Dear Colleagues,
As you know, this time of the academic year is incredibly busy. There are many responsibilities including classes ending, grading, and student outreach鈥攖here are also many ways we celebrate and recognize one another. After yesterday鈥檚 early dismissal, the University Awards for Student Success recognition event was rescheduled. We hope you are able to attend the ceremony once the date is finalized.
Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign Update
With just over two weeks left in the听Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign, we have reached 28% participation. Staff participation accounts for a 72% contribution rate, while faculty contributions make up 28% of the total. The goal of this campaign is 50% participation of faculty and staff with a minimum donation of $5, so听!
The academic-related area contributions as of Monday, April 1, are:
- University Libraries 鈥� 53% participation (9% increase over week 2)
- College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies 鈥� 43% participation (7% increase over week 2)
- College of Health, Education, and Human Services 鈥� 33% participation (13% increase over week 2)
- College of Engineering and Computer Science 鈥� 33% participation (6% increase over week 2)
- College of Liberal Arts 鈥� 26% participation (3% increase over week 2)
- Raj Soin College of Business 鈥� 26% participation (2% increase over week 2)
- Lake Campus 鈥� 21% participation (7% increase over week 2)
- College of Science and Mathematics 鈥� 14% participation (2% increase over week 2)
- Boonshoft School of Medicine 鈥� 12% participation (3% increase over week 2)
Annual Faculty Reviews鈥揇ue in September
Given that much has changed from prior collective bargaining agreements, please review the updated information about annual faculty reviews in听听of the new CBA. Selected highlights are:
- Beginning this fall, annual reviews will be due September 15. Faculty will report their academic year activities for the previous academic year (thus, fall 2023 to spring 2024) not for the calendar year, as in the past (11.7)
- Submissions will solely be collected through information entered by faculty in听Watermark鈥檚 Faculty Success听蝉辞蹿迟飞补谤别.
- 翱苍别-丑辞耻谤听user training sessions听are available.
- Evaluation of teaching and service as well as scholarship for TETs will be based on a five-point scoring system. (11.3)
- Teaching and service will be evaluated for the year under review only; scholarship will be evaluated for the year under review, with the merit score for that year then averaged with the two prior years. (11.2)
- Criteria for evaluation of teaching and service have changed; see section 11.6.
- The provost or a provost designee may also periodically review the productivity of faculty who are either tenured or on continuing contract. (11.9)
Best Integrated Writing Journal
Best Integrated Writing: The Journal of Excellence in Integrated Writing Courses at 糖心原创听annually showcases excellent undergraduate student writing from integrated writing courses taught across disciplines at the Dayton and Lake Campuses.
The 2024 issue of听Best Integrated Writing, showcasing the stellar work of nine students, is now听.
Beginning this year, the听Best Integrated Writing听journal will be published biannually.听, which will begin the first week of Fall Semester. While the journal focuses on undergraduate projects completed for integrated writing courses, works from all undergraduate courses at 糖心原创 are considered for publication.
Solar Eclipse鈥揋roup Photo and Events
On Monday, April 8, all of Ohio will experience a solar eclipse, and 糖心原创鈥檚 Dayton Campus will be on the edge of what is referred to as the 鈥減ath of totality.鈥� This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The last time Ohio experienced a total solar eclipse was in 1806, and the next time will be in 2099!
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate the eclipse on April 8 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses.
Dayton Campus highlights include:
- A group photo will be taken via drone at 2:30 p.m. on the North Lawn鈥攔emember to wear green!
- Live music from WWSU
- Food trucks
- Games and giveaways
- Safety demos and viewing equipment from the Astronomy Club and Department of Physics
- NASA livestream on campus TVs
- Fun run with Campus Recreation
See the full schedule of Dayton Campus events at听.
Lake Campus events include:
- Presentations of the 鈥渟cience behind a total solar eclipse鈥� and 鈥渟olar eclipses throughout the years鈥�
- Eclipse watch party from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
See the Lake Campus鈥� events schedule at听wright.edu/events/lake-campus-experience-eclipse-us.
Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Lake Campus Ceremony: Thursday, April 25, 5:30 p.m.
Graduate Ceremony: Friday, April 26, 7:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony: Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m.
Boonshoft School of Medicine Ceremony: Sunday, April 28, 2:00 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 鈥渞ights and privileges鈥� 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听open now through April 8:
- Lake Campus Ceremony听
- Dayton Campus Graduate and Undergraduate Ceremony听
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Ceremony听
To confirm attendance, registered faculty must sign in at and attend the event. Bargaining unit faculty are required to attend at least two commencement ceremonies a year (as available on their applicable campus) in full academic regalia.
Events
- Join us for ArtsGala, showcasing 糖心原创's most talented students in the fine and performing arts, this听Saturday, April 6听in the Creative Arts Center.
Since 2000, ArtsGala has raised nearly $4 million and provided more than 1,000 scholarships to deserving students. All proceeds go toward scholarships for 糖心原创's outstanding fine and performing arts students.听Learn more.
听 - The University Libraries and the Friends of the Libraries invite you to join us at the annual Friends of the Libraries Luncheon on听Wednesday, April 24, at 11:00 a.m.听in the 糖心原创 Nutter Center Berry Room. Our featured speaker is Vick Mickunas, host of the 鈥淏ook Nook,鈥� an author interview program on WYSO. A lunch buffet will be provided.
听and must be completed by April 17. All proceeds benefit the听. If you need accommodations for this event, please call 937-775-2380 five business days in advance.
听 - As a follow-up to 糖心原创鈥檚 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,听starting on April 9.
Learn more and register.
When a Student Needs Support
听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.
