Category Faculty/Staff News & Events

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…

No Check Run June 11

Due to scheduled vacations, there will not be a check run on June 11, 2026. Please plan accordingly. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Purchasing and Accounts Payable Contact: Betsy Reser at purchasing@owu.edu and accountspayable@owu.edu

June 17: Student Learning & Productivity with/without AI

Faculty stipends: $300. Join us for a discussion about the impacts and opportunities of AI at OWU and for workshops on leveraging AI and learning & working without AI. Open to faculty and staff. Contact Barb Bird for questions. OWU AI Day |…

Elevate Your Scholarship: 4-Week Online Research Methodology Series

Free online seminar series starting June 17, offered by the Center for Learning and Teaching (CTL) at Forman Christian College University, Pakistan. This series includes SoTL methods. Course Schedule | Register Here. I attended a Forman seminar series and found it helpful and very well…

Get a Free Book & Level Up Teaching & Student Success

Claim your free book! Want to master the moves that actually spark student engagement? Join a small circle of peers this fall to hack the strategies in Teach Like a Champion. Build your resume, improve your classroom impact, and get inspired. For…