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A clear overview and starting point

…to point the way. Quality frameworks weight this heavily. In-person / synchronousIn person, your first day and syllabus do much of this work, though a clear course site still helps students who miss class. Related guides Organization and findabilityClear instructions and expectations

https://ksarn.org/qc-guide-a-clear-start/

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Set norms and expectations

…Putting expectations in the syllabus and saying them aloud removes the guesswork. Where it fits, involve students in setting a few discussion norms; people follow rules they helped make. The aim is a predictable, respectful environment where students know what is expected and can focus on learning rather than decoding unwritten rules. Related guides…

https://ksarn.org/pedagogy-guide-norms-and-expectations/

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Surface what students bring

…what they hope to get from the course, or why they enrolled, tells you who is in the room and gives students a stake in the conversation. What you learn is genuinely useful. It helps you pitch the course at the right level, connect material to what students care about, and spot misconceptions early. It also signals that their experience matters here, which…

https://ksarn.org/fd-guide-surface-what-students-bring/

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Establish expectations and norms

…the reason behind a policy, rather than just the rule, makes students more likely to follow it. Where it fits, invite students into a few norms, since people honor rules they helped shape. Setting expectations on day one prevents most of the friction that otherwise shows up later, and it gives you something fair and clear to point back to if a problem…

https://ksarn.org/fd-guide-expectations-and-norms/

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Small daily refills

…Tiny moments of joy, gathered daily, add up. It is tempting to think you will rest properly someday, once the term ends or the break arrives. But the cup empties daily, so it helps to refill it daily too, in small ways that fit inside an ordinary life. A good cup of coffee enjoyed slowly. A song you love on the drive home. Five minutes in the sun. A text…

https://ksarn.org/fc-guide-small-daily-refills/

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Messages and Calendar

…reply by email: a reply has to be made by logging back into the course, so tell students where to respond. Due dates you set on assessments appear on the course Calendar, which helps students see what is coming. You can also add calendar events for things that are not graded, such as a review session. How to do this in Blackboard Official step-by-step…

https://ksarn.org/bb-guide-messages-and-calendar/

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What it does well, and where it fails

…anything needing genuine reasoning or lived experience. It does not know your students, your course, or your context. The practical rule is to use it where a fluent first draft helps and a human will verify, and to avoid it where accuracy you cannot check is essential. Related guides How generative AI works, and does notBias, privacy, and what not to share

https://ksarn.org/ai-guide-strengths-and-limits/

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Write a clear, tiered policy

…levels: no AI use on this task, limited and disclosed use, or open use, and then label each assignment with the tier that applies. That lets a single course allow AI where it helps and exclude it where it would short-circuit the learning. State what disclosure you expect, what counts as a violation, and where to ask if a student is unsure. Write it in…

https://ksarn.org/ai-guide-clear-tiered-policy/

WSU Newsletters

Update on suspicious device reported last night

… cooperation and patience of students, employees, neighbors and community members, as well as the swift response of law enforcement and emergency response partners whose efforts helped ensure the safety of everyone involved. At this time, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing. Additional information will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/04/update-on-suspicious-device-reported-yesterday-2/

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Update on suspicious device reported last night

… cooperation and patience of students, employees, neighbors and community members, as well as the swift response of law enforcement and emergency response partners whose efforts helped ensure the safety of everyone involved. At this time, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing. Additional information will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/04/update-on-suspicious-device-reported-yesterday/

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Academic Resources Conference is one week out: Here’s what not to miss

…in your classes. “What are You Going to do About AI?” (2 p.m. Aug. 7): Learn about a new widget that will walk you through your course-level AI standards, helping to make your expectations clear and visible. Visit the August ARC website to see session descriptions or register if you would like to receive calendar invites.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/24/academic-resources-conference-is-one-week-out-heres-what-not-to-miss/

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Mark your calendars: August ARC is coming Aug. 3-7

…and intermediate Blackboard users The AI questions people are asking: grading workflows, program reviews, authentic assessment, etc. Feedback that gets used, not just given: helping students act on what you tell them A whole day for new (and not-so-new) faculty: what good teaching looks like, tools you need, all the stuff no one tells you and more The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/23/mark-your-calendars-august-arc-is-coming-aug-3-7/

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Global Location Strategies ranks Wichita as number one in nation for aerospace and defense investment

… “2026 Best Places for Aerospace & Defense,” GLS cited Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research and its many programs, and the extensive talent pipeline that helps business thrive in Wichita, as part of its ranking of Wichita as number one in the nation.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/17/global-location-strategies-ranks-wichita-as-number-one-in-nation-for-aerospace-and-defense-investment/

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Faculty invited to ‘Get Stuff Done’ at FARE faculty sprint Aug. 4-6

…up, I do so with the intention of completing a specific writing related task. I treat this as dedicated time for writing and not other work (plus being away from my office helps), and these are some of my most productive writing days during the year.” “I’ve been to several writing events over the past year, and they’ve been very helpful. I’ve made progress…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/08/faculty-invited-to-get-stuff-done-at-fare-faculty-sprint-aug-4-6/

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By the numbers: Alumni and donor impact in FY26

…goal and engaged thousands of alumni in meaningful ways. By the numbers: $62.4+ million raised, surpassing the $45 million goal by 37% $15.9+ million raised for need-based aid, helping make higher education accessible for more than 60% of Shocker students $558,000 raised on Founders Day of Giving to support programs across the university 13,739 alumni…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/08/by-the-numbers-alumni-and-donor-impact-in-fy26/

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Natasha Fife’s determination started women’s athletics on its path to success

…roots in car rides to play days, T-shirts purchased at the campus bookstore and fights for meal money. Natasha (Matson) Fife, a teacher in WSU’s physical education department, helped start the movement for women’s college sports in the late 1960’s. She lived to see those efforts pay off with Charles Koch Arena packed for women’s sports and success and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/07/natasha-fifes-determination-started-womens-athletics-on-its-path-to-success/

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Attend rAI workshop on spotting and automating the work that eats your week

Some AI workshops show you how to produce things like cleaner emails or faster summaries. In this one, participants will use AI for an unexpected job: helping you spot the small, repetitive tasks you do so automatically you’ve stopped noticing them and then build a fix for each one. The surprise is that many don’t need AI at all; a scheduled reminder or a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/29/attend-rai-workshop-on-spotting-and-automating-the-work-that-eats-your-week/

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WSU expands program to address critical middle school STEM teacher shortages

…math and science pathways to address critical teacher shortages across Kansas. The expanded program will prepare paraprofessionals to become licensed teachers for grades 5-8, helping school districts keep educators in communities that have struggled to recruit and retain qualified candidates. Enrollment is now open, and the first cohort — limited to 30…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/12/wsu-expands-program-to-address-critical-middle-school-stem-teacher-shortages/

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WSU’s University Stadium gets new name, reflecting long-standing relationship with Crossland Construction

…philanthropic support, Crossland has played a significant role in bringing WSU’s Innovation Campus to life by developing and constructing many of the facilities that have helped transform the university and strengthen connections among education, research and industry.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/26/wsus-university-stadium-gets-new-name-reflecting-long-standing-relationship-with-crossland-construction/

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Sheila Brown named associate vice president of finance and controller

… and a Master of Business Administration. Her leadership approach is shaped by a natural curiosity and a strong problem-solving mindset, which she applies to improving systems and helping organizations operate more effectively. A proud Shocker alumna, Sheila is excited to return to Wichita State and looks forward to working with the campus community to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/22/sheila-brown-named-associate-vice-president-of-finance-and-controller/