Reminders, deadlines and events
* New and experienced Banner Schedule Builders and Department Chairs are invited to attend the upcoming Summer and Fall 2018 Schedule Building Training sessions presented by the University Registrar's Office and Applications Training today (Tuesday, Dec. 5) and Wednesday, Dec. 6. Registration is required; sessions are posted on myWSU > myTraining.
* KPERS is offering quarterly KPERS and KP&F live pre-retirement webinars, with a Q&A session afterward. These webinars run from today (Tuesday, Dec. 5) to Thursday, Dec. 7. Pre-registration is required. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6058 for more information.
* The Unclassified Professional (UP) Senate invites all UPs to its fall general meeting from 3:30-5 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 6) in 208 Hubbard Hall. Presenters include John Bardo, John Tomblin, Teri Hall and Judy Espinoza.
* KPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary, supplemental, retirement account open to all WSU employees. KPERS 457 will host in-person seminars at WSU about the Fundamentals of Investing on Friday, Dec. 8, and online webinars Monday, Dec. 11-Thursday, Dec. 14. For more information and to register, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6065 or contact KPERS 457 at 1-800-232-0024 or kpers457@kpers.org.
* The next session of the Hiring Process Training will be from 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Dec. 11. It is a great learning tool for anyone who serves as a search chair or anyone wanting to learn more about the hiring process as a hiring manager, potential search chair member or administrative support. Register through myTraining in myWSU. Questions? Contact myTraining@wichita.edu.
* Instructional Design and Access (IDA) is hosting a series of come-and-go Blackboard and accessibility labs for all instructional staff. Join IDA at the Ablah Library's C-Space between 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between now and Wednesday, Dec. 13. Bring all your Blackboard and accessibility questions and we will do our best to help. IDA can also meet with instructors individually by appointment. To schedule an appointment, send an email to IDA@wichita.edu.
* The 2017 Fall Commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, Dec. 17. The Commencement Office is looking for individuals who are available to work from about noon-5 p.m. that day. If you are interested in assisting, go to the commencement website and sign up to help at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6011. If you have questions about helping with commencement, contact Jody Hall at jody.hall@wichita.edu.