Reminders, deadlines and events
* If you are within five years of retirement you may want to start reviewing important details, such as the best date to retire, how to calculate your benefits, the steps to retire, how you get paid, taxes, life insurance and working after retirement. KPERS provides free webinars for any employee who meets this criteria. A list of June webinars can be found at https://www.kpers.org/active/preretirement.html#seminar. If you have questions, contact KPERS at kpers@kpers.org or 1-888-275-5737.
* The Office of Student Success is currently hiring Success Coaches for the fall semester. Success Coaches help students develop into independent learners by supporting them in their transition to college, developing time management and study skills and connecting them with campus resources. Success Coaches will facilitate workshops and classroom presentations on time management, test-preparation, etc., as well as meet one-on-one with students to develop a plan for success. For more information about this position, including qualifications and compensation, go to http://www.wichita.edu/SuccessCoach
* Choose to ACT. Join us for this new eight-week group to learn alternative ways of responding to negative thoughts and worries. You will learn mindfulness techniques and explore ways to live a more meaningful and valued life. The group meets from 3:30-4:30 p.m. every Monday starting June 5, in 320 Grace Wilkie Hall. If you are interested in joining the group, contact the Counseling and Testing Center at 978-3440.