New policy on volunteering approved
WSU has approved a new policy on volunteering. This policy characterizes the nature of volunteer service; establishes mechanisms to promote a safe, productive, and mutually beneficial environment; specifies allowable volunteer services with appropriate authorization; and identifies the actions necessary for volunteer services.
Read the full policy on volunteering.
Tenure and Promotion Session
All faculty going up for promotion and / or tenure are welcome to attend a Tenure and Promotion Session at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 23), in 326 Clinton Hall. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Remember to use the new form when submitting information for internal newsletters
Strategic Communications appreciates all of the information we receive from faculty, staff and students for our internal newsletters – WSU Today, Shocker Blast and Campus Connection. We couldn’t do what we do without your help.
Moving forward, we are asking you to use the WSU newsletter submission form. The submission form link will also be available on the newsletter pages. Effective Monday, Sept. 16, only submissions sent through the form will be considered for inclusion.
The purpose is to streamline the process for submitting news and information for internal communications. The form should also result in more consistency in compiling the newsletters.
PDFs will no longer be accepted because their content isn’t easily transferred to calendars, and because of accessibility issues.
If you have questions, contact Joe Kleinsasser, co-director of news and media relations, at joe.kleinsasser@wichita.edu or call 978-3013.
2019 - From knowledge to practice: professional development for a more equitable campus
The 2019 Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism will be held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence on Oct. 3-4. The conference provides an opportunity for faculty, staff, and administrators at public universities in Kansas to discuss diversity in higher education. Goals of the conference include:
- Listening to visionary leaders who will inspire you to promote equity and awareness at your institution.
- Participating in workshops to learn about challenges teaching diverse populations on Kansas campuses.
- Sharing your passion for teaching and interacting with students regardless of race, gender, religion and national origin.
Proposals need to be submitted by Monday, Sept. 2, at Tilford Conference.
The Circle Process is a new tool coming to Wichita State University
The Circle Process is a new tool coming to Wichita State University. Many Shocker
community members have expressed a desire to live out the campus shared values and
this is an opportunity for building pathways into the future of Shocker Nation.
During the process, a “talking piece” is passed to each person around the circle
in turn and each is given the opportunity to speak uninterrupted.
The Circles will begin the week of Sept. 23 at various times and campus locations.
Watch this newsletter for more information to register. Find more information about Shocker Circles here.
Important information about Qualtrics annual verify
The annual Qualtrics Verify email has been sent to those who currently* have Qualtrics
accounts. Please read the email and follow the instructions. It will only take a minute.
If there has been no response from you, your account, surveys, and any data you collected
will be deleted.
*If you created an account after May 31, you were not sent this email. We assume
that if you just signed up, you probably want to keep your account.
Counseling and Prevention to offer Healing From Trauma
Join Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center and Counseling and Prevention Services this semester for support for healing from traumatic experiences this semester. Group members will explore the healing process, coping mechanisms, and learn how to identify and manage triggers. No appointment needed.
The group will meet from 4-5 p.m. Thursdays from today (Aug. 22) to Dec. 5. Please double check the Counseling and Prevention Services website for the location in the RSC, since the room will change during the semester.
Join the Leadership Book Club
There will be in-person discussions from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays. Register by Sunday, Sept. 8, at Leadership Book Club.
For more information on Student Involvement programs, visit our website or contact lead@wichita.edu, call 978-3022, or visit Student Involvement.
Join SAC for speaker Kristen O'Shea
Get motivated for Back to School by learning more about your strengths and how you can use them to accomplish your goals this year at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, in the CAC Theater. Certified Strengths Coach Kristen O’Shea increases the performance and potential of leaders all over the country using CliftonStrengths® for leverage. She teaches individuals and teams how to use their strengths to their advantage in their everyday life and maximize their leadership potential.
New resource available for DACA students
The Career Development Center would like to share with our campus community a new resource webpage created to assist students with navigating unique obstacles and experiences associated with an undocumented status. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students are able to use this page to gain knowledge as they continue their professional development and career development during their time here at WSU. We encourage you to share this new resource with your students and colleagues as we continue to provide educational support to all Shocker students.
Attention hackers, defenders and hunters on the Net!
Join the WULUG (Wichita State University Linex Users Group) Cyber Security Club. Learn skills from the best in the industry. Test your knowledge with peers. Compete for positions on our interscholastic team. Build your network of friends and contacts. Bolster your resume.
Come to our initial meeting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, in 203 Rhatigan Student
Center.
For more information, contact wulug@wichita.edu or https://facebook.com/wulug.