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Earn $1,000 for using the library; attend info session on the Library Research Award

Want to earn $1,000 for your research or creative projects? Attend the Library Research Award informational session at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in 125C Ablah Library, Learning Center, to find out how — even if your project isn’t finished application deadline. Instructors will guide you through the simple application process, share tips for your essay and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/24/earn-1000-for-using-the-library-attend-info-session-on-the-library-research-award/

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Learn about poster presentations with author John Bond

Have an upcoming presentation? Interested in learning the art of poster presentations? Poster presentations are essential to academic discourse, yet the skills to get started (and succeed) are not intuitive. With 30 years experience in academic publishing and communication, author John Bond will go over tips and tricks from his book “The Little Guide to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/18/learn-about-poster-presentations-with-author-john-bond/

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Get organized and win prizes at the Syllabus Party

Struggling to keep up with deadlines and want to stay ahead this semester? Join the Office of First-Year Programs and the Shocker Learning Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 on the second floor of the Shocker Success Center for a fun and productive Syllabus Party. What’s in it for you? Free college planner giveaways to help you stay on top of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/30/get-organized-and-win-prizes-at-the-syllabus-party/

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Student success spotlight: McKinzie McWilliam

…Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from McKinzie McWilliam. McKinzie — a junior majoring in elementary education and minoring in organizational leadership and learning — came to Wichita State after graduating from Miami High School in Amoret, Missouri. McKinzie found support through working for Stephanie Cockrell, director of graduate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/15/student-success-spotlight-mckinzie-mcwilliam/

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Take training courses available on Academic Integrity

Interested in learning more about the Academic Integrity policy and process at Wichita State? Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is hosting multiple Academic Integrity 101 sessions where it will discuss: Policy 2.17/Student Academic Integrity Reporting Academic Integrity violations to SCCS Academic integrity processes Helpful resources for faculty …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/14/take-training-courses-available-on-academic-integrity/

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Help build your students’ study skills

It’s never too late to try new tactics in the classroom to improve learning. Encourage your students to quiz themselves, quiz other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class, or have them form a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance. The earlier students establish strong…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/10/student-success-hinges-on-strong-study-skills/

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Save the date and nominate an adult learner or an online learner for the Adult/Online Learner of the Year awards

The Office of Online and Adult Learning is preparing to host its sixth annual Adult Learner of the Year (ALOTY) awards ceremony from 3 to 5 p.m. April 3 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Every year, the ALOTY awards recognize an outstanding adult student at Wichita State, a WSU partner and a community partner who support these adult…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/05/save-the-date-and-nominate-an-adult-learner-or-an-online-learner-for-the-adult-online-learner-of-the-year-awards/

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Save the date and nominate an adult learner for the Adult Learner of the Year awards

The Office of Online and Adult Learning is preparing to host its sixth annual Adult Learner of the Year (ALOTY) awards ceremony from 3 to 5 p.m. April 3 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Every year, the ALOTY awards recognize an outstanding adult student at Wichita State, a WSU partner and a community partner who support these adult…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/14/save-the-date-and-nominate-an-adult-learner-for-the-adult-learner-of-the-year-awards/

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Having trouble taking notes?

Do your notes make sense? Are they organized and in an appropriate format to study? The Shocker Learning Center at Lindquist Hall (room 107) is here to help. If the pages of your textbook are covered with highlights because you aren’t sure how to decide which information is important, or you need tips on how to organize your notes to prepare for an exam, we …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/10/having-trouble-taking-notes/

Center for Management Development

The Budgeting Process in Flux?

…“well, we’ve always had them.” This type of thinking is exactly what zero-based budgeting was intended to help eliminate. If you’re interested in learning more about the budgeting process, operational budgeting or even projecting revenues, sign up for our Budgeting Concepts course! Michael Flores, MAcc, CPA, earned his ABD in Accounting from Texas Tech…

https://cmd.wichita.edu/the-budgeting-process-in-flux/

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Deadline to nominate someone for ALOTY or OLOTY is March 7

The Office of Online and Adult Learning is hosting its sixth annual Adult Learner of the Year (ALOTY) awards ceremony from 3 to 5 p.m. April 3 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Every year, the ALOTY awards recognize an outstanding adult student at Wichita State, a WSU partner and a community partner who support these adult learners on their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/28/deadline-to-nominate-someone-for-aloty-or-oloty-is-march-7/

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Get students career-ready with Shocker Career Accelerator

…be working on their career-ready competencies and strengthening them before graduation. If students need professional work experience in their field, they can explore applied learning opportunities. Students can track their applied learning opportunities (and earn prizes) in the Shocker 360 app, which allows them to log experiences to share with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/05/get-students-career-ready-with-shocker-career-accelerator/

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125 Shocker pride points, part five | Wichita State News

… foundational education to tens of thousands of students for 125 years. Why do we pursue liberal arts and sciences degrees? It's about changing lives: Producing a lifelong love of learning Promoting honesty, integrity and ethical approaches to engaging in the world Experiencing diverse cultures, worldviews and methods Discovering a multitude of passions…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/09-sept/points_of_pride_p5_5.php

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Redger-Marquardt promoted to assistant dean in honors, CAS assistant professor

Dr. Chelsea Redger-Marquardt has accepted a promotion to assistant dean in the Cohen Honors College and tenure-track assistant professor of organizational leadership and learning in the College of Applied Studies effective fall 2022. Her role in honors will include her current teaching and administrative responsibilities in the areas of leadership and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/08/redger-marquardt-promoted-to-assistant-dean-in-honors-cas-assistant-professor/

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Beyond the Classroom: Keegan Staats

Keegan Staats is working at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) as an operations assistant. This applied-learning opportunity is helping prepare him prepare for a career in economics. More than 5,000 Shockers each year take what they’ve learned in the classroom and transfer that knowledge into real-world environments. Applied learning — which…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/26/shockers-beyond-the-classroom-keegan-staats/

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Seeking participants for a survey of experiences, feelings, acceptability

Seeking participants who are students at Wichita State, aged 18 and older, and feel they may be interested in learning more about how to enhance their ability to interact socially with others. Interested participants will complete an online survey regarding their experiences, thoughts, feelings and attitudes. After completing the survey, you may be selected …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/29/seeking-participants-for-a-survey-of-experiences-feelings-acceptability/

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Beyond the Classroom: Chidera Okoro

Chidera Okoro is learning computer skills and coding language as an intern at Wichita State University’s Media Resources Center. She competes in the long jump and triple jump for the track and field team and is a three-time member of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. More than 5,000 Shockers each year take what they’ve learned in the classroom and transfer…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/02/beyond-the-classroom-chidera-okoro/

Course Catalog

MEd in Special Education - High Incidence

…to develop reflective practitioners who possess both theoretical understanding and practical skills related to a) the field of special education for students with functional learning needs, b) effective communication and collaboration, and c) research-validated practices. The special education - high incidence program prepares professional…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/education/teacher-apprenticeship-pathways-literacy-special-education/med-special-education-high-incidence/

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MM in Performance - Piano Concentration

…since continuous study opportunities may not exist in summer session. 1 MUSC 831 can only be used as a musicology/theory elective with MUSC 829 as a core course. Applied Learning Students in the Masters of Music in performance - piano concentration are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/fine-arts/music/mm-performance-concentration/piano-emphasis/

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MM in Performance - Voice Concentration

…since continuous study opportunities may not exist in summer session. 1 MUSC 831 can only be used as a musicology/theory elective with MUSC 829 as a core course. Applied Learning Students in the Masters of Music in performance - voice concentration are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/fine-arts/music/mm-performance-concentration/voice-emphasis/