Schrader said Wright State abounds with excellence in its faculty, staff, students and alumni. She cited the university\u2019s groundbreaking research, world-class fine and performing arts and commitment to serving the needs of the region, Ohio and beyond.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Wright State University President Cheryl B. Schrader met with students, faculty, staff and community leaders during a welcome reception in the Student Union Atrium July 6. (Video by Kris Sproles\/Photos by Erin Pence)<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cTogether we will highlight what we do best and focus on those areas of excellence,\u201d she told the gathering. \u201cWhat we must stop doing is trying to be everything to everyone. That is not easy. But it\u2019s simply not a good use of our resources or our talents.\u201d<\/p>\n
To achieve financial stability, Schrader said, the university will undergo a program prioritization process \u2014 both for academic and non-academic programs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will help us hone in on our areas of excellence as we look at how we can be the most effective with the resources we have,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
As part of administrative transparency, Schrader plans to form a President\u2019s Advisory Council made up of representatives of students, faculty and classified and unclassified staff. The council will meet quarterly in order to maintain an open dialogue and provide a sounding board.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>During her first year at Wright State, President Cheryl B. Schrader said, she will work to achieve financial stability, administrative transparency and campus conversation.<\/p><\/div>\n
Schrader said she also plans to visit colleges, departments and other units across the university to understand the capabilities and passions of the campus community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile all of us would probably prefer to be on more sound financial footing at this time, I know that we can\u2019t afford to dwell on the mistakes of the past,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Schrader, who served as chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology for five years, succeeds interim President Curtis L. McCray and former President David R. Hopkins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During her first year at Wright State, President Cheryl B. Schrader said, she will work to achieve financial stability, administrative transparency and campus conversation. Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/files\/2017\/01\/Wright-State-50th-1200x800-260x173.jpg\")
<\/a>Earlier in the day, Schrader held meetings in her office with Austin Rains, student member of the Board of Trustees; Travis Doom, president of the Faculty Senate; Jerry Hensley, chair of the Unclassified Staff Advisory Council; Ryan Fullenkamp, chair of the Classified Staff Advisory Council; and David Baugham, president of the Student Government Association.<\/p>\n