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Estate gift from the late Richard "Dick" Smith will fund $11 million in scholarships at Wichita State, KU | Wichita State News

…tuition, fees, books and housing. These full-ride scholarships are considered among the most prestigious a university can award. “Kansas families: that’s who benefits from this gift,” Muma said. “While it’s a rare and precious opportunity for Wichita State and KU to receive a gift as sizable as Mr. Smith’s, it’s Kansas families who will ultimately…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/02-feb/smith_1.php

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8-UCSD-JAM8SPresentation-2017-ImpactNDE-v4

… Energy Blunt Impact • NDE of Major Internal Damage • Blunt Impact Damage to Sandwich Panels • Conclusions, Benefits to Aviation, and Future Work 5 Focus: Frame-to-Floor Structure Joint Interaction Region 3 Region 2 Specimen Design & Build: Impact at Region 2 Region 1 Region 3 Region 2 • GSE impact location relative to floor joint affects failure…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/Documents/jams-presentations/8-UCSD-JAM8SPresentation-2017-ImpactNDE-v4.pdf

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Triniece Robertson joins WSU as new director of HR operations and Total Rewards

… experience in human resources, including most recently as the director of human resources from the city of Newton, Triniece will provide leadership and oversight on compensation, benefits, leave/ADA, HRMS and the HR Service Center teams as a member of WSU’s HR office. She graduated from WSU with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and from the University of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/06/triniece-robertson-joins-wsu-as-new-director-of-hr-operations-and-total-rewards/

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Cost Sharing

…cost sharing at WSU Payroll cost sharing must be verifiable from University records. Payroll cost sharing cannot be used or reported more than one time. If payroll cost sharing benefits more than one project, it should be prorated in an equitable manner among the projects (e.g., based on % of each project's cost to total combined project costs). Mandatory…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchPayroll/CostSharing.php

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Federal Work Study: Supporting students and strengthening campus departments

…their education. FWS positions offer flexible schedules that fit within academic commitments, making them an ideal option for students balancing work and coursework. FWS also benefits campus departments by sharing wage costs. Departments pay only 25% of the student’s hourly wage, while federal funds cover the remaining 75%. This cost‑sharing model…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/20/federal-work-study-supporting-students-and-strengthening-campus-departments/

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ITS PMO

… due to lack of funding and/or resources. 1. Initiating a project (Forming): First understand why the IT change is needed, a business case which includes what IT change is needed, benefits, rough order of magnitude costs, Risks, different possible solutions or Alternatives. This is when you need to include your management, BRM, and budget officer for funding…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/its/Project_Management/index.php

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1516committees

…and the University and the State of Kansas. Specific areas of responsibility are: 1. Terms of employment, tenure policies, tenure and promotion guidelines, salary, fringe benefits, retirement, life insurance, health insurance, leave procedures, faculty benefits and responsibilities, dismissal policies and conflict of interest policies. 2. Issues of…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/facultysenate/1516committees.php

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Budget_Development_Guide_for_Budget_and_Review_Officers

…accounts. The budget has grown from $299.9M and 2,017.05 benefits eligible FTEs in FY 2015 to $606.3M and 2,523.53 benefits eligible FTEs in FY 2023. In FY 2015 the GU budget (State General Fund and tuition) comprised 52% of the budget, while in the FY 2022 budget it was 31%. The change is the culmination of growth in research and State General Fund…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/budget/Budget_Development_Guide_for_Budget_and_Review_Officers.docx

WSU Newsletters

Volunteers needed for Fall Commencement

…with a fun group of people as you welcome guests and graduates to this event. Check with student organizations you are a member of or your department to see if there are even more benefits to your participation.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/volunteers-needed-for-fall-commencement/

WSU Foundation

Engineering alum uses thesis to bridge industry and academia

…“It was working with Dr. Moscoso-Kingsley that helped me build the confidence to start on my thesis.” The alum sees their research as just one example of the benefits of bridging the gap between industry and academia. Towner strongly advocates for continued education across all disciplines. He was awarded his master’s degree in 2023 and will soon begin his…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/engineering-alum-uses-thesis-to-bridge-industry-and-academia/

