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R-60-027_Emeritus_Status_for_President_Paige_E._Hungate

…students, and community leaders; and WHEREAS President Hungate has worked with University Police, President’s Executive Team, and campus leaders to push forward SGA initiatives and helpful programs for students; and WHEREAS Despite consistent pressure, opinions, and rhetoric President Hungate showed up to work, did her job, and advocated that…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/sga/documents/R-60-027_Emeritus_Status_for_President_Paige_E._Hungate.docx

WSU Foundation

Ripple Effects

… Wichita State, a master’s degree from Newman University, and a bachelor’s degree from Langston University – retired earlier this year, but the positive effects from the initiatives she set in motion as an educator and administrator only continue to gain momentum and reach. As superintendent, a role she held for six years (2017-2023), Thompson developed the …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/ripple-effects/

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Dean's Welcome

…student populations. Along with Harrison’s professional endeavors, he is a published author, an active participant in various community advocacy initiatives, and a performing artist. This wide range of skills and experiences will be a tremendous asset as he strives to establish and nurture relationships between the honors college, the campus community…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-fall-2021-deans-welcome.php

WSU Newsletters

WSU members presenting at National Economic Development Conference

…during the 2022 fiscal year. WSU is also a finalist for an Award of Excellence from UEDA for the innovation campus in the Engaged University category. The category recognizes initiatives that demonstrate excellence in the areas of talent, innovation and place. Nominated projects successfully engage multiple community partners to link, leverage and connect…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/wsu-presenting-at-national-economic-development-conference/

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Yvette Connor, CohnReznick Partner, Joins Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board

…management programs. She is a recognized leader in enterprise governance, risk, and compliance, known for helping large organizations implement value-based initiatives to achieve key performance indicators and optimize risk management frameworks. With more than 25 years of experience in domestic and international risk management, Connor is an expert in…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/01-17-25-Yvette-Connor-fab-50.php

WSU Foundation

Opportunity begets opportunity

…to diversity has guided her throughout her career. As vice president of professional relations at DDKS, she not only oversaw – amongst many other initiatives – network development, dental insurance training, and implementing policies across local and national scales, but she also worked to introduce high schoolers to her field. “I began recruiting more…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/opportunity-begets-opportunity/

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Shocker Success Center’s convenience makes life as a Shocker easier | Wichita State News

…Locker Office of Student Success Office of International Education Tech Help TRIO Disability Services TRIO Student Support Services Hispanic-Serving Initiatives Writing Center Physics Help Desk Math Lab Supplemental Instruction Shocker Learning Center Year one: By the numbers The Shocker Success Center totaled 38,468 visits, tracked by student IDs, in…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/11-nov/SSC_1.php

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WSU partnership will expand COVID vaccinations in underrepresented communities | Wichita State News

…applications and connecting with additional partners to help review and approve projects,” said AAron Davis, director of the CEI’s Center for Public Health Initiatives. “We will also be helping organizations in developing and delivering the project and activities that are fundable in this grant. We will be responsible for regular reporting to KDHE and the …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/10-oct/reach_7.php

WSU Newsletters

Markova named Management Department Chair and Head of Human Resources Masters Program

…on campus including director of faculty advancement and vice President of the Faculty Senate. She has passionately supported faculty through various teaching and developmental initiatives. Markova’s research appeared in the Journal of Social Psychology, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of Managerial Issues,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/03/markova-named-chair-of-management-department/

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Securing Future 2020

… The application of key pre-requisites for selected General Education courses, more emphasis on attaining fundamental skills early in the college career, and initiatives to learn of student academic interests as soon after admission as possible, are being considered by the university faculty. These enhancements will fully optimize the Partnership to the…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/president/accountability/foresight2020.php

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Ambassador of Mental Health and Wellness Promotion for the Campus and Community: Dr. Fishwick’s Applied Learning Experience

…and skills for her postdoctoral plans. “I’m now pursuing a career focused on implementing health promotion and primary prevention initiatives,” Dr. Fishwick said. “While I enjoy the research side, I also want to create educational materials and training that creates positive change.” This experience revealed a new direction for Dr. Fishwick. She discovered…

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

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Wichita State president honored for visionary leadership | Wichita State News

…KHA’s Visionary Award “recognizes hospital-related individuals who have made an outstanding, innovative contribution to health care delivery, health care financing or initiatives that improve the health and clinical outcomes of their community. The award recognizes a hospital-related individual who has been a change agent in the hospital industry,”…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/kha_7.php

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_NEWS_RELEASE_BLANK

…Hannes Zacharias, will share parting words after his recent retirement and solo kayak trip down the Arkansas River. Each hosting department will present current research and initiatives, which will include a showcase from the Environmental Finance Center of Hugo Wall School, an explanation of community engagement strategies from the Public Policy and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/09-sept/EngageWSU-09-13-18_release.php

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Media invited to Duerksen Amphitheater mural unveiling at Wichita State

…Juntos – Forward Together” is directed by the Ulrich Museum of Art and Minjárez with support from Wichita State University’s Office of Hispanic Initiatives, Student Government Association, Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO), Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/05-may/mural_release_7.php

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Four Industry Leaders Appointed to WSU College of Education Dean’s Advisory Board

…of Education. "Their diverse backgrounds, wealth of experience and strong educational connections will provide invaluable insights as we continue to enhance our programs and initiatives to better serve our students and community." The CED Dean’s Advisory Board is a diverse group consisting of 30 leaders with a purpose to support the mission, vision and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2024-new-deans-advisory-board-members.php

WSU Foundation

A powerful bond

…Megan Wagner, customer solutions manager, Evergy. Evergy is taking its longtime relationship with WSU’s College of Engineering to the next level by investing generously in three initiatives that will strengthen the college’s electrical engineering program. In an especially noteworthy move, Evergy chose to honor Ward Jewell, the professor who has nurtured the…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/horizon-a-powerful-bond/

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College Readiness Partnership Initiative

…the work of the state's higher education system and the needs of the Kansas economy. 6. Enhance the regional and national reputation of Kansas universities through aspirational initiatives. The WSU College Readiness Partnership Initiative was created to address strategic goal one and the following sub-goals: 1.1 By December of 2010, the Board of Regents…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/stl/CRPI.php

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Barton School of Business and WSU Tech Partner to Create Pathway Program and $35,000 in Scholarships

…model for supporting transfer students and the credits they have earned so students do not fall through the cracks. Any time we can lead together to initiatives that promote a greater public good, especially with students, then we have done our job well.” The Barton School and WSU Tech will award joint scholarships totaling $35,000 over the next two…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/07-13-21-wsu-tech.php

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Budget_Advisory_Committee_02_27_18

…increase $500k promotions for non-tenure track faculty Operating Needs $100k estimated utility rate increases (M) $1.65M SEM Scholarship/Retention coaches/strategic initiatives (M)* $68k EAB enrollment services – multiyear contract (M) $100k KanREN Internet & Networking (M) Secondary: $2.3M Compensation $1.2M Compression/Compensation Equity*…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/president/budget_committee/_documents/Budget_Advisory_Committee_02_27_18.docx

WSU Newsletters

Patricia Houston selected as CEI director of organizations culture

… and seeing where her leadership takes us.” Houston has been with WSU since 2017 and was recently working in CEI as a prevention and promotion specialist with Prevention Initiatives. She has been a member of CEI’s Equity Team for years. Houston was selected for this new position through a CEO internal search. She has earned Bachelor’s of business…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/14/patricia-houston-selected-as-cei-director-of-organizations-culture/