Continuity of Instruction Task 7: Building Quizzes in Blackboard
To support instructors during this time of transition from in-person classes to online / remote delivery, Instructional Design and Access has created 10 set of tasks to help those who are new to online learning to be successful. Each day we will post one "Task Set" for instructors to work through.
Task Set #7: Building Quizzes in Blackboard
Task 7 walks instructors through how to build quizzes using the Test tool in Blackboard. Please send any questions to IDA@wichita.edu.
Blackboard and Remote Teaching Labs through Zoom
Instructional Design and Access is maintaining open labs through Zoom. These are come-and-go labs you can reach via this Zoom link between the hours of 1-3 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday through May 20.
We will do our best to take anyone who needs help when they arrive to the lab, but if the Zoom lab area gets too full at any one time, we may need to ask you to join later. We can address Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, accessibility, and remote pedagogy questions.
If you prefer, we also offer a direct email address where you can send your questions, concerns, and frustrations: IDA@wichita.edu, and we have extensive resources on our webpages: https://wichita.edu/IDA
Instructional Design and Access Labs
Adjustments in HR service delivery WSU
The health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance, and we have been told that the best method to protect ourselves during this time is through social distancing. We also know that employees have a need to interact with HR during these unsettling times. In order to accommodate both of these needs, Human Resources will adjust how services will be provided to our WSU employee community.
Beginning today (Monday, March 23), Human Resources will have limited staff physically on campus, but will have full HR support available to employees through many different social distancing methods including email, telephone, Skype, and Zoom video and audio conferencing.
We will temporarily suspend in-person service at the HR office, to safeguard employees and remain diligent in our efforts to support social distancing. We are providing the following information to assist employees in navigating Human Resources until social distancing methods are no longer required.
Email Access: Please use the following emails for initial contact with Human Resource Support areas:
Totalrewards@wichita.edu (This email can be used for questions related to leave, benefits and compensation.)
employment@wichita.edu (This email can be used for assistance with posting positions, recruiting and hiring employees, completing I-9 forms.)
HR.OrganizationalDevelopment@wichita.edu (The email can be used for questions related to training, myPerformance, new employee orientation and new leader orientation.)
HR.ServiceCenter@wichita.edu (This email can be used for any type of general HR question. We will ensure your question / request is forwarded to the appropriate HR team member.)
Telephone Access: Employees may also call the main HR number at 316-978-3065 for assistance.
HR Business Partner Access: Below are the names of the HR Business Partners. If you do not know the Business Partner for your area, please email HR.ServiceCenter@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3065.
Applications being accepted for Recruitment Faculty Fellows
The Provost's Office is seeking applications for Recruitment Faculty Fellows who desire to be more engaged in the recruitment process. Specifically, the Recruitment Faculty Fellows are intended to meet the stated objective of SEM Goal 1, “Develop activities that foster a culture of enrollment growth among faculty, staff and students.”
The fellows will work in partnership with the Office of Admissions to recruit undergraduate domestic students during the 2020-21 academic year, for students to enroll at Wichita State during fall 2020 and spring 2021.
Click here for application instructions.
Nominate an advisor for the Excellence in Academic Advising Award
Do you know of an advisor who goes above and beyond for students? The Advising Network (TAN) is proud to support student success by recognizing academic advisors at Wichita State University. Anyone who provides advising services in any role (faculty or staff) is eligible for nomination.
These awards recognize individuals who demonstrate qualities and practices that make significant contributions to the improvement of academic advising at WSU and beyond.
Nominate an advisor by completing an online form by April 3.
Airline industry's financial outlook hits turbulence amidst COVID-19
As an industry, airlines are essential to our domestic and international way of life in the United States. Our economy depends on the ability to move about the country and the world freely, quickly and efficiently. The COVID-19 virus outbreak has made us all rethink how and why we use this amazing system of air travel. This essential travel-only request from our national and local officials is certainly a prudent part of the effort to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the country. It comes with a myriad of national, local and personal economic hardships.
SEM Update Breakfast canceled
Thank you for supporting Wichita State University’s Strategic Enrollment Management. After thought and consideration, the decision has been made to cancel the SEM Update Breakfast scheduled for March 31.
We are taking the advice of the CDC to practice social distancing because of COVID-19. Wichita State University and Student Health Services are closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak. The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and community members is our highest priority.
Dr. Shaw will send a copy of the updates via PowerPoint in the near future. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Lydia Santiago via email.
