May 31, 2011

Reminders

* The selected applicants for the "Infusing Diversity and Multicultural Learning Outcomes in the Curriculum" initiative sponsored by the Tilford Group Commission in collaboration with the Office of the Provost were recently announced. The successful recipients and brief description of the new or modified course that will be taught are available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1039.

* The Office for Faculty Development and Student Success is hosting a webinar series about topics related to students' transition to the college environment. The first is "Academic Expectations, Academic Self-Efficacy and Study Skills" from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in 115A Neff Hall (Honors Seminar Room). Feel free to bring your lunch. RSVP to ofdss@wichita.edu or call 978-3209. The complete seminar series is available at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1045.

* The Student Activities Council family committee hosts a variety of family events each year. We would like to hear your feedback about the programs and if they work for you. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HY78FP6.

* Installation of new room signs has been happening to bring uniformity to interior signage and meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The signs are actually holders that will accept a paper insert with a room or office name. Templates are available online for you to make inserts for your department on a laser printer -- http://www.wichita.edu/roomsigns. These templates offer the only acceptable inserts for these signs. For more information, contact Facilities Planning at 978-3030.

* Improve your writing skills by taking "Basic Writing and Grammar Skills for Business" from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in Woodman Alumni Center. The session is offered by the Center for Management Development. Lunch is provided. If you register more than two weeks ahead of the class, you have time to file for tuition assistance through Human Resources. To preview this and any other seminar, go to http://www.cmd.wichita.edu.