New public information site increases transparency, access to information
Wichita State University is in the midst of a historic period of rapid growth. Given the often complex changes and fast pace of development, WSU has launched a website that allows for greater transparency and easier access to information open to the public.
The site is located at wichita.edu/publicinfo and is part of a complete redesign of the Wichita State website. The features of the Public Information site include:
- An online open records request form
- A log of open records requests with status and links to documents
- A page of commonly requested records
- A Trending Topics feature that provides details fully explaining issues of interest to the WSU community and beyond
- Links to live and recorded videos of WSU's weekly media / community briefings
International aerospace collaborations for regional benefit
John Tomblin, WSU vice president for Research and Technology Transfer and NIAR executive director, and Andy Schlapp, chief of staff and NIAR director of business development, were invited by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran's office to attend the Farnborough International Airshow in order to highlight key resources available through WSU, NIAR and the Wichita community to an international audience.
At the show, WSU has a large visible presence within the Greater Wichita Partnership and Dassault Systemes chalets, specifically focusing on WSU's unique resource, the 3DEXPERIENCE Center, a partnership with Dassault Systemes.
Moran's team is hosting various meetings focused on modernizing Navy and Air Force readiness through sustainment, an effort that WSU can support through NIAR laboratories and faculty and staff expertise.
Determine the impact of your research at these workshops
Working on your tenure and promotion dossier? Want to determine the impact of your research? Come to one of the University Libraries' Citation Searching and Altmetrics for T&P Dossiers workshops. The workshop will be given three times in 217 Ablah Library: 217:
10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2
4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9
3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30
For more information and registration go to https://wsu.news/citationwkshop. Registration is appreciated, but not required.
Announcement about new and revised ePAFs
Please review the following information regarding changes to Banner Self Service Electronic Personnel Action Forms (ePAFs). A pdf of the changes is available here.
Seeking proposals for the Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism
The Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism is seeking proposals for breakout sessions at the event on Oct. 22-23 at Fort Hays State University. The conference provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and administrators at the Kansas Board of Regents' institutions to approach diversity in higher education by examining the challenges and opportunities in Kansas.
Breakout sessions runs 50 minutes.
The proposal deadline is Friday, Aug. 10. Additional information about the 2018 Tilford Conference is at Michael Tilford Conference.
Blackboard Ally is now on in Blackboard classes
Wichita State has invested in a powerful tool to help instructors improve accessibility in their classes. The new product, called Ally, is now turned on and working in all of your classes in Blackboard, including classes from previous semesters.
Instructors now see small accessibility dials next to many elements in their Blackboard classes, which are indicators of the relative accessibility of that element and a link to more information and instructions on how to improve the accessibility of that element. Students do not see these indicators.
Get more information on what Ally is doing and how it can help faculty or contact Instructional Design and Access at IDA@wichita.edu for more information.
WSU to host USSEA Regional Conference July 28
Join USSEA for a special community art project during the USSEA Regional Conference. Marie Watt, an American artist whose work draws from history, biography, protofeminism and Indiginous principles, will present a keynote and host a collaborative community workshop as part of her ongoing Sewing Circle projects. No sewing experience is required -- only interest in art and collaboration.
The $40 Community Keynote Pass includes the keynote, workshop, lunch and snack breaks.
Saturday, July 28, in McKnight Hall
9:30-11 a.m. -- Keynote by Marie Watt – “Setting the Table: How quiet activism can cultivate inclusion, exchange and generosity to create meaningful change”
Noon-1 p.m. -- Lunch with the artist
1:10-5 p.m. -- Sewing Circle workshop with Marie Watt, participants may come and go during the workshop.
To register, go to www.USSEA.net or call the Wichita State University Conference Office at 316-978-6493.
Save 30 percent at the Christmas in July sale
Save big at the Shocker Store's Christmas in July sale! This week, take 30 percent off coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants and cold weather accessories (gloves, scarves, hats, etc). Valid on regular priced items. Sale is in-store only.