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Wichita State doubles output of engineering grads ahead of schedule

…Act (UEIA) – Wichita State College of Engineering pledged to double the number of bachelor’s degrees it awarded annually. The aggressive goal was surpassed this past academic year as the college awarded 380 bachelor’s degrees. In 2011, Wichita State University vowed to double the number of engineering grants as part of the state's University…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/10-oct/engineeringgraduates_10.php

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WSU Board of Trustees approves National Institute for Digital Transformation

… WSU Strategic Communications 08/06/2020 09:00:42 AM Aug. 6, 2020 -- In an effort to help diversify and grow the economy – while providing an important platform for creating new academic and applied programs for students – Wichita State University is moving forward on a facility to house the National Institute for Digital Transformation (NIDT) as part of its…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/08-aug/convergence_sciences_building_9.php

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Research & Clinical Education

…Explore our current research publications, learn how to participate in ongoing studies, or find information about clinical education opportunities and requirements for our academic programs. Current Publications Participate in our Research The Wichita State University Department of Physical Therapy is committed to advancing the profession through…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/pt/research-clinical.php

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Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies returns to College of Education name during centennial year

…College of Education. The name change took effect March 1 and coincides with the college’s 100th year. The update reflects the college’s historical identity and its current academic focus on education and related professional fields. As part of the transition, the School of Education will become the School of Teaching and Learning, and the department…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/02/wichita-states-college-of-applied-studies-returns-to-college-of-education-name-during-centennial-year/

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Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones

Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones, professor and associate dean for academic, faculty and student affairs in the College of Health Professions, was elected as a governor-at-large for the National League for Nursing.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/14/dr-voncella-mccleary-jones/

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Help shape WSU’s AI support by taking two short surveys

…and how staff and faculty conduct research and tasks, it’s important to prepare ourselves for this new paradigm by clarifying where AI helps and where it doesn’t, protecting academic integrity and data, and making support accessible across disciplines. That’s why Wichita State would like your perspective — whether you use AI daily, avoid it on principle or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/15/help-shape-wsus-ai-support-by-taking-two-short-surveys/

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From a Small Town to the City: Savana’s Transfer Story

From a Small Town to the City: Savana’s Transfer Story Savana Larrison 08/11/2023 09:28:39 AM A native of Pratt, Kansas, Savana started her academic career at Pratt Community College before finishing her degree at Wichita State. Here is her experience as one of many Shocker transfer students. What initially attracted you to Wichita State? How welcoming the…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2023/08_11_Savana_Transfer.php

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Erin O’Bryan

Erin O’Bryan, CCC-SLP and associate professor in the Department Communication Sciences and Disorders, was: Invited to be on the 2026 editorial boards for two academic journals, Seminars in Speech and Language, and Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups Awarded the University Research and Creative Activity Award (URCA) in 2025 to support her…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/26/erin-obryan-3/

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CARE Team: Building a community of care

The CARE Team wrapped up November working with 135 students, a slight increase compared to November 2024. This continues the steady upward trend seen throughout the academic year. Top concerns reported included: Direct statements indicating distress Expressions of hopelessness Decline in academic performance, including repeated absences It’s common during…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/11/care-team-building-a-community-of-care/

Course Catalog

MA in Communication

…students must score at least 600 paper-based, or 100 internet-based on the TOEFL, or a minimum overall band score of 7.5 on the IELTS, or a minimum score of 73 on the PTE-Academic and, if applying for a graduate teaching assistantship, must score a 28 or higher on the speaking portion of the internet-based TOEFL, or 55 on the SPEAK test. Program…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/fairmount-liberal-arts-sciences/communication-elliott/communication-ma/

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Learn more about professional practices in research at Savvy Scholar Workshop

Improve your research skills and tackle academic challenges by attending this week’s Savvy Scholar Workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Ablah Library. Join UReCA and the library to learn good research etiquette covering communication, networking and ethical research habits that will help you succeed in academic and research settings.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/10/learn-more-about-professional-practices-in-research-at-savvy-scholar-workshop/

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Students are invited to Savvy Scholar Workshop on professional practices in research

Help your students tackle academic challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend a workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 17 at Ablah Library. UReCA and the library team up to share good research etiquette covering communication, networking and ethical research habits that will help students succeed in academic and research settings.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/10/students-are-invited-to-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-professional-practices-in-research/

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Klose Scholarship

Winners of WSU Klose Scholarship Competition Named Leon Chau Hannah Morrical Krystine Phillips Klose Scholars for the 2015-2016 academic year have been named at Wichita State University. Leon Chao from he Wichita Heights High School, Hannah Morrical from Smoky Valley High School; and Krystine Phillips from Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School, were the top three…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/advising/Services/Klose_Scholarship.php

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Photos from #WSUARC18

Take a look at all of the images we collected from the WSU Academic Resources Conference 2018. Photos from #WSUARC18 WSU ARC 2018 sign-in station. Welcome lecture from Director of the Media Resources Center, John Jones. WSU ARC 2018 Attendees. Welcome lecture from WSU Provost, Dr. Rick Muma. Welcome lecture from Manager of Instructional Design and Access,…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/WSUARC/ARC2019/wsuarc18_photos.php

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9/10 month exempt faculty and staff have salary spread option available for 2025-26

Now is the time for 9/10 month benefit-eligible faculty or exempt staff members to elect or cancel annualized salary spread for the 2025-26 academic year. If you currently are paid over your 9/10 month appointment and would like to have that pay spread out over 12 months beginning with the pay period starting Aug. 3 for the 2025-26 academic year, complete…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/9-10-month-exempt-faculty-and-staff-have-salary-spread-option-available-for-2025-26/

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KLC_Three_Step_attendees

…& Administration Culture & HR Diana Austin Office of Human Resources Division of Finance & Administration Culture & HR Bobby Berry Applied Studies Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Applied Studies Lizzie Butler Engineering Dean's Office Division of Research College of Engineering Andrea Gartman Engineering Dean's Office Division of…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Professional_Development/KLC_Three_Step_attendees.php

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Barton School Governance Document

…should be designed so as to ensure that all relevant inputs are received prior to a final decision. Since practically every major decision at the school level will have both academic and administrative implications, this process should involve inputs from both aspects of the school operation. All decisions concerning curricular and program matters,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/facultyandstaff/Barton_School_Governance_Document.php

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WSU parking and shuttle changes aim for efficiency

WSU parking and shuttle changes aim for efficiency Andrew Martin, marketing intern, and Kristi Hahn, web and new media designer 08/07/2019 11:42:53 AM As the beginning of the new academic year approaches, commuters at WSU must be aware of stop sign and parking changes at key areas of campus. Shuttle riders will notice significant changes to shuttle routing…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/08-aug/parking_shuttle_changes.php

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Student Government Association wants to thank students for letting them serve for the 68th session

As the 68th session of the Student Government Association comes to a close, SGA wants to thank the student body for allowing us to serve you this academic school year. Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 20 at the Rhatigan Student Center’s east courtyard to relax over your lunch break. There will also be Noble House, Flying Stove, Just-a-Sip, Co…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/10/the-student-government-association-wants-to-thank-you-for-letting-us-serve-you-for-the-68th-session/

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Kim McDowell

… Instruction Department Head kim.mcdowell@wichita.edu 316-978-5497 Mail: 1845 Fairmount, Box 28, Wichita, KS 67260 Office: Corbin Education Center, Room 151 Curriculum vitae (pdf) Academic Degrees Ph.D., Emphasis on Communication Disorders, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 2004 M.A., Communicative Disorders & Science, Wichita State University,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/stl/People/Kim_McDowell_2.php