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鈥攜our 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听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 糖心原创鈥檚 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.
糖心原创 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 糖心原创 faculty and staff members and immediate family members (spouses/children).
痴颈蝉颈迟听听to learn more and purchase your tickets today! As always, the event is black tie optional.
2025 Faculty Awards 鈥� Nominations Due March 17
We are accepting nominations for the听Faculty Awards for 2025 (PDF)听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 鈥� Reminder
Exciting changes are coming to the library鈥攖he 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.
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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 鈥淗ow Can Online Instructors Better Manage Their Workload?鈥� are available through March 16. To听, use 鈥渂ackward543鈥� as the password.
听 - 糖心原创 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.:听Recorded Lectures: Video Best Practices
March 21 from 1:15-2:10 p.m. and March 25 from 2:00-2:55 p.m.:听Introduction to Academic Program Review
March 24 from 2:30-3:25 p.m.:听Writing Outcomes and Objectives
March 28 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.:听Graphic Design: Best Practices
April 11 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.:听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.:听Entering Course Assessment Results
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- The Center for Faculty Excellence will continue the Quality Matters (QM) Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) (7th Edition) Workshop on听Friday, March 21, from 9 a.m.鈥�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鈥攊ncluding the Webex link鈥攖he week of the class.
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Research and Sponsored Programs
- The听Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities event听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.
听 - 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鈥檚 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
听of upcoming presentations and past recordings.
When a Student Needs Support
- The听Student Success Navigator听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.
听 - 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 am grateful for your dedication to promoting student success. I hope you have a wonderful and productive week!
Jim Denniston, Ph.D.
Acting Provost
