Announcing New Leader Orientation at WSU!
Human Resources has launched New Leader Orientation (NLO) at Wichita State University! Similar to New Employee Orientation, which began in January 2017, this program is designed to orient new leaders (individuals with direct reports) to the university, or those new to a leader position within the university, to what they need to know about WSU in order to successfully lead people here.
New leaders will learn about tools and resources available to them and how to access them. This program is designed to introduce them to high impact areas within the University and learn about what is going on. Additionally, they will network with other new leaders and have opportunities to discuss similar questions or issues.
NLO is conducted in cohort style over a three-month period, and is constructed in module format. The orientation is comprised of 28 hours of in-class instruction (one full day and five ½ days). All new leaders will receive an Outlook invitation during the first few months in their new role with a full agenda and detailed information. Managers of new leaders will also receive communication if they have a direct report that will be attending NLO.
What about existing leaders at WSU? In order to ensure all existing leaders have the opportunity for comparable training, they will have the option to register in myTraining for open training courses featured in NLO.
The myTraining courses are open to all current WSU employees (faculty and staff) and are scheduled to occur throughout the year. The myTraining link is available through the faculty/staff tab in myWSU. For more information, go to wichita.edu/NLO.
Chrome River launch July 29 – Sign up for trainings now
Chrome River Basics
If you have any involvement with travel authorizations, travel reimbursements, or Pcards (including but not limited to travelers, approvers, delegates, reconcilers, etc.), we strongly encourage you to attend Chrome River Basics. Topics will include transition to Chrome River schedule, training resources, approval tracking, and live demonstrations of pre-approval, expense and Pcard reports.
Chrome River Open Labs
For hands on experience and step-by-step instructions, attend a Chrome River Basics - Open Lab beginning Monday, July 15.
Attendees are encouraged to bring examples of actual completed travel authorizations and/or travel reimbursements to enter into the Chrome River test environment. Test travel scenarios will also be available for those without travel to enter.
Chrome River Basics and open labs will be offered beginning July 15 (open labs for Pcard reconciliation will be offered beginning Tuesday, July 30).
These trainings are free and available to all WSU employees (faculty and staff). Seating is limited, so sign up early! Log in to myWSU and register through myTraining. For questions, contact myTraining@wichita.edu.
Career Development Center will be closed tomorrow (Friday, July 19) afternoon
WSU’s Career Development Center will close at noon Friday, July 19, to host the On-Campus Job Fair. Click On-Campus Job Fair for more information or call 978-3688.
'Banner 9 Scheduling Building Training' – July 24-25
New and experienced Banner schedule builders and department chairs are invited to attend the upcoming spring 2020 Schedule Building Training sessions presented by the University Registrar’s Office and Applications Training on Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25. 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 WSU Reporting. Registration is required, sessions are posted on myWSU > myTraining.
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.
'Why IP: Innovation to Impact' workshop set for July 24
WSU Ventures and Strategic Initiatives are teaming up on Wednesday, July 24 to host
"Why IP: Innovation to Impact." Join us as we collaborate with the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office to learn about Intellectual Property (IP) protection, the value of
protecting IP and programs and opportunities to expedite the patent application process.
All community members are invited to attend.
Free budgeting and life skills class available for children of faculty, staff
If your child is going into 7th or 8th grade this fall, there is a free class available
where students learn budgeting and real-life skills. GoCreate is hosting the Meritrust
Reality Store class, set for 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
Sale on hats in the RSC’s Shocker Store
The Shocker Store has a sale this week to shield you from that summer sun! Through Saturday, July 20, take 20% off all baseball caps in the Rhatigan Student Center location only.
Save on car decals in the RSC’s Shocker Store
This week at the Shocker Store in the RSC, take 20% off all car decals and show your Shocker pride as you drive!