Dinniman receives WCU President's Medal

Dinniman receives WCU President’s Medal

Posted by Press Release on December 20, 2015

State Sen. Andy Dinniman was awarded West Chester University’s President’s Medal for Service for his leadership and service to the university, its students and educators, according to a press release from his office.

The award is presented to “a distinguished educator and public servant [who] exemplifies commitment to the mission and values of this university and a spirit of service that has greatly enriched the lives of students, educators and the citizens of the Commonwealth,” the release said.

Dinniman, who has served on the faculty of West Chester University for many years, said he was honored and humbled by the recognition, which was presented by West Chester University President Greg R. Weisenstein during recent commencement ceremonies.

“It’s been a privilege to serve West Chester University, to be a part of the academic and larger community and to contribute in a meaningful way to the scholarly discourse that continues to make public institutions of higher education, like West Chester, so great,” Dinniman said in the release.

Dinniman, who holds a doctorate in education from Penn State, served on the faculty at West Chester University in a variety of capacities over the years, including teaching a popular course in Global Perspectives as part of the university’s Interdisciplinary Course Curriculum.

In the Senate, he serves as minority chair of the Senate Education Committee. In addition, Dinniman has led efforts to make higher education more affordable and accessible to all, such as measures to rein in the rising costs of textbooks and materials.

“Like public service, part of the joy of teaching is having the opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life,” he said. “I enjoy having the chance to interact with the students and young people who represent the future of our Commonwealth and our nation.”

Dinniman also serves on the Education Commission of the States, the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, the Pennsylvania State Public School Building Authority and the Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority.