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WSU Internal Control All-Star - How You Can Earn a Credly Digital Badge 

WSU Internal Control All-Star Badge

Internal controls help keep our resources applied to our mission and the university's arrow pointing up! When you earn the WSU Internal Control All-Star digital credential, you demonstrate your understanding of your vital contribution to the university's internal control system.

The WSU Audit Update Blog recently featured a 12-part "Your Role in Internal Control" series explaining the origins and components of internal control systems. Everyone has a role in internal control!

You can earn the WSU Internal Control All-Star - Credly digital badge by scoring 90 percent or better on a 70-question exam about the series. This is a free noncredit badge.

The exam will take you around 90 minutes to complete, depending on your previous familiarity with internal control concepts. The exam is in the form of a Qualtrics survey that you can access here:

I'm working with the Media Resources Center to update the episodes' video components. The new videos are an exciting enhancement to the badge program and should be ready early this summer! I have paused issuing all-star badges until the new videos are available.

The questions are generally in the order the information appears in the episodes. You may want to watch or rewatch each episode's video before answering some questions as you take the exam. It may also help to open the exam in a separate tab with a right-click.

Upon submitting the exam, you will see your score immediately, followed by your correct and incorrect answers. Qualtrics will forward your score and answers to me, Director of Internal Audit Chris Cavanaugh, for review and processing.

If you score less than 90 percent (which is rare), note your incorrect answers and retake the exam. 

If you score less than 85 percent, please revisit the text pieces and rewatch the videos before retaking the exam. 

From the first 40 credentials earned, eight scored 100 percent, and the average score was 96.4 percent. 

I can visit you or your team to review the material and proctor the exam if you like. Let me know what works for you! I'm happy to answer any questions or comments about the material, the exam, or difficulties encountered at extension 5823 or by email at chris.cavanaugh@wichita.edu.

To your success!


Your Role in Internal Control - Episode Links

Episode 1, Building Upon Your Good Work

Episode 2, Defining Internal Control

Episode 3, Five Interrelated Components

Episode 4, Control Environment

Episode 5, Risk Assessment

Episode 6, Control Activities

Episode 7, Information and Communication

Episode 8, Monitoring

Episode 9, This California Case Illustrates Why a Sound Control Environment is Essential

Episode 10, Risk Assessment - Do You Work From Top-Down or Bottom-Up?

Episode 11, Control Activities - More Tools at Your Disposal

Episode 12, A Final Walkthrough


Your Internal Control All-Star Badge on Golden Acrylic!

I have a limited supply of the Internal Control All-Star badge emblazoned on golden acrylic for those among the first assemblage to earn the credential.

It's a small memento of you earning recognition as an All-Star that would look great on your bookshelf or desk!

Acrylic Award


WSU Internal Control All-Star Honor Roll

President Rick Muma was the first to earn the WSU Internal All-Star badge, which he promptly added to his Linkedin profile

Abdulaziz Abdulaziz - Technology Support Analyst, Upward Bound/Wichita Prep

Ellen Abbey - Director of Auxiliary Services

Larry Ramos - Executive Director, College Readiness/Retention Programs, Talent Search Program

Savina Jahnke - Office Coordinator/Billing, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Sheila Krug - Associate Vice President and Controller, WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

Staci Rongish - Accountant, WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

Rebecca Reiling - Director, Human Resources Business Partners, Office of Human Resources

Yen Nguyen - Donor Compliance Coordinator, WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

Lyndsay Pletcher - Budget Analyst, University Budget Office

Gina Riggs - Chief Privacy Officer, Information Security Office

Stefanie Ainley - Financial Specialist, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Robyn Bongartz - Director, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Theresa Turenne - Senior Financial Specialist, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Douglas Parham - Chairperson and Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Ashley Purdum - Clinical Director and Associate Clinical Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Brian Fouch - Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Marsha Olson - Research Grant Administrator, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Fran Cook - Senior Contracts and Grants Specialist, Office of Research Pre-Award Services

James Elliott - Export Control & Compliance Officer, Industry & Defense Compliance Office

Franklin Schulte - Manager Accounts Receivable, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Carolyn Speer - Director, Office of Instructional Resources, MRC Instructional Design & Technology

Heather Merchant - Senior Educational Accessibility Specialist, MRC Instructional Design & Technology

Ryan Lohfink - Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Felicia Torres - Senior Financial Specialist, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Josh Betzen - Financial Analyst, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Margaret Anderson - Financial Specialist, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Darren Guy - Financial Specialist, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Sarah Unruh - Senior Financial Specialist, Financial Operations - Accounts Receivable 

Lana Anthis - Human Resources Business Partner, Office of Human Resources 

Sarah Shaffer - Operations Manager, Public Policy and Management Center 

Christina Covey - Financial Aid Specialist, Office of Financial Aid

Diana Austin - Human Resources Business Partner, Office of Human Resources 

Jania Kistler - Executive Assistant/Director of Human Resources, WSU Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Werner Golling - WSU Vice President for Finance and Administration

Gregory Hand - Dean and Professor, College of Health Professions

Debra Pile - Chair and Associate Dean for Nursing Practice, College of Health Professions

Amanda Conner - Academic Program Manager, Advanced Education in General Dentistry

Lisa Clancy - Business Manager, Health Professions Dean's Office, College of Health Professions

Julie Brin - Business Manager and Executive Assistant, KMUW-FM Wichita Public Radio

All-Stars recognized to date: 40 and counting!


Wichita State University
Office of Internal Audit
Campus Box 85
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0085


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