Professional Development

Upcoming Events 

September 15th, 2026

Please join us for Faculty Development September 15th, 2026

Time: 1330-1500

Location: Wright Brothers Room,  Wright State Student Union

Topic: Feedback - Presenters:  Dr. Burston 

Community-Engaged Medical Education That Works: Practical Takeaways from Four Institutions

Community-engaged medical education (CEME) is essential for preparing future physicians to authentically partner with communities to address health inequities. Despite its growing adoption in medical education, many schools still struggle with how to build, assess, or scale comprehensive CEME. In this webinar, educators from four institutions will share their experiences, demonstrating that CEME is not a one-size-fits-all model. Click here to learn more!

Teaching with Intention

We are pleased to announce that Teaching with Intention: You Make a Difference is returning for the 2026–2027 academic year by popular demand. This engaging faculty development series is designed to support inspirational educators through practical, learner-centered teaching strategies. All faculty and education staff are welcome to participate. Please save the dates for these virtual sessions, held on select Wednesdays at Noon via Zoom and Brightspace:

  • September 23, 2026 – What Makes Teaching Effective? (Kickoff Panel)
  • October 28, 2026 – Writing Objectives That Align
  • November 18, 2026 – Accessibility & Inclusivity Strategies
  • December 16, 2026 – Active Learning Basics
  • January 27, 2027 – Feedback for Growth
  • February 24, 2027 – Assessment & Alignment
  • March 24, 2027 – Peer Insights & Final Reflections

Participants may choose to complete the requirements for the Faculty/Staff Microcredential, which include attending five of seven sessions, completing one Brightspace module, submitting one assignment, and completing reflections and a post-survey. 

Not interested in pursuing the microcredential? That's perfectly fine! You are still welcome to attend any or all the sessions simply for professional development and to enhance your teaching practice. We encourage anyone interested in effective, inclusive, and engaging teaching to join us.

Please note that enrollment is limited to 25 participants. We anticipate strong interest, so we encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible. To express your interest, please complete the Microsoft Forms registration using the link below. Once participation is confirmed, additional details will be provided.

Teaching with Intention: You Make a Difference Microcredential 26-27 – Fill out form

Thank you for your interest in this collaborative faculty development opportunity. We look forward to another successful year of learning together.

Center for Faculty Excellence

Wright State Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) along with First Year Experiences is offering an opportunity for anyone at the university who works with students in any capacity to join our Fall Series – Further Together: Sustaining Us, Supporting Them. This community of reflection and transformation will be held from 2:30-3:30 on the Fridays in-person on the Dayton Campus, in 114 Oelman Hall. Lake Campus participants are welcome to join the Dayton group via WebEx if attending in-person is not feasible. Each participant is expected to attend as many sessions as possible – ideally all five sessions. 

  • Friday, September 18 

  • Friday, October 2 

  • Friday, October 16 

  • Friday, October 30 

  • Friday, November 13   

Any faculty or staff member committed to making evidence-based changes in their work that improves student outcomes and retention as well as nurturing their own community is welcome to attend. By the end of the Fall Series, participants can build, apply, and reflect on strategies for: 

  • Kindness toward themselves, the students they work with, and their colleagues 

  • Developing relationship-based strategies in supporting retention efforts 

  • Managing the emotional labor of student success work 

Each session will include a short reading to complete before meeting. During the session, participants will learn together, share ideas, and work together to develop resources for supporting their students, each other, and themselves. While we discuss important ideas and strategies, attendees of the last series also found that they had fun and got to know their colleagues across campus! 

Please apply here by September 15. Contact facilitators Peggy Kelly at peggy.kelly@wright.edu or Pat Sonner at Patrick.sonner@wright.edu with any questions. 

Regularly Scheduled Series

For upcoming dates for our regularly scheduled series, click the course calendar button below.

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