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United Nations Foundation highlights CEI’s work in Kansas

Congrats to Dr. Sarah Jolley and Vanessa Lohf, Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI,) for their project being recently highlighted by the United Nations Foundation as part of its American Leadership on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) series. The United Nations Foundation was formed to support the United Nations and serve as a strategic…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/09/united-nations-foundation-highlights-ceis-work-in-kansas/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Deltha Q. Colvin

…Week, the First-Gen Coordinating Council (FGCC) is honored to feature Deltha Q. Colvin, associate vice president for the Office of Special Programs in the Division of Strategic Engagement and Planning. Colvin was a graduate of the Upward Bound program at WSU— the first TRIO program established at Wichita State — 55 years ago. She is an example of the TRIO…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/f1rst-gen-friday-deltha-q-colvin/

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Harrison joins the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College

Dr. Kevin Sylvester Harrison, formerly the Wichita State University Military and Veterans Affairs community engagement coordinator, joined the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College as assistant teaching professor and director of diversity, equity and inclusion. In addition to developing and teaching honors courses, Harrison will oversee recruitment and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/04/dr-harrison-joins-the-dorothy-and-bill-cohen-honors-college/

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Disaster Resilience Analytics Center Seminar Series features Dr. Alison Specht

…Open Science Outcomes with Multi-Faceted Teams: Learning from the Coalface.” Specht is an environmental scientist with broad expertise in research, teaching and community engagement. In the past 10 years, Specht has focused on facilitating interdisciplinary groups to tackle complex environmental problems using existing data. Specht’s major interests,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/16/disaster-resilience-analytics-center-seminar-series-features-dr-alison-specht/

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Join SANKOFA Film Screening Feb. 20, 22

The Office of Engagement is partnering with mama.film and Wichita State’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion during Black History Month for the SANKOFA Film Screening at 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at Hubbard Hall and a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 via Facebook Live. The events will include the following: SANKOFA Film Screening: Sankofa has been described as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/09/join-sankofa-film-screening-feb-20-22/

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Do you take steps to make transfer to WSU easy? You are advancing SEM Goal 2.4

To successfully advance our new SEM 2025 Plan, we need engagement campus-wide. We want to grow our student body and see greater student success through improved retention and more equity for our underserved students. Check out the featured strategy this week to see if it aligns with work in your area: Objective 2.4.7: Advance initiatives to smooth the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/09/do-you-take-steps-to-make-transfer-to-wsu-easy-you-are-advancing-sem-goal-2-4/

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Shocker Neighborhood development panel

Join the Wichita State Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning, W- Young Professionals and ICT UP for a community conversation 5:30-7 p.m. July 20 at McAdams Recreation Center. The event will include a panel lead by community leaders who will discuss and highlight a current development project in the city that sheds light on the importance of exercising …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/15/shocker-neighborhood-development-panel/

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CEI’s Prevention Initiatives team hosts successful 2021 Kansas Prevention Conference

Community Engagement Institute’s (CEI) Prevention Initiatives team hosted the fourth annual Kansas Prevention Collaborative Conference on Oct. 21-22, where participants from across Kansas gathered virtually. This conference is supported by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and the Kansas Prevention Collaborative. Dr. Wanda Boone,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/06/cei-hosts-successful-2021-kansas-prevention-conference/

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Process Communication Model training now available at CEI

Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute now has Process Communication Model training available. The Process Communication Model (PCM) is a tool designed by psychologist Dr. Taibi Kahler to understand how and why people communicate. It helps participants to observe their behavior, understand the behavior of others, and equips participants to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/05/process-communication-model-training-now-available-at-cei/

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Show off Shocker spirit and pride at WSU’s annual Shocktoberfest

…the annual Shocktoberfest. Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and features events, activities and competitions open to the entire Wichita community, coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners: Banners on Display – Oct. 2-8 Students competing in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/show-off-shocker-spirit-and-pride-at-wsus-annual-shocktoberfest-4/

