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  1. WSU Newsletters

    Apply to be a Passage 2 Success mentor by March 1

    Shockers are encouraged to apply to be a Passage 2 Success Mentor for the summer and next school year term, an opportunity to help diverse backgrounds transition to Wichita State. The program will be hosted the week before classes begin. The group of leaders will ensure that Passage 2 Success is operated smoothly and efficiently as possible. This year, the…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/21/apply-to-be-a-passage-2-success-mentor-by-march-1/

  2. Course Catalog

    Student Success Resources

    Shocker Success Center Located between Ablah Library and the Rhatigan Student Center, the Shocker Success Center serves as an all-inclusive facility that supports students throughout their academic journeys. The building houses 18 offices aimed at student success such as OneStop, Office of International Education, Shocker Learning Center, Office of Student…

    https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/wichita-state-resources/academic-resources/student-success-resources/

  3. WSU Newsletters

    Attend today’s Academic Resources Conference sessions, Aug. 7

    Join the Academic Resources Conference (ARC) today for more of the August ARC. All sessions are free and online. Click session link to join live meeting, or register for calendar invites (optional). 9 a.m.: Navigate Training for Faculty – Brett Bruner, Kim Sandlin10 a.m.: Faculty Collaboration Corner: Success Beyond the Classroom – Kim Sandlin, Chelsea Dey11…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/05/attend-todays-academic-resources-conference-sessions-aug-7/

  4. WSU Foundation

    With new $2.5 million gift, Dorothy and Bill Cohen fuel Honors College success

    …just three and a half years ago. When that gift was made in 2015, the Honors College was only about a year old, having evolved from an Honors Program into an independent academic unit offering its own baccalaureate degree. Enrollment was about 200 students. Today, the Honors College has about 600 students who are pursuing more than 90 majors across…

    https://foundation.wichita.edu/with-new-2-5-million-gift-dorothy-and-bill-cohen-fuel-honors-college-success/

  5. WSU Newsletters

    Does your department discuss student success? This advances SEM Goal 3.3

    … the overarching goals of expanding enrollments to 17,000 students, increasing first to second-year retention rate to 75%, and closing the equity gap for underserved students. The success of the new plan is dependent on the contributions of everyone on campus. Check out the featured strategy this week to see more steps departments can take to promote student…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/07/does-your-department-discuss-student-success-this-advances-sem-goal-3-3/

  6. WSU Newsletters

    FARE fall conference on Nov. 6 will offer faculty support on building a sustainable academic career

    …in sessions are welcome to attend. Sessions will be led by experienced WSU faculty and staff giving their time to pass on the experience they’ve gained on how to build a successful academic career and what makes it enjoyable and sustainable for the long haul. Conference schedule: 8:30-8:45 a.m. – Check-in and continental breakfast 8:45-9:20 a.m. –…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/06/fare-fall-conference-on-nov-6-will-offer-faculty-support-on-building-a-sustainable-academic-career/

  7. WSU Newsletters

    Student success spotlight: Sarah Taylor

    This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Sarah Taylor, director of undergraduate programs and associate educator for the Department of Public Health Sciences in the College of Health Professions. What is one small thing any faculty or staff member can do to make a student’s day or let them know they’re cared for?“As faculty, we have…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/23/student-success-spotlight-sarah-taylor/

  8. WSU Newsletters

    Student success spotlight: Chris Megonigle

    This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Chris Megonigle. Chris — a senior majoring in health science and minoring in public health and health care management — enrolled at Wichita State after graduating from Mulvane High School. After struggling to find success in college in his first attempt, Chris gave it another go in his…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/23/student-success-spotlight-chris-megonigle/

  9. One Stop

    How can I find the academic advisor for my online program?

    …will have access to a dedicated advisor for your fully online program who will guide you from the application process through graduation. Online students are assigned an Online academic advisor based on the degree program in which you are enrolling. Online students should contact the online program advisors found in the following link for assistance: Link…

    https://wichita.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/3627/OneStop/KB/ArticleDet?ID=166309

  10. wichita.edu

    Setting Yourself Up for Success To Land an Internship

    Setting Yourself Up for Success To Land an Internship Lupe Torres 04/10/2024 09:28:39 AM Wichita State places a high priority on applied learning for its students. Lupe Torres shares what helped her to gain employment while completing her business degree. Photo courtesy of Lupe Torres Lupe Torres poses for a photo at a conference hosted by the Hispanic…

    https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2024/4_10_Lupe_Applied_Learning.php

