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Capital University transforms lives by empowering an inclusive community of learners through engaging academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences. | |
Academic Success Resources | |
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Academic Success welcomes the incoming class of 2028 along with our returning students! We provide free resources and assistance for all students, including the following:
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Peer Tutoring: Work with trained peers to gain a better understanding of key course concepts, review material, prepare for exams, and more.
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Supplemental Instruction (SI): Engage in peer-facilitated, collaborative study sessions for selected courses that integrate "what to learn" with "how to learn."
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Academic Coaching: Develop more effective study and organizational strategies by teaming up with a trained academic coach. Get support with goal setting, time management, active reading, exam preparation, science-based study strategies, and more.
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Writing Center: Enhance your writing during any phase of the writing process on any writing assignment in any course. Get support with brainstorming, creating a thesis, developing and organizing ideas, drafting, revising, research writing, and more.
Students can easily schedule tutoring, writing, and coaching appointments at tutortrac.capital.edu, or they can email us at academicsuccess@capital.edu. Regular weekly SI session times will be communicated to students in supported courses. Academic Success is located on the second floor of Blackmore Library. We will see you soon!
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Flu Vaccine Clinics for Employees and Students | |
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Capital’s Human Resources Office and Avita Health System are teaming up to offer flu vaccinations for Capital University employees and students. All employees and students are eligible for this clinic.
If you are insured through our Leading Edge program, your vaccination is covered at 100 percent. If you are covered by another health insurance plan, you are still eligible to participate in this clinic and your insurance company will be billed accordingly. Under this option, employees and students must bring their insurance card. No appointment is necessary.
If you participate:
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To reduce wait time, complete the consent form before you arrive and bring it to the clinic. (You will receive a consent form in a separate email closer to the clinics.)
- Bring your health insurance card (regardless of your plan)
- Wear clothing that allows easy access to your upper arm
Bexley Campus (employees)
Monday, September 30
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Union, Schneider South
Law School (Law School employees and students)
Tuesday, October 8
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rooms A121 and A122
Wednesday, October 16 (students)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Union, Schneider South
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Documentary Film Screening and Filmmaker Q&A | |
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Capital University Law School is delighted to host a screening of the PBS documentary “Warrior Lawyers: Defenders of Sacred Justice.” The program focuses on the stories of Native American lawyers, tribal judges, and their colleagues who work with Native Nations, their citizens, and mainstream institutions to achieve healing and Sacred Justice.
Tuesday, October 8
Law School, Room 245
12 to 1 p.m. – film screening
1 to 1:30 p.m. – filmmaker Q&A
These unseen role models strive daily to address, repair, and resolve unique and complicated historical, governmental, legal, judicial and social welfare issues, which are most often rooted in discrimination, historical trauma and cultural destruction. Come take a journey into past and present-day Indian Country to learn of untold stories that shine a light on Native Americans rising up to create a new path for today and for the next Seven Generations.
Following the screening, there will be a 30-minute virtual Q&A session with filmmaker Audrey Geyer. This event is open to all and snacks will be available. For more information, email DEI@law.capital.edu.
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The Registrar’s Office will be hosting graduation pop-up sessions, where any student (not just seniors) is welcome to stop by and ask questions regarding your degree audit, the graduation application, the commencement ceremony, etc.
Fountains
Wednesday, September 18
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Weather location: Blackmore Library)
Huntington Recital Hall lobby (Conservatory)
Friday, September 27
1 to 3 p.m.
Student Union
Tuesday, October 8
9 to 11 a.m.
Bkackmore Library
Thursday, October 24
3 to 5 p.m.
CMC Lobby
Monday, November 11
12 to 2 p.m.
If you are unable to make it, but still have questions or concerns, please email Meredith Gaul (graduation@capital.edu) to schedule a meeting time.
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Ohio Artists Featured in Fall Schumacher Exhibition | |
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The Schumacher Gallery’s first show of 2024-25 will feature “Masterworks by Ohio Artists (1856-2018)” from September 9 to December 12. The gallery’s vast collection of art from Ohio is one of the few on permanent display in the state. Through the help of Keny Galleries, the Schumacher will highlight 75 masterworks from the permanent collection, encompassing realism, impressionism, modernism, folk art, and contemporary eras.
Opening Reception
Thursday, September 12
5 to 7 p.m.
The Schumacher Gallery
Fourth Floor, Blackmore Library
The full gallery event schedule can be found on Cap Central.
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Capital Receives Gold Award for
Student Voter Participation
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Capital University was recognized earlier this week by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Capital received the Gold Award (40-49 percent student participation) for excellence in student voter engagement, reflecting its commitment to ensuring that nonpartisan democratic engagement is a defining feature of campus life.
The university also was recognized for having the highest voter turnout in 2022 among all colleges and universities in the Ohio Athletic Conference.
Capital was recognized alongside more than 500 campuses using data from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) out of Tufts University, which found that colleges and universities had the second-highest voter turnout among students in a midterm election since NSLVE began measuring this data.
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Professional Development Day | |
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Join us for the 2024 Professional Development Day, presented by the Culture and Climate Committee, an ongoing effort to prioritize and support professional development, on Thursday, October 10. This event will take place on the first day of Fall Break, ensuring that staff and faculty can attend.
