Dear Colleagues,
I want to thank you all for your participation and excitement during Raider Resilience Week and World Mental Health Day—I’ve finally warmed up from my dip in the dunk tank! While the events have concluded, mental health is still a top priority for my office and our university. The excellent work of the Mental Health Task Force continues, and we will continue to share all resources available and keep you apprised of initiatives.
Throughout the upcoming weeks, many more events are planned for our current and future students. We’re excited to host these stimulating educational and career-enhancing experiences. Your participation, when you are able, is appreciated.
Midterm Grades are Due Today
Midterm grade reporting is open through noon today. Midterm grade reporting is required by all undergraduate-level classes, with some exceptions. 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.
Faculty teaching graduate courses are encouraged to submit midterm grades but are not required to do so.
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.
For technical questions regarding 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
- Student Success and Career Exploration Event
5:30–7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, Millett Hall Atrium
Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts and open to all students, this event will feature an interactive panel of alumni and an informational and networking table fair for students to explore potential careers. Students will also receive advice on being successful during their college career and beyond. Registration is not required, and food and beverages will be provided.
- Graduate Programs Open House
The College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies will host a graduate programs open house on Thursday, November 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room. Many of you will be at the event recruiting new students. Thank you! If you are not volunteering, please stop by and meet some prospective students.
- Career Fairs Today
All students and alumni are welcome to attend the fall virtual and in-person Career Fairs today:
Virtual Career Fair, 9:30–11:30 a.m., inside Handshake, in the form of group or individual meet-the-recruiter sessions. Students should register in advance and sign up electronically for meet-the-recruiter sessions until full.
In-Person Career Fair, 1–4 p.m., Dayton Campus Student Union. Students can register at the student check-in station.
- Raider Open House
Dayton Campus is hosting an open house for future students on Saturday, October 21, starting at 9 a.m. in the Student Union. I encourage you to invite prospective students and their families to register to attend and learn why it's a great time to be a Raider!
Raj Soin College of Business Dean Search
The search for the dean of the Raj Soin College of Business has been launched. Additional information, including the position description and members of the search committee, can be found on the executive search website.
Healthy Minds Survey
Remember to complete the Healthy Minds Study. It is important as we want to better understand faculty and staff mental health, well-being, sources of support, and other mental and emotional health topics.
The online, anonymous survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and is your chance to reflect on important topics in your life and our campus community.
To participate, look for the personalized link in the email you received on October 2 with the subject line “Announcing the Healthy Minds Study for Faculty and Staff at Wright State University.”
Participating in this survey will automatically enter you into a sweepstakes for one of two $500 prizes or one of ten $100 prizes. The drawing will be conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in the summer of 2024. Winners will be notified by email and provided with information about how to collect the prize.
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
