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Applications open for Retention Faculty Fellows

Faculty members with an interest in retaining students should apply to become a Retention Faculty Fellow. Applications for the 2023-24 academic year are open through Friday, April 21. Retention Faculty Fellows support Strategic Enrollment Management goal three to “Increase persistence rates of degree seeking student populations.” The Retention Faculty…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/applications-open-for-retention-faculty-fellows/

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SAS accepting applications for Amie Montgomery Scholarship

The Student Ambassador Society (SAS) is accepting applications for the Amie Montgomery Scholarship. The scholarship is in honor and memory of Amie Montgomery, a founding member of SAS. Three students will be selected to receive a $500 scholarship. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, April 14. The following are required for scholarship consideration:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/10/sas-accepting-applications-for-amie-montgomery-scholarship-3/

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SAS accepting applications for Amie Montgomery Scholarship

The Student Ambassador Society (SAS) is accepting applications for the Amie Montgomery Scholarship. The scholarship is in honor and memory of Amie Montgomery, a founding member of SAS. Three students will be selected to receive a $500 scholarship. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, April 14. The following are required for scholarship consideration:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/01/sas-accepting-applications-for-amie-montgomery-scholarship-2/

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Applications wanted for 13th annual WSU drag show

The Drag Show Committee is currently seeking student drag artists who are interested in performing one to three, five-minute sets for the 13th annual Drag Show from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday March 31 in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The deadline to apply is by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 2 This is a great opportunity for new and experienced drag artists to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/14/applications-wanted-for-13th-annual-wsu-drag-show/

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Join the Student Success and Persistence town hall Feb. 7

President Rick Muma and Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, are conducting a town hall for faculty and staff about WSU’s Student Success and Persistence (SSP) initiative. Join them 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the Rhatigan Student Center ballroom to learn more. The SSP initiative, which falls under the umbrella of Strategic Enrollment…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/join-the-student-success-and-persistence-town-hall-feb-7/

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WSU alumnus honors his mother’s passion for education

…year, and after graduating in 1971, Ed Vega thought about one day doing something to help them. Today, Vega wants to honor the pursuit of education his mother inspired in him by designating a planned gift in her name toward a scholarship for women who are returning adult students. “My mother, Carmen Torres Vega, after retiring at 65, enrolled and completed…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/01/wsu-alumnus-honors-his-mothers-passion-for-education/

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Benefits Open Enrollment ends today!

Today is the last day for 2023 Benefits Open Enrollment! Log in to the Member Administration Portal at https://sehp.member.hrissuite.com to make your elections. All benefits-eligible state employees must make their 2023 elections by the deadline on Oct. 31. Employees enrolled in medical coverage who do not make a new election will default into medical Plan N…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/31/benefits-open-enrollment-due-today/

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WBJ story highlights how WSU and WSU Tech have defied the drop in enrollment

The latest fall enrollment numbers from the Kansas Board of Regents show that, as a whole, public universities and community colleges in the state are experiencing a continued decline in enrollment — reflecting a trend nationally that may indicate shifting attitudes toward higher education and career paths. Across the six state universities, there was a 1.5%…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/14/wbj-story-highlights-how-wsu-and-wsu-tech-have-defied-the-drop-in-enrollment/

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The 2023 Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1

Beginning Oct. 1, the 2023 State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) will open enrollment portals throughout the day. All benefit-eligible employees should have access to their benefits open enrollment portal by close of business on Oct. 1. Open Enrollment will end Oct. 31. As in the past, this is an active enrollment, meaning that all covered state employees must…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/28/the-2023-benefits-open-enrollment-begins-oct-1/

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Bivalent COVID boosters available at SHS

Student Health Services has received the new Pfizer Covid-19 bivalent booster vaccinations and is ready to start administering shots to those who are eligible. To be eligible for the new Pfizer booster at SHS, individuals must meet the following criteria: Must be 18 years or older.Must have completed at least a two-shot primary series of COVID-19…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/16/limited-supply-of-covid-boosters-available-at-shs/

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Regents approve new WSU peer institutions

At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Kansas Board of Regents approved an updated list of peer institutions for Wichita State University. Cleveland State University Portland State University University of MemphisUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaUniversity of Texas at San Antonio In fall 2021, President Rick Muma assembled a working committee to assess current and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/15/regents-approve-new-wsu-peer-institutions/

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Dean Rodney Miller announces retirement from College of Fine Arts

…the College of Fine Arts at Wichita State University. When Miller came to Wichita State in 2004, the College of Fine Arts consisted of the School of Music, the School of Performing Arts and the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. When Miller addressed the faculty for the first time that fall, he recognized the strong reputation of those…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/19/dean-rodney-miller-announces-retirement-from-college-of-fine-arts/

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Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services

Faculty and staff, please refer your eligible students to TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) for additional academic services to help them graduate. SSS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free academic services to first-generation students, income-eligible students, and students of disability status. Free services include…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/23/encourage-students-to-apply-for-trio-student-support-services/

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Join the TRIO Student Support Services family today

…students and students of disability status. Free services include: individualized tutoring, academic advising, textbook loans, referrals to loan technology, Free Application for Federal Student Aid application assistance, academic workshops, life skill workshops, access to scholarships exclusively and SSS student participants. All students currently…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/20/join-the-trio-student-support-services-family-today/

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Deadline for Amie Montgomery Scholarship approaching

The Student Ambassador Society (SAS) is accepting applications for the Amie Montgomery Scholarship Applications which are due at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 4. The scholarships are worth $500. The scholarship is in honor and memory of Amie Montgomery, a founding member of SAS. Scholarship requirements include: Scholarship(s) will be awarded annually to a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/29/deadline-for-amie-montgomery-scholarship-approaching/

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ChaMP Lab seeks summer research assistants

The ChaMP lab at Wichita State University invites undergraduate students to apply for a summer research assistantship (RA) position. The RA will provide support for an NSF-funded research project on the Future of Work in industrial settings. This project will involve assessing the current state of industrial technologies and evaluating the efficacy of a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/18/champ-lab-seeks-summer-research-assistants/

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Dr. Shirley Lefever named EVP/provost of Wichita State

Dear colleagues, Following our national search and extensive interviews with three finalist candidates for the position of Wichita State’s new executive vice president and provost, I’m very pleased to appoint Dr. Shirley Lefever to the permanent position, effective immediately. Dr. Lefever has served as our interim executive vice president and provost…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/14/dr-shirley-lefever-named-evp-provost-of-wichita-state/

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Graduate School annual awards nominations are open

It’s that time of year to honor your best. Graduate School annual awards nominations are open. Each program may nominate one student who is enrolled in the fall 2022 term for each of the following awards: Tillford Fellowship Delano Maggard Jr. Research Grant Dora Wallace Hodgson Outstanding Graduate Student — Master’s Dora Wallace Hodgson Outstanding…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/graduate-school-annual-awards-nominations-are-open/

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Spanish-speaking volunteers needed for research

The purpose of our study is to explore the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 in Hispanic communities on campus. To participate, you must be a speaker of Spanish, older than 18 years old, and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Wichita State University. Participation consists of a survey that takes approximately 15 minutes to complete,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/spanish-speaking-volunteers-needed-for-research/

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Solar Panels help power John Bardo Center

In honor of Earth Day April 22, the Office of Strategic Management and Enrollment is highlighting several sustainability programs available at the university. In February 2020, Evergy supported the purchase and installation of eight solar panel configurations on the roof of the Bardo Center. These solar panels provide green power to the building and are a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/16/solar-panels-help-power-john-bardo-center/