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Fall 2026 New Faculty

Includes faculty who participated in fall 2026 new faculty orientation. List is sorted by college, then department, then last name. First Name Last Name Position Title Department College Donita Falk-Cotterill Associate Professor CLES CED Lizy Humphrey Assistant Professor CLES CED Kayla Kemp Assistant Professor CLES CED Kayla Klein Assistant Educator S&LS CED…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/new_faculty/2026_new_faculty.php

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The Sport Manager October 2022

…as a member of the First-Generation Coordinating Council for WSU, as well as serving on the President’s Diversity Council. Mika Moss Joins the Sport Management Team as Academic Advisor Mika Moss, SMGT Academic Advisor/CAS Scholarship Coordinator In January the Department of Sport Management welcomed Mika Moss, who will be working in her new role as the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Sport_Management/Newsletters/The_Sport_Manager_October_2022.php

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Intstudentexchprog

…for International Student Exchange Program, the largest student exchange organization in the world. WSU students can choose from over 100 international sites for a semester or academic year abroad. There are even summer programs in some countries. Is it expensive? A semester abroad is just slightly higher than what you would pay for in-state tuition at…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/StudyAbroad/intstudentexchprog.php

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Check out the OneStop Student Services annual report

OneStop Student Services would like to thank all the people across campus that partner with it to assist students and help them to the next step of their academic journey. OneStop invites you to take a few minutes to view the annual report to see some of the great things it’s done. Remember, you can always go to wichita.edu/onestop to find important dates…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/15/check-out-the-onestop-student-services-annual-report/

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Available now: Complete your annual appointment notices

The 2026 fiscal and academic year annual appointment notices are now available online and will not be printed or distributed to departments. Log in and acknowledge your appointment notice by Aug. 31. Note that University Support Staff (USS) and non-benefit-eligible employees (students, lecturers and temporary employees) are not subject to the annual…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/08/available-now-complete-your-annual-appointment-notices-3/

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Call for fiscal year 2027 educational opportunity and student fee funding requests

…for the Educational Opportunity Fund and Student Services Fee for FY 2027. Through the student services fee, these programs provide financial support to facilitate students’ academic pursuits (Educational Opportunity Fund) or the funding of programs/activities delivered directly to students (Student Services). If you’ve submitted requests in the past, the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/02/call-for-fiscal-year-2027-educational-opportunity-and-student-fee-funding-requests/

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Current WSU Reads Book

…WSU Reads program has selected the book "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson, public interest lawyer and founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, for the 2018-19 academic year and in many programs and events. Programs Dine and Dialogue Coffee and Conversation Academic Convocation First-Year Seminar English 101

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studentsuccess/fyp/common-read/current-read.php

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Enroll now in your summer and fall classes

… using Banner and logging in with your myWSU information. Have any questions for what classes you should take to meet your program requirements? Schedule a time to meet with an academic advisor: View a list of academic advisors in each college. In addition to your fall classes, consider enrolling in a summer class. Summer classes are a great option for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/07/enroll-now-in-your-summer-and-fall-classes-2/

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Curriculum Vitae

…Mark and Jaime Burns. “Sports Participation and Academic Performance: A Test of the Developmental and Zero-sum Hypotheses” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Sociological Association, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 2004 Stoldt, G. Clayton, Mark Vermillion, R. Mike Ross and Steve Dittmore. “Newspaper Sports Coverage…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Sport_Management/People/CurriculumVitae-M.Vermillion.php

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9/10 month exempt faculty and staff have salary spread option available for 2024-25

Now is the time for 9/10 month benefit-eligible faculty or exempt staff members to elect or cancel annualized salary spread for the 2024-25 academic year. If you currently are paid over your 9/10 month appointment and would like to have that pay spread out over 12 months beginning with the pay period starting Aug. 4 for the 2024-25 academic year, complete…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/29/9-10-month-exempt-faculty-and-staff-have-salary-spread-option-available-for-2024-25/

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Celebrate online and adult learning week

…National Distance Learning Week and National Non-Traditional Week. The Office Online & Adult Learning (OAL) takes great pride in recognizing Shockers making great strides in their academic studies. How to join the celebration: Follow OAL on social media as it spotlights student success stories all week (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). Reconnect with OAL from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/18/celebrate-online-and-adult-learning-week/

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McNair Scholars Program is now accepting applications

Are you an undergraduate with dreams of earning a doctorate? The McNair Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year. Benefits include: Academic advising and personalized mentoring Hands-on research opportunities and conference presentations Graduate school application assistance Exclusive workshops and seminars to enhance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/14/mcnair-scholars-program-is-now-accepting-applications/

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Barton School of Business announces 2025 class of 25 Under 25

…Business has announced the newest members of its 25 Under 25 class, an annual recognition program honoring exceptional Barton School students who are making a difference through academic excellence, leadership and community involvement. “When the 25 Under 25 initiative was developed, our goal was simple: to spotlight the talent, drive and leadership…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/17/barton-school-of-business-announces-2025-class-of-25-under-25/

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HealthHum hosting panel: ‘Indigenous Voices in Health: A Community Conversation’

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum) presents its next panel on “Indigenous Voices in Health: A Community Conversation” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. The panel: “Community Engagement for Better Health Outcomes in Native American…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/04/healthhum-hosting-panel-indigenous-voices-in-health-a-community-conversation/

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2026-27 scholarship opportunity: WSU Spark Society Scholarship application is now open

The WSU Spark Society is now accepting applications for its 2026-27 academic year scholarship. Preference for the scholarship will be given to single family head of household student(s) (undergraduate or graduate) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester in the semesters they receive awards. Two…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/2026-27-scholarship-opportunity-wsu-spark-society-scholarship-application-is-now-open/

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Enjoy lunch at ‘Navigate Your Potential’ event to unlock your strengths

Are you undecided and seeking clarity and direction for your academic journey? Join an empowering event and free lunch, designed just for students, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 1 in 233 Rhaitgan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. At “Navigate Your Potential,” ShockerStrengths is dedicated to helping you unlock your strengths and discover your true …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/21/enjoy-lunch-at-navigate-your-potential-event-to-unlock-your-potential/

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WSU Libraries expands access to resources

In preparation for migration to a new Integrated Library System (ILS), in February 2025, WSU Libraries became a member of MOBIUS, a consortium of 65 academic libraries stretching from Iowa to Texas. The new ILS would manage all of WSU Libraries’ resources regardless of format. WSU adopted the open-source FOLIO platform, and following months of planning and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/27/wsu-libraries-expand-access-to-resources/

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Interested in using AI for research? Attend upcoming Savvy Scholar workshop to learn more

Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 online for the next Savvy Scholars workshop to help you make informed academic decisions by learning when AI can strengthen your assignments — and when it can’t. There is no cost to attend.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/14/interesting-in-using-ai-for-research-attend-upcoming-savvy-scholar-workshop-to-learn-more/

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Student Success Tip #10: Enhance your experience with exchange programs

Wichita State has a number of programs that help students travel the country or the world while simultaneously working toward their degree. Students should explore academic travel opportunities such as Study Abroad early so they can prepare financially and academically.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/17/student-success-tip-10-enhance-your-experience-with-exchange-programs/

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Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones selected to serve as a reviewer of nursing programs for CCNE

Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones — professor and Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Office — was selected to serve as a reviewer of nursing programs for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/22/dr-voncella-mccleary-jones-selected-to-serve-as-a-reviewer-of-nursing-programs-commission-on-collegiate-nursing-education-ccne-2/