Topics Include:
- Mental Health First Aid
- AI in Higher Ed
- Social Media Strategy
- Microsoft Skills: Excel
- Understanding Capital Policies
- Team Communication and Collaboration
- Mindfulness at Work
- Mentorship Matters: Building Stronger Professional Relationships
- Inclusive Workplaces
Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of learning, growth, and connection! Learn about the upcoming Professional Development Day on Cap Central.
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Tarbet Empowers Elementary Music Educators Around the World
Bryson Tarbet, M.M.Ed. ’22, Kodály pedagogy emphasis, has redefined elementary music education and the content-specific professional development provided to elementary music teachers. As an instructional coach and elementary music specialist based in Columbus, Ohio, Tarbet has dedicated his career to supporting and inspiring educators globally through his company, That Music Teacher, and the groundbreaking Elementary Music Summit.
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Ishbah Cox, director of Wind Ensembles, arranged the September 7 halftime show for The Ohio State University Marching Band, “Run, Forrest, Run!,” featuring music from the “Forrest Gump” soundtrack.
Jenny Wondracek’s article, “Mastering the AI Prompts for Legal Professionals: Practical Strategies and Tools,” was published in the September/October 2024 edition of AALL Spectrum. While its main audience is legal professionals, the strategies and questions included work for any topic with any AI model. Wondracek is director of the Law Library and professor of Legal Research and Writing.
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Capital University takes immense pride in showcasing the remarkable accomplishments of its faculty, staff, and students. These achievements, ranging from groundbreaking research and innovative projects to significant contributions in various fields, reflect the vibrant intellectual community and commitment to excellence that define our institution.
Click here to read the latest accomplishments of our Capital community. Submit your own scholarly and professional accomplishments at https://capital.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezjdWHyxx8AyXTo.
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See What the Voice Looks Like! | |
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Members of the Capital community, particularly singers and other musicians, are invited to see Michelle Toth, speech language pathologist from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, demonstrate the process and show you live what the voice looks like.
Monday, September 30
6 p.m.
Huntington Recital Hall
A specialist in singing health, Toth will use a scope to demonstrate the process and show you live what the voice looks like! (There will not be any blood, but if you are a little squeamish during the scoping of the nasal passage and oral cavity, which will hover over the vocal folds, feel free to step out.)
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Facilities Management has scheduled a truck on campus for materials that need to be disposed of by shredding. Please submit a work ticket to Facilities if you need assistance getting your shredding to the truck that day.
Thursday, September 19
9 to 11 a.m.
East side of Yochum Hall
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Cap Central is your go-to platform for internal communications, collaboration, and resource access at Capital. Designed to simplify workflows and enhance connectivity, it supports seamless collaboration across our campuses, making it easier for faculty and staff to stay informed and work together efficiently. | |
Faculty and Staff Professional Development
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a free panel discussion on creative leadership, sponsored by the Institute for Creative Leadership at Work, a collaborative initiative between Capital University and Columbus College of Art & Design.
Wednesday, September 18
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
CCAD's Joseph V. Canzani Center, Auditorium
60 Cleveland Ave.
The event is free for Capital employees. Visit Cap Central for more information.
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Enjoy an A+ Discount at Fleet Feet Columbus!
Show your faculty I.D. at checkout to enjoy $50 off your purchase of $120 or more! Please note, that this offer is exclusive to in-store inventory at our three Columbus locations and cannot be combined with other promotions, discounts, or loyalty rewards.
Visit Cap Central for more information.
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Endowed Faculty Positions
Capital University is fortunate to have several endowed faculty positions supported by the generous gifts of donors. These endowed positions recognize and foster academic excellence among our faculty.
The Capital community benefits from these gifts through the scholarship, teaching, service, and community activities of the faculty who hold these endowed positions. This past year, we had several positions filled through nominations of faculty, selection by university committees, and appointment by the administration and Board of Trustees.
We are pleased to announce the recently appointed individuals.
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FEC SESSION WITH JUNIOR FACULTY
Friday, September 13
10 a.m.
BLIB 115
The College Faculty Evaluation Committee co-chairs, Dr. Joy Schroeder and Dr. Laura Boser Kane, will meet with junior faculty to talk about the promotion and tenure process.
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LUNCH WITH THE PROVOST
Friday, September 13
12 p.m.
Student Union Main Dining Room – by the north windows
Join us for casual conversation. All faculty and staff are welcome. Come when you can and leave when you must.
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SIGNATURE LEARNING MEETING
Wednesday, September 18
4 p.m.
BLIB 110
Signature Learning is Capital’s general education program. All faculty and staff are welcome to participate in the Signature Learning conversations. Agenda items for the semester include defining and operationalizing Signature Learning Pathways.
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Curt Ashcraft, Adjunct, Media
Melissa Baker, Instructor, Nursing
Greg Bernal, Intern, Football
Ebony Caldwell, Adjunct, ESL
Mary Csarny, Adjunct, Law School
Bayli Dennison, Assistant Coach, Softball
Antoine Fatout, Adjunct, Conservatory
Bill Galilei, Adjunct, Nursing
Steven Harvey, Adjunct, Communication
Debbie Janssen, Adjunct, Nursing
Andrew King, Adjunct, Law School
Anne Marshall, Adjunct, Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Meghan McFerrin, Adjunct, Education
Christopher Musselman, Adjunct, World Languages and Cultures
Maria Satre, Adjunct, Nursing
Tim Snediker, Adjunct, Religion and Philosophy
Andrew Weibel, Adjunct, Art
Jim Weiler, Adjunct, Law School
Stephanie Woods, Adjunct, Trinity Lutheran Seminary
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