Dear Colleagues,
Our commitment to student success in all aspects is our top priority. Alongside ongoing initiatives in and out of the classroom, another opportunity presents itself. The annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign begins on Monday, March 17, and runs through Friday, April 25. I hope to see you at the launch event breakfast on Tuesday, March 18, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. in the Student Union Endeavour Room.
The goal of this campaign is participation—your involvement with a minimum donation of $5 will make this successful. Last year faculty and staff participation was 52%. Our goal this year is to be above 50% again, and I know we can achieve it.
To learn more about the 2025 Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign or to make a gift online, visit wright.edu/csic.
Events
The College of Liberal Arts is excited to announce that the 26th annual ArtsGala will be held on Saturday, April 5, in the Creative Arts Center.
ArtsGala is known as one of the premier arts events in Dayton. Each year, guests are treated to a wealth of 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 students in the fine and performing arts as they work diligently to pursue careers as performers, movie directors, musicians, and artists.
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.
2025 Faculty Awards – Nominations Due March 17
We are accepting nominations for the Faculty Awards for 2025 (PDF) through March 17. The Faculty Awards recognize select faculty members for their excellent work in the areas of teaching, research, community engagement, professional service, and early career achievement. These awards are truly a highlight of the year.
Learn more about the Faculty Awards for 2025 (PDF).
New Library System – Reminder
Exciting changes are coming to the library—the University Libraries (along with all academic libraries in Ohio) will move to a new library system this summer. The library system includes the online catalog that provides access to library resources including e-books and e-journals, articles, physical books, media, and more. It also controls day-to-day library operations such as checking out materials and cataloging, ordering, and receiving library resources. The library system generates the underlying data that drives business decisions and reporting.
Important dates and additional information.
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 Can Online Instructors Better Manage Their Workload?” are available through March 16. To access the presentation, use “backward543” as the password.
- Wright State Online, in association with the Center for Faculty Excellence, will host workshops focusing on ADA compliance:
March 14 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.: Recorded Lectures: Video Best Practices
March 21 from 1:15-2:10 p.m. and March 25 from 2:00-2:55 p.m.: Introduction to Academic Program Review
March 24 from 2:30-3:25 p.m.: Writing Outcomes and Objectives
March 28 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.: Graphic Design: Best Practices
April 11 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.: Pilot/LMS: Best Practices for Instructional Design and Course Organization
April 18 from 1:15-2:10 p.m. and April 22 from 2:00-2:55 p.m.: Entering Course Assessment Results
Register for a workshop.
- The Center for Faculty Excellence will continue the Quality Matters (QM) Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) (7th Edition) Workshop on Friday, March 21, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Participants will learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the rubric to an actual course. The effective instructional design principles included in the workshop apply to all learning environments (face-to-face, online, and blended learning). This workshop is helpful for designing and developing courses and for those considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and hybrid learning.
The APPQMR Workshop is an eight-hour, one-day online session. Registered participants will receive information about the session—including the Webex link—the week of the class.
Register for the workshop.
Research and Sponsored Programs
- The Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities event is tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Student Union!
This event provides an opportunity to exhibit posters and present discoveries, advances, and scholarly explorations, as well as an excellent opportunity to share experiences with other students, faculty, and community partners.
- As part of our membership with Hanover Research, whose services include proposal review and revision, Research and Sponsored Programs is excited to announce that Hanover Research’s 2025 webinars are available to faculty and staff. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Keys to a Competitive NSF CAREER Proposal
- Artificial Intelligence Policies Among Federal Grantmakers
- Facilitating Stakeholder Engagement in Grant Development
- Deciphering Feedback from Grant Reviewers
- Developing Competitive NSF Proposals
View the complete list of upcoming presentations and past recordings.
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