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Insurance Requirements

…spouse and children to maintain medical insurance which meets all of the requirements below for the entire length of their program: Minimum Coverage Requirements Medical Benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness AND Repatriation of Remains in the amount of $25,000 AND Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/studyabroad/insurance_requirements.php

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Jo Zakas Musical Theatre Incubator Program

…the students in the School of Performing Arts. Gaining recognition as a program that produces relevant, timely, thought-provoking musical theatre, the Incubator Program has many benefits: It places Wichita State University on the cutting edge of innovation in Musical Theatre It elevates student performing artists and technicians to professional applied…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/2_MUS_THEA/MT-incubatorprogram.php

WSU Foundation

WSU Foundation surpasses fundraising goals for most recent fiscal year

…recognize that the cost of tuition and fees can be very challenging for many students to meet on their own,” she said. “And they also understand the long-term benefits of a well-educated workforce to our community and nation. The need for talented graduates is a pressing one.” The WSU Foundation also established a goal for fiscal 2021 of securing at least…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wsu-foundation-surpasses-fundraising-goals-for-most-recent-fiscal-year/

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Speech and Language Activities for Adults

Speech and Language Activities for Adults There are many benefits of doing speech therapy exercises at home. More practice usually means faster improvement, and therapy at home has been shown to be effective. It may be beneficial to do speech therapy exercises during a time of day when you are energetic and have minimal distractions. If you find yourself…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/slhclinic/news/speech-language-activities-for-adults.php

WSU Newsletters

Wichita State shortstop uses her art and athletic ability to build her NIL brand

…and likeness opportunties. McKinney is a softball All-American, artist, entrepreneur, and diligent brand manager for herself. When NCAA and college administrators conceived of NIL benefits – compensating student-athletes for their talent and time – McKinney is the perfect example of the intended outcome.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/wichita-state-shortstop-uses-her-art-and-athletic-ability-to-build-her-nil-brand/

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Wichita State keeps retirees connected through new WSU Retiree Association | Wichita State News

…association contributes to WSU’s strength as the only Kansas member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network and as an age-inclusive campus. All retirees will enjoy benefits including free campus parking, a discount on community education programs and free access to lifelong learning and regular academic classes, a free membership to Campus…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/10-oct/retiree_association_7.php

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Green Bonds, Green-Muni Bonds, Climate Bonds or Environmental Bonds

…SC $37.9M in green bonds for stormwater upgrades including bioretention, stream and culvert restoration, detention facilities, conveyance, etc. Header Quick Facts Content Benefits of Green BondsNot limited in size of project Not limited in scope of project Tax-exempt Low interest rate Drawbacks of Green BondsRepayment required May require increase…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/news/meramec-funding-source-pages/green-bondsgreen-munibonds-climate-bonds-or-environmental-bonds.php

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College of Education Alumni Newsletter

…potential. Your contributions also sustain innovative programs like the WISE Clinic, where graduate students apply their learning in a real-world counseling setting that benefits the broader community. This fall, we launched our new Ph.D. in Education and Behavioral Studies and a new online M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis, expanding opportunities…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Deans_Office/casnewsletter.php

WSU Newsletters

Tri-Alpha First-Generation Honor Society is seeking student leaders

… its student organization. It will host tables from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at the Student Success Center. Stop by to find out more. Benefits of joining Tri Alpha: Leadership opportunities: Develop and showcase your leadership skills. Networking: Connect with fellow first-generation students and professionals.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/28/tri-alpha-first-generation-honor-society-is-seeking-student-leaders/

WSU Newsletters

Introducing myGoals: A new framework for goal setting and strategic alignment

…of our commitment to recognizing those contributions and strengthening our connection to Wichita State’s strategic priorities, we will begin implementing myGoals this fall for benefits-eligible staff employees. This new simplified goal-setting process will replace our existing cumbersome performance evaluation process and serve as the foundation for a future…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/14/introducing-mygoals-a-new-framework-for-goal-setting-and-strategic-alignment/