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Welcome from the Dean
Thank you for your interest in the College of Health, Education, and Human Services (CHEH) at Wright State University. We hope you are excited about the opportunities and experiences that await you in our programs.
You can pursue undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, minors, and professional certificates and endorsements in our four schools and seven academic departments. While these programs are diverse in scope, you will find one unifying focus—helping you graduate and begin a lifelong career serving others. CHEH helps broaden the definition of “health” by incorporating the health of communities and organizations as well as individuals.
If you are searching for higher education that offers high-impact learning experiences and research opportunities, you will find it in CHEH. For instance, a state-of-the-art simulation lab supports students in our nursing program. Our Office of Partnerships and Field Experiences coordinates field placements for teacher candidates and collaborates with school partners to help provide experiences that benefit both the practicing teachers and their students.
You will benefit from our partnerships with local schools, hospitals, health agencies, and organizations that provide you options for internships, co-ops, student teaching, nursing clinicals, and other real-life work experiences.
Our goal is to get you out into the workforce as quickly as possible with the hands-on experience you need to successfully begin your career. And, you’ll have academic advisors and a career consultant to help guide you on this path from student to professional.
Please schedule a visit to our campus soon. We would love to meet you, answer your questions, and let you see for yourself that CHEH is made up of unique people—all committed to your success.
James Denniston, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Health, Education, and Human Services
James Denniston, Ph.D., became the founding dean of the newly reorganized College of Health, Education, and Human Services in June 2022. He previously served for 23 years in a variety of roles, including chair of the Department of Psychology, at Appalachian State University.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Health, Education, and Human Services is to engage in quality teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service; to develop effective professionals who provide needed services; and advance our disciplines for the benefit of our communities.
Vision Statement
The College of Health, Education, and Human Services will:
- Enhance existing programs and develop new programs that provide students with rewarding, in-demand careers that meet the needs of the communities we serve.
- Increase interprofessional collaboration and enriching/experiential learning opportunities.
- Enhance synergy between professional programs in teaching, service, and scholarship to the university and the community.
- Promote faculty, staff, and student excellence through strategic investment in recruitment, retention, and recognition, and by fostering effective professional relationships.
Values
The College of Health, Education, and Human Services will serve as a responsible steward of education, work, and college experiences through sound management of resources to help promote sustainable growth and student success. The college is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for individuals from all demographic backgrounds.
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Advocating for an inclusive college through intentional recruitment, engagement, and retention of all constituents. The college is committed to providing a welcoming and sustaining environment for individuals who seek a diverse and inclusive setting for professional preparation and development, academic learning, and work.
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Promoting a healthy community by providing educational and training resources for internal and external stakeholders. The college is committed to supporting faculty, staff, and students to enhance community health.
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Enacting an interprofessional collaborative approach by providing opportunities for engagement that supports the cross-fostering of ideas. The college is committed to the collaborative utilization of expertise in the development of educational, campus, and community programs.
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Modeling collegial communication by demonstrating active listening and effective communication between internal and external partners. The college is committed to communication that is open, honest, and respectful and serves to foster innovative interprofessional collaborations.
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Providing ethical leadership among faculty, staff, and administration. The college is committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and data-informed approaches to solving problems and making decisions.
Strategic Plan
The College of Health, Education, and Human Services 2024-2029 Strategic Plan (PDF)
Accreditation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the initial teaching licensure programs. They also have full approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) ensuring they meet state mandates, standards, and requirements set by the State of Ohio.
School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Our Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Sports Science is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
These voluntary accreditations assure our current students and our alumni that when reviewed and evaluated by external associations, our programs are considered excellent and are based on the best currently available research to guide professional practice.
The college has been proud to be a member of the National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) since 1993 and has recently assumed the role of administrative host of the NNER. The dean participates in the NNER Governing Council and Executive Committee.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (B.S.N.) at Wright State is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org) and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
The master's degree program in nursing at Wright State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
