President Bardo addresses Congress about WSU's continuous education model to meet workforce needs
President John Bardo addressed the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce recently about initiatives at Wichita State that are gaining national attention.
“At WSU, we are continuously innovating to provide meaningful, high quality, accessible educational opportunities to address the needs of the people of this region and the state of Kansas,” said Bardo.
One significant approach that WSU has taken to meet these needs is by providing a continuous education model that is exportable, of recognized quality, and allows individuals to grow intellectually while improving their workforce competitiveness.
Read Bardo's full written testimony for the Congressional House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Dorothy and Bill Cohen give $2.5 million to support Cohen Honors College at WSU
Dorothy and Bill Cohen have pledged a gift of $2.5 million to the Honors College at Wichita State University, just three years after they gave $5 million to help the College deliver a rigorous educational experience for highly ambitious students. Read the complete story.
WSU badge program helps students focus on the workforce
KSN-TV 3 produced a story about how working full time makes it challenging and almost impossible for some to earn a degree at the same time.
That's why Wichita State University is providing another option that President John Bardo shared in the nation's capital Wednesday at an innovation forum.
It's called the Badge Program. To see the TV 3 story, go to Badge Program.
Ground to be broken soon for new Crash Dynamics Lab
Ground will soon break on the new Crash Dynamics Lab on the Innovation Campus development.
The National Institute for Aviation Research is transforming the lab into a premier research facility in order to meet industry standards and expectations.
The new facility will consolidate The Crash Dynamics, Virtual Engineering and Flight Simulation labs, which commonly work together to assist in the development of new aircraft and modification of existing aircraft.
A centrally located lobby will serve as an interactive space and provide a link between the Sled Bay, Engineering Lab and two client spaces, which allow for simultaneous testing preparation. An additional lab testing area and room housing anthropomorphic test dummies will be located next to the sled bay.
Construction on the facility, located at 18th Street and Oliver Ave., is expected to begin in late 2018 and take about a year to complete.
The new premier research facility will allow the lab to expand their services, increase capacity and diversify their client base in order to bring national and international business to the region and provide additional applied research and learning opportunities for students.
Muma announces two key appointments in Academic Affairs
Wichita State Provost Rick Muma has announced the appointment of two key positions in the division of Academic Affairs effective Monday, Aug. 6.
Carolyn Shaw, current professor and chair in the Department of Political Science, has been appointed Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management. Kaye Monk-Morgan, current assistant dean for students in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been appointed Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Both appointments were made possible through a position recently vacated by Muma, after being appointed Provost, and a planned retirement by the Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning, Cindy Claycomb.
Shaw has been a faculty and department chair at the University for 17 years, and most recently served as the Faculty Senate President. She will provide leadership for university-wide enrollment management and the continued implementation of the university's strategic enrollment management plan.
Monk-Morgan has been at the university for 26 years, serving in undergraduate admissions, the director of the Upward Bound / Math Science program, and most recently as assistant dean. She will be responsible for providing leadership on assessment activities of the university, regional and specialty accreditation activities, and university-wide strategic planning.
Wichita firm vows to turn industry ‘upside down' with WSU's help
According to a story in The Wichita Eagle and kansas.com, a new patent by a Wichita construction company has its roots in the front lines of the Korean War more than 60 years ago.
Working with Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research, Hunter and Son Construction has developed a new way to repair sagging foundations.
“It's a game-changer,” Steve Hunter, president of Hunter and Son Construction said of the new method. “In less than three years, I'll have turned the industry upside down.
“The university has been instrumental in helping our business grow,” Hunter said.
See the complete story and video at NIAR helps company.
National and state experts to speak at Kansas Economic Outlook Conference
Paul Single, managing director and Senior Portfolio Manager for City National Rochdale,
Josh Roe, deputy secretary for Kansas Department of Agriculture, and Edward Cross,
president of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association (KIOGA), will speak at
the 39th Annual Kansas Economic Outlook Conference hosted by Wichita State University's
Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR). The event will be held
from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Century II Convention Center in Wichita.
Single will present on the economic outlook and provide a financial market update.
In his role at City National Rochdale, Single is responsible for the research, analysis,
and implementation of various core-taxable fixed income strategies. He is also a frequent
lecturer on the economy and investments.
Roe will discuss issues and trends within Kansas' agriculture economy. As the Deputy
Secretary for the Kansas Department of Agriculture, his duties included leading the
state and federal legislative policy teams for the agency, economic development, serving
on commodity commission boards, and the supervision of agency administrative services.
Cross will highlight emerging domestic and international issues affecting the Kansas
oil production market. In his role at KIOGA, Cross is responsible for public policy
advocacy and interaction with external stakeholders including elected officials, regulators,
government decision-makers, and community leaders.
In addition to these national speakers, Adam Beren, Chairman and President for Berexco,
Dave Murfin, President for Murfin Drilling Company Inc., and Nick Powell, Owner and
President for Colt Energy, and John Toothaker, Partner & Senior Private Wealth Manager for
Schreck Financial Group will be part of two separate panel discussions to further
understand economic conditions impacting this state.
Registration for the Economic Outlook Conference is now open. The $125 ticket price
includes breakfast. Check out http://www.eoc2018.cedbr.org for updates about the conference.
2018 volleyball promotional schedule
Join the defending American Athletic Conference champion Wichita State volleyball team for another exciting year in Charles Koch Arena. Check out the full list of this season's promotions at 2018 volleyball promotions.
Men's basketball season tickets to be released soon
The Shocker Ticket Office expects to have a small supply of 2018-19 Wichita State men's basketball season tickets available for purchase in early August.
Fans interested in becoming new Shocker season ticket holders can move to the front of the line by adding their names to the official waiting list.
To sign up, call 978-FANS (3267) or visit the Shocker Ticket Office on the south side of Charles Koch Arena from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Waiting lists applications are also available on the tickets page at GoShockers.com
Shocker men's basketball remains Wichita's hottest tickets. During the last five seasons, the team has sold out all but three of its 75 regular-season home dates, including a current steak of 21-consecutive sellouts.
Extra discount on clearance items at Shocker Store
Take an extra 10 percent off already-marked-down clearance items this week in the Shocker Store! Sale is in-store only.
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Badge program
Kim Moore, director of Workforce, Professional and Community Education, will present an update on the Badge program at the WSU Weekly Briefing at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 2) in the Marcus Welcome Center.
Tonya Witherspoon, director, Commercial Ventures & Applied Innovation, will give the university update.
The briefing will be live streamed and available later that day at Weekly Briefings.
There will be time for questions at the end of the briefing.