Virtual real estate roundtable on coronavirus impact
Wichita State’s Stan Longhofer and the Center for Real Estate held a virtual real estate roundtable on the coronavirus impact recently.
Postponed - Wichita State University Analytics Showcase
The Wichita State University Analytics Showcase has been postponed until further notice following the COVID-19 response by the university. The organizing committee is working to bring this event to the community at a future date. For updates, continue to check www.wichita.edu/analytics/. Thank you for your understanding.
Your opinion is valuable and appreciated
In January 2020, Wichita State University President Dr. Jay Golden launched several task forces and studies as a commitment to shared governance, transparency and refining the focus of the university.
The Marketing and Branding Study is charged with actively engaging members of our campus community to examine how effectively we are branding and marketing our institution and provide recommendations.
The Student and Community Experience Survey seeks to engage students, campus community and the greater Wichita community to examine how effectively we are creating a positive "Shocker" experience for events and programs at Wichita State.
Your opinion is valuable and appreciated.
Visit WSU from home!
Are you or do you know someone who is interested in learning more about Wichita State University? You can now visit WSU from home!
Our Office of Admissions is partnering with the Office of Financial Aid to offer a virtual campus visit on Zoom every weekday beginning yesterday (Monday, March 23). During this interactive virtual experience, participants will hear from staff about admissions, financial aid and scholarships, and what you can expect during your Shocker experience. Register at wichita.edu/visit.
Wichita State Common Read call for nominations!
Have a book that you would like to suggest for consideration for the Wichita State Common Read program? Send in your nominations for the next common read book for the 2021-22 school year!
Wichita State Common Read is the university's common read program designed to spark conversation between students across majors on campus. This program strives to take educational concepts learned in the classroom and provide meaningful connections with out-of-the-classroom programs and activities. The Office of First-Year Programs is currently reviewing nominations.
Click here to submit your book.
If you have any questions, email tahrima.musa@wichita.edu.
Online tax appointments
The Office for Student Money Management encourages all students, faculty, and staff to file their taxes as soon as possible before the April 15 deadline. We currently partner with the United Way to offer a free online tax program at MyFreeTaxes.com through H&R Block. While our services are free, this software MAY charge for any individual who has a health savings plan, 1099s, or other Schedule C-D-E tax forms. It does not charge for filing W2's and 1098T.
We also help international students using the Glacier Tax Filing software found on their MyWSU. International students will need to have a personal laptop / computer, their passport, I-20, and I-94 forms ready. Please be sure to have an access code for creating a new account through Glacier prior to scheduling with us. An email from the International Office has already been sent out on these instructions.
Our staff is fully trained to help guide you through the process of doing taxes on your own. Please take this opportunity and schedule an appointment with us. We are now providing our services ONLINE ONLY and are not meeting students in-person.
For all other questions or to schedule an appointment, call us at 978-3254 or email at osmm@wichita.edu.
Select menu and to-go orders only at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes will be making the following changes effective today (Monday, March 23):
- All food and beverage orders will be made to-go.
- Due to the large decline in the number of visitors, we will be limiting our menu to starters and sides.
- The center will be closed for play (bowling, billiards and darts) until further notice. The only exception is that bowling team members may still use the lanes for individual training and practice.
We genuinely care about the health and safety of our guests and employees. As such, this is our attempt to be responsible with promoting social distancing during these difficult times.
Free shipping at the Shocker Store
For those that are looking for Shocker gear but are doing their part in social distancing, the Shocker Store is offering free shipping with a $25 order at shockerstore.com. Stay safe, Shockers!
COVID-19 Relief Loan offers
Campus Credit Union understands the pressing needs of our WSU community given changes resulting from COVID-19. In response, we have created the following loan offers:
#1. Allow any member affected by COVID-19, to skip-a-payment up to 60 days with no fee.
#2. Any member getting a loan due to COVIID-19 issues is allowed their 1st payment date to be in 60 days
#3. For any member in need of money for a COVID-19 issue a special relief loan up to $1,000 at 5% with term up to 12 months.
*Offers #1-3 are with approved credit and subject to change without notice.
We hope this can help remote workers, those with an immediate need, or anyone trying to make ends meet. We want to be there to help. Those who are not members can become members.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out at (316) 978-3666. We remain in full operation via drive-up, phone, email, home banking, and mobile banking. Our lobby is closed for the next two weeks.