Dear Colleagues,
In a follow-up to the interdisciplinary panel held on March 8, “AI and the Future of Education,” the conversation continues today with several events. The Raj Soin College of Business will host a Research Brown Bag at 12:30 p.m. with presenters showcasing cutting-edge research topics, including ChatGPT. Also available is a webinar on “Preventing ChatGPT Misuse: Making Academic Integrity Policies Explicit About AI,” presented by SOCHE. More details on both events are below.
Additionally, the Chronicle of Higher Education recently published an article “ChatGPT is Everywhere: Love it or hate it, academics can't ignore the already pervasive technology,” which underscores the importance of understanding and incorporating this technology into teaching and research practices. I encourage you to read this article. We look forward to providing ongoing resources for ChatGPT use in our classrooms within the coming months.
HLC Focused Visit Information
Preparation materials for the upcoming HLC Focused Visit can be found on SharePoint. Because this is a SharePoint site, your Wright State credentials will be required to access the information. Within the “1 - HLC Focused Visit Preparation Materials” folder are the presentation, assessment slides, and a list of HLC probable questions. Preparation videos will be added shortly.
Please direct any questions about the Focused Visit to Bruce Mackh, vice provost for assessment and chief accreditation officer, at bruce.mackh@wright.edu.
Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Graduate Ceremony: Friday, April 28, 7:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony: Saturday, April 29, 10:00 a.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 “rights and privileges” 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 7.4.8.
I encourage all faculty to attend one or both ceremonies. Registration is mandatory and is open now until April 10. Register online today.
Faculty Resources and Workshops
- Raj Soin College of Business Research Brown Bag
Wednesday, March 22, 12:30 to 2 p.m., 255 Rike Hall (DAVE Lab)
The RSCOB Research Brown Bag showcases cutting-edge research topics in different business disciplines. This session includes research on: a) the economic, social, technological, and cultural factors informing business development on the African continent, b) the impacts of policy changes relating to the legal blood alcohol content, and c) the disruptive effects and implications of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Fotor, and Soundraw in business and society.
Presenters:
Wakiuru Wamwara, Ph.D.: “International Business: Doing Business in Kenya, Opportunities and Challenges”
Kevin Willardsen, Ph.D.: “Drink… Then Drive Away: The Effects of Lowering the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) in Utah”
Anand Jeyaraj, Ph.D.: “Generative AI Technologies in Business and Society”
- SOCHE provides our members access to unlimited live webinars. To access the webinars listed below, you will first need to create an account on our webinar site. Once you create that account, log in and you will have access to all the webinars. Keep your login information handy or save it in your browser to access all the great professional development content available for free to SOCHE members. If you encounter difficulty while creating your account, please contact support@ieinfo.org.
- Wednesday, March 22, at 3 p.m.: Preventing ChatGPT Misuse: Making Academic Integrity Policies Explicit About AI
- Thursday, March 23, at 1 p.m.: Students With Autism: Strategies For Inclusion, Engagement, & Success
- Tuesday, March 28, at 1 p.m.: Move From “I Caught You” To “I Taught You” — Creating A Culture Of Academic Integrity
- Thursday, March 30, at 1 p.m.: Active Learning: Utilizing Backwards Design To Articulate Learning Outcomes & Maximize Student Learning
- Promoting Student Well-Being Webinar: Dr. Amanda Hinson-Enslin, assistant professor of population and public health sciences in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, will host a virtual lunch and learn on “Practical Methods to Promote Well-Being in the Classroom” on Thursday, April 13, at noon.
Burnout, disengagement, and technology fatigue are on the rise among college students. Student obligations, such as family care, work, multiple classes, and maintaining engagement in their courses, are a challenge and can be stressful, which can impact student learning outcomes. The well-being of our students is being stretched. However, providing a well-designed course with effective communication and a supportive environment helps students tend to their obligations and maintain their engagement in your course(s).
Practical solutions will be provided to incorporate into courses that promote well-being through inclusive design, proactive communication, and embedded support. Also discussed will be integrating well-being moments and other elements that help students maintain their mental health and limit technology fatigue. Attendees will also have opportunities to practice and discuss their experiences in preventing student burnout, disengagement, and technological fatigue, and promoting well-being.
Learn more about the event and Dr. Hinson-Enslin.
Recognition
Research.com released its 2023 Ranking of Best Scientists and Wright State University’s Dr. Marian Kazimierczuk, professor emeritus of electrical engineering, is ranked #554 in the world and #279 in the United States. What a wonderful achievement!
The ranking is based on the D-index (Discipline H-index) metric, which includes only papers and citation values for an examined discipline. The ranking includes only leading scientists with a D-index of at least 30 for academic publications made in the area of electronics and electrical engineering.
Dr. Kazimierczuk retired in December 2021 after 36 years at Wright State. During his time at the university, he was very active in developing courses, teaching, mentoring students, pursuing research activities, and writing publications. To learn more about Dr. Kazimierczuk and his many accomplishments, visit his webpage and download his CV.
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.
I hope you all have a wonderful week! You are appreciated!
Amy Thompson, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
