Introduction to Sustainability All students are invited to explore the United Nation's goals for sustainability, their interests related to sustainability, and ways to get involved at WCU. This program will be available on the Ram Plan D2L site....Read More Introduction to Sustainability
Introduction to the Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center All students are invited to explore the Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center at West Chester University where you can access resources that can assist you with business development and business growth. This online module is available on...Read More Introduction to the Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center
Introduction to Volunteering as a WCU Student All students are invited to learn about volunteer opportunities at WCU. This program will be offered asynchronously on the Ram Plan D2L site at https://d2l.wcupa.edu/d2l/home/3644737Read More Introduction to Volunteering as a WCU Student
Leading with Empathy All student organization leaders and emerging leaders of the WCU community are invited to this session that focuses on developing empathetic leadership skills to foster deeper connections within your organization. Registration will be available on...Read More Leading with Empathy
Managing Money: Creating a Spending Plan All students are invited to learn about the five steps to creating a budget for managing money in college and after graduation. This online module will be available on the Ram Plan D2L site.Read More Managing Money: Creating a Spending Plan
Managing Money: Credit Card Choices All students are invited to learn about how to evaluate credit card offers. This online module will be available on the Ram Plan D2L site.Read More Managing Money: Credit Card Choices
Managing Money: Credit Scores and Reports All students are invited to learn about financial credit reports, scores, and the importance of making good financial decisions. This online module will be available on the Ram Plan D2L site.Read More Managing Money: Credit Scores and Reports
Microwaves and Mini-Fridges: Eating Nutritiously on the Go All students are invited to learn about the benefit of nutrients found in food and will have the opportunity to make a nutritious meal or snack in a microwave. A cooking demonstration will be provided....Read More Microwaves and Mini-Fridges: Eating Nutritiously on the Go
Mindful Rams All members of the WCU community are invited to explore their personal definition of mindfulness and learn techniques about thoughts and feelings, movement, breathwork, and using senses with the Mindful Rams email program. Registration once...Read More Mindful Rams
Moving Off Campus 101 All members of the WCU community looking to move off-campus are invited to learn best practices for securing off-campus housing. Registration for the live virtual event will be available on RamConnect, and recordings of the...Read More Moving Off Campus 101
Navigating Class Absences All students are invited to learn the process for getting class absences validated due to illness, personal, or family emergencies. Students will learn about navigating three or more missed class days and working with faculty....Read More Navigating Class Absences
Navigating Digital Learning: Creating a Weekly Schedule All members of the WCU community are invited to take the Navigating Digital Learning – Creating a Weekly Schedule tutorial which demonstrates how to create a weekly schedule for the semester using Microsoft Outlook or...Read More Navigating Digital Learning: Creating a Weekly Schedule
Navigating Digital Learning: D2L Assignment All members of the WCU community are invited to take the Navigating Digital Learning – Downloading Files and Submitting Assignments tutorial which teaches participants how to properly download and submit files within D2L. No registration...Read More Navigating Digital Learning: D2L Assignment
Navigating Digital Learning: Digital Accessibility All members of the WCU community are invited to learn about the nine key accessibility topics and how to apply these concepts in digital environments. No registration is required as the tutorial is always available...Read More Navigating Digital Learning: Digital Accessibility
Navigating Digital Learning: Discussions All members of the WCU community are invited to take the Navigating Digital Learning – Discussions tutorial which introduces online discussions and teaches participants how to find, read, and post to the D2L discussion tool....Read More Navigating Digital Learning: Discussions
Navigating Digital Learning: GEP Portfolio Basics All members of the WCU community are invited to take the Navigating Digital Learning – Google Sites – Portfolio Basics tutorial which introduces the General Education portfolio concept and teaches students how to create their...Read More Navigating Digital Learning: GEP Portfolio Basics
Navigating Digital Learning: Online Readiness All members of the WCU community are invited to take the Navigating Digital Learning – Ready for Online Learning tutorial which guides students to take the eLearnReady assessment to determine their preparedness for learning in...Read More Navigating Digital Learning: Online Readiness
Navigating Digital Learning: Panopto All members of the WCU community are invited to take the Navigating Digital Learning – Panopto tutorial which demonstrates how to download and use Panopto to create videos. No registration is required as the tutorial...Read More Navigating Digital Learning: Panopto
Navigating Digital Learning: Quizzes All members of the WCU community are invited to learn how to take quizzes in the D2L environment and review quiz submissions. No registration is required as the tutorial is always available on the Navigating...Read More Navigating Digital Learning: Quizzes
