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Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the College of Health, Education, and Human Services (CHEH)!
I appreciate your interest in Wright State University’s College of Health, Education, and Human Services. At CHEH, we are dedicated to preparing students for impactful careers in nursing, teacher education, social work, leadership, kinesiology, clinical and school counseling, professional psychology, health sciences, and aviation.
Our Health Sciences degree offers excellent preparation for medical school, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training. Our aviation program provides world-class training for aspiring pilots, launching you toward a dynamic career in the skies. We also offer programs in sign language and integrated human services, further broadening your opportunities to serve diverse communities.
Degrees in leadership are available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, equipping students with the skills to inspire change and lead effectively in various fields. CHEH takes a collaborative, interprofessional approach to "health," comprehensively addressing physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
Our innovative programs feature hands-on experiences, including a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab, extensive field placements for teacher candidates, and internships for social work, counseling, and leadership students. Strong partnerships with schools, hospitals, health agencies, and community organizations ensure you gain real-world experience through internships, clinical rotations, student teaching, and counseling practicums.
Our dedicated academic advisors and career consultants are here to support you every step of the way. We invite you to visit our campus to explore CHEH's opportunities and experiences. Together, we can help you achieve your goals and make a lasting impact on the world.
Marty Sexton, Ph.D., RN, FNAP
Acting Dean, College of Health, Education, and Human Services
Marty Sexton, Ph.D., RN, FNAP, has been Acting Dean of CHEH since January 2025. She brings extensive leadership experience, including her previous role as Associate Dean of the College of Nursing at The University of Toledo.
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).
