November 15, 2023

Dear Colleagues,

Last week we had the opportunity to celebrate Veterans Day and honor those who have served our country. As a university that serves a significant number of military-connected students and their dependents, it is important that we do all that we can to support these students and recognize both their unique perspectives and challenges.

If you have not had an opportunity to participate in the Veteran and Military Center’s Green Zone Training or its Veteran Ally Training, I encourage you to do so. Additional information and registration about these opportunities can be found on the VMC website.

Events

Graduate Program Leaders Workshop
The College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies will host the Fall 2023 Graduate Program Leaders Workshop on Tuesday, November 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. This workshop will focus on marketing and recruiting resources and best practices. Leaders from the Offices of Marketing and Admissions will lead the discussion. Registration is required by Friday, November 17.
AI and the Future of Work
Wright State University will host a workshop to discuss the ramifications of the hot-button topic of artificial intelligence and its impact on employers.

AI and the Future of Work: A Roadmap for Effectively Incorporating AI Into the Workplace will take place Friday, November 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Endeavour Room in the Student Union. Learn more and register.
Runkle Woods Symposium
The sixth annual Runkle Woods Symposium takes place Friday, November 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. in 016 Rike Hall. The symposium includes a keynote address on bird watching in the Wright State woods and a presentation on pawpaws, the state fruit. Featuring faculty and students from the College of Science and Mathematics and the College of Liberal Arts, the symposium showcases research inspired by the Dayton Campus woods. Download the symposium program (PDF).

Quality Matters Workshops

Beginning in November, the Center for Faculty Excellence will offer several workshops on Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) (7th Edition). During this workshop, faculty will learn the underlying principles behind the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric (7th Edition) and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Participants will also draft helpful recommendations for applying the rubric to an actual course and apply the concept of alignment and draft recommendations for course improvement.

The effective instructional design principles apply to all learning environments (face-to-face, online, and blended learning) and are intended for faculty, administrators, and staff when designing and developing courses or when considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and hybrid learning.

The APPQMR one-day, eight-hour session is a prerequisite for the Peer Reviewer Course, which is required to become a QM peer reviewer.

Learn more or register for a workshop.

Commencement

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.

All faculty are encouraged to attend one or both ceremonies in December. Registration is required and is open now through November 27. Register online.

Graduate Ceremony: Friday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony: Saturday, December 16, 10:00 a.m.

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