Dear Colleagues,
Happy official spring! It is truly hard to believe that there are only five weeks left in this semester. As you know, we are preparing for the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Both campuses are offering many activities, and continued updates will be available at wright.edu/eclipse. I look forward to experiencing this with you!
Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign Update
With just over three weeks left in the Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign, we have reached 23% participation so far. Staff participation accounts for a whopping 88% contribution rate, while faculty contributions make up 12% 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 25, are:
- University Libraries – 47% participation
- College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies – 36% participation
- College of Computer Engineering and Computer Science – 27% participation
- Raj Soin College of Business – 24% participation
- College of Liberal Arts – 23% participation
- College of Health, Education, and Human Services – 20% participation
- Lake Campus – 14% participation
- College of Science and Mathematics – 12% participation
- Boonshoft School of Medicine – 9% participation
Academic Efficiency and Effectiveness
As we continue to make progress on our efforts toward Academic Efficiency and Effectiveness, each college will identify flagship programs to spotlight in collaboration with Enrollment Management. Additionally, during the upcoming summer and early fall months, deans will craft an Academic Master Plan for their respective colleges. These plans will outline strategies for enhancing, maintaining, or improving curricular programs and are due by September 30, 2024. Thank you for your dedication to academic excellence!
Events
- We Serve U Day is Wednesday, April 3. As service to our communities is a cornerstone of Wright State’s mission, the We Serve U committee has arranged multiple volunteer opportunities. We Serve U Day is a day of volunteerism approved by the University administration for staff and faculty to volunteer at community nonprofits without using time off.
View details about each organization’s opportunities and register to volunteer. Learn more about We Serve U.
- The University Awards for Student Success Champions recognition event will be held on Tuesday, April 2, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Berry Auditorium (009) in the Student Success Center. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. Registration is not required, and light refreshments will be provided.
- ArtsGala is celebrating 25 amazing years! Join us for Dayton's premier event showcasing Wright State's most talented students in the fine and performing arts on Saturday, April 6.
Since 2000, ArtsGala has raised nearly $4 million and provided more than 1,000 scholarships to deserving students. All proceeds go toward scholarships for Wright State's outstanding fine and performing arts students. Learn more.
- 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 24, at 11:00 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center Berry Room. Our featured speaker is Vick Mickunas, host of the “Book Nook,” an author interview program on WYSO. A lunch buffet will be provided.
Registration is required and must be completed by April 17. 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.
- As a follow-up to Wright State University’s safety notification review, university employees can engage in Mental Health First Aid Training sponsored by Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services.
While all employees must complete this training, faculty will be the first cohort to go through the training process, starting on April 9.
Learn more and register.
When a Student Needs Support
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 hope you all have a wonderful week! You are appreciated!
Amy Thompson, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
