Wichita State News: South Campus

Noncredit classes of all kinds offered at WSU

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:35:00 CST

Starting in the spring 2011 semester, the Wichita State University Office of Continuing Education will offer new courses to the general public.

WSU has a range of noncredit, continuing education courses that allow people to learn a variety of topics in a nontraditional classroom setting.

The classes are offered with no academic credit and include no tests or homework. Most are weekly two-hour sessions and last six to 12 weeks. Some short-term classes are also offered.

University professors and community experts teach the classes, which are being held at WSU's Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex and the main, South and West WSU campuses. Online classes are also offered.

Classes range from Archaeology and the Bible, Beginning Bridge and Mandarin Chinese to Investing for Women, Computer Basics and Home Principles of Landscape Design. Students can also learn anything from how to hit a golf ball to advanced wine tasting and enjoyment.

Costs range from free to $177 per person. Enrollment is open.

For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/continuinged or call (316) 978-3731.

Wichita State offers noncredit courses to the public

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST

Starting in fall 2010, the Wichita State University Office of Continuing Education will offer new courses to the general public.

WSU has a range of noncredit, continuing education courses that allow people to learn a variety of topics in a nontraditional classroom setting.

The classes are offered with no academic credit and include no tests or homework. Most are weekly two-hour sessions and last six to 12 weeks. Some short-term classes are also offered.

University professors and community experts will teach the classes, which are being held at WSU's Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex and the main, South and West WSU campuses. Online classes are also offered.

Classes range from memoir writing, Web page design and Japanese to accent modification, bridge and bass fishing. Students can also learn anything from how to hit a golf ball to advanced wine tasting and enjoyment.

Costs range from free to $177 per person. Enrollment is open.

For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/continuinged or call (316) 978-3731.

Satellite Shocks offers info on WSU services

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:40:08 CST

Satellite Shocks will be held Monday, Jan. 26-Friday, Jan. 30, at the West and South campuses.

Representatives from Student Health, Ablah Library, the Co-Op Office, Career Services, Counseling Services, Student Government Association and the Police Department will be on hand from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday at the West Campus and Wednesday at the South Campus to answer questions.

Flu shots will be offered at that time.

There will be a financial aid adviser from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the West Campus.

Information tables will be out all week for students.

Come get information on the different services WSU has to offer and be entered for a door prize.

Wichita State dedicates South Campus

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:41:02 CST

Wichita State University held an open house and dedication at its new South Campus Friday, March 14.

Classes are being offered for the first time this semester in a renovated commercial building in the Towne Center Shopping Center in Derby, 200 W. Greenway Blvd., Suite 15A.

The 10,000-square-foot, one-level facility is conveniently located just off K-15 highway and serves the educational needs in the southern part of Sedgwick County.

The facility was renovated by Rainbow Construction.

"As an urban-serving research institution we have a responsibility to provide higher education opportunities throughout the county," said Keith Pickus, associate provost with responsibilities for WSU's satellite campuses. "We've determined that there are unmet educational needs in south Sedgwick County and beyond."

WSU South Campus features six classrooms, each with a capacity ranging from 35-55 students, one computer lab with about 30 workstations, and a range of offices and student-service space. The facility is about one-third the size of WSU West Campus.

Initially, WSU South Campus is the site of more than 35 late-afternoon and evening general education and business classes, with room to grow. Under consideration are degree programs, professional development and certificate programs.

The recently announced accelerated nursing program in the College of Health Professions will be offered at the WSU South Campus beginning in May.