The Wright State University Staff Senate serves as the official representative body of the Wright State staff community. The staff senate represents the interests of staff, fosters a spirit of unity and cooperation among the campus community, and provides staff representation parallel to those of the faculty and student governing bodies. In addition, the Staff Senate: 

• Conveys information and makes recommendations to the university leadership regarding the interests and concerns of the staff.
• Fosters a spirit of a unified community by encouraging the exchange of ideas and concerns in keeping with the mission of the university.
• Provides opportunities to engage the staff in areas of professional and personal growth.
• Empowers staff to make decisions and affect change to better our collective student success initiatives.
• Endeavors to keep the staff informed regarding university issues and activities.
• Promotes the effective contribution of staff expertise toward university goals and objectives for the benefit of the entire university community.
• Is represented on university committees as deemed appropriate by the university leadership

Staff Senate Bylaws - Ratified 3-21-24 (PDF)

2022 Staff Survey Results (PDF) campus username and password required

Staff Senate Retreat Initiatives (PDF) campus username and password required
 

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Staff News

Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden selected for prestigious FBI National Academy program

December 3, 2025

Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden will attend the prestigious FBI National Academy, joining law enforcement leaders from around the world to advance his training and bring enhanced safety practices back to campus.

Wright State’s Kurt Holden recognized as rising leader by International Association of Chiefs of Police

September 29, 2025

Kurt Holden, chief of police and director of public safety at Wright State University, was named to the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s prestigious 2025 40 Under 40 list.

2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations

Amanda Brewer, assistant director, School of Fine and Performing Arts

September 17, 2025

Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts.

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