Recent additions and revisions to university policies
There are multiple additions and revisions to university policies this summer.
Recent policy changes, additions, and revisions.
Opportunity to develop new First-Year Seminars on July 31
After piloting First-Year Seminars (FYS) for three years, the faculty have approved requiring an FYS course for all first-time-in-college students as part of their general education experience starting in fall 2021. This is an exciting opportunity to add another best practice to our other student success strategies on campus. Summer presents a good time for new course development. For those wanting to teach a seminar in the fall of 2020, we recommend you submit your course proposal to your department committee no later than Sept 30.
For tenure and non-tenure track faculty members interested in learning more about how to develop a first-year seminar course, Information Sessions are scheduled for:
- 3 p.m. Wednesday July 31, in 262 RSC
Additional sessions will be scheduled in the future and announced in WSU Today. Information is also available at First-Year Seminars, www.wichita.edu/FYS, or you can contact Carolyn.Shaw@wichita.edu or Kim.Sandlin@wichita.edu with questions.
RSVP today (Monday, July 29) for community campus visit on July 31
The majority of Wichita State alumni in the Wichita area graduated when it had the reputation as a commuter school. Several community members and educators have a familiarity with Wichita State, but few know about the opportunities we share with our prospective student population. In the past few years, our campus has become a place of dynamic growth with new buildings and programs aimed to preserve the legacy of Shocker Nation and continue to build on it.
In an effort to update perceptions of our campus, our office is hosting a special campus visit for the community, alumni and educators in the Marcus Welcome Center at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31. As part of the event, attendees will hear from our staff about the updates and plans for the future, take a tour of campus with current students, enjoy refreshments and even take home some Shocker swag.
Click here by Monday, July 29, to RSVP for the tour.
Student Health will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, July 30)
Student Health will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, July 30) for professional development.
The Suites are closed July 29-30 for training
The Suites at WSU will be closed to tours and general information today (Monday, July 29) and Tuesday, July 30 for Desk Assistant training. Should you have any questions during this time, please contact Housing & Residence Life at 978-3693, or stop by the Shocker Hall Information Desk.
The Suites at WSU Information Desk will reopen at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 31. A calendar with full Information Desk schedules for The Suites at WSU, The Flats at WSU, and Shocker Hall from now through student move-in is available here.
Faculty: Verify your classroom's technology at upcoming training sessions
Classrooms across campus are equipped with uniform technology and media equipment. Access is available to faculty and staff with consistent keys for most classrooms that are issued during a short training session. We encourage you to bring your personal laptop to test in the room during training. If there are additional needs or questions, please call 978-3588.
Faculty are encouraged to verify that their assigned rooms have the technology they need prior to the start of the semester.
Fall 2019 Classroom Technology Training Schedule
2019 faculty award winner Rick Pappas reflects on 43 years of PE teaching
PE professor Rick Pappas won this year’s Excellence in Teaching award for teaching students a blend of physical activity and academics using hands-on approaches.
He emphasized that prospective teachers should use their natural talents to help their students enjoy class, and that teachers should be aware of their effects on students’ lives.
After 43 years of teaching in both Wichita Public Schools and Wichita State, Pappas retired in May.
WSU announces title changes in Athletic Department
Wichita State Director of Athletics Darron Boatright announced several title changes
for members of the department of intercollegiate athletics.
Brad Pittman has been promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities
and Operations. Pittman has worked at WSU since 2004, and is the sport administrator
for baseball and men's and women's tennis.
Wanted: Move-In Volunteers
Housing and Residence Life is seeking Move-In Volunteers to assist residents with moving in to their rooms from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Aug. 16. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the sign-up form.
Volunteers get a new WSU Move-In Crew T-shirt and pizza. If you have any questions, contact Katie Austin at Katie.austin@wichita.edu.
Get early-bird pricing now for the Pumpkin Run
Pumpkin Run early-bird pricing will go up at midnight Thursday, Aug. 1. Make sure to sign up by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, to get the best pricing at Pumpkin Run 2019.
Don’t miss out on a fun journey through one of the prettiest campuses in Kansas! As a participant you will receive a one of a kind customized T-shirt, after-race snacks, and an opportunity to mingle and chat with fellow runners and local vendors in the Runner Village.
The 4th annual 1K Little Pumpkin Fun Run for ages 0-12 will start at 10:20 a.m. All little runners will receive a participation gift and a T-shirt.
WSU vs KU volleyball exhibition match tickets on sale
The Wichita State University volleyball team is slated to open its 2019 season with
a home exhibition match against the Kansas Jayhawks at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in
Charles Koch Arena.
The first 1,000 fans through the doors will receive a Wichita State volleyball schedule
magnet.
Single-match tickets for the contest are now on sale online at GoShockers.com/tickets,
by phone at (316) 978-FANS, or at the WSU athletics ticket office, located in Charles
Koch Arena at the intersection of Hillside and 21st streets.