Dear Colleagues,
While developing the Strategic Plan objectives, working groups presented their progress through listening sessions over the last two week. I encourage you to view the five recordings and submit feedback; your participation in this process is valuable. The feedback opportunity is open through today.
All work produced for each objective will be integrated into a cohesive Strategic Plan, which will be presented to the Board of Trustees on June 20.
Participate in the Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign
With just under four weeks left in the Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign, we have reached 29% participation so far. Staff participation accounts for a 71% contribution rate, while faculty contributions make up 29% of the total. The goal of this campaign is 50% participation of faculty and staff, so make your contribution today!
The academic-related area contributions as of Monday, March 31, are:
- College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies – 67% participation
- University Libraries – 53% participation
- Lake Campus – 41% participation
- Raj Soin College of Business – 33% participation
- College of Computer Engineering and Computer Science – 30% participation
- College of Liberal Arts – 29% participation
- College of Health, Education, and Human Services – 25% participation
- College of Science and Mathematics – 13% participation
- Boonshoft School of Medicine – 10% participation
Register for Spring Commencement
Lake Campus Ceremony: Thursday, May 1, 5:30 p.m.
Graduate Ceremony: Friday, May 2, 7:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony: Saturday, May 3, 10:00 a.m.
Boonshoft School of Medicine Ceremony: Saturday, May 3, 4:30 p.m.
Commencement is an event that marks a significant moment in the lives of our students and their families. The granting of a degree and the admission to the “rights and privileges” associated with a given degree are extraordinarily important events for those receiving degrees.
The presence of faculty is especially important for the graduates and their families. All faculty should prioritize their attendance, and bargaining unit faculty are reminded of their responsibility under Article 7.15.
Registration is required and is open now through April 15:
- Dayton Campus Graduate and Undergraduate Ceremony: complete the registration form
- Lake Campus Ceremony: register using the link that was provided in an email from Associate Dean Mark Cubberley on March 18
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Ceremony: register using the link that was provided in the email from Theresa Corey on February 24
OhioLINK Open Educational Resource Course Redesign Mini-Grants
OhioLINK Affordable Learning has dedicated funding to help faculty learn more about using openly licensed or other affordable course content for their high-enrollment courses. With this funding, OhioLINK Affordable Learning offers Open Educational Resource (OER) Course Redesign Mini-Grants.
All full-time or part-time faculty from OhioLINK member institutions interested in learning more about teaching with OER are eligible to apply. Up to 30 applications will be selected and will receive a $650 stipend for participating once all the requirements have been met.
Important dates and additional information.
Events
- Watch five talented students present their innovative business ideas to a panel of local entrepreneurs during the annual Wright Venture competition in the Student Union Atrium on Thursday, April 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Organized by the Raj Soin College of Business, the competition will award $5,000 in start-up funds to the winner. Learn more.
- The College of Liberal Arts will host the 26th annual ArtsGala on Saturday, April 5, in the Creative Arts Center.
ArtsGala features top-notch performances and exhibitions by Wright State’s talented students in art, music, theatre, dance, and motion pictures. In 2025, ArtsGala returns with a jade butterfly theme representing transformation and will continue to fund the dreams of fine and performing arts students.
Wright State faculty and staff are invited to use promo code WSU2025 to receive a discounted patron ticket price of $175 (a savings of $125!). The faculty/staff discount is limited to Wright State faculty and staff members and immediate family members (spouses/children).
Visit wright.edu/artsgala to learn more and purchase your tickets today! As always, the event is black tie optional.
- The University Libraries and the Friends of the Libraries invite you to join us at the annual Friends of the Libraries Luncheon on Wednesday, April 16, at 11:00 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center Berry Room. Our featured speaker is Erica Blaire Roby, a Wright State alumna, attorney, and award-winning BBQ pitmaster. A hot buffet, salad, and dessert will be served.
Registration is required and must be completed by April 9. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Libraries. If you need accommodations for this event, please call 937-775-2380 five business days in advance.
Faculty Resources and Workshops
- The Center for Faculty Excellence is pleased to bring weekly tips to your inbox through Monday Morning Mentors. These are quick video presentations with additional materials provided. The presentation and supplemental material for “How to be You in an AI-Driven Classroom” are available through April 6. To access the presentation, use “human909” as the password.
- The Center for Faculty Excellence offers events throughout the year that are intended to provide our teaching community with opportunities for learning and improving teaching skills, networking, sharing ideas, and viewing demonstrations of some of the new, emerging pedagogical techniques and technologies that we are exploring:
April 9 from 2:00-2:30 p.m.: CORE Scholar Conference Support: Learn how CORE Scholar can support your school or department’s conferences and symposiums
April 11 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.: Pilot/LMS: Best Practices for Instructional Design and Course Organization
April 15 from 10:00-11:00 a.m., April 16 from 10:00-11:55 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m., and April 17 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m.: Banner 9 Transition
April 18 from 1:15-2:10 p.m. and April 22 from 2:00-2:55 p.m.: Entering Course Assessment Results
April 24 from 1:00-2:00 p.m.: Avoiding Predatory Publishers and Harnessing the Power of OhioLINK Open Access Agreements
Register for a workshop.
Research and Sponsored Programs
The Statistical Consulting Center will host an open house on Tuesday, April 8, from noon to 2 p.m. The open house will introduce Dr. Alperen Korkmaz, senior statistical consultant, and showcase the center’s services, including:
- Study Planning and Proposal Preparation
- Data Management and Software Support
- Advanced Data Analysis and Modeling
- Experimental Design, Regression, and Bayesian Methods
- Biostatistics, Quality Control, and Computational Technique
When a Student Needs Support
- The Student Success Navigator showcases the wide range of resources designed to support our students. Whether students are interested in joining a student organization, looking for access to mental health services, playing a sport, or finding a job, all information is available in one central location.
- Wright.edu/help is a great resource for helping students or making referrals. This site contains contact information for emergency or essential departments that can assist your students all in one location.
I am grateful for your dedication to promoting student success. I hope you have a wonderful and productive week!
Jim Denniston, Ph.D.
Acting Provost
