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Let the Academic Success Team Help You
Reach Your Goals!
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As finals season approaches, the Academic Success team is here to support all students in reaching their goals. We know that this time of year can feel overwhelming for many, so a little structure, encouragement, and strategy can make a big difference.
One of the best ways we support students during this busy season is through academic coaching. Academic coaching gives students a chance to meet one-on-one with a trained peer academic coach to reflect on how the semester has gone and make a personalized plan for success. During coaching sessions, students can:
- Create a realistic plan to prepare for exams and final projects
- Organize tasks and manage their time effectively
- Strengthen focus, motivation, and follow-through
- Learn strategies for studying, test-taking, and self-care
Academic coaching isn’t tutoring; it's a holistic, metacognitive approach that helps students build the habits, confidence, and mindset to reach their goals.
If you are interested in scheduling a coaching appointment you can use tutortrac.capital.edu; you can also email academicsuccesssws@capital.edu or stop by our space on the second floor of Blackmore Library.
And as always, we’re continuing to offer peer tutoring, writing consulting, and Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions to help students review course material, strengthen their writing, and prepare for finals.
Stay tuned because the Academic Success Team will be doing a prize basket giveaway with final essentials for students who use our services the weeks before finals. Check out our Instagram @capsuccess to learn more!
Let's work together to make it through finals!
| | Light the Capital Christmas Tree and Bring Warmth to Someone's Life | | |
Join Student and Community Engagement (SCE) for the annual tradition of lighting the Christmas tree! Each year, we come together to celebrate the season, honor our valued community partners, and give back to those in need. As we light the Christmas tree in front of Yochum Hall, we also shine a light on the spirit of giving, unity, and hope that defines our CapFam.
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Mound Street Plaza
4:30 p.m. – Refreshments
5 p.m. – Tree Lighting
Following the tree lighting, there will be ornament decorating, iceless ice skating, and photos with Santa in the Student Union until 8 p.m.
Donations for The Open Shelter
This is more than a festive gathering. We invite you to bring new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and jeans to help those in need. Our partnership with The Open Shelter has lasted over a decade, and with your help, we can continue to make a meaningful impact. Drop your donation off at the event or in the SCE office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Friday, Dec. 5. The winter wear drive for The Open Shelter will continue after the holidays as a community service initiative for the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Angel Tree
At the conclusion of the Tree Lighting Ceremony, we will also be distributing Angel Tree tags. For the past three years, Capital University has proudly partnered with The Salvation Army on the Angel Tree initiative, which supports families in need during the holiday season. Each tag includes a description of gift items and the intended age group. Campus community members are invited to pick up a tag, purchase the listed items, and return unwrapped gifts to the Office of Student and Community Engagement.
| | Experience the Holiday Magic of Christmas Festival 2025 | | |
Get your tickets now for Seek and You Will, the 2025 Christmas Festival, showcasing Capital’s internationally renowned and award-winning Capital University choirs as they bring the glory of Christmas to life.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Faculty, students, and staff are eligible for one complimentary ticket using the promo code FEST25. Tickets, which are purchased electronically, are $35 for adults/$20 for seniors and can be purchased using a debit card, credit card, or PayPal.
Click here for more information.
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First-Generation Celebration Dinner
Join us for Capital’s First-Generation Celebration Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in Koinonia in Trinity Lutheran Seminary. We’re honoring our first-gen students - their stories, strengths, and successes - with food, community, and celebration. First-gen students, alumni, faculty, and staff are all welcome.
RSVP on Engage!
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Turkey Trot For Wellness
Grab your gaggle of friends for this free and fun wellness event on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. Our course is approximately 3 miles around campus, and you’re welcome to walk, jog, or run! Along the way, you’ll find tips for ways to stay well as we enter the colder months. Celebrate with refreshments, giveaways, and wellness resources at the end.
To register, RSVP to this event on Engage. Free t-shirts for the first 100 participants! You can also volunteer for this event. Registration/Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., and the fun run kicks off at 10:00 a.m.
Link to Participate – https://capital.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11356528
Link to Volunteer – https://tinyurl.com/CUturkeytrot
| | Students of Military Science Turkey 12-Mile | | Academic Success Earns Peer Tutoring Recognition | | |
Capital University’s Academic Success department is pleased to announce that the Peer Tutoring program has once again been awarded certification as a Level I certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association.
We invite all CapFam students, faculty, and staff to celebrate this accomplishment with Academic Success for pizza, refreshments, and conversation as we celebrate our dedicated team and peer tutors.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
3 to 5 p.m.
Blackmore Library, second floor
The Academic Success team has worked diligently to design a tutor training program that meets CRLA’s rigorous standards and successfully completed the International Tutor Training Program Certification peer review process.
For more than 30 years, the internationally recognized CRLA has been a leader in learning assistance, reading, and academic support programs, with almost 1,300 members and over 2,000 certified training programs worldwide. Achieving certification means that Academic Success has met CRLA’s high standards for tutor selection, training, direct service, and evaluation as an integral part of our overall tutoring program.
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Connections to the Past: Courtney Adkins Captures Nursing Legacy
When Courtney Adkins ’26, a Studio Art and Emerging Media major at Capital University, received an email from her professor, she didn’t expect it would lead to one of the most meaningful projects of her college career. Professor Mia Smith reached out with an opportunity to create a commissioned painting in celebration of the School of Nursing’s 75th anniversary. The resulting work, “Connections to the Past,” would become both a tribute to the university’s long-standing nursing program and a reflection of Adkins’s own artistic journey.
