Applied learning through IMPACT
As part of Wichita State’s strategic plan, every degree-seeking student at WSU is
guaranteed an applied learning or research experience before graduation. That commitment
has established WSU as a national model for career preparation and collaboration.
To accelerate this work, the Barton School received Applied Learning Fund support
from Wichita State University to underwrite student wages this academic year. These
university funds—allocated to WSU through state appropriations—are designed to expand
experiential learning opportunities campus-wide. The Office of Career and Professional
Development in the Barton School serves as IMPACT’s administrative home, providing
oversight, coordination, and support for participating students and employer partners.
Applied learning through IMPACT helps students build market-ready skills while earning
income that supports their education.
