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The Wright State Board of Trustees met on Dec. 15 and approved the plan to reorganize the Raj Soin College of Business and approved other resolutions, including amendments to the transcript withholding policy.
Raj Soin College of Business reorganization plan
The board approved the reorganization plan of the Raj Soin College of Business to merge and consolidate assistant programs and faculty from six to two programs to increase interdisciplinary interaction.
First-year seminars and fall break
Dr. Subhashini Ganapathy, the faculty president, provided a report to the board, highlighting the approval of the core proposal resolution to align with Ohio Transfer 36 and to ensure smooth credit transfers between public institutions in Ohio.
The new core will include a three-credit first-year seminar course.
“[First-year seminars] lay the groundwork for equitable academic achievement across the board through the integration of academic guidance, community building initiatives and skill enhancement,” Ganapathy said.
The senate will develop policies to implement these procedures and changes in the spring semester.
Ganapathy also highlighted the senate’s work with the Student Government Association for a fall break, which the groups hope to start implementing in fall 2025.
Student trustees highlight activity on campus
Student Trustee Madisyn Crabtree highlighted the administration’s 3 Rs—recruitment, retention and relationships—by showcasing the work of the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, Greek Life and student athletes.
“Studies have shown that student involvement is positively related to academic performance, cognitive development, well-being, leadership and multicultural awareness,” Crabtree said.
Student Trustee Chris Jenkins highlighted the Future Actuaries Club, which helps future actuaries come together to improve and grow academically and professionally.
Transcript withholding policy
A resolution from the Academic and Student Affairs Committee will amend the transcript withholding policy. Starting July 1, 2024, the university will not withhold the official transcript of a student after providing financial counseling for outstanding balances.
Enhanced partnership with Premier Health
The board approved an enhanced partnership with Premier Health to transform the hospital network into an academic medical center. For more information about this partnership, read here.
