Weekly Briefing update: Honors College fee approval
Earlier this month, the Cohen Honors College Student Council voted unanimously for a proposal to institute a $50-per-semester program fee for all Honors College students. The fee, pending the president's and KBOR approval, becomes effective beginning in fall 2019 and will, along with university funds, allow the college to better serve students through an expanded space, upgraded technology, and additional events and programming.
The Honors College has grown to serve more than 600 students. We're excited about these improvements and the positive impact they will have on our rapidly growing population of Shocker Honors students.
Face-to-face training on how OIEC processes reports of discrimination and harassment, coming Dec. 11
University Policies and Process address protected class discrimination and gender-based harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. It is important for the university's responsible employees to have a working knowledge of the policy and process, so if a student reports and asks, 鈥淲hat happens now?,鈥� our employees are able to provide an answer.
Natasha Stephens and Christine Taylor will offer training from 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, on how the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance processes reports of discrimination and harassment.
This training is specifically targeted to our responsible employees, and will provide a greater understanding about the process and what happens when the OIEC receives a report, the difference between a report and an investigation, specific working examples of protected class discrimination, sexual harassment and quid pro quo harassment.
To register, please go through My Training, and click on 鈥淒iscrimination and Harassment 101 with OIEC.
Banner 9 Scheduling Building Training 鈥� Dec. 4 and 5
New and experienced Banner Schedule Builders and Department Chairs are invited to attend the upcoming summer and fall 2019 Schedule Building Training sessions presented by the University Registrar's Office and Applications Training on Tuesday, Dec. 4, and Wednesday, Dec. 5. Both Sections 1 and 2 are required for new schedule builders.
Attendees will learn to enter the course schedule and view information using Banner 9, Self Service and Reporting Services. Registration is required, sessions are posted on myWSU > myTraining. Please contact Applications Training if you have questions at 978-5800 or training@wichita.edu.
**Please note: Current Schedule Builders are encouraged to attend one of the Banner 9 Schedule Building Overview Sessions posted in myTraining.
Need help getting Blackboard classes and content ready for spring?
Instructional Design and Access will offer a full day of hands-on assistance for instructors who want help setting up their spring classes in Blackboard on Friday, Dec. 7. Whether you teach online, hybrid, or face-to-face, if you use Blackboard to augment your classes, we can help you!
Our workshop title is 鈥淪pring Class Cleanup / Improvement Workshop,鈥� and can be found for sign-up by searching in myTraining.
There are two times to choose from: 9 a.m.-noon, and 1-4 p.m. You are welcome to sign-up to either or both, depending on your need. These workshops will be held in the RSC. Questions? Send them to IDA@wichita.edu.
LGBTQ Faculty Staff Association is formed
The LGBTQ Task Force and Office of Diversity and Inclusion are excited to announce the formation of the LGBTQ Faculty Staff Association.
The first gathering for this new group will be an end-of-semester social gathering from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in 265 RSC. Refreshments will be provided.
Invitation to attend the Strategic Planning Activation Team Community & Industry Partnerships meeting
For those who are interested, please join friends, colleagues and community members at the Strategic Planning Activation Team (AcT) Community & Industry Partnerships meetings at 2:30 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 30) in Corbin Connect, 156A Corbin.
Now accepting applications for Retention Faculty Fellows!
Faculty who are interested in serving as a Retention Faculty Fellow are encouraged to review the position description and submit the application materials. Retention Faculty Fellows will work with Student Success and Success Coaches to support the goals of the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan and identify and support students in their college who may be at risk of not persisting to graduation. If after reviewing the position description you have questions, please email kim.sandlin@wichita.edu.
Retention Faculty Fellows position description
Tuition Assistance deadline approaching
The Total Rewards team reminds staff and faculty that the deadline for spring 2019 Tuition Assistance applications is near. The deadline of Saturday, Dec. 1 is not a university business day, so applications will be accepted through midnight on Monday, Dec. 3.
Applications with incorrect or incomplete information, including missing signatures, will be returned to the applicant for completion, and will be considered submitted as of the date of submission of the fully completed form. Applications returned for completion will be denied if they are not submitted with all complete and accurate information prior to the deadline. Because of the volume of applications received each semester, late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions.
