Reminders Reminders

* WSU faculty and staff are invited to a service learning exploration meeting from 8:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in Marcus Welcome Center. The Divisions of Academic Affairs and Campus Life and University Relations are exploring ideas on how to expand and formalize service learning opportunities on campus. Service learning is a high impact teaching practice that is known to engage students, improve critical thinking skills and ultimately lead to improved retention and graduation rates. A continental breakfast will be served. RSVP to jeanne.patton@wichita.edu.

* The School of Social Work is looking for an administrative specialist. Acceptance of applications has been extended until 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. To apply, go to myWSU and find the Faculty/Staff Resource tab, locate the Human Resources Links channel and click on the Internal Employment Opportunities at WSU link. For questions, contact Cathy James at 316-978-3554.

* Plan to attend the fall Assessment Symposium from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in 307-309 NIAR. The symposium will focus on the 2011-2012 academic year exit survey. Methods and results will be discussed and there will be opportunities to consider how the data can be used for improvement purposes. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP to jeanne.patton@wichita.edu.

* The Tilford Commission invites faculty and staff to its final meeting of the semester from 3-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, in 227 Hubbard Hall. The Tilford Commission is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion through curricular innovation, recruitment and retention efforts, and campus events that foster intercultural competency.

* WSU's Child Development Center will host a math literacy and language in-service from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. Sign up by Friday, Nov. 30, by calling Jillian Hoefer at 978-5244 or email at jillian.hoefer@wichita.edu.

* Each year almost half of WSU's incoming fall class is made up of transfer students. All faculty and staff are invited to a Transfer Workshop from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Marcus Welcome Center. To RSVP, call or email Debbie Neill at extension 5675 or debbie.neill@wichita.edu.

* Bring a friend to the American Association of University Professors membership drive to be held from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in room 130 of the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Elections will be held for select officers. For more information, contact George Dehner at george.dehner@wichita.edu.