Dear Colleagues,
Happy Homecoming Week! With so much to do on campus this week, I hope to see you celebrating our wonderful university during Homecoming’s countless events. See all the events at wright.edu/homecoming.
As announced this week, we are now accepting nominations for the second annual University Awards for Student Success Champions for staff, faculty, and student employees who have performed exemplary work in student success. The awards recognize the nominees’ contributions to programs and services that significantly support and impact student success metrics and student satisfaction.
Learn more about the University Awards for Student Success Champions. The linked information includes deadlines and procedures for nominations. I look forward to reviewing all of your nominations.
Midterm Grading Now Open
Midterm grade reporting is now open for all full-semester spring classes. A, B, and X term classes are not included in midterm grade reporting. Midterm grade reporting is required for all undergraduate-level classes, with some exceptions.
Midterm grades are due by noon on Wednesday, February 28. Detailed instructions for posting grades can be found on the Registrar’s webpage.
Faculty reporting grades in WINGS Express (and not via Pilot) only need to enter the midterm grade and can ignore the “Last Attend Date” and “Attend Hours” fields.
Grades of Incomplete (I) should only be issued at the end of a term if requested by a student for documented extenuating circumstances that prevented completion of the final part of the course.
Faculty teaching graduate courses are encouraged to submit midterm grades but are not required to do so.
For technical questions about reporting grades (such as reporting from Pilot), contact the CaTS Help Desk at 937-775-4827 or helpdesk@wright.edu.
For additional grading questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 937-775-5200 or wsu-registrar@wright.edu.
Events
- This week’s Homecoming events are a chance to celebrate the Raider spirit that connects us all! Homecoming takes place February 14–17 on the Dayton Campus. A full list of events can be found at wright.edu/homecoming.
- All students are welcome to attend the Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 13, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room.
More than 70 employers are expected to attend the fair, offering opportunities for students of all class levels and all majors to connect with representatives to learn about internships and full-time professional positions.
Because the number of employers recruiting our students at this spring’s fair has increased, it is essential to have excellent student participation. Please encourage and support your students to attend the fair. Get additional information, including registration.
Feedback on Faculty Workload Policy Changes
Documents related to the workload policy changes that were presented to the Faculty Senate on February 12 are now available on the Provost’s website:
- Worksheet for setting TET Workloads (DOCX)
- Worksheet for setting NTE Workloads (DOCX)
- Presentation to Faculty Senate on Policy 2020 Workload (PPTX)
Additionally, the Proposed Revision of University Policy 2020 on Faculty Workload has been posted for comment on the University Policy website. I encourage you to read the policy carefully and leave your comments before March 1, 2024, for review by the Policy Committee.
You can review and comment on any proposed policy revision or new policy at policy.wright.edu/proposed-policy-changes.
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.
Have a wonderful week!
Amy Thompson, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
