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WSU professor’s new book helps K-12 educators persist through today’s teaching challenges | Wichita State News

… utility belt?” Wonder Woman relies on a lasso and bracelets. Thor’s hammer is another famous superhero accessory. Teachers, the book points out, use tools ranging from crayons to computers to help students learn. Like superheroes, teachers also have vulnerabilities – just as green Kryptonite weakened Superman. Sleep, work-life balance and a support system…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/09-sept/superherobook_2.php

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WSU staff and student recognized for their innovation through the John A. See Innovation Award | Wichita State News

…diseases, creating an alternative to traditional, lab-based testing methods. Nick is assessing the feasibility of his product and aims to make advanced testing easy, accessible and affordable to everyone. The John A. See Awards began in 2014 after See donated $1 million to provide prizes to WSU faculty and students conducting outstanding research or…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/03-march/johnsee2024_2.php

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Everyone is welcome to enjoy a Wichita State-cation | Wichita State News

…the public unless otherwise noted. Kouri Parcourse: Just outside the entrance to the Heskett Center, guests can enjoy a fully interactive and accessible outdoor workout on the eight exercise stations available on the Kouri Parcourse. Hang out at the Hammock Lounge : The Wichita State Hammock Lounge, nestled between Wallace Hall and Neff Hall, is the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/06-jun/WichitaState-cation_7.php

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Wichita State Esports sees continued growth as it enters a new era under new leader | Wichita State News

…at WSU in August. Avery Pierce, program manager for Wichita State Esports, began hosting summer camps for high school students in 2023 to make the world of esports more accessible to future generations. What started out as an extracurricular activity at the Shocker Gaming Club has ballooned into a career leading students to success for Wichita State’s…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/07-july/esports_2.php

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Wichita State announces Licensed Mental Health Technician pathway | Wichita State News

…state, will address the growing need for mental health care professions in Kansas. Key features of the LMHT pathway: Coursework is completely online, making the curriculum accessible to individuals across the region. All credit hours earned through the pathway can be applied toward a health care degree program for students pursuing further education. The…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/09-sept/licensed-mental-health-technician_2.php

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New Marcus Welcome Center annex showcases Wichita State student experience | Wichita State News

…Wichita State as a leader in career-focused education. By showcasing our commitment to applied learning and student success in such a prominent and accessible location, we will attract students who are eager to make a real-world impact.” The annex also features space for business and industry to conduct career fairs and interviews with students. “Our new…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/08-aug/annex_1.php

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: Military and Veterans Services | Wichita State News

…Ask, Support method for helping yourself or someone else in need. Making the steps easy to remember and utilize in a moment of emotional distress means it is accessible to the veterans and service members we work with at WSU. How has Military and Veterans Services incorporated Suspenders4Hope in its work? I was happy to help when HOPE Services…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/10-oct/mentalhealth-mvs_1.php

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Wichita State names Dr. Sarah Beth Estes as new dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Wichita State News

…State’s senior executive vice president and provost. "Her vision and experience will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission of providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering research that addresses real-world challenges." Estes replaces Dr. Andrew Hippisley, who served as Wichita State’s LAS dean for six years before accepting …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/04-april/estes_8.php

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: CARE Team and Student Outreach and Support | Wichita State News

…our efforts with local resources to ensure students are supported both on and off campus. Our goal is to create a culture where mental wellness is prioritized, help is accessible and no one has to struggle in silence. How important is being proactive in helping those going through difficult situations to their overall mental health? It is crucial…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/04-april/mentalhealth-care_1.php

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Wichita State, WSU Tech, Wichita Public Schools partner to support Kansas' teacher workforce | Wichita State News

…shortages in elementary and special education.” Key components: Teacher Pathway Program: Launching in fall 2025, this initiative creates a clear and accessible pathway for students (including graduating high school seniors and adult learners) to start in WSU Tech’s Associate of Applied Science in Paraeducator program and seamlessly continue into WSU’s…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/05-may/future-teacher-academy_1.php

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Suspenders4Hope Mental Health Advocate highlight: Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization | Wichita State News

…had a robust, reliable mechanism to engage students, faculty and staff, normalizing the conversation around mental health and making support tools readily accessible within the university ecosystem. Beyond campus, OTTC’s commercialization strategy was the engine that propelled these mental health resources into the wider community. Understanding that…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/03-march/mentalhealth-ottc_1.php

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Meet a Shocker: Kaylan Richardson | Wichita State News

…State University because of the Shocker City program, which allowed me to receive in-state tuition as an out-of-state student. That opportunity made higher education much more accessible for me. I was also drawn to the education program because of the early classroom experiences. Being able to get into real classrooms early on in my program gave me…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/04-april/mas_richardson_6.php

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Meet a Shocker: Ana Jara Valenzuela | Wichita State News

…also to share a piece of where I come from with my wonderful students. Through this role, I received a tuition waiver, which was incredibly helpful in making my studies more accessible. In addition, I was honored to receive the Tilford Fellowship Award for the 2025–26 academic year. Both opportunities greatly supported my academic journey and allowed me…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/04-april/mas_valenzuela_6.php

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Lesslie

…Studies (2022) and a Master’s Degree in Sign Language Education (2024) from Gallaudet University. Lesslie is passionate about teaching ASL and is an advocate for sign language accessibility.

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/team/lesslie/

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Teams: New Meeting Experience

… Experience. The Old Meeting Experience If you have already been meeting in Teams, you are used to a view that looks something like the image below. Features and controls can be accessed by hovering your mouse in the center of the Teams screen and selecting from a menu that appears in the center. Also, perhaps somewhat frustratingly, the old meeting view…

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Word: Convert Text to Table, or Table to Text… in 3 Clicks

…to Text Sometimes the inverse is true… you have inherited a document with a table and you need it to be converted to text. This can happen when you are trying to meet accessibility standards, or when an old table formatting just doesn’t behave well in modern versions of Office. 1. Click into your table to activate the Table Design and Layout contextual…

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Top 10 Secret Key Commands in Microsoft Office

…a big one. Sometimes you know that a feature exists in Microsoft Office, but you are just not sure where to find it. Press Alt + Q to search for it. Forget how to get to the Accessibility Checker? Press Alt + Q and search for it… While I still think it is a good idea to know where features live in the ribbon, this is an excellent tool to find what you are…

https://itstraining.wichita.edu/top-10-secret-key-commands-in-microsoft-office/

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Why online courses need their own review

…you to Quality Matters and OSCQR for a full, formal review when you want one. Related guides Online structure, navigation, and getting startedPresence, interaction, and online accessibility

https://ksarn.org/qc-guide-why-online-needs-its-own-review/

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The major quality frameworks

…online and blended course design, covering course overview, learning objectives, assessment, instructional materials, activities and interaction, technology, learner support, and accessibility. OSCQR, the SUNY Online Course Quality Review rubric, is an openly licensed tool with six categories and around fifty standards, designed for formative, non-evaluative…

https://ksarn.org/qc-guide-quality-frameworks/

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Online structure, navigation, and getting started

…without them, an online student can be lost in a way an in-person student rarely is. Related guides Why online courses need their own reviewPresence, interaction, and online accessibility

https://ksarn.org/qc-guide-online-structure-and-navigation/