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WSU names new Military and Veteran Services director

… the new director of Military and Veteran Services at Wichita State. With 20 years of military experience, Burks has demonstrated a passion for serving active military and retired families, and he has keen understanding of their needs. He has experience working with students of all ages and has been a mentor to many young people throughout the community.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/10-oct/larry_burks.php

WSU Newsletters

Military and Veteran Services joins nation in honoring and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day

…has allowed generations of Americans the opportunity to live, learn, work and pursue their dreams in freedom. Military and Veteran Services also recognizes and honors the families, friends and fellow service members who continue to carry the memory and legacy of the country’s fallen heroes each and every day. Their strength, resilience and sacrifice are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/22/military-and-veteran-services-joins-nation-in-honoring-and-remembering-those-who-made-the-ultimate-sacrifice-this-memorial-day/

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Estate gift from the late Richard "Dick" Smith will fund $11 million in scholarships at Wichita State, KU | Wichita State News

… related to college, including tuition, fees, books and housing. These full-ride scholarships are considered among the most prestigious a university can award. “Kansas families: that’s who benefits from this gift,” Muma said. “While it’s a rare and precious opportunity for Wichita State and KU to receive a gift as sizable as Mr. Smith’s, it’s Kansas families…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/02-feb/smith_1.php

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Creative Interventions: Creative Process in Practice

…framework for creative social work intervention in professional helping. Develop basic understanding of literature based strategies used to enhance capacities with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in social work practice. Understand at least two art- and music-based strategies to enhance capacities with individuals, families, …

https://badges.wichita.edu/badge/creative-interventions-creative-process-in-practice/

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Wichita State’s Spero Program Launches Year 3 Following Momentum in Job Placements and Venture Success

…creating hope for a better future. We are seeing participants secure better employment, launch businesses, and create new possibilities for themselves and their families.” Applications for Spero Year 3 are now open, with interviews for selected applicants scheduled for July 2026. The next cohort is expected to begin during the week of Aug. 17, 2026, with …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-28-26-spero-year-three.php

Course Catalog

NURS - Nursing

…learning environments are discussed. Roles of the nurse educator across the scope of learning environments are investigated: nursing education, in-service and patients/clients/families. Current issues and trends influencing nursing education are explored. The course focuses on the use of research-based evidence to guide teaching strategies .May be taken by…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/courses/nurs/

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…Financial Empowerment KCEE has partnered with the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) to offer Kansans a free financial empowerment class designed to introduce attendees to the world of money. For Kansas foster youth (and the general public), this class …

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Early Childhood Unified Education Degree Requirements

…Assessment (B- or better required) 2 CI 519 Mathematical Investigations 3 Credit Hours 14 SPRING SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS CI 312 ECU Assessment & Methods: Infants, Toddlers, and Families (B- or better required) 3 CI 312I ECU Pre-Teaching: Infants, Toddlers and Families (B- or better required) 2 CI 402J ISAM: Elementary Social Studies (B- or better…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/advising/Degree_Requirements/ECU_Degree_Requirements.php

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Dr. Jennifer Pearson

…and graduate level courses in the sociology of gender, sexualities, education, and research methods. Her research explores the importance of social contexts such as schools and families for adolescent development and well-being, and her work is driven by an interest in how inequalities are reproduced within these institutions. She has published her…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Sociology/Pearson-Jennifer.php

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Support After Sexual Violence

…Wellness Center, Steve Clark YMCA, 2060 N Mid-Campus Drive, Wichita, KS 67208 Mon – Fri 8am to 5pm Confidential counseling and advocacy services for survivors, their families and allies, including crisis services immediately after an assault. You can also discuss reporting options with a psychologist. Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (316) 263-0185; …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/prevention/dvsas/sasupport.php

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Wichita State Fraternity and Sorority Life Celebrates Academic Excellence at Scholarship Reception

…and bringing the final design together. The finished library reflects both the creativity and care that went into the project while also serving as a lasting resource for families in the area. In addition to collecting books, the project gave students the opportunity to create something meaningful that will continue serving the community beyond a single…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/news/_articles/5-6-26_CSB-Little-Library.php

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Kelly Young

…Dissertation Fund and the PhD Student Travel Award for her longitudinal study, Does Age Matter for Reentry After Reunification? A Ten-Year Exploration from an RCT on PMTO for Families of Children in Foster Care. Before joining academia, Dr. Young spent over 30 years in child welfare and behavioral health practice across Kansas. She held leadership roles…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/socialwork/Young-Kelly.php

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M.S. Eiran E. Saucedo-Rodarte

…Navigating Your First Role as a BIPOC Higher Education Professional, Presenter, NASPAC, Mar. 2025 Bridging Cultures: Building an Orientation Program for Non-English Speaking Families, Presenter, NASPAC, Mar. 2025 Thriving Together: A Guide for Building Employee Resource Groups that Foster Well-Being & Joy in Higher Education Settings, Presenter, KHEP,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/services/student_success/Saucedo-Rodarte-Eiran.php

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The Largest Freshman Class in Wichita State History - and We’re Just Getting Started

…past our previous record and representing a 7.2 percent increase from last fall. This milestone isn't just another data point – it is evidence that more students and families are seeing the value of what Wichita State offers and choosing to invest in their future in Kansas’ largest city. In fact, for just the second time in university history,…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2026/10_06_2026_Enrollment.php

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Enrollment increases at Wichita State thanks to focus on student experience and economic growth | Wichita State News

…brought on by the pandemic and the economy, Wichita State University continues to make a difference in the lives of an increasing number of students and their families.” Wichita State University highlights KBOR’s full-time equivalency (FTE) enrollment at Wichita State stands at 11,784, up 4.4% from 2021. Credit hours at Wichita State are 168,526, up…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/09-sept/fall_22_enrollment_1.php

Course Catalog

SPED - Special Education

…an introduction to working with young children (including those developing normally, those at risk due to environmental and biological issues, and those with special needs), their families, and professionals in community schools, agencies and programs. Emphasis is placed on professional development, positive dispositions, early childhood learning…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/sped/

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Resources

…from Abuse, Stalking, Sexual Assault, or Human Trafficking | Sedgwick County, Kansas Basic Needs Laundry Love - Laundry Love washes the clothes and bedding of low/no income families and person(s) across the US. We brighten the lives of thousands of people through love, dignity, and detergent by partnering with diverse groups and laundromats…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/resources.php

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Curriculum Vitae: Cassandra Mia Bonitto

…Licensed School Psychologist January 2016-July 2016Eisenhower Elementary, USD 207, Fort Leavenworth Military Base | Leavenworth, KS Worked with elementary age children of military families, providing individual andgroup interventions. Conducted cognitive, academic, behavior, and social-emotionalassessments. Facilitated special education team meetings and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/cles/_cv/MiaBonittoCV.php

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2022DockingStaffSatisfactionSurvey

…Statewide, respectively) report that a second job will help them “provide better for their families.” Of those with second jobs or considering taking second jobs, most (at least 50% of WSU and Statewide Employees) report that health insurance benefits, stable work, enjoyable work, and to maximize their retirement benefits are reasons to remain at the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/staffsenate/DockingSurvey/2022dockingsurveyresults.php

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OSAT_25_26Report

…programs or learning objectives. Student Recruitment and Outreach: Participating in university recruitment and outreach initiatives to provide prospective students and their families with information about disability-related accommodations, testing services, and available support. New Student and Family Orientation: Participating in university orientation …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/accommodations/25-26_Annual_Report.php