“Connections to the Past" captures both the inspiration and composition of the piece. Adkins chose to depict an older nurse pinning a younger nurse, a symbolic gesture representing the transfer of knowledge, tradition, and compassion across generations.
“I wanted to honor where they came from and where they are now,” she said. “Seventy-five years is such a big number. I wanted to highlight that legacy and the continuation of those values.”
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The Capital University Law School Student Bar Association invites the university community to its Inaugural Veterans Day Forum. We hope you can join our panelists, who have demonstrated dedication to military service members and veterans.
Monday, Nov. 10
9 to 11 a.m.
Law School
Sessions (CLE credit pending)
- Improving Access and Competence Through State Resources
- Judicial Administration and Therapeutic Needs
- Federal Advocacy and Navigating the Veterans Claims System
- Ethical Dilemmas Q&A
Panelists
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Sean McCarthy, the current chief legal at Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and former assistant director of the Department of Veterans Services.
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Judge Marianne T. Hemmeter, presides over the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, and presided over the Veterans Docket while with the Municipal Court.
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Michael Eisenberg, solo practitioner out of Washington D.C., with 20 years of practice in military and veteran law.
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William Butler, moderator, is the acting president of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum with more than 27 years of active-duty Army experience.
Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP so we may plan appropriately and consider any dietary restrictions.
| | University Theatre Tickets Available | | |
Capital University Theatre continues its 2025-26 season with shows set in France. The November production is “Rhinoceros.”
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov. 20-22
8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23
2 p.m.
Written by Eugène Ionesco and directed by Sharon Croft, professor of Communication and Theatre Studies, the play features a rhinoceros that runs through a small French village. Odd enough. But soon others join. Eventually, people become rhinos in this classic absurdist comedy. Ionesco’s play is known for its use of humor to address a more serious issue – the rise of fascism. Written in 1959, "Rhinoceros" is as relevant today, unfortunately, as it was then.
Tickets are free with a current Capital I.D. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. To reserve seats, call the box office at 614-237-7174.
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Open Enrollment: Nov. 10-18
The University's annual Open Enrollment begins Nov. 10 and ends Nov. 18, 2025. Changes/corrections cannot be made after this date. Additional instructions will be sent once Open Enrollment goes live. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure all benefit elections are correctly noted in the bSwift system each year.
Rates and information for our benefits may be found by viewing the 2026 Benefits, Presentation, 2026 Benefits Guide, or visiting the HR Benefits Highlight Page.
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Upcoming Holiday Schedule*
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday Nov. 28
Winter Holiday Break: Saturday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 4
*Departments that operate 24/7 will have alternate holiday schedules. Refer to management concerning arrangements.
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Make tax season a little easier - choose to receive your W-2 electronically!
It’s quick and simple - just update your consent in myCAP (Employee > Tax Information > Change Preferences button) or contact Renee Bergman at rbergman@capital.edu to receive a consent form.
Why go electronic?
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Get it sooner – No more waiting for the mail! Your W-2 will be available in January, earlier than a paper copy
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Access anytime, anywhere – View and print your W-2s from any device with internet access
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Unlimited reprints – Need another copy? No problem.
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All your W-2s in one place – View past, current, and future forms with ease.
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Eco-friendly and cost-efficient – Save paper, save money, and streamline the process.
Please email rbergman@capital.edu if you need any assistance.
| | Required Employee Compliance Training | | |
All employees are being assigned our Fall 2025 “All Employee Compliance Training” through the online Safe Colleges/Vector LMS, Higher Education tool.
This bundle consists of three mandatory courses:
- Ohio Campus Act (SB94) – 12 minutes
- Title IX and Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees – 28 minutes
- Protection Against Malware – 17 minutes
All employees have through Dec.1, 2025, to complete the coursework.
If you have questions regarding this coursework or compliance expectations, please contact Debbie Gaitten, HR director, at dgaitten@capital.edu.
Thank you. We appreciate your support.
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Facilities Management has scheduled a shredding event. Please enter a work ticket to Facilities, if you need assistance getting your shredding to the truck that day. Please share with others in your department/offices/building.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
9 to 11 a.m.
East side of Yochum Hall
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Faculty and Staff $5 Fridays
Take a break and enjoy a delicious lunch with colleagues for just $5! Join us every Friday in the Main Dining Room for good food and great company.
Brought to you by the Culture and Climate Committee.
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CELT Book Group
Monday, Nov. 10
3 p.m.
BLIB 115
The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A Rettinger. Read Chapter 5: Strategies that Promote Success with Integrity, Chapter 6: Protecting Assessment Integrity, Chapter 7: Infusing Ethics into Teaching and Learning, and Conclusion.
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Lunch with the Provost
Thursday, Nov. 20
12 p.m.
MDR
Please, join us for Lunch with the Provost! The provost buys you lunch, and you supply the conversation. This is an opportunity to meet new people and chat with old friends.We meet in the Student Union Main Dining Room (by the north windows).
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Internship Community of Practice
Friday, Nov. 21
10 a.m.
Zoom
How do quantitative reasoning cognates, social science cognates, science and society cognates, and lab science cognates help students develop these skills? Join the conversation to develop new Signature Learning Pathways focused on these Program Learning Outcomes.
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