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Faculty mentors sought for First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM

The Cohen Honors College is seeking faculty mentors to work with students selected to participate in the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM. The mission of the FYRE in STEM program is to build a community of students, faculty and professionals from various STEM backgrounds to support young STEM majors or potential majors as they form identities as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/03/faculty-mentors-sought-for-first-year-research-experience-fyre-in-stem/

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View the annual report of the Office of the Registrar

The staff in the Office of the Registrar support the mission of WSU by providing essential enrollment, curricular, and student record services to the campus community. While these activities are often behind the scenes,” they contribute greatly to the success of the faculty, staff and students. Annual data for calendar years 2022 and 2023 have been compiled …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/view-the-annual-report-of-the-office-of-the-registrar/

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Shocker Career Accelerator welcomes Julie Sanders to its team

…In this role, Julie will identify and cultivate relationships with organizations across sectors, bridging the gap between businesses in alignment with the university’s overall mission and vision and focusing on the workforce needs of the many industries in Wichita and nationally. One crucial element in her role will be collaborating with WSU’s internal…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/17/shocker-career-accelerator-welcomes-julie-sanders-to-its-team/

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Kim Moore elected to 1EdTech board of directors

…Professional and Community Education, is one of four newly elected members to 1EdTech’s board of directors. Her four-year term started Jan. 1, and she will work to further the mission and goals of the organization. Moore is an innovative and entrepreneurial leader, focused on establishing collaborative business and industry partnerships, which lead to the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/19/kim-moore-elected-to-1edtech-board-of-directors/

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Gene Camarena joins Barton School advisory board

…joining the Dean’s Advisory Board. He currently serves as the president and CEO of La Raza Pizza, Inc. As a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, Camarena will help advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Barton School by strengthening, enriching, and enhancing programming, impact, and the student experience. “This spring semester, my wife and I…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/09/gene-camarena-joins-barton-school-advisory-board/

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Become a prevention ambassador

…Prevention ambassadors receive training and mentorship in providing prevention and outreach services to assist the Prevention Services Advisory Board in our #WSUWeSupportU mission of preventing suicide, sexual violence and substance abuse, in addition to promoting wellness in the WSU community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/become-a-prevention-ambassador-4/

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Learn more about internal control, earn a WSU internal control all-star badge

Internal controls help keep resources applied to the mission of Wichita State and the university’s arrow pointing up. Those who earn the WSU Internal Control All-Star digital credential have demonstrated their understanding of their vital contribution to the university’s internal control system. The WSU Audit Update Blog recently featured a 10-part “Your…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/03/learn-more-about-internal-control-earn-a-wsu-internal-control-all-star-badge/

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Teacher Assistant Handbook

Table of Contents The Center Mission Statement and Values Philosophy Absentee Policy Accident Reports At-Will Employment Authorized Adults / Signing In and Out Babysitting Policy Biting Policy Cell Phone Policy Children's Illness Classroom Ratios Classroom Safety Conduct and Ethics Confidentiality Days Closed Discipline Policy Dispensing Medication Do's and …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/childdev/teacher_assistant_handbook.php

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Wu Crew Reads promotes literacy at Wichita school

Shocker Nation is taking the university’s mission of “being an educational driver” to heart through an outreach initiative aimed at the growing literacy rate among area elementary schoolchildren.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/31/wu-crew-reads-promotes-literacy-at-wichita-school/

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Campus-wide survey about WSU master plan being conducted

…momentum of WSU’s strategic plan, the university is embarking on a master plan update with design partner, Gensler, to provide a physical manifestation of WSU’s vision and mission. The most important part of that plan is charting the course together as a campus community, with all voices invited to contribute across a variety of engagements. Gensler is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/23/gensler-conducting-survey-over-wichita-state-master-plan/

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Wichita State coalition works to remove barriers to health care

… (Spanish for “speak out”), a coalition of Spanish-speaking Latinx families, interpreters, health care providers, community leaders and university faculty and students whose mission is to improve health equity for Spanish speakers and speakers of indigenous languages in Kansas. “This is critically important due to the changing demographics of our state,”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/13/wichita-state-coalition-works-to-remove-barrier-to-health-care/

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Dr. Jennifer Friend named dean of the College of Applied Studies

…Affairs and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She also spent 12 years at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and 13 years as a teacher and principal in the Shawnee Mission School District. Dr. Friend’s focus supports culturally responsive learning, research opportunities and community engagement — with an emphasis on diversity, integrity,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/28/dr-jennifer-friend-named-dean-of-the-college-of-applied-studies/

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Faculty mentors sought for First-Year Research Experience in STEM

The Cohen Honors College is seeking mentors to work with students selected to participate in the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM. The mission of the FYRE in STEM program is to build a community of students, faculty and professionals from various backgrounds to support young STEM majors or potential majors as they form identities as members of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/29/faculty-mentors-sought-for-first-year-research-experience-in-stem-2/

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Cargill Protein committed to helping students thrive

…around the world working to nourish communities in a safe, responsible and sustainable way, Cargill knows a few things about helping the world thrive, but their commitment to that mission goes beyond daily business operations. Cargill Protein—North America has designated $250,000 for the Shocker Success Center at Wichita State; an endeavor that will help all…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/27/cargill-protein-committed-to-helping-students-thrive/

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Wichita State continues commitment for applied learning and career readiness

…of Wichita State’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) plan, applied learning opportunities and career outcomes continue to be an integral part of Wichita State University’s mission for students. Applied learning is the application of a student’s academic learning, giving students a chance to further develop their critical thinking skills and knowledge and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/12/wichita-state-continues-commitment-for-applied-learning-and-career-readiness/

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Ulrich Museum artworks are available to borrow for on-campus offices

…of Art’s schedule of programs and exhibitions, and the 7,200 works of art in its collection, the Ulrich Art Loan program is a critical branch of the museum’s educational mission to connect people to stories and learn through modern and contemporary works of art that reflect the world today. The program offers a select number of artworks for loan from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/01/ulrich-museum-artworks-are-available-to-borrow-for-on-campus-offices/

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Volunteer with Wu Crew this fall

…and Gordon Parks Elementary School to help USD 259 reach their long-term strategic goal to increase third-grade reading proficiency. It also aligns with Wichita State’s mission to be an educational driver for Kansas and the greater good. To volunteer, sign up here.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/27/volunteer-with-wu-crew-this-fall/

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Join Intro to DoD: Special Programs training

… Defense’s (DoD) rebranded components? Join Intro to DoD: Special Programs virtual training 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. During the event, DOD experts will review DOD’s mission and provide an overview of all DOD components including the following Air Force Accelerating Acquisition, Special Operations Forces Works and SPARTN. During the training,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/09/join-intro-to-dod-special-programs-training/

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Kansas NASA EPSCoR Program requesting proposals for Rapid Research Response

…Engineering and Mathematics Engagement (OSTEM) opportunity, entitled the Rapid Response Research (R3) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN). The Kansas deadline for proposal submissions is noon Feb.15. The R3’s purpose is to provide a streamlined method to address research issues important to NASA mission directorates. NASA plans to make up to twenty…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/15/kansas-nasa-epscor-program-request-for-proposals-for-nasa-rapid-research-response-r3-opportunity/

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Apply for First-Year Research Experience in STEM

Applications to participate in the First Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM program are now open. Applications will be accepted now until Oct. 3. The mission of the FYRE program is to introduce research to first-year undergraduates in a practical and accessible way. Students selected for the FYRE program will be required to enroll in an introductory…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/07/apply-for-first-year-research-experience-in-stem/