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What's Your Compliance Motivator?

…of its employees, by complying with all laws and regulations. Strong compliance programs provide a powerful positive culture Sense of purpose Part of a movement Doing more for community Competitive Edge Competitive Edge centers on an organization using its reputation for effective compliance to gain a business advantage, e.g. we do things right, we don't…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/internalaudit/blog/2019-08-14-motivators.php

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Recognizing Chris Cavanaugh's service

…and advance best practices throughout higher education in Kansas. The world and our university have hanged significantly over the past three decades, and the Wichita State community should be proud of and grateful for Chris's contributions. Among his many accomplishments, he built and led an Internal Audit function that is trusted, respected and…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/internalaudit/blog/2026-09-10-recognizing-chris-cavanaugh-service.php

WSU Newsletters

Stay informed on WSU’s weather response process

…class information will be sent by instructors through Blackboard and/or may be included in course syllabi. No decision can perfectly fit the circumstances of every member of the community. That is why the university emphasizes shared and personal responsibility. It is important to be, and stay prepared for, inclement weather throughout the school year.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/stay-informed-on-wsus-weather-response-process/

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WSU researchers aim to improve quality of wearable exoskeleton devices

…The Graduate School offers 45 master's and 12 doctoral degrees that offer study in more than 100 areas. Wichita State's Innovation Campus is an interconnected community of partnership buildings, laboratories and mixed-use areas where students, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs and businesses have access to the university's vast resources and technology. For…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/07-july/nsf_exoskeleton.php

Jobs at WSU

Custodial Lead, Special Events and Projects (2nd shift)

…Story The Custodial Lead of Special Events and Projects plays a key role in keeping the WSU campus clean, disinfected, and safe while supporting the energetic flow of athletic, community, and special events that bring the university to life. This dynamic position adapts to shifting schedules, including weekends, evenings, and nontraditional hours, to…

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/custodial-lead-special-events-and-projects-2nd-shift-wichita-kansas-united-states

WSU Newsletters

Celebrate Deah Davis’ retirement

…other organizations both locally and at the national level. The school thanks her for the important work she has done during her career, both as part of the social work practice community and here as an educator at Wichita State.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/18/celebrate-deah-davis-retirement/

WSU Newsletters

Campus support services available for students

…resources, students are encouraged to lean on their peers for support. Building a strong network of friends and classmates can provide emotional support and a sense of community. If you are concerned about one of your classmates, submit a CARE Team report. Additional support is available to students in the Shocker Success Center, including the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/18/campus-support-services-available-for-students/

WSU Newsletters

InterFest planned for April 13

…between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the Neff Hall courtyard. Everyone is invited. The festival showcases ethnic cuisine, and for a small price, allows the WSU community and visitors to share and taste diverse food and delicacies. The InterFest has become a very popular tradition. It has also emerged as a fundraiser for participating…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/31/interfest-planned-for-april-13/

WSU Newsletters

WSU Libraries Dean Kathy Downes announces retirement

… were also led by her. “Dean Downes is leaving a lasting impact and legacy at WSU and will be missed,” said Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president. “The WSU community wishes her well on her well-deserved retirement.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/03/wsu-libraries-dean-kathy-downes-announces-retirement/

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Wichita State School of Education Celebrates Inaugural Mentor Teacher Award Winners

…advancing the teaching profession. Each awardee received a trophy and a $250 prize from the School of Education, recognizing their significant contributions to the educational community. Moving forward, the Mentor Teacher awards will be an annual tradition, continuing to highlight the invaluable role of mentorship in shaping the future of education. The…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2024-SOE-mentor-teacher-awards.php

WSU Newsletters

Barton School to host the Charles Harwood Chair in Marketing and Strategy from Rollins College

…the Waters of the New Academic Environment,” is open to all faculty and administrators. It is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Barton School also invites the campus community to join a networking session, which will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., which is an excellent opportunity to connect and engage with fellow professionals.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/01/barton-school-to-host-the-charles-harwood-chair-in-marketing-and-strategy-from-rollins-college/

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Sedgwick County Access Grant FAQs

…complete at least 12 credit hours each semester (fall and spring) Why are only Sedgwick County residents eligible? It is important to Wichita State to support its local community, and the diverse make-up of WSU students reflects a growth in first-generation, limited-income students. The financial support for the grant is provided from Sedgwick…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/types/SedgwickCounty.php

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Sedgwick County Access Grant FAQs

…complete at least 12 credit hours each semester (fall and spring) Why are only Sedgwick County residents eligible? It is important to Wichita State to support its local community, and the diverse make-up of WSU students reflects a growth in first-generation, limited-income students. The financial support for the grant is provided from Sedgwick…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/types/SedgwickCountyFAQs.php

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Two Wichita State alumni win U.S. Presidential Awards for Excellence

…a Stop Everything and STEAM Day for her school building. Those funds allowed all students in the school to participate in monthly STEAM events and opened doors for community partnerships with the Wichita State University College of Engineering, which has continued through the 2021 school year. Zerrin Oelze, who earned her bachelor’s in Elementary…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/stl/news/presidential_awards.php

Community Engagement Institute

Early Childhood Resources – CPHI

…make progress on early childhood challenges. Our hope Everything we do is driven by the belief that meeting the needs of children in their early years makes for a strong, thriving community in the years to come. Contact Us Let's partner together! Our expertise: Child Abuse PreventionChild Care & Early EducationEarly Childhood Mental HealthGroup…

https://communityengagementinstitute.org/centers-and-initiatives/center-for-public-health-initiatives/early-childhood-resources-cphi/

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Philosophy Department, Mission Statement

…(3) to offer courses to serve specific needs of other departments; (4) to make scholarly contributions to philosophy and allied areas; (5) to provide service to the institution, community and profession.

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/faculty/Mission_Statement.php

WSU Newsletters

Students invited to conversation with Roz Chast

… staff are welcome to attend the student conversation as well, but the Big Read: Wichita keynote featuring Chast at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15 is open to the entire Wichita community at the WSU Hughes Metroplex, 5015 E. 29th St. N. Chast grew up in Brooklyn, and her cartoons began appearing in the New Yorker in 1978. Since then, she has published more than…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/07/a-student-conversation-with-roz-chast/

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School of Performing Arts presents ‘[Re]Current Unrest’-A social justice film screening

…of unease, discontent and social disturbance. This physical state of agitation represents staying woke. To stay woke refers to an intangible level of awareness about community issues and social justice. Due to COVID-19, the live immersive performance engagement has been reimagined by Anderson in the form of a digital iteration of “(Re)Current Unrest”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/10/school-of-performing-arts-presents-recurrent-unrest-a-social-justice-film-screening/

WSU Newsletters

Kansas participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week March 7-11

…staff and visitors report to their severe weather shelter area. However, this year WSU will not report to the designated severe weather shelter areas. Instead, the Shocker community should use this time to review the location of the severe weather shelter area is in their building. For more information please contact Andrew Clem, Environmental,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/02/kansas-participating-in-severe-weather-awareness-week-march-7-11/

WSU Foundation

Thanks to you, scholarship payouts increase by 40 percent

…I received.” JOSHUA VILLA, 32, WICHITA Graduated 2019, master’s in aging studies/public health Recipient, Denny Klepper Scholarship for Community Leadership Career: Sedgwick County Department on Aging and Central Plains Area Agency on Aging “The Klepper Scholarship was my light at the end of the tunnel. It allowed me to achieve my goal and become…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/thanks-to-you-scholarship-payouts-increase-by-40-percent/