Faculty Resources

These resources can help you give students a positive campus experience, while making your job a little easier.

All faculty are encouraged to take advantage of our campus resources. When we work together, the entire WSU community benefits.

WSU Bookstore Adoptions & Insights Portal
Writing Center

Many students struggle with writing, especially during the beginning of their college journey. 

The Writing Center is a great resource to help students out with all their writing needs.

Encourage your students to use the Writing Center by: 

  • mention the Writing Center on your class syllabus and assignment sheets 
  • link to our website on your D2L course site
  • invite us to visit your class and discuss our services
Early Intervention Program

Winona State utilizes a retention tool called the Early Intervention program, or EIP. This program is designed to identify struggling students, and provide them the resources they need to get back on track. 

If you’re concerned about a student, work with the WSU Behavioral Assessment & Intervention Team (B.A.I.T.). This group provide support and guidance for faculty, staff and administrators as “students of concern” emerge in classrooms, residence halls, student activities, performances and the greater Winona community.

Submit a BAIT Report

When talking to students about alcohol or other drug use, keep in mind:

  • A strong majority of alcohol use occurs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings
  • Excessive drinking—both heavy drinking and binge drinking—is connected with many health problems such as:
    • chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells)
    • pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
    • various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus
    • high blood pressure
    • psychological disorders
  • Excessive drinking is associated with unintentional injuries such as motor-vehicle traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns and firearm injuries 
  • Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases, neurological impairments and social problems such as: 
    • dementia
    • stroke
    • neuropathy
    • depression and anxiety 
    • unemployment and lost productivity
    • family problems 
Adult Learner Toolkits

Post-traditional students are seeking educational opportunities for degrees and other credentials from WSU—both on campus and online.

Academic departments are encouraged to capitalize on meeting the untapped needs of credit-seeking and non-credit-seeking adults age 25 and older, through opportunities such as: