Sep 5, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State is transitioning into a new accreditation model as required by our accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The university will need to engage in a quality improvement initiative before our next accreditation reaffirmation in 2016-2017. A WSU HLC Work Group has been established and developed a draft quality improvement initiative proposal, centered around our ongoing efforts

Sep 13, 2012 — By WSU News Services — * UPDATE: The Constitution Day discussion sponsored by the Political Science Club, "The Supreme Court and the Presidential Election," has been moved to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in 418 Lindquist Hall. The discussion will be led by Neal Allen, assistant professor of political science. * The Faculty Senate will meet at 3:30 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 10) in 126 Clinton Hall. The agenda is a

Sep 12, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Office of Admissions needs your help with the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 10. Your participation will help us identify high academic achievers with leadership potential in Kansas and beyond. The students who participate in DSI have high test scores, high grades and are ideal Shockers. Annually, between 50-60 percent of these students matriculate

Sep 10, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success will present the workshop "iPads in the Classroom" from 12:30-1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12; and noon-12:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in Flexible Learning Space 35, Media Resources Center. Please RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or 978-3209. The full calendar for the semester can be viewed at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1791.

Sep 13, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Faculty and staff are invited to attend a Recruitment, Admissions and Financial Aid Workshop at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, in Marcus Welcome Center. Attendees will be able to use the information to support recruitment efforts from the perspective of their own department. In addition, the Office of Financial Aid will present the latest in financial aid guidelines and practices to interested indiv

Sep 6, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Take your dental needs to WSU's Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation Dental Hygiene Clinic or the new Advanced Education in General Dentistry facility, and you can support your school while getting quality care at an affordable price. Choose the WSU Dental Clinic that's right for you. To find out more about the preventative or comprehensive care that's available, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1794.

Sep 5, 2012 — By WSU News Services — Student Activities Council is looking for nominations for the 2012 WSU Shocktoberfest Man and Woman of the Year competition. The applicants should be role models for other students and be seen as a positive representation of Wichita State and in the community. Individuals winning the prestigious title of will be awarded $650; the remaining six finalists will receive $300 each. Applications are due

Sep 7, 2012 — By WSU News Services — The Political Science Club invites faculty, staff and students to a Constitution Day discussion, "The Supreme Court and the Presidential Election," from noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, in 418 Lindquist Hall. The discussion will be led by Neal Allen, assistant professor of political science. Free admission.

Sep 4, 2012 — By WSU News Services — College freshmen face a number of challenges when starting school. But one of the most important is getting along with a roommate. Steve Larson, director of housing and residence life at Wichita State University, explains what helps many new students find a successful match. Listen to the podcast at http://wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.

Sep 4, 2012 — By WSU News Services — College freshmen face a number of challenges when starting school. But one of the most important is getting along with a roommate. Steve Larson, director of housing and residence life at Wichita State University, explains what helps many new students find a successful match. Listen to the podcast at http://wichita.edu/newslinepodcast.