Navigating Digital Learning: Zoom Meeting All members of the WCU community are invited to take the Navigating Digital Learning – Zoom Meeting tutorial which demonstrates the basics of how to use the Zoom software. No registration is required as the...Read More Navigating Digital Learning: Zoom Meeting
New Student Orientation All incoming first-year, transfer, and adult learner students are invited to participate in New Student Orientation at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. New Student Orientation introduces new students to University academic and...Read More New Student Orientation
Olympus Leadership Series The Olympus Leadership Series is a 6-week leadership development series designed for new fraternity and sorority community members. The aim of the program is to develop and grow the leadership skills of the participants in order to...Read More Olympus Leadership Series
Organization Leadership 1.0 All student organization leaders and emerging leaders of the WCU community are invited to explore strategies and resources to set a foundation for success for their student organization. Registration will be available on RamConnect.Read More Organization Leadership 1.0
Outdoor Climbing All members of the WCU community are invited to participate in outdoor climbing, while learning about climbing etiquette and the aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion that impact outdoor climbing spaces. Registration will be available...Read More Outdoor Climbing
Panhellenic Council Sorority Counselor Training All members of Panhellenic sororities are invited to apply to become Recruitment Counselors (R.C.). Recruitment Counselors are crucial members of the Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Team. Similar to Orientation Leaders, R.Cs mentor and guide prospective new...Read More Panhellenic Council Sorority Counselor Training
PEERS® Social Curriculum Participant Students with autism are invited to learn and practice social skills. Topics will include: communication skills, conflict resolution, and dating. Registration will be available via RamConnect. Read More PEERS® Social Curriculum Participant
Prepare for the Fair All students are invited to participate in resume reviews, practice their pitches, explore professional clothing, enhance their LinkedIn profiles, and pick up a list of employers who will be attending the Job and Internship Fair....Read More Prepare for the Fair
Preparing for Life Off Campus All members of the WCU community are invited to learn best practices for preparing to live in off-campus housing. Registration for the live events will be available on RamConnect.Read More Preparing for Life Off Campus
Preparing for the Involvement Fair New and returning undergraduate students are invited to identify student organizations they are interested in getting involved in this semester and learn more about WCU's campus engagement platform by preparing and attending the WCU Involvement...Read More Preparing for the Involvement Fair
Ram Plan Training Paraprofessional staff members are invited to gain a better understanding of the Ram Plan Co-curricular Experience. Registration will occur through RamConnect as facilitated by your supervisor.Read More Ram Plan Training
Rams Integrating Skills and Experience (RISE) Sykes Union student staff and Student Activities Council (SAC) executive board members are invited to learn skills and competencies to help achieve career readiness through personal and professional development. All student staff and leaders for...Read More Rams Integrating Skills and Experience (RISE)
Rams Step Up! All students are invited to learn about proactively helping others through prosocial behavior and bystander intervention. Registration will be available via RamConnect.Read More Rams Step Up!
Refresh Program: Strategies to Achieve Better Sleep West Chester University students are invited to participate in the Refresh Sleep Program, a 7-week email-based program designed to provide participants with skills and strategies to achieve better quality and regularity of sleep. Topics...Read More Refresh Program: Strategies to Achieve Better Sleep
Research Ethics Training (CITI) All members of the WCU community are invited to learn about research ethics when working with human subjects. Registration is available through the WCU Institutional Review Board website at https://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/research/irb.aspx.Read More Research Ethics Training (CITI)
Rock Climbing Advanced: Lead Climbing All students are invited to learn the essentials of lead climbing including clipping stances, climbing techniques, lead belaying, rope management, and equipment use. Participants must be WCU belay certified and demonstrate the ability to climb...Read More Rock Climbing Advanced: Lead Climbing
Rock Climbing Fundamentals: WCU Belay Certification All students are invited to learn the foundational rock climbing skills including body movement, belay techniques, and basic climbing equipment use. After this session students will be eligible to obtain a WCU Belay Certification. Registration...Read More Rock Climbing Fundamentals: WCU Belay Certification
Ruby Jones Conference on Race, Social Justice and Civic Leadership All WCU students are invited to engage in learning that will raise awareness and promote action-oriented dialogue about racial, cultural and social issues that impact how students experience life on campus, in communities and in...Read More Ruby Jones Conference on Race, Social Justice and Civic Leadership
Seeking Counseling: When? How? Who? All members of the WCU community are invited to view this brief video created by Counseling Center faculty. It will provide information on when to consider counseling, potential benefits of counseling and different types of...Read More Seeking Counseling: When? How? Who?
