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Consider sharing podcast to help students feel more comfortable seeking support from a success coach

Consider sharing this podcast series with students who may benefit from academic support and encouragement, especially those who are unfamiliar with Success Coaching or hesitant to reach out for help: Not sure what a success coach does or what to expect from a coaching appointment? The “Plugged In @ WSU” Success Coach Series introduces Wichita State’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/18/consider-sharing-podcast-to-help-students-feel-more-comfortable-seeking-support-from-a-success-coach/

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First-generation students are finding increased success at WSU

First-generation students are finding increased success at WSU Lainie Mazzullo 11/08/2018 03:31:47 PM Nov. 8, 2018 -- Providing a pathway to success for first-generation college students is one of Wichita State University's highest priorities and a success story that everyone can be proud of. In fall 2018, about 45 percent of degree-seeking undergraduate…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/11-nov/first_generation_students_wichita_state.php

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Veterans Academic Advisor- Veterans Upward Bound

Veterans Academic Advisor- Veterans Upward Bound Department: Veteran Student Support Services Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Hire Type: Full Time Pay: Range begins at $20.20/hr, determined by qualifications Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-5p Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement. Job Story Your MissionYou’ll work…

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Manage your time and priorities for student success

Have a paper to write but you’d rather binge the next season of your favorite series on Netflix? Managing your time, priorities, life roles and academic deadlines can get overwhelming. To help you get organized and focused, visit Student Success’ Time Management website, or stop by the Shocker Learning Center at Lindquist Hall (Room 107) to meet with a peer …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/03/manage-your-time-and-priorities-for-student-success/

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Student Success Tip #6: Get to know your faculty

Students may feel anxious about approaching their professors, but despite these reservations, faculty members are often their best resource for academic success and help advise them about career/academic options.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/23/student-success-tip-6-get-to-know-your-faculty-2/

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First-generation college students are finding increased success at Wichita State

First-generation college students are finding increased success at WSU WSU Strategic Communications 11/08/2018 02:41:12 PM Nov. 8, 2018 -- Providing a pathway to success for first-generation college students is one of Wichita State University's highest priorities and a success story that everyone can be proud of. This is the first bullet. Use what you need…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/11-nov/first_gen_wsu.php

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Deadline extended: Nominate your favorite academic advisor for an award

Has your academic advisor been a key to your success at WSU? The Advising Network (TAN) is accepting nominations for the best academic advisors and will recognize the winners on campus during an awards ceremony in May. Nominations can be made from now until April 3.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/27/deadline-extended-nominate-your-favorite-academic-advisor-for-an-award/

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Student Success Tip #9: Shockers think 30

As enrollment approaches, students should check in on their degree progress by meeting with their academic advisors. By enrolling in a combination of fall, spring and summer classes, students can remain on track with their degree programs and potentially shorten the time it takes to earn a degree. You can find your academic advisor in your myWSU.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/14/student-success-tip-9-shockers-think-30-3/

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Student Success Tip #3: Need time management help?

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for college life, but students can find resources for improving their time management skills from Student Success.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/28/student-success-tip-3-need-time-management-help-3/

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Academic Affairs departmental reorganization update

Since January, Academic Affairs has been working with deans, faculty, staff and academic leaders to identify ways to streamline operations and organizational structures in response to the university’s budget reductions. As we move into the next phase, we will continue to focus on preserving academic programs and faculty while identifying organizational…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/23/academic-affairs-departmental-reorganization-update/

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Shocker Pre-Season programs build social and academic connections to help students succeed | Wichita State News

Shocker Pre-Season programs build social and academic connections to help students succeed Strategic Communications 07/30/2024 11:27:46 AM July 30, 2024 - Shocker Pre-Season programs are a proven way to get connected to campus and start the academic year with a good vibe. The programs give students an opportunity to work on skills such as college-level…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/07-july/preseason_1.php

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College of Applied Studies is looking for an academic advisor to join its team

The College of Applied Studies is seeking a dedicated and passionate academic advisor to join the team. The position plays a key role in providing academic guidance to students concerning their academic plans, progress and academic and career goals in order to assist students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/25/college-of-applied-studies-is-looking-for-an-academic-advisor-to-join-its-team/

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Student Success Tip #6: Get to know your faculty

Students may feel anxious about approaching their professors, but despite these reservations, faculty members are often their best resource for academic success and help advise them about career/academic options.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/22/student-success-tip-6-get-to-know-your-faculty/

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Attend Kansas Academic Advising Network 2023 annual conference

Faculty and staff are invited to join the Kansas Academic Advising Network for its annual conference Sept. 22 in the Rhatigan Student Center. This year’s theme, “KAAN in the Air Capital: Advising Students to New Heights,” was chosen to reflect Wichita’s moniker as the “Air Capital of the World” but also to champion the work academic advisors do to help…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/31/kansas-academic-advising-network-2023-annual-conference/

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Building Culture: Recap of the Shocker Success Center Workshop

Building Culture: Recap of the Shocker Success Center Workshop 05/10/2023 10:31:52 AM Discover the highlights of the collaborative workshop that brought together seventeen departments from Wichita State University to design the culture of the Shocker Success Center. Through empathy maps, scenario maps, and ideation exercises, participants gained valuable…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/college-of-innovation-and-design/stories/2023/Shocker-Success-Center-Workshop.php

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Akash Pandey: Analyzing Data, Unlocking Success

Akash Pandey: Analyzing Data, Unlocking Success Hannah Roberts, Shocker Career Accelerator 03/03/2025 03:54:18 PM Akash Pandey's journey at Wichita State University is one of resilience, growth, and determination. Pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics with an expected graduation in May 2025, Akash took a leap of faith moving from India to the…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Pandey_Akash.php

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WSU named a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education | WSU News

WSU named a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education WSU Strategic Communications 09/24/2019 12:57:15 PM Sept. 24, 2019 -- The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Wichita State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. The designation, which…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/09-sept/wsu_cyber_designation_3.php

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ODI hiring peer academic mentors

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is seeking proactive, enthusiastic and professional leaders to serve as academic mentors. Academic mentors assist underrepresented students in achieving academic success through a peer mentorship model that develops and enhances study skills, note-taking skills, test-taking skills, goal setting and more. Applications are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/30/odi-hiring-peer-academic-mentors/

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Daysha Bullocks: Sprinting Toward Success in Sports Management

Daysha Bullocks: Sprinting Toward Success in Sports Management Hannah Roberts, Shocker Career Accelerator 12/11/2024 02:54:24 PM Daysha Bullocks earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism in 2020 and her master’s degree in sport management in 2021. During her time at Wichita State, she excelled not only academically but also athletically, competing as a…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/bullocks_daysha.php

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Wichita State named Academic Institution of the Year by SHPE | Wichita State News

Wichita State named Academic Institution of the Year by SHPE Leah Lamunyon, WSU College of Engineering 08/21/2024 04:30:20 PM Aug. 21, 2024 — Wichita State University has been named the 2024-25 Academic Institution of the Year by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership…

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