Staff

2023 Excellence in Service (Unclassified)

Angie Tipton

Part of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2023

Angie Tipton, the budget and project accounts manager in the Design and Construction Department, is a trusted and valuable team member who demonstrates daily what a model employee looks. Continue reading

2023 Outstanding Unit

Department of Public Safety

Part of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2023

The Wright State Department of Public Safety is an exemplary organization dedicated to the health and safety of the community. Continue reading

2023 Outstanding Collaborative Units

Slate Committee

Part of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2023

The Slate Committee spent countless hours working to enhance the user experience for students and parents while empowering staff members with intuitive tools to streamline their workflows. Continue reading

2023 Spirit of Innovation

Courtney Laukitis

Part of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2023

Courtney Laukitis, program manager of student organizations, is a forward-thinking leader who has demonstrated unwavering courage, character, philosophy and accomplishments that mirror the innovative spirit. Continue reading

2023 Spirit of Innovation

Amanda Coffman

Part of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2023

Colleagues describe Amanda Coffman, coordinator of administrative operations at the Lake Campus, as the “definition of student centered” and “the glue that holds us together.” Continue reading

Ombudsperson Greg Scharer serving Wright State students, employees

Wright State University community members have an advocate and a confidant they can go to discuss campus-related problems in university ombudsperson Greg Scharer. Continue reading

Vicki Oleen, this ArtsGala is for you

As managing director in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Vicki Oleen played a large role in making every ArtsGala happen since its inception in 2000. Continue reading

Wright State staff, students a big part of Asian American storytelling project

Wright State’s Asian and Native American Center organized a group of students and staff to participate in the “Asian in Ohio” online project. Continue reading

Photo development

Wright State staff member Ashley Cheak pushes artistic boundaries during a fellowship at Dayton Art Institute

As a Yeck College Artist Fellow, Ashley Cheak experimented with alternative photographic processes and darkroom techniques to elevate her understanding of photography. Continue reading

Wright State Fine Arts Technician Landon Crowell participating in Oregon District memorial competition

A team of artists that includes Landon Crowell, fine arts technician in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is a finalist to design a public memorial to honor the victims of the 2019 Oregon District mass shooting. Continue reading