Reminders, deadlines and events
* Faculty and staff can buy remaining tickets for just $15 to see the Shocker men host USF on Sunday, Jan. 7, in Charles Koch Arena. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6126 and use the promo code "Staff."
* The Office of Admissions plans to be open for extended hours from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Jan. 8-11.
* If you want to request an SPTE (Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness) to be administered to your pre-session course, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?6123. Download the form, fill it out and email the form to sandra.ranney@wichita.edu or print it and mail it to box 107. You also have the option of contacting the office at 978-3384.
* An open lab will be offered for those involved in editing / approving the academic sections of the upcoming catalog. This come-and-go training from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in 124 Jabara Hall, is a hands-on opportunity to have questions answered. A short introduction to the software will take place during the first 30 minutes of the session. Registration is not required. If you have questions, contact lisa.fleetwood@wichita.edu. A similar session will be held from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, in 124 Jabara Hall.
* ThyssenKrupp Elevator Services is conducting repairs and renovations on elevator #4 at Clinton Hall beginning now to Friday, Jan. 12. The elevator will be out of service during this time. If you have any concerns, contact the Physical Plant at 978-3444.
* Learn to help identify mental health issues in your students and refer them to the right place. Kognito is a short, free, completely online training to help you help your students. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/kognito for more information.
* Instructional Design and Access (IDA) will hold Blackboard and accessibility labs for all instructional staff in the WSU Ablah Library in January. Come to the C-Space any time between 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Jan. 9-24. New Blackboard users are also welcome.