Welcome to Wichita State University New Employee Orientation!

Benefit-Eligible (BE) Positions 
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Congratulations on your new position at Wichita State University!  The New Employee Orientation (NEO) Online Modules outlined below will provide Benefit-Eligible (BE) employees with vital information about Wichita State University, employee rights and responsibilities, and the benefits available to eligible employees including leave, insurance, and retirement. 

Additionally, the online modules correlate with your new employee required tasks to give you a clear understanding of what you need to complete within your first few weeks of employment. These required tasks are in the jobs portal at jobs.wichita.edu under the Before First Day tasks you completed as part of the hiring process. 

Please open myTraining from your myWSU portal and go to the New Employee Orientation – Benefit Eligible curriculum to complete the online modules.

You can also use the accordions below for quick access to corresponding resources, who to contact for questions or issues, and to go directly to a specific module.

 

MODULE 1 - New Employee Orientation Required Tasks Walk-Through

Module 1 will cover information about the New Employee Orientation (NEO) process and requirements of new Wichita State University (WSU) Employees.  Gain understanding of the NEO online module access and options, and learn about the New Employee Required Tasks.  Step-by-step instructions about how to complete each item of the New Employee Required Tasks is also provided in this module.

Need Help? 

Contact the following subject matter experts or use the links below for additional assistance. 

TOPIC

Department

Contact Info

Help with password, myWSU, Duo Security, or IT Security Awareness Training. 

Technology Help Desk 

wichita.edu/HelpDesk 

HelpDesk@wichita.edu 

316-978-4357 

Questions about direct deposit, payroll, tax information, or parking payroll deduction. 

Payroll 

wichita.edu/Payroll 

Payroll@wichita.edu 

316-978-3074 

Questions or help with timekeeping, leave report, or web time entry. 

Timekeeping 

wichita.edu/Payroll 

Timekeeping@wichita.edu 

Assistance with your personal or employment information. 

HR Service Center 

wichita.edu/HR 

HR.ServiceCenter@wichita.edu 

316-978-3065 

IDP/NIAR Employees 

HR.IDP@idp.wichita.edu 

316-978-5386 

Assistance with Parking or ePermits. 

WSU Parking 

wichita.edu/Parking 

WSUParking@wichita.edu 

316-978-4775 

Questions about Title IX & Civil Rights training. 

Office of Civil Rights, Title IX, and ADA Compliance 

wichita.edu/CTAC 

CTAC@wichita.edu 

316-978-3186 

Questions about FERPA training. 

Office of the Registrar 

wichita.edu/Registrar 

316-978-3055 

Help with Conflict of Interest Form. 

Research Compliance Office 

wichita.edu/ResearchCompliance 

Compliance@wichita.edu 

316-978-2667 

MODULE 2 - About Wichita State University

Module 2 of New Employee Orientation (NEO) will provide you with a crash course about Wichita State University!  Learn about our WuShock mascot, WSU's Strategic Plan, Shocker PROUD Service Standards, Service Recognition, and more! 

Documents & Additional Information 

Access documents and additional information associated with this module by selecting a link below. 

WSU Strategic Plan Shocker PROUD Service Standards Employee Service Recognition Strategic Communications Campus Tours Interactive Campus Map Campus & Community Resources
MODULE 3 - myWSU Tour with ITS Applications Training

Tour the myWSU portal in Module 3 to discover helpful features in Wichita State's single point of entry to web based services at Wichita State. Learn about ITS Applications Training resources and services geared towards Wichita State employees in support of the several software applications available. 


Documents & Additional Information 

Access documents and additional information associated with this module by selecting a link below. 

ITS Applications Training ITS Resources myWSU myTraining Shocker START Microsoft Office at WSU Microsoft Office Power User Program
MODULE 4 - Civil Rights, Title IX, and ADA Compliance

Learn about Wichita State University's Office of Civil Rights, Title IX, and ADA Compliance (CTAC) and their commitment to preventing and eliminating discrimination and harassment.  In Module 4, you will receive an overview of WSU's discrimination and harassment policies, protected classes, reporting options, and your responsibilities as a Title IX Responsible employee. 

All university employees are considered Title IX Responsible Employees and have a duty to report actual or suspected harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct to appropriate officials.

Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - (website)

Note that the EAP Organization ID is SOKEAP

MODULE 5 - Employee Resources

Module 5 will cover information about Employee Resources for Wichita State Employees.

Documents & Additional Information 

Access documents and additional information associated with this module by selecting a link below. 

Human Resources Faculty Senate Staff Senate WSU Policies & Procedures Manual Drug Free Workplace New Faculty Instruction Manual Shocker Card Center Campus Police Department ShockerAlert System Emergency Building Coordinators
MODULE 6 - Leave Administration

Module 6 will cover both paid and unpaid leave benefits available to Benefit-Eligible (BE) employees of Wichita State University. 

Need Help?

Contact the following subject matter experts or utilize the links below for additional assistance.

wichita.edu/TotalRewards

TotalRewards@wichita.edu

316-978-3065

 

Documents & Additional Information 

Access documents and additional information associated with this module by selecting a link below. 

Leave Administration Workers Compensation (PDF) Paid Holidays Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Shared Leave Workplace Accommodation
MODULE 7 - Part 1 and 2: State Employee Health Plan 

Module 7 will cover information about the State of Kansas Employee Healthplan (SEHP), the health insurance benefit available to Benefit-Eligible (BE) employees of Wichita State University.  

Need Help?

Contact the following subject matter experts or utilize the links below for additional assistance.

wichita.edu/TotalRewards

TotalRewards@wichita.edu

316-978-3065

 

Documents & Additional Information 

Access documents and additional information associated with this module by selecting a link below. 

State Employee Health Plan 2025 Enrollment Booklet SEHP Member Portal (MAP) 2025 Voluntary Benefits through MetLife Ask Alex (Plan Year 2025) SEHP Overview   Navigating the Member Administration Portal (MAP)   HealthyKIDS   HealthQuest  
MODULE 8 - Life Insurance

Module 8 will cover information about both basic and optional life insurance for Benefit-Eligible (BE) employees of Wichita State University. 

Need Help?

Contact the following subject matter experts or utilize the links below for additional assistance.

wichita.edu/TotalRewards

TotalRewards@wichita.edu

316-978-3065

 

Documents & Additional Information 

Access documents and additional information associated with this module by selecting a link below. 

Total Rewards Life Insurance (webpage) KBOR Life Insurance Beneficiary Form KPERS Life Insurance & Retirement Beneficiary Form Optional Life Insurance Enrollment Form Optional Life Insurance Rates
MODULE 9 - Retirement

Module 9 will cover information about retirement for Benefit-Eligible (BE) employees of Wichita State University. 

Need Help?

Contact the following subject matter experts or utilize the links below for additional assistance.

wichita.edu/TotalRewards

TotalRewards@wichita.edu

316-978-3065

 

Documents & Additional Information 

Access documents and additional information associated with this module by selecting a link below. 

 

Total Rewards Retirement (webpage) KBOR Retirement Plan Wait Period Waiver Request - Employee Form KBOR Retirement Plan Wait Period Waiver Request - Previous Employer Form *KBOR Voluntary Pre-Tax Retirement Plan Contribution Form *KBOR Voluntary Roth (After-Tax) Retirement Plan Contribution Form

*Must select TIAA or Voya as investment provider and open account – contact TotalRewards@wichita.edu for further information.

 


Updated: 06/30/2025 NH