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Show off Shocker spirit and pride at WSU’s annual Shocktoberfest

…the annual Shocktoberfest. Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and features events, activities and competitions open to the entire Wichita community, coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners: Banners on Display – Oct. 2-8 Students competing in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/show-off-shocker-spirit-and-pride-at-wsus-annual-shocktoberfest/

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Patricia Houston selected as CEI director of organizations culture

Congratulations to Patricia Houston, who has been selected as the director of organizational culture for the Community Engagement Institute (CEI) at Wichita State. In the newly created position, Houston will direct the design, planning, implementation and monitoring of strategies and programs that will enhance the organization’s culture and overall employee …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/14/patricia-houston-selected-as-cei-director-of-organizations-culture/

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CEI’s AAron Davis recognized by de Beaumont Foundation

AAron Davis, director of the Center for Public Health Initiatives at Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI), was recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation Sept. 14 as one of the “40 Under 40 in Public Health” in recognition of his work at CEI. Founded in 1998, the de Beaumont Foundation focuses on improving health at the community level by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/ceis-aaron-davis-recognized-by-de-beaumont-foundation/

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Are you supporting growth of diversity on campus? This advances SEM Goal 2.3

To successfully advance our new SEM 2025 Plan, we need engagement campus-wide. We want to grow our student body and see greater student success through improved retention and more equity for our underserved students. Check out the featured strategy this week to see if it aligns with work in your area: Strategy 2.3: Grow the diversity of our student body…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/09/are-you-supporting-growth-of-diversity-on-campus-this-advances-sem-goal-2-3/

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Do you host middle and high school students on campus? You are advancing SEM Goal 2.5

To successfully advance our new SEM 2025 Plan, we need engagement campus-wide. We want to grow our student body and see greater student success through improved retention and more equity for our underserved students. Check out the featured strategy this week to see if it aligns with work in your area: Strategy 2.5 Provide and support high impact…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/14/do-you-host-middle-and-high-school-students-on-campus-you-are-advancing-sem-goal-2-5/

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September 2020

…Melissa Walker, Hws of Urban & Public Affairs Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency Amount: $542,093 WSU AMERICORPS EDUCATION PROJECT PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: Kansas State Department of Education / Corporation for National and Community Service Amount: $79,955 MEDICAID MANAGED CARE FINAL RULE NETWORK…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2020-09-Newsletter.php

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June 23, 2026 Minutes

…and updated web and communication tools. These efforts elevated the visibility of Staff Senate initiatives and strengthened engagement with staff across the university. Stacy also led efforts to modernize communication practices, including the university initiative of PDF remediation, enhanced messaging strategies, and consistent branding. Her work…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/staffsenate/senate_meetings/06-23-26_notes.php

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May 2023

…Fiorini, Dept of ISLE | Jason Li, Dept of ISLE Sponsor: American Athletic Conference Amount: $15,000 AMERICORPS KANSAS WITH CHILDREN FIRST PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: Children First CEO Kansas, Inc. Amount: $14,000 BOARD GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor:…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2023-05-Newsletter.php

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January 2018

…Tomblin John Nat'l Institute for Aviation Res $ 5,099,993.00 VISTA with Episcopal Social Services communication position Episcopal Social Services Agency Wituk Scott Community Engagement Institute $ 4,000.00 VISTA with Children First: CEO Kansas Children First CEO Kansas Inc Wituk Scott Community Engagement Institute $ 6,000.00 VISTA with Consumer Credit…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchMonthlyAwards/Jan18.php

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Barton School's Spero Program Graduates Second Cohort, Expanding Opportunity

…innovative workforce development. Launched to bridge the gap between education and employment, Spero integrates academic instruction, professional development, employer engagement, and personalized coaching to prepare participants for success in both careers and entrepreneurship. “This milestone reflects the dedication of our students and the strength of …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/03-10-2026-spero-graduation.php