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First-year seminars will be required for new freshmen in fall 2021, but why wait? | Wichita State News

… freshmen taking seminars demonstrated a 5% increase in retention over freshmen who did not take them. In the second and third year, it was a 7% increase. To see the benefits of a required freshman seminar, Rife will have to round up enough faculty to instruct sessions for the entire projected freshman class. “Last I checked,” said Rife, “we’re shooting to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/10-oct/first_year_seminars_2.php

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Wichita State student makes her dream a reality for all to enjoy | Wichita State News

… Line Credit president of the Green Group Suppress quote marks She hopes that the garden can be used to promote healthful living. In addition to the health benefits of eating fresh produce, working in the dirt is good for your mental health, Madi said. She also wants to reduce Wichita State’s carbon footprint by using food waste as compost. “Why not utilize …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/05-may/Co_garden_story.php

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Wichita State adds new scholarships for badges thanks to gift by Aetna Better Health | Wichita State News

…awarded at WSU, with funding for 14 more by the end of the year and plans to offer 10-20 scholarships annually in the years to come. Aetna Better Health is a leading health care benefits company and part of the CVS Health family, taking a holistic approach to health and wellness. Their commitment to supporting and strengthening the Kansas workforce is…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/08-aug/aetna_scholarships_1.php

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IntroToAccessibilityAtWSU

…the nature of the agreement with the NFB. The WSU/NFB agreement is not the only one of its kind. Accessibility is not the same as accommodation. Accessibility is proactive and benefits populations. Accommodations are reactive and benefit individuals with specified needs. All federal money coming from the Department of Education is subject to Section 504 …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/WSUARC/documents/IntroToAccessibilityAtWSU.docx

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IntroToAccessibilityAtWSU

…the nature of the agreement with the NFB. The WSU/NFB agreement is not the only one of its kind. Accessibility is not the same as accommodation. Accessibility is proactive and benefits populations. Accommodations are reactive and benefit individuals with specified needs. All federal money coming from the Department of Education is subject to Section 504 …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/WSUARC/ARC2018/documents/IntroToAccessibilityAtWSU.docx

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WSU meal program helps students with food insecurity | Wichita State news

…an alert with information about where the food is and how long they have to get a to-go box. For those doubting if the program applies to them, it does. Shocker Share a Meal benefits any campus member. “I think the beauty of Shocker Share a Meal is students being able to take a to-go container with them,” Alicia Newell, assistant vice president of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/11-nov/shockershareameal_5.php

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New Wichita State partnership with WSU Tech and Butler will help critical teacher shortage | Wichita State News

…provide a quality education for all students." Casey McGraw, lead education instructor at Butler Community College, says she’s excited for this new program and its benefits. “We are ecstatic to start this partnership with WSU that gives future educators the opportunity to get a jump start on their careers in this most crucial field,” she said. “Together, we …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/07-july/cas_pathway_2.php

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KBOR 2025 Q2 Newsletter

…Compounding interest is when your money earns interest, and then that interest also starts earning its own interest. The longer you leave your money in the account, the more it benefits from this compounding effect, as the amount of interest it earns gets larger every year.Over time, this snowball effect can help your savings grow faster than you might…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Total_Rewards/Benefits/Retirement/kbor_2025_q2.php

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Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

…a variety of ways including mingling with students and parents at programs, serving on panels and hosting information tables. To learn more about being an Honors Ambassador, the benefits and to submit your application, go to wichita.edu/honorsambassadors. Applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 26. If you have questions, please…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-april-5.php

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2025_SOE_RShowcase_Program_Rev2

…backgrounds, will complete a Microsoft Forms survey combining Likert scale and open-ended questions. The research will assess not only the practical benefits of GenAI integration but also teachers’ concerns, including potential threats to student engagement, data privacy, and professional autonomy. Findings will offer evidence-based insights into the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/stl/Graduate_Showcase/2025_SOE_RShowcase_Program_Rev2.pdf

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The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors Weekly Update

…be able to recognize the main leadership theories, identify different leadership perspectives, recognize applications of leadership, and understand the benefits and challenges of leadership. Earlier This Week A Sunrise at Sunset Point | Martin Ratcliffe Honors professor Martin Ratcliffe captured a magnificent photograph of this week’s annular eclipse that…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-oct-20-2023.php

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Funding

…pay for them. This is where the RSC steps forward and offsets these costs. While the RSC bears the brunt of the program expenses, the University itself reaps the huge economic benefits from all the students in the program. With the vast majority of Shocker bowlers being out-of-state residents, WSU tuition and fees and room and board income is enormous. An…

https://www.wichita.edu/athletics/bowling/manual/funding.php

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WSU students inducted into The Scientific Research Honor Society | Wichita State News

…for them and me.” He also encourages more research students to get involved, as many do not know about the existence of Sigma Xi, or the benefits that can come from being a member. “One thing I have noticed is that there are not a lot of research students that are aware of Sigma Xi. I wish that they would become more aware because once they do, they…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/06-jun/_documents/SigmaXi_release.php

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Kansas_SBDC_Success_Story_Fiber_Dynamics_111219

…have almost doubled. Darrin and the staff at Fiber Dynamics, Inc. continued to work with the WSU Kansas SBDC over the years. Staff commented that one of the greatest benefits of working with the Kansas SBDC has been the connections with individuals who can aid and serve as a resource. Darrin wanted to get into government work but was not sure how …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ksbdc/Kansas_SBDC_Success_Story_Fiber_Dynamics_111219.docx

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Committees

… Faculty 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/1112/committees.php

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Research Projects - GuideBeacon

… indoor spaces and make a big impact even for sighted but disoriented users. With a user of the GuideBeacon needing only a smartphone device and software apps to interact and gain benefits from the system, it can provide entities managing large indoor spaces with the tools to extend their space to accommodate BVID end users. It is possible that even some…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/access-lab/guidebeacon.php

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Real Talks encourage respectful conversations on tough topics | Wichita State News

…on varying topics,” Johnson said. Real Talk discussions are currently facilitated through Zoom but were in person prior to COVID-19. Johnson said there are benefits to both formats. “In person, you can see someone’s body language better to know how they’re feeling about the discussion,” she said. “But the Zoom format is more accessible and convenient for a…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/02-feb/realtalk_7.php

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WSU Barton School, WSU Tech partner for pathway program and $35,000 in scholarships | Wichita State News

…students will be given $3,500 per year for the next two years as they pursue their degree with the Barton School. Along with the financial and career benefits for the students, this partnership should also have a positive impact on the community. “The effect this partnership will have on Wichita and our region is quite exciting,” said WSU President Dr.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/05-may/barton_wsu_tech_2.php

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WSU Tech Affiliation

…Center for Aviation Training or the Southside Center. Shocker Experience CardShocker Experience cards are optional for WSU Tech students who want to utilize the support and benefits available to fee-paying Wichita State students. The Shocker Experience Card has a WSU ID number on it, meaning the student is in Banner, Wichita State's electronic records…

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Multi-disciplinary group in ‘Where Honors Education and Faculty Development Meet’

…academic content and application was one of the elements of an honors college vision articulated on our campus ten years ago. We outlined the anticipated benefits for students. We did not anticipate what a significant impact this model would have on faculty growth. Now beginning its fourth year and called “Lead for Tomorrow,” the Cohen…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/12/multi-disciplinary-group-in-where-honors-education-and-faculty-development-meet/