Wright State Campus | Photo by Diana Jaber | The Wright State Guardian
Wright State University (WSU) students are eager to see positive change on campus ranging from classroom renovations to inclusivity and safety trainings.
Cosmetic changes
College of Science and Math student Jeremy Penick wants to see cosmetic changes to campus both inside and outside.
Some of the changes Penick suggested include filling cracks in the pavement, refilling the pond outside of The Hanger and planting more trees around campus.
Penick also suggested changes that invite students to study and lounge on campus.
“Continue renovations and modernization of seating and study spaces throughout campus,” Penick said.
In addition to common areas on campus, Penick wants to see classrooms, mainly science labs, renovated and updated with new equipment.
Student involvement
One change Student Government Association (SGA) President Jonathan Ciero wants to see as students return to campus this year is more student involvement.
“I want to see students get back involved on campus. Being a senior that has been here for four years and seeing what it [WSU] was like before the pandemic and through the pandemic, I just know the hit that a lot of student organizations have taken. I’m really hoping students are able to get involved and find organizations that fit their desires,” Ciero said.
Ciero hopes that the return of in-person events such as Do the U and Fall Fest help students find the right organizations for them.
Trainings
Fraternity and Sorority Council President Sydney Wyatt wants to see the university work towards supporting its diverse student population.
“Something I would like to see change at WSU is more staff, faculty and even student leaders being educated on how to support all students from all walks of life. Whether they are international students, students of color, students with disabilities, LGBT students or students going through hard times it’s important for us to know how to support all WSU students in general,” Wyatt said.
Wyatt suggests different trainings such as racial bias trainings and LGBTQ alliance trainings as well as mental health check ups to reach and understand the student body better.
“Maybe a triggering words event would be a great addition to add to new hire training and be a yearly requirement for everyone to refresh themselves on. Education is the leading force in making WSU a safe space for all of its students, staff and faculty,” Wyatt said.
Rainbow Alliance President Kirsten Spires would also like to see additional training for the WSU community.
Spires believes that training should be held for the WSU community to make the university a proactive safe space for all students.
“I think focus should be on how to prevent bad things from happening instead of being retroactive,” Spires said.
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