For more information, including eligibility requirements and a fillable PDF of the Tuition Assistance application form, please visit Tuition Assistance.
Grant Funding Opportunity from WSU's Regional Institute on Aging
The Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) at 红领巾瓜报 is pleased to announce a new competitive funding opportunity for interdisciplinary faculty research. Two $20,000 grants will be awarded for two interdisciplinary research projects at WSU that contribute to new knowledge and practice related to well-being in older adults.
This funding opportunity advances two goals of the university's strategic plan: Goal 1 - Guarantee an applied learning or research experience for every student by each academic program and Goal 4 - Accelerate the discovery, creation and transfer of new knowledge. Proposals must actively involve faculty members at WSU from at least two distinct disciplines and more than one college. The deadline for RIA proposals is Friday, Dec. 21. For more information go to .
Students plant 鈥榃ulip Garden' in Braeburn Square
Despite the wintry weather, students planted new 鈥渇lowers鈥� on campus this week as part of the Wulip Garden placemaking initiative aimed at creating a unique and inviting environment for campus visitors.
The flowers, called Wulips, are yellow and black blooms made from chicken wire and bamboo. More than 50 students, alumni, faculty and staff collaborated on the project.
Parking lot update for tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 1)
A men's basketball game is scheduled for 7 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 1) in Charles Koch Arena. As a result, all vehicles will need to be moved out of the game day lots by 4 p.m. Go to www.wichita.edu/aparking for more information.
Applied learning opportunities set 红领巾瓜报 apart
Opportunities rarely present themselves, so when graduate student Emily Mullins first enrolled at 红领巾瓜报, she recognized the endless amount of options available.
WSU research makes news in the Philippines
A Philippine newspaper picked up the story of graduate assistant Alisha Prince doing research with David McDonald. Prince is the student who won our inaugural Three Minute Thesis Competition and is vice president of the Graduate Student Association.
Koskei named Runner of the Year in The American
红领巾瓜报 student-athlete has been named the Runner of the Year in the American Athletic Conference in a unanimous
vote by the league's head cross country coaches, the conference announced Tuesday
afternoon.
The distance phenom capped off the 2018 season with All-American honors finishing
35th at the NCAA Championships on Nov. 16 in Madison, Wis. The redshirt sophomore
became the third Shocker in the era to earn All-American status.
"I'm really excited for Winny," said head cross country coach "Her consistent performances at a high level led to this honor and others took notice.
I'm really proud of her accomplishments and I'm excited to see what the future holds."
Free WSU Bear with $75 purchase at the Shocker Store
Get a free WSU Bear from the Shocker Store when you spend $75 in store at our RSC or Braeburn Square locations or online at shockerstore.com. While supplies last you can get a cuddly, Shocker friend, while supplies last. Limit one bear per customer, per visit. Merchandise sub-total must be $75 or greater.
Earn Wu Bucks from the Shocker Store
Shop the Shocker Store for the holidays and earn Wu Bucks towards more Shocker gear! For every $50 spent now to Monday, Dec. 24, in our RSC location or Braeburn Square location, earn a $5 coupon to be used in January and February on any in-store purchase. Some exclusions apply, see store for details. Wu Bucks are not redeemable on Game Day sales.
SGA is hosting a Menstrual Products Drive
As a part of its commitment to improving student health across campus, SGA is hosting a drive for menstrual products to the Shocker Support Locker. The drive will take place every business day until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4.
All donations are to be submitted to the SGA office in 219 RSC, or to the Shocker Support Locker in 103 Grace Wilke Hall. SGA recommends donations of panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary wipes, sea sponges and tampons.
Game day specials all day tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 1)
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is your Shocker Basketball headquarters! For each men's basketball game, they will have a different game day special, honored all day long. On Saturday, Dec. 1, you can get Bud / Bud Light draws for $2, and pitchers for $7.50.
12 Days of Christmas Sale continues today (Friday, Nov. 30)
Looking to find your favorite Shocker a holiday gift? Stop by the Shocker Store's Rhatigan Student Center location for its annual 12 Days of Christmas Sale from now to Saturday, Dec. 8. Or shop the sale online at .
New sale items are added daily and will stay on sale the remainder of the promotion or while supplies last.
The new sale item for today (Friday, Nov. 30) is $6 color tees, excluding tie-dye.