  11. WSU Newsletters

    Student success spotlight: Trevr Bahr

    This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Trevr Bahr. Trevr — senior majoring in applied engineering with a concentration in facilities management — a Burlington, Kansas native who graduated from Burlington High School, will be one of the first students to graduate from the facilities management concentration. He says that faculty and …

    https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/15/student-success-spotlight-trevr-bahr/

  12. wichita.edu

    Shocker Pre-Season programs build social and academic connections to help students succeed

    Shocker Pre-Season programs build social and academic connections to help students succeed WSU Strategic Communications 07/30/2024 01:33:05 PM July 30, 2024 - As August approaches, it’s a great time for students to consider investing in a successful school year. Shocker Pre-Season programs run Aug. 5-15 and offer a wide range of topics. New this year are the…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/07-july/preseason_release_1.php

  13. wichita.edu

    College of Health Professions creates Scientific Foundations Division to to set students up for success | Wichita State News

    WSU College of Health Professions creates Scientific Foundations Division to set students up for success WSU Strategic Communications 09/22/2021 10:23:26 AM Sept. 22, 2021 — The College of Health Professions has reorganized its general health science courses into the Scientific Foundations Division. The restructuring is intended to expand student exposure to…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/09-sept/SFD_2.php

  14. wichita.edu

    First-generation student finds success with help from WSU resources

    First-generation student finds success with help from WSU resources Jackie Elson 02/28/2019 03:14:21 PM Feb. 28, 2019 -- Sandra Sanchez is a first-generation student who will graduate with a degree in social work in May 2019 A first-generation student will graduate with a degree in social work. She had scholarship and academic assistance from different…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/02-feb/sandra_sanchez_story.php

  15. WSU Newsletters

    Shocker Pre-Season programs build social and academic connections to help students succeed

    As August approaches, it’s a great time for students to consider investing in a successful school year. Shocker Pre-Season programs are a proven way to get connected to campus and start the academic year with a good vibe. “The data shows Shocker Pre-Season programs make a significant impact on student success,” said Brett Bruner, assistant vice president…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/30/shocker-pre-season-programs-build-social-and-academic-connections-to-help-students-succeed/

  16. wichita.edu

    From law enforcement to mentorship: WSU professor is shaping research and student success | Wichita State News

    From law enforcement to mentorship: WSU professor is shaping research and student success Sara Tank Ornelas, WSU Strategic Communications 05/07/2025 11:37:22 AM May 8, 2025 – WSU professor Michael Birzer blends law enforcement experience with research and mentorship, empowering students through hands-on learning and community-focused scholarship. This is the…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/05-may/birzer_3.php

  17. WSU Newsletters

    Volleyball earns 13th consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award

    For the 13th consecutive year, the Shocker volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. Wichita State completed a strong academic year in 2024-25 with a 3.69 team GPA. “It is very exciting to see that the record-setting, on-court successes during the 2024-25 season have extended to the…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/25/volleyball-earns-13th-consecutive-avca-team-academic-award/

  18. WSU Newsletters

    Join the Student Success and Persistence town hall Feb. 7

    President Rick Muma and Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, are conducting a town hall for faculty and staff about WSU’s Student Success and Persistence (SSP) initiative. Join them 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the Rhatigan Student Center ballroom to learn more. The SSP initiative, which falls under the umbrella of Strategic Enrollment…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/join-the-student-success-and-persistence-town-hall-feb-7/

  19. WSU Newsletters

    Barton School secures $150,000 gift for Student Experience and Success Initiatives

    The Barton School of Business has received a $150,000 gift to support its Student Experience and Success Fund including its Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD). The contribution was given on behalf of Elizabeth and Edward Burns, whose charitable fund was established through their estate at the Wichita Foundation in 2013. “The Barton School…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/20/barton-school-secures-150000-gift-for-student-experience-and-success-initiatives/

  20. wichita.edu

    Shocker senior fought for his success on the bowling team

    Shocker senior fought for his success on the bowling team Paul Suellentrop 04/16/2019 10:56:46 PM April 16, 2019 -- Ryan Kendall, a senior from Pelham, Alabama, is a computer science major who took the long route to Wichita State’s Selected Team. He didn’t make the team as a freshman and spent the past two seasons on the Developmental Team. Wichita State…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/04-april/wsubowler.php