Sep 24, 2013 — By WSU News Services — All WSU Classified employees will soon receive a survey through campus mail from the Alternative Service committee regarding the potential move to University Support Staff (USS) or to continue as State Civil Service employees. Survey respondents are asked to use this survey to express all comments, questions and/or concerns on a variety of topics from employee compensation to current policies and

Sep 24, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Every fall, the university assesses a representative sample of first-time, full-time freshmen in terms of their entering abilities in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem-solving and writing skills. The faculty, in turn, use the data to make improvements in these core areas. The Collegiate Learning Assessment, a nationally available assessment tool, is used to assess these skills. Each

Sep 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The university assessment committee will sponsor the first fall Assessment Symposium from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in the Champion's Club at Charles Koch Arena. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP to Jeanne Patton at jeanne.patton@wichita.edu or by calling 978-5059. The topics are data and services available from the Office of Planning Analysis (formerly Institutional Research), and

Sep 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — * The Chamber Music Series presents the St. Petersburg String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 24) in Wiedemann Hall. For tickets, call 978-3233 or go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2477. * The State Employee Health Plan is hosting an Open Enrollment health plan informational meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in

Sep 24, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State's College of Education recently provided lunch to the teachers and staff at College Hill Elementary. The school has had a challenging start to the school year after a fire forced them to move across town to another location. For more information and photos, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?2473.

Sep 25, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The early bird $85 registration fee deadline for the College Success Through Financial Literacy conference in Overland Park, Kan., has been extended until Friday, Sept. 27. After that date, the cost will be $95 and $150 on the day of the conference. This conference offers a rare opportunity for high school and college staff to meet together to explore issues related to students' personal finance s

Sep 24, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Jeremy Hill, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at WSU, discusses the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University, and the upcoming Economic Outlook Conference on the KNSS program "Issues" with Steve McIntosh. To listen to the program featuring the interview with Hill, go to http://audio.knssradio.com/a/80977636/issues-2013-

Sep 20, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Did you miss the Strategic Planning Retreat last Tuesday? You can watch a video replay of President Bardo’s address. Visit the Strategic Planning website at http://wichita.edu/wsustrategy to find a link to the video and other helpful information about the strategic plan.

Sep 19, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Volunteers are needed for this year's Campus Recreation Pumpkin Run on Saturday, Oct. 19, at WSU. Campus Recreation needs volunteers for this year's Scream Team, which supports runners and walkers throughout the 5K. Other positions are available as well. Volunteers will be needed from 7:30-11 a.m. A complimentary breakfast of donuts, orange juice and additional refreshments will be provided. To s

Sep 30, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Student Wellness Action Team will host its 2nd Annual Big Pink Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Heskett Center, to promote breast cancer awareness. All proceeds will go to Victory in the Valley and Early Detection Works. Join the fun while playing with a 4-foot-wide pink volleyball. There can be 5-7 players per team. The cost is $10 per person, and a T-shirt is included with t