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Employee review of personal self service information

… like to remind you that this is a good time to review your personal information in the employee system and update information that may have changed or is missing. Human Resources asks that you help keep your information up to date for compliance and other reporting purposes as well as ensuring you receive all mailings. You can review your information by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/17/employee-review-of-personal-self-service-information/

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Juneteenth becomes official university holiday

…in 2024. The university will be closed every June 19. Anyone with questions about how this might affect your work schedule can reach out to their supervisor or read the frequently asked questions. As we celebrate Wichita State’s first official Juneteenth holiday in 2024, it’s my hope that we reflect on the significance of this day in our shared history.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/13/juneteenth-becomes-official-university-holiday/

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University schedule for the 2023 winter closedown

…before and the entire workday after state holidays to receive holiday pay. The official state holidays are Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Please refer to these frequently asked questions for more information on your leave days and what to do if you work during the winter closedown. *The discretionary day for 2023 must be used on or before Dec. 23,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/11/university-schedule-for-the-2023-winter-closedown-2/

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School of Performing Arts presents ‘A Chorus Line’

…the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. After the first round of cuts, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves. Discomfort opens into revelation, confession leads to redemption and within the bright, outwardly homogenous chorus, the audience begins to see each…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/31/school-of-performing-arts-presents-a-chorus-line/

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University schedule for the 2023 winter closedown

…before and the entire workday after state holidays to receive holiday pay. The official state holidays are Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Please refer to these frequently asked questions for more information on your leave days and what to do if you work during the winter closedown. *The discretionary day for 2023 must be used on or before Dec. 23,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/30/university-schedule-for-the-2023-winter-closedown/

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Benefits-eligible staff will get Dec. 26-29 off without using accrued leave

… Dec. 27, 2023 (paid day) Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 (paid day) Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 (paid day) Monday Jan. 1, 2024 (paid holiday) Please refer to these frequently asked questions for more information on your leave days and what to do if you work during the winter break. Thank you for all you do to make Shocker Nation what it is. Your efforts, enthusiasm and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/30/benefits-eligible-staff-will-get-dec-26-29-off-without-using-accrued-leave/

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Faculty invited to propose Cohen Honors College seminars, department courses

…a course an Honors-level experience. Course proposals are routed to the Honors College Faculty Council for review. Instructors whose courses are approved by the council will be asked to confirm chair approval and other details related to course scheduling. Faculty also may use the Seminar Course Proposal form to make a preliminary inquiry and get feedback…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/20/faculty-invited-to-propose-cohen-honors-college-seminars-department-courses/

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Student success spotlight: Trevr Bahr

…program and is excited to see where his career will take him. “Trevr is an outstanding student and will be a highly successful facility manager. We could not have asked for a better student to be the first graduate from this program. He will be a great representative of Wichita State.” Do you know of a faculty or staff member who promotes student success,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/15/student-success-spotlight-trevr-bahr/

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Volunteers requested for psychology research study

The study, “To Trust or Not to Trust IV,” involves completing a visual search task. The visual search task will be like Where’s Waldo, where participants must find a special item in a computer display full of different shapes. Sometimes they will complete the task themselves, other times they will watch a screen-captured video of an automated system…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/volunteers-requested-for-psychology-research-study/

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Seeking participants for a survey of experiences, feelings, acceptability

…be selected randomly. Winners will be contacted via email regarding how to collect their gift card. Study payments are taxable income. If selected as a winner, you will be asked to complete a W9 form which requires your name, address and social security number to receive study payments. A Form 1099 will be sent to you and to the Internal Revenue Service …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/29/seeking-participants-for-a-survey-of-experiences-feelings-acceptability/

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Student success spotlight: McKinzie McWilliam

… would have neither of these positions without Stephanie. When I met her, I had just failed a semester. After one semester with her, I made the dean’s list. If you had asked me when I met her where I saw myself in three years, it wouldn’t be here doing this. I have these jobs because of her, and I do them to try and be that person to someone else. Even…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/15/student-success-spotlight-mckinzie-mcwilliam/

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Join Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood

… turn the university inside out and share the innovation and creativity coming from WSU with the community. The Office of Engagement invites the campus community to the events and asks they be part of the community building day. Ways to be involved during the day: Become a vendor and share a message, gather information from the community, sell merchandise,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/08/join-open-streets-ict-at-wsu-and-shocker-neighborhood/

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Join Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood

… turn the university inside out and share the innovation and creativity coming from WSU with the community. The Office of Engagement invites the campus community to the events and asks they be part of the community building day. Ways to be involved during the day: Become a vendor and share a message, gather information from the community, sell merchandise,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/03/join-shocker-nation-during-open-streets-ict-at-wsu-and-shocker-neighborhood/

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February Teaching Today discusses things it loves

…at WSU. For February’s issue, OIR highlights many things it loves, including free training resources, Blackboard Ultra updates, an archive of available data sets and more. OIR asks readers to share Teaching Today with a friend and to reach out if they think there is something it should cover. Contact the OIR at OIR@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/14/february-teaching-today-discusses-things-to-love/

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Students requested to participate in research study

…of students at Wichita State. Participation will include an initial introduction meeting followed by an individual interview that will last around 60 minutes. Participants will be asked to gather photos to explore their experiences on-campus. Participation in this study will be confidential and secure. Each participant will receive a WSU T-Shirt and a $15…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/10/students-requested-to-participate-in-research-study/

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Volunteers needed for research study

…want to know how relationship history and personality impact performance on economic games. Participants will first play games with a research assistant. Participants will then be asked to complete an online questionnaire asking about relationship history, morals and personality. Participation is expected to last 30 minutes. Inclusion and exclusion criteria …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/09/volunteers-needed-for-research-study/

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#WeSupportU mental wellness cards available

…content delivery. The set includes more than 30 cards that can be used to lead students in short activities designed to increase peer connections and overall well-being. CAPS asks instructors and staff to consider incorporating them into their work with students this semester. CAPS knows mental health is essential for healthy students and makes them…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/24/wesupportu-mental-wellness-cards-available/

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Benefits-eligible employees to receive two more personal days off, for a total of four

…shutdown or another time in the month of January. The days will be listed as “Additional Personal Days-2022” when you complete your payroll. See these frequently asked questions for more information on your leave days. I hope you enjoy this extra time, which is no doubt well-deserved! Thank every one of you for all you do. Go Shockers!

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/14/benefits-eligible-employees-to-receive-two-more-personal-days-off-for-total-of-four/

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Docking Institute Staff Satisfaction Survey results available today

…that their work is “greatly appreciated” by immediate supervisors, co-workers, department heads, customers/colleagues, and administration.When asked reasons for job satisfaction, 87.9% of WSU respondents strongly agreed or agreed with the statement, “I enjoy the things I do at work.”Key themes in the open-ended comments included (1) Pay is too low; (2) …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/01/docking-institute-staff-satisfaction-survey-results-available-today/

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Benefits-eligible employees given two additional days of paid leave for campus shutdown

…may only use them from Dec. 21, 2022, to Jan. 2, 2023. The two holiday personal days will not be available except during the upcoming campus shutdown. See these frequently asked questions for more information on your leave days. Finally, you’re all invited to our annual tradition — the Winter Holiday Party — from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1 in the RSC Beggs Ballroom. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/21/preparing-for-the-upcoming-winter-campus-shutdown/