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Full index of January ARC recordings is now available

The January issue of Teaching Today has a full index of all the session recordings from the January Academic Resources Conference (ARC). If you missed some sessions or are only now hearing about the event, you can catch up with the valuable training and discussion that just took place. Check out Teaching Today for January, and if you like what you see,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/02/full-index-of-january-arc-recordings-is-now-available/

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Encourage your students to apply for the Library Research Award

…Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Students must complete the application/essay by April 8. Applicants are required to have a faculty member submit a brief letter of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/01/encourage-your-students-to-apply-for-the-library-research-award/

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Take a course on enhancing research skills

…be less stressful with a plan. In LASI 170, students will tackle information overload by developing practical search strategies and critical thinking skills. It’s the key to academic success and informed decision-making in today’s digital landscape. The eight-week, one-credit class (CRN 21387) is designed to help students succeed in conducting research for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/20/take-a-course-on-enhancing-research-skills/

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Order now for year-end awards and gifts from RSC Engraving

Rhatigan Student Center Engraving is ready to assist with award needs for the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Even if you are not sure who your winners are just yet, RSC Engraving can assist with getting your awards selected, in stock and ready to personalize as winners are announced. Production times average one to two weeks during the end-of-year rush,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/19/order-now-for-year-end-awards-and-gifts-from-rsc-engraving/

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Wichita State’s public affairs program ranked nationally by U.S. News

… State’s public affairs program has been ranked near the top third of all graduate school programs of its kind in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for the 2024-2025 academic year. The program, housed in the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, emerged in 99th position, moving up from 118th place last year. Additionally, the public affairs…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/17/wichita-states-public-affairs-program-ranked-nationally-by-u-s-news/

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Student Affairs Department highlight: Office of Diversity & Inclusion

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion aims to cultivate and sustain an inclusive campus. It strives for academic excellence by creating an environment that educates, empowers and mobilizes the students, campus and community. In the community, members view themselves as ambassadors for fundamental freedoms and respect the differences in others. The office…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/28/student-affairs-department-highlight-office-of-diversity-inclusion/

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Texas Shocker Spotlight: Lexi Jensen

Lexi Jensen enjoys the amenities available in Wichita and the campus environment and academic offerings at Wichita State University. In her first months on campus, she dove into activities such as rowing and the Immersive Leadership Institute. Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/14/texas-shocker-spotlight-lexi-jensen/

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Win $1000 and showcase your excellence with the Library Research Award

…Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Submit your application, complete with a 500-word essay, due by April 8 and have a faculty member submit a letter of support, due by …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/01/win-1000-and-showcase-your-excellence-with-the-library-research-award/

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Applications open for Recruitment Faculty Fellows

Faculty members with an interest in recruiting future Shockers can apply to become a Recruitment Faculty Fellow. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open through Friday, April 26. Recruitment Faculty Fellows work in partnership with the Office of Admissions to recruit new students to the university. The Faculty Fellows engage in both in-person and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/26/applications-open-for-recruitment-faculty-fellows-2/

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Students can enhance their research skills in LASI 170

…can be less stressful with a plan. In LASI 170, students tackle information overload by developing practical search strategies and critical thinking skills. It’s the key to academic success and informed decision-making in today’s digital landscape. The eight-week, one-credit class starting Aug. 19 (CRN 11732) and another session Oct. 10 (CRN 11733) is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/24/students-can-enhance-their-research-skills-in-lasi-170/

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Enhance your research skills in LASI 170

…can be less stressful with a plan. In LASI 170, you’ll tackle information overload by developing practical search strategies and critical thinking skills. It’s the key to academic success and informed decision-making in today’s digital landscape. The eight-week, one-credit class starting Aug. 19 (CRN 11732) and another session Oct. 10 (CRN 11733) is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/23/enhance-your-research-skills-in-lasi-170/

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Faculty invited to Provost Shirley Lefever’s Pedagogy Happy Hour Feb. 29

…Pedagogy Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 on the second floor of Ablah Library. Come see the new Faculty Lounge space and connect with colleagues across WSU academic colleges and programs. The mixer follows the Promoting Equity through Assessment Workshop from 3 to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center or via Zoom…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/13/faculty-invited-to-provost-shirley-lefevers-pedagogy-happy-hour-feb-29/

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Salina Technical College: College of Health Professions Recommended Transfer Courses

…- For purposes of this transfer guide, "Lab" in the course name or "(L)" after the course name indicates that the WSU equivalent course carries the "laboratory" (LAB) attribute. Academic Divisions for General Education Salina Tech courses approved for general education credit by the WSU College of Health Professions are shown below. English Discipline Area…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/salina_tech/hp.php

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Faculty, staff are invited to Provost Lefever’s Pedagogy Happy Hour April 3

…at Provost Shirley Lefever’s Pedagogy Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3. Come see the new Wichita State Connect space and connect with colleagues across WSU academic colleges and programs. RSVP for the mixer online. The mixer follows the First-Generation Students: Exploring Teaching and Learning Implications Workshop from 3 to 4:45 p.m. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/18/faculty-staff-are-invited-to-provost-lefevers-pedagogy-happy-hour-april-3/

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Update on executive vice president and provost search

The search for WSU’s new executive vice president and provost position is under way. A search committee with shared governance representation from academic affairs and other constituencies has been formed. The committee members are: Dr. Whitney Bailey (co-chair), president of Faculty Senate and Athletic Training Clinical Education coordinator, Human…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/02/update-on-executive-vice-president-and-provost-search/

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Wichita State invites students to enjoy hot cocoa to kick off spring semester

Start the semester off warm and cozy by enjoying hot cocoa with the colleges. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 and Thursday, Jan. 18, the academic colleges at WSU will serve Shockers hot cocoa to ring in the new semester. Each college will serve the hot cocoa in their respective buildings: College of Applied Studies: Heskett Center and Corbin…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/11/wichita-state-invites-students-to-enjoy-hot-cocoa-to-kick-off-spring-semester/

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Applications are open for Retention Faculty Fellows

Faculty members with an interest in supporting student success and persistence should apply to become a Retention Faculty Fellow. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open through Monday, May 6. Retention Faculty Fellows support Strategic Enrollment Management goal three to “Increase persistence rates of degree seeking student populations.” The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/24/applications-are-open-for-retention-faculty-fellows/

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Ultra Training Course for Instructors now available

…course for all instructors and any interested others. The course, “Ultra Training for Instructors,” is now available in Blackboard in the “Courses” area, and all 2023-24 academic year instructors have been enrolled. In addition to the course, all enrollees have received a sandbox course shell called “Ultra Practice for Instructors,” which can be found in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/ultra-training-course-for-instructors-now-available/

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Johnson County Community College: College of Health Professions Recommended Transfer Courses

…- For purposes of this transfer guide, "Lab" in the course name or "(L)" after the course name indicates that the WSU equivalent course carries the "laboratory" (LAB) attribute. Academic Divisions for General Education Johnson County CC courses approved for general education credit by the WSU College of Health Professions are shown below. English…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/johnson/hp.php

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Call for fiscal year 2025 Educational Opportunity and student fee funding requests

…for the Educational Opportunity Fund and Student Services Fee for FY 2025. Through the student services fee, these programs provide financial support to facilitate students’ academic pursuits (Educational Opportunity Fund) or the funding of programs/activities delivered directly to students (Student Services). If you’ve submitted requests in the past, the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/08/call-for-fiscal-year-2025-educational-opportunity-and-student-fee-funding-requests/