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Students can enhance their research skills in LASI 170

…can be less stressful with a plan. In LASI 170, students tackle information overload by developing practical search strategies and critical thinking skills. It’s the key to academic success and informed decision-making in today’s digital landscape. The eight-week, one-credit class starting Aug. 19 (CRN 11732) and another session Oct. 10 (CRN 11733) is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/24/students-can-enhance-their-research-skills-in-lasi-170/

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Enhance your research skills in LASI 170

…can be less stressful with a plan. In LASI 170, you’ll tackle information overload by developing practical search strategies and critical thinking skills. It’s the key to academic success and informed decision-making in today’s digital landscape. The eight-week, one-credit class starting Aug. 19 (CRN 11732) and another session Oct. 10 (CRN 11733) is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/23/enhance-your-research-skills-in-lasi-170/

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Office of Admissions is hosting Black & Yellow Day Feb. 19

…Admissions invites high school juniors, seniors and college transfer students to the all-day event on campus where they have the chance to participate in sessions hosted by each academic college, tour campus and explore the applied learning opportunities available at Wichita State. The event is $15 per student and $5 per guest and includes lunch in Shocker…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/18/office-of-admissions-is-hosting-black-yellow-day-feb-19/

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TRIO McNair Scholars Program is accepting applications

The McNair Scholars Program is accepting applications for 2024-25 academic year. McNair assists students who are underrepresented in higher education to prepare for graduate school. It will be hosting two informational events next month for students who are interested in learning more about the program. Wednesday, March 6: TRIO McNair Scholars Program…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/29/trio-mcnair-scholars-program-is-accepting-applications/

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Applications are open for Retention Faculty Fellows

Faculty members with an interest in supporting student success and persistence should apply to become a Retention Faculty Fellow. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open through Monday, May 6. Retention Faculty Fellows support Strategic Enrollment Management goal three to “Increase persistence rates of degree seeking student populations.” The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/24/applications-are-open-for-retention-faculty-fellows/

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Connecting Innovation to Opportunity: Mary Ghanem’s Applied Learning Experience

…Prairie Program provided Mary with hands-on experience in the commercialization and technology development field. This program encourages all students, regardless of their academic backgrounds, to think creatively, work across disciplines, and innovate in meaningful ways. Mary Ghanem is graduating in May 2027 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial…

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

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Ultra Training Course for Instructors now available

…course for all instructors and any interested others. The course, “Ultra Training for Instructors,” is now available in Blackboard in the “Courses” area, and all 2023-24 academic year instructors have been enrolled. In addition to the course, all enrollees have received a sandbox course shell called “Ultra Practice for Instructors,” which can be found in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/ultra-training-course-for-instructors-now-available/

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Call for fiscal year 2025 Educational Opportunity and student fee funding requests

…for the Educational Opportunity Fund and Student Services Fee for FY 2025. 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/2023/12/08/call-for-fiscal-year-2025-educational-opportunity-and-student-fee-funding-requests/

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Coffeyville 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 Coffeyville 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/coffeyville/bus.php

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Science on Tap focuses on health benefits of nature

Join Wichita-area science enthusiasts for the last presentation of the academic year at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Social Tap Drinkery on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus. Katlin Dunsing from the Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks) will present “Nurtured by Nature: The Cognitive and Physical Effects Nature Has on Humans.” Dunsing will present the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/13/science-on-tap-focuses-on-health-benefits-of-nature/

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TRIO DSS awarded CRLA recertification for tutor training program

…program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). For more than thirty years CRLA has been a leader in learning assistance, reading and academic support programs with almost 1,300 members and over 2,000 certified training programs worldwide. TRIO DSS has worked hard to develop a tutor training program that meets…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/28/trio-dss-awarded-crla-recertification-for-tutor-training-program/

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Dynamic duo Gene and Yolanda Camarena named Barton School’s spring 2024 Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

…a social justice and equity advocate in education, enriches the community with her invaluable insights. Together, they form an exceptional team poised to inspire and elevate our academic and entrepreneurial landscape. “Yolanda and I are deeply honored to embark on this meaningful journey as Entrepreneurs-in-Residence at the Barton School,” Gene Camarena…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/15/dynamic-duo-gene-and-yolanda-camarena-named-barton-schools-spring-2024-entrepreneurs-in-residence/

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Medical Laboratory Sciences student awarded endowed scholarship from Southcentral Pathology

…from Southcentral Pathology Laboratory for spring 2024. Isai was nominated by faculty in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences for his dedication and outstanding academic performance in the program. Jayron Banks, scholarship recipient in spring 2023, will continue to receive the scholarship in spring 2024. Congratulations Isai and Jayron.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/12/medical-laboratory-sciences-student-awarded-endowed-scholarship-from-southcentral-pathology/

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Four industry leaders appointed to WSU College of Applied Studies Dean’s Advisory Board

… Alicia Sanchez, Amy Williams, Ed O’Malley and Kyle Ellison have joined the board, each bringing a unique set of skills and experiences to enrich the strategic initiatives and academic pursuits of CAS. Alicia Sanchez: Spirit AeroSystems, global culture & DE&I manager Amy Williams: Spirit AeroSystems, global community relations & DE&I director Ed O’Malley:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/27/four-industry-leaders-appointed-to-wsu-college-of-applied-studies-deans-advisory-board/

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WSU_CDS_2020_2021

…☒ Public ☐ Private (nonprofit) ☐ Proprietary A3. Classify your undergraduate institution: ☒ Coeducational college ☐ Men’s college ☐ Women’s college A4. Academic year calendar If your academic year has changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, please indicate as other below. ☒ Semester ☐ 4-1-4 ☐ Quarter ☐ Continuous ☐ Trimester ☐ Differs by program…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/planning_and_analysis/documents/WSU_CDS_2020_2021.docx

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Wichita State nursing students take oath in Nightingale Ceremonies

…of the discipline of nursing. Each student also received a copy of the Nightingale pledge and a golden nursing lamp pin to serve as a reminder of this important event in their academic journey. The two ceremonies took place simultaneously in Wichita and Manhattan. This was the second Nightingale Ceremony for WSU nursing students on the K-State campus. The …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/01/wichita-state-nursing-students-take-oath-in-nightingale-ceremonies-3/

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Colby CC: 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 Colby CC courses approved for general education credit by the WSU W. Frank Barton School of Business are shown below. English Discipline…

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

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Student success spotlight: Brooke Allen

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Brooke Allen, academic advisor and tutor coordinator with TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS). What role do you think faculty and staff play in a student’s success and persistence?“I think every single interaction that a student has with faculty or staff has an impact on their sense of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/24/student-success-spotlight-brooke-allen/

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Garden 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 Garden 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/gardencity/bus.php

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MetaStudy

…the positive effect on both the grades and retention ofparticipants. Keywords: first-year seminar, orientation program, meta-analysis, effectiveness, retention, GPA, academic performance Only 31% of first-time, fiill-time college students who enter a 2-year institu tion graduate within 3 years, whereas 59% of first-time, full-time students who…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studentsuccess/first_year_seminar/MetaStudy.pdf