What’s New At WU?
The purpose of this newsletter is to keep faculty and staff informed of upcoming campus events and cross-campus news; it is produced by The Administrative Staff Development Committee. Here’s to a great school year and welcome WU Class of 2029!
Prayer Requests
Would you like to submit a future prayer request or celebration that will be listed in the upcoming newsletter? Then, complete this form.
Division Updates
The Pathways Center
Degree Audit Note for Advisors
Please encourage your advisees, who are planning to graduate in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026, to submit their graduation application/degree audit request now if they haven't already done so! Advisors are copied on all completed degree audit emails, and all requests submitted so far have been completed Email Sam Pete at samanthapete2@waynesburgedu with any questions
Want to Serve as an Academic Mentor?
Looking to impact a student's life in a direct and meaningful way? Serve as an Academic Mentor this upcoming semester!
Academic Mentors are volunteer faculty and staff members who help students create tailored plans to improve their academic standing. This can often look like improving time management strategies, enhancing study skills, or just providing accountability. These meetings happen once a week for 30 minutes throughout the duration of the semester, and materials are provided to help you get started. If you are interested, please complete the short Academic Mentoring Interest Form 2025-2026.
Want a tutor arranged for your upcoming course?
Tutors are arranged upon recommendation, so make sure if you have a star student in mind to send in your approval to start the enrollment process
If you are interested, please complete the short Peer Tutoring Master Form
Research Support Available
Are you discouraged by students just using the first couple results from a Google search or AI for their research projects/papers? Do you want to see your students use more trustworthy and quality sources and develop their critical thinking? Library staff can do class visits, interactive activities, and/or tailor research guides for your course Contact jillpeth@waynesburgedu for more information
Work Study: FYI
On-campus work study jobs will be posted for students to review and apply in early August Information about the on-campus employment program can be found on the WU website. Should students ask you about the process. Email sbell@waynesburg.edu for more information.
The five-step process for applying for a job is available here .
Writing Center Update
The Waynesburg University Writing Center offers resources and services for faculty and students including an expanded LibGuide, customized class workshops, and collaboration opportunities.
The Graduate Writing Center is open year-round to support the work of graduate, degree completion, online, and RN to BSN students as well as faculty and staff members. Appointments can be made by selecting the WC Etutoring schedule on WCOnline
The Undergraduate Writing Center's Fall 2025 schedule opens for student appointments on Sept 8, 2025
Appointments will be available Monday through Thursday scheduled at Writing Center / Knox Tutoring Center
Face-to-face or online synchronous appointments are offered this term No eTutoring asynchronous option is currently available for undergraduates; however, in an online consultation, students are only required to upload a draft and enable audio, which may ease anxiety for some writers
Email questions or requests to writingcenter@waynesburgedu or contact a coordinator directly Sarah Scott (sscott@waynesburgedu) is the Undergraduate Writing Center Coordinator, and Kari Hanlin (karihanlin@waynesburgedu) is the Graduate Writing Center Coordinator
Division Updates
The Yellow Jacket Summit: Growing in Mission and Community
Join fellow colleagues for an inspiring on-campus summit to further understand our Waynesburg University mission, foster professional growth, enhance student support, and encourage collaboration among colleagues Hosted by: The Administrative Staff Development Committee
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�� Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
��Time: 9am – 4pm
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9a.m. - Welcome, GPAC
10a.m.-10:45a.m. - Workshop Session 1
11a.m.-11:45a.m. - Workshop Session 2
Noon-1p.m. - Lunch
1p.m.-1:45p.m. - Workshop Session 3
2p.m.-2:45p.m. - Workshop Session 4
3p.m. - Closing, GPAC
Summer Faculty and Staff Service Opportunities
If you are interested in participating in summer service events, please register here.
Before registering to volunteer, please check with your supervisor for approval. If you are a staff member, you must also submit Service Release Time in ADP. The link has more information on that, as well as future dates.
Please don’t hesitate to contact The Center for Service Leadership at 724-852-3460 if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Faculty and Staff Aladdin Campus Dining Update
A lot of amazing things have happened over the summer in the Benedum Dining Hall! The Aladdin staff, along with Chef Kyle and Director Michelle, are beyond excited to start curating new experiences in the dining program.
Not only have we created a fun and exciting new menu, but we have also been working with the university on an upgraded POS system. This is exciting for staff/faculty members; you will now be able to purchase meal cards, and we will upload them to your ID badge.
To incentivize the new process, from August 11 to 22, 2025: Get one additional week for free when you purchase Four Weeks
Please inquire at the hostess station
The value remains unchanged; 5 meals cost $25 80 plus tax
Again, we are very excited about all the new enhancements for this year!
Division Updates
Financial Aid Reminder!
Don’t forget, if you want tuition remission for yourself, your spouse or your dependent for the upcoming year, you must complete the application at https://waynesburguniversityforms-dbcom/viewphp?id=101888 It’s fast, easy and free!
Faculty and Staff Parking Permit Notification
Public Safety has the 2025-2026 parking decals ready for distribution If you are intending to take advantage of a parking permit, you can complete the Vehicle Registration Form and pay online The cost is only $20 for the school year and your parking decal will be conveniently sent to your office by campus mail If you do not have a WU campus office, or if you prefer to stop by, you can pick-up your parking decal at the Public Safety Office. As in the past, a parking permit does not guarantee availability as space is limited.
If you have already registered your vehicle and paid for your parking permit, you can expect to receive your decal soon.
WU Welcome Crew!
Calling all Faculty and Staff!
New Student Orientation will take place from Thursday, August 21st, to Sunday, August 24th Student Development has collaborated with various campus departments to welcome our new Yellow Jackets and share important information prior to the new academic year.
This year, we hope our families will also receive a WU Family welcome from our faculty and staff, similar to the one during graduation Student Development welcomes faculty and staff volunteers to help with this special welcome Any time or day would be appreciated, and various volunteer roles are available. The more smiles, the merrier!
If interested, please get in touch
Division Updates
Introducing EdSights
EdSights is a student chatbot that empowers students by giving them a voice and the support they need to navigate college life The mission of EdSights is to build a studentcentered higher education system where every student’s voice shapes the learning environment of tomorrow. By supporting students in timely, efficient, and meaningful ways, we aim to enhance the return on their investment in education. Waynesburg University will launch this chatbot during the new student orientation, with messages coming from our mascot, Sting!
Sting is a behaviorally smart SMS chatbot that checks in with our students about their experience at Waynesburg University and provides resources for any challenges they may be facing. In addition, you can think of Sting as a "Siri" built for WU, in that it can answer questions about us
We are bringing Sting to life as an SMS chatbot as a way for us to support students, answer their questions, and communicate important information throughout the school year It is also a great way for Sting to hear student feedback and create a virtual community!
How can Sting help our students?
Reactive:
Responds 24/7 to any student-initiated questions about Waynesburg University How do I apply for scholarships?" to "What are the hours of the counseling center?"
Proactive:
Initiates conversations with students every 7-10 days to understand any issues that they are facing. From their sense of belonging to working a full-time job outside the classroom, these conversations aim to connect them to resources and staff members available at Waynesburg University to help.
