Category Faculty/Staff News & Events

Discuss Student Success Strategies in Fall Book Club

Enjoy faculty-staff conversations focused on student success in a fall book club using Regan Gurung’s new book Teach Like a Champ, which will be free for participants. This event is sponsored by the GLCA. Sign up HERE to participate. OWU Sponsoring Organization…

Aug. 20 – Volunteer for New Student Move-In

Volunteer to help with new student move-in day! Greet parents and students as they arrive on campus, help them get checked in, and be part of what becomes one of their very first memories of their time at Ohio Wesleyan…

Aug. 19 – Exciting Workshops & Academic Integrity Discussion

Faculty Development Day will begin with two inspiring and interactive workshops with Todd Zakrajsek. ADDED: A discussion of the new Academic Integrity Policy and a self-discovery advising session have been added to the agenda. Sign up here if you have not…

Aug. 18 – Fix Student Tardiness & Boost Engagement in 5 Minutes

Solve student lateness and build day-one accountability using three unique strategies. Register HERE for this virtual GLCA event, which will be held at noon Aug. 18, 2026.  A link and calendar invite will be sent the day before the event. OWU Sponsoring…

Welcome Our New Bishops at Opening Convocation!

All Faculty & Staff are invited to help us kick off the new academic year by walking in the processional, sitting together, and forming the First Lap tunnel to welcome our incoming students! Use this form to let us know if…

Submit to News for OWU Families by Aug. 7 Deadline

Submissions are open for the August edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit your updates by noon on Friday, Aug. 7 (issue date Wednesday, Aug. 12). For this issue, please focus on information that supports a smooth transition to…

Aug. 24 & 25 – Seeking Small Group Facilitators

Once again, we are seeking staff and faculty volunteers to serve as Bishop Way small group facilitators for our incoming first-year student presentation on Monday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 25. This role is key in guiding small group discussions on important topics like sexual respect, active…

Fire Safety with Power Strips and Campus Storage

In response to inspection feedback from the Delaware Fire Department, we are providing Ohio Fire Code information regarding the use of power strips and storage spaces on campus. Please follow these requirements to help keep Ohio Wesleyan compliant and safe.…

New, Free Training for Faculty: Blackboard First Term Success

Teaching in Blackboard Ultra for the first time—or looking to streamline your workflow? The Blackboard First Term Success course helps you build and manage your course, engage students, track progress, and complete grading with confidence. This free, self-paced course provides practical,…

July 9 – CDI Webinar on Their Integration of AI in Perspectives

CDI description: On July 9 (12-1), CDI Research Scientist Ryan Carlson will present findings from CDI’s new white paper, Can AI Teach Dialogue Skills to College Students? He’ll walk through three distinct roles AI can play in constructive dialogue education. More information and…