University Faculty Awards will be announced May 8
University Faculty Awards Preview
The University