Seizure Recognition and First Aid All members of the WCU community are invited to learn how to recognize and respond when someone is having a seizure through a live online training. Registration will be available on RamConnect.Read More Seizure Recognition and First Aid
Sexy Bingo This is not your grandparents’ bingo! All students are invited to join us for a fun bingo game to grow your sexuality education. Engage in conversations about sexuality and learn about safer sex practices, sexual...Read More Sexy Bingo
Shift Happens: Substance Use Perceptions All students are invited to learn about the misperceptions regarding the normative behaviors around substance use in college through several self-reflective and interactive activities, scenarios, and group discussions. This module is available via the RamPlan...Read More Shift Happens: Substance Use Perceptions
Sober Monitor Training Fraternity and Sorority members are invited to complete the Sober Monitor Training to better understand the responsibilities associated with being a sober monitor and risk management. The training is available on D2L. Read More Sober Monitor Training
Sport Club Leadership Seminar All sport clubs are required to send two officers to learn about leadership strategies, communication methods, travel policies/requirements, concussions and injuries, hazing prevention, budget management, fundraising, and organization management. Registration will be available through RamConnect.Read More Sport Club Leadership Seminar
Sports Official Certification All students are invited to learn about becoming a sport official for basketball, soccer, football and softball and will have an opportunity to take the Pennsylvania exam. The program runs a consistent night of the...Read More Sports Official Certification
Strategies for Solving Problems at WCU All students are invited to learn about the strategies for solving problems at West Chester University. This module will be available on the Ram Plan D2L site.Read More Strategies for Solving Problems at WCU
Student Conduct Hearing Board Certification All students with a 2.5 GPA who are in good disciplinary standing are invited to apply to serve on the University Hearing Board. If selected, students will complete a three-hour Hearing Board training. Once trained,...Read More Student Conduct Hearing Board Certification
Student Research Rights All students are invited to learn about their rights as research participants. This program is available on the Ram Plan D2L site.Read More Student Research Rights
Sykes Union Building Tour All students are invited to participate in a tour of Sykes Student Union to learn more about the facility and services offered. Registration will be available through the Ram Plan D2L site. Read More Sykes Union Building Tour
The Power of Free Speech: The First Amendment and College Campuses All students are invited to engage in conversations about freedom of speech on college campuses. More information will be available in RamConnect. Registration is not required.Read More The Power of Free Speech: The First Amendment and College Campuses
Trans Advocacy All members of the WCU community are invited to learn about terminology, problematic language, WCU policies, and qualities of an advocate as it relates to transgender and non-binary communities and experiences. Participants will also discuss...Read More Trans Advocacy
Understanding Your StrengthsQuest Top 5 All students who have completed the StrengthsQuest Inventory are invited to learn more about their top 5 signature themes and how to apply them towards their education or leadership journey. This workshop is offered as...Read More Understanding Your StrengthsQuest Top 5
Voice Your Values Students in the WCU community are invited to explore their personal values and how they impact their decision-making as a student and beyond in this D2L module. Read More Voice Your Values
Wellness Coaching Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to explore their well-being in areas related to stress, sleep, social connection, and substance use. Registration is available via a request form on the WCU Office of Wellness Promotion...Read More Wellness Coaching
Writing Your WCU Involvement Story All incoming students are invited to learn about involvement opportunities and ways to engage in the Ram Plan: Co-Curricular Transcript. This module is available to all students on the Ram Plan D2L site. Read More Writing Your WCU Involvement Story