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LinkedIn Learning August Challenge

Did you know that all Wichita State faculty, staff and students have free access to LinkedIn Learning? As part of the August Academic Resources Conference events Aug. 9-12, the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) has identified five LinkedIn Learning courses that will be useful to instructors and staff at WSU: Having difficult conversations (one hour)…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/02/linkedin-learning-august-challenge/

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Independence Community College: W. Frank Barton School of Business Recommended Transfer Courses

…- For purposes of this transfer guide, "Lab" in the course name or "(L)" after the course name indicates that the WSU equivalent course carries the "laboratory" (LAB) attribute. Academic Divisions for General Education Independence CC courses approved for general education credit by the WSU W. Frank Barton School of Business are shown below. English…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/independence/bus.php

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ICYMI: Woolsey Hall grand opening

Last week, the WSU Foundation welcomed faculty, staff and donors to the grand opening celebration of Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, the first new academic building on WSU’s campus in more than 25 years. The $60 million, 125,000-square-foot building on the Innovation Campus would not be possible without the efforts and sacrifices of every college and unit at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/icymi-woolsey-hall-grand-opening/

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RSVP for Clash of the Colleges

…Success and Campus Activities and Recreation will host Clash of the Colleges Friday, Aug. 26. The event will include relay races, team sports and other competitions between academic colleges to determine who rules the school. Come by yourself or with a group of other new students and enjoy an afternoon of interactive fun. All students are required to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/27/rsvp-for-clash-of-the-colleges-rsvp/

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NASA engineer returns to Wichita State as Innovator in Residence

…Amick, a Wichita State University alumnus and NASA engineer, has been selected as one of the Innovators in Residence for the College of Innovation and Design during the 2022-23 academic year. Amick is a principal human factors engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. He serves as the extravehicular activity (EVA) human factors lead, where he…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/06/nasa-engineer-returns-to-wichita-state-as-innovator-in-residence/

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NASA Kansas Space Grant Consortium accepting Teacher Workshop Program proposals

The NASA Kansas Space Grant Consortium (KSGC) is accepting proposals for teacher workshops for the 2022-2023 academic year through Sept. 9. The KSGC Teacher Workshop Program (TWP) supports the development and implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics educator workshops, especially in middle-school classrooms. Multiple awards of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/15/nasa-kansas-space-grant-consortium-accepting-teacher-workshop-program-proposals/

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Make the most of your summer

…some ground toward graduation. Use your summer wisely Consider enrolling in a summer course or twoResearch what applied learning experiences you could completeCreate next year’s academic, financial and student experience plansSet goals for next year. We wish you the best during finals. If you are graduating, congratulations. We look forward to seeing the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/21/make-the-most-of-your-summer/

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Engineering Council student representative positions available

The Engineering Council is looking for professional, curious and interested students to join their organization for the 2021-2022 academic year. Students interested can apply by selecting the QR code included with this post until Sept. 26. The council is an official organization representing the Student Body of the College of Engineering. It serves as a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/20/engineering-council-student-representative-positions-available/

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College of Engineering wins Clash of the Colleges

…of Engineering is your 2022 Clash of the Colleges winner! The final competition to determine “who rules the school” was held Friday, Aug. 26 and included students in each academic college competing against each other in relay races and team sports. This is the fourth win for the College of Engineering. Another honor awarded was the Spirit Award, which…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/29/college-of-engineering-wins-clash-of-the-colleges/

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Pratt Community College: College of Fine Arts Recommended Transfer Courses

…- For purposes of this transfer guide, "Lab" in the course name or "(L)" after the course name indicates that the WSU equivalent course carries the "laboratory" (LAB) attribute. Academic Divisions for General Education Pratt CC courses approved for general education credit by the WSU College of Fine Arts are shown below. English Discipline Area — Bucket 1:…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/pratt/fa.php

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Mortar Board accepting applications

The Mortar Board, a national honor society that encourages scholarship, leadership and community service, is seeking nominations for its Wichita State chapter for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Wichita State chapter promotes Reading is Leading, hosts an annual book drive, and reads to children at local elementary schools. The Mortar Board accepts students …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/01/mortar-board-accepting-applications/

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Dodge City Community College: W. Frank Barton School of Business Recommended Transfer Courses

…- For purposes of this transfer guide, "Lab" in the course name or "(L)" after the course name indicates that the WSU equivalent course carries the "laboratory" (LAB) attribute. Academic Divisions for General Education Dodge City CC courses approved for general education credit by the WSU W. Frank Barton School of Business are shown below. English…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/dodgecity/bus.php

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Johnson County Community College: College of Education Recommended Transfer Courses

…Teacher Education majors must submit an application prior to beginning the professional program (Core) courses. The application may be found at this website link: wichita.edu/academics/education/advising/Services/ApplicationsForms.php NOTE: (L) - For purposes of this transfer guide, "Lab" in the course name or "(L)" after the course name indicates that …

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/johnson/ed.php

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McNair Scholars Program accepting applications

The TRIO McNair Scholars Program is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. McNair assists students who are underrepresented in higher education to prepare for graduate school. The program will be host three informational events for students interested in learning more about the program: McNair Scholars Program Informational Events: 10 a.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/23/mcnair-scholars-program-accepting-applications/

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Syllabi are key to success

…that serves as the map for the course. In it you will find the learning objectives for the course as well as the schedule of assignments, papers, exams, and other important academic information. When you have a question about an assignment, revisit the syllabus. Also, understand the grading scale used in each class. Wichita State operates on a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/20/syllabi-are-key-to-success/

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WWSU scholarship applications due May 31

WWSU scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year must be received by May 31. Candidates must apply for consideration to this scholarship. The fillable form can be found at www.wichita.edu/WWSUscholarship, and should be submitted by email to WWSU@wichita.edu, along with all other required attachments (see application for additional materials).…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/21/wwsu-scholarship-applications-due-may-31/

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Free professional development for faculty, students during January ARC

As part of the January Academic Resources Conference (ARC) Jan. 10-13, the Office of Instructional Resources is offering LinkedIn Learning challenges. No challenge is more than an hour, and are free to WSU student, faculty and staff and include the following: Introduction to Gratitude Meditation (16 minutes) Becoming an Ally to All (30 minutes) How to Train …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/05/free-professional-development-for-faculty-students-during-january-arc/

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Get technical training from Mary Morriss today

Today, May 27, is the last day of the May Academic Resources Conference (ARC). The last day will focus on technical training and will feature Blackboard training from Mary Morriss. The schedule for this day will be as follows: Technical Training on Blackboard (First session), 9-9:50 a.m. Whether you want to teach in Ultra Course Format or old Blackboard,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/18/get-technical-training-from-mary-morriss-today/

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Don’t miss the last day of the ARC for August

The Academic Resources Conference (ARC) is free and open to all WSU staff and instructors. Today is the last day, and we have a big block of lab time available to help people set up Blackboard courses and organizations. We also have a great panel for the lunchtime panel hour. You don’t want to miss out! 9 a.m.-Noon: Direct Zoom link to Drop-in, online lab…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/01/dont-miss-the-last-day-of-the-arc-for-august/

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Virtual on-campus job fair July 22

…Meet and chat with staff from various departments across campus who have student assistant, work-study, and graduate assistant employment positions available for the upcoming academic year. Register and sign-up for schedules begins July 6. Career workshops to help with resumes and navigating the career fair are also available at the following links:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/10/virtual-on-campus-job-fair-july-22-2/