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Wright State University (WSU) Faculty Senate met on Jan. 24 to discuss concerns in crime and justice studies, COVID-19 impact on campus and enrollment numbers.
Crime and justice concerns
Senators questioned the decision of adding military science as a course in crime and justice studies. Some senators thought that this course did not fit in this program.
Sen. Marlese Durr, a professor in the sociology department, explained that there is only one criminologist in the sociology department.
“I’m really concerned about this, this also impacts the sociology department,” Durr said. “Because we have a big program and now we’re having an introduction to crime and justice.”
COVID-19
WSU is continuing its surveillance testing for students and faculty that have not uploaded their vaccine cards, according to President Sue Edwards.
Students can either get tested at the testing center or at another medical center that provides COVID testing, according to Edwards.
“You can actually test at a CVS or Kroger, but you must bring those test results in to demonstrate that you actually tested if you are actually part of the surveillance test,” Edwards said.
Edwards also stated that students can get a Pfizer vaccination or booster at the vaccine/test center on Wednesday mornings.
Enrollment numbers
The Senate is focusing on increasing domestic student enrollment. Edwards stated that international student enrollment continues to increase while domestic enrollment continues to decrease.
“Our domestic students really are an area of focus as we move forward,” Edwards said. “We will continue to grow [international enrollment].”
WSU has seen a 10% overall increase in college applications overall since last year according to Edwards. Edwards also stated that there is a 21% national increase in college applications this year compared to last year.
The Faculty Senate will meet again on Feb. 14 via WebEx.
