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Welcome new faculty to WSU

Nearly 50 new faculty members have joined Wichita State for this fall semester. They hail from seven academic colleges, including: Barton School of Business: 4 Cohen Honors College: 1 College of Applied Studies: 4 College of Fine Arts: 7 College of Health Professions: 7 College of Engineering: 9 Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: 14 Welcome to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/12/welcome-new-faculty-to-wsu/

WSU Newsletters

Compliance training for faculty and staff will be streamlined starting in August

…approach will eliminate confusion about where and when to complete training, reduce duplicate and repetitive work, and provide a clear, predictable timeframe before the academic year begins. By completing your training in August, you can begin the semester confident that your requirements are in place — without ongoing interruptions throughout the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/27/compliance-training-for-faculty-and-staff-will-be-streamlined-starting-in-august/

Course Catalog

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

The PhD degree is typically a four-year program that requires rigorous study and a high emphasis on original research. PhD graduates take up positions in academic institutions, design, services and consulting companies. Admission Following are the minimum requirements for applying to the PhD in mechanical engineering program. Cumulative GPA in graduate…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/engineering/mechanical-engineering/phd-in-mechanical-engineering/

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College of Applied Studies Holds 2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony, Honoring Nine Inductees

…Endicott served as Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator in WSU Athletics for more than 20 years, supporting sport programs, gender equity, and academic achievement. Susan Rippe, alumni and educator. Now a lecturer in the college’s TAP™ program, Rippe is a former middle and secondary science teacher who has been inducted…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2024-hof-ceremony.php

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Teacher Education UPDATE

…Rife History 6-12 Aaron Rife Math 5-8 Elizabeth Heilman, STL Department Chair Math 6-12 Elizabeth Heilman, STL Department Chair Music PreK-12 Tom Wine PE PreK-12 Sheri Barnes, Academic Advisor Physics 6-12 Danny Bergman Science 5-8 Danny Bergman Teacher Apprentice Program™ (TAP) Jill Wood Transition to Teaching Jim Granada MAT - ECU Residency Kim…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/advising/FAQ/teachered_update.php

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Aerospace_Engineering

…has well-equipped laboratory facilities for required courses and student projects. You'll have access to laboratory facilities that are among the finest found in academic institutions nationwide - five wind tunnels, a water tunnel, and structural testing lab. College of engineering students also have access to computer laboratories and a campus-wide…

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First-generation student seized grad school opportunity

…to the United States when she was 2 years old. She said growing up in a Mexican American family has been a strong influence on her academic choices. “Being Mexican has impacted the type of research and artwork that I make,” Lily said. “It's also drawn me to want to look for more Mexican role models in academia and the art world, which has been a…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/11-nov/Guillen_1.php

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WSU NASA Jump Start Program

…in NASA relevant projects Facilitating opportunities for students to learn by doing Helping researchers discover and support good students Cultivating students for continued academic and research involvement Supporting a friendly environment to learn and grow Supporting current and future NASA workforce development goals NASA JSP Details The JSP…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/aerospace/involvement/assistantships/nasa-jump-start-program.php

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Accelerated Bachelor Degree to MEd Learning and Instructional Design

…Design program is a pathway that links existing undergraduate education degree programs (BAED) with the MEd in Learning and Instructional Design. It Constitutes an integrated academic pathway with dual-credit structure that allows high-performing undergraduate students in Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAED) programs to begin graduate-level coursework…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/stl/Programs/acceleratedbachelor.php

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STRATO-T

…of this critical air refueling asset. Goal Study, develop and test innovations for reducing legacy aircraft operations costs Who We Serve: Government agencies Industry clients Academic institutions Supports Evaluations/Studies of: Innovative sustainment Energy efficiency Aircraft automation concepts Expected Outcomes Application of innovative technology,…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/Laboratories/strato-t.php

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Barton School Dean's Message

…skills that will serve you well throughout your professional career. Our advising staff are skilled at helping you plan and execute your coursework that helps you achieve your academic goals. All of our degree programs at both the undergraduate and the master's level are fully accredited by AACSB – International, the world's premier business…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/deansmessage.php

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WSU Policies and Procedures: 9.01 / Research Administration

9.01 / Research Administration 07/01/1997 00:00:00 PM 5/13/2010 12:00:00 AM Policy The academic development of Wichita State University depends strongly on its ability to attract funding from external agencies, foundations, industries and individuals to support its research and educational programs, and the professional growth of its faculty and staff. The…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/policy/ch_09/ch9_01.php

Center for Management Development

Leadership obstacles for women

…MBA, has more than 30 years of experience as a marketing consultant. Active in the national Marketing Research Association (MRA) and the Society for Case Research (an academic organization), Esther received the prestigious Wichita American Marketing Association award of Marketer of the Year for 2009. cmd.wichita.edu

https://cmd.wichita.edu/2453-2/

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LAS Scholarships

… receive more than $600,000 in scholarships and fellowships from the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Recipients are selected each spring semester for the following academic year. Below is information essential to the Fairmount College scholarship process. Questions are welcomed and may be directed to the Fairmount College Scholarship…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/scholarships/index.php

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01-08-2019_UPUSS_Campus_Improvements

…UNIVERSITY THE BEST IT CAN BE?” ASK AND LISTEN Phase 1 To answer this question, we asked students, faculty and staff to identify needs that, once met, would make WSU’s academic experience better than ever before. Every college solicited and received feedback—a ton of it. YOU SPOKE. WE LISTENED. FORM A PLAN Based on your feedback, and with your help, …

https://www.wichita.edu/_archive/services/staffsenate/_documents/01-08-2019_UPUSS_Campus_Improvements.pdf

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Reference_Form_Fillable_PDF-Final

…Next Highest 15% Highest 10% Ability to Communicate Cooperation and Dependability Emotional Stability Flexibility Leadership Motivation and Initiative Originality Past Success as a Student, Colleague, or Employee Personal Relationships Professional Attitude Promise of a Successful Career in Sport Management Overall Potential for Graduate Study If…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Sport_Management/documents/Reference_Form_Fillable_PDF-Final.pdf

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WSU Policies and Procedures: 3.53 / Shared Leave Program for Employees

… the contrary. A Furlough will not affect an Employee's continuous service, length of service, or eligibility for authorized holiday leave or pay. Administrative Furlough Notice Academic affairs and University administration in collaboration with Leadership prepare a Furlough plan before the date a Furlough is to be implemented, and will submit the plan to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/policy/ch_03/ch3_54.php

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Scholarships

Scholarships for Economics Students Deadline for Academic Year Awards: February 1st A new application needs to be submitted every year to be considered. Click here to apply. Detailed Information of Each of the Scholarships: Dr. Jimmy K. Skaggs Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship in Economics Requirements: full time economics students (also open to LAS economics…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/economics/MaEcon/Scholarship.php

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MEd. Learning and Instructional Design

… 2.750 in the last 60 credit hours; OR Graduate from an accredited program with a minimum 3.000 GPA in the last 60 credit hours; OR Provide alternative evidence that documents academic aptitude; OR Provide evidence of involvement in teaching, training, and/or program design or recommendation by the graduate program committee. Provide a statement of your…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/online_programs/medlid.php

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Federal TEACH Grant

…or plan to complete such coursework. Such coursework may include subject area courses (e.g., math courses for a student who intends to be a math teacher). Meet certain academic achievement requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test or maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25). Sign a TEACH Grant…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/grants/teach.php