Dear Colleagues,
The Dayton and Lake Campuses have moved to remote operations through the end of the week to ensure the safety of our community. Thank you for your flexibility and for the many ways you continue to support our students and one another while working and learning remotely.
Looking ahead, Homecoming is next week, and I encourage you to take part in the many events planned for our campus community. This year, Wright State University, the Wright State Alumni Association, and our student organizations will host a block-party–inspired lineup of activities designed to bring Raiders together to reconnect, celebrate, and show their Wright State pride.
Events begin on Monday, February 2, with Spirit Board painting sessions, and continue throughout the week with traditions such as the Back to the Block Kickoff, Homecoming Royalty voting, Salsa Night, Donuts with the Deans, and the Campus Challenge school supply drive. Homecoming Week concludes with signature events, including the Raider Roundup and Chili Cookoff and men’s and women’s basketball games at the Nutter Center.
The full schedule of events is available at wright.edu/homecoming. I look forward to seeing you at the events!
Faculty Resources and Workshops
Pilot now offers the New Content Experience: To learn more, view the introductory video from Wright State Online or register and attend a training session:
- February 20 or March 27 at 10 a.m.
Early Alert System training:
- Tuesday, February 3, 11–11:30 a.m., 205 Student Success Center (in person) or
- Wednesday, February 4, 1–1:30 p.m., Microsoft Teams (Access the Meeting)
Wright State Online accessibility trainings:
- Session 1: Document Accessibility — Organizing content structure, creating effective links, choosing accessible fonts, ensuring proper color contrast, performing basic PDF remediation, and using accessibility checkers
- February 6 and March 13, 10–11:30 a.m.
- Session 2: Audio and Video Accessibility — Adding closed captions, providing audio transcripts, writing alternative (alt) text, designing accessible PowerPoint slides, and using accessibility checkers
- February 13 and March 20, 10–11:30 a.m.
HLC Student Survey
As part of Wright State’s upcoming comprehensive evaluation, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will administer its student opinion survey beginning February 2. The survey will be emailed directly to registered students on Monday. Results will help the HLC peer review team identify areas to explore during their meetings with faculty, staff, and students as part of the review process.
Please encourage your students to complete the survey once it opens. Broad participation ensures that student experiences are accurately represented. The survey will remain open through Wednesday, February 11.
School of Graduate Studies Events
The School of Graduate Studies will host several events during the semester. Additional information about these events will be communicated as the dates near.
- Graduate Programs Virtual Open House: February 5, 4–5:30 p.m.
- Three Minute Thesis/Dissertation Competition: February 24, 1–4 p.m. in the Student Union Endeavour Room
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.
The Student Success Navigator showcases the wide range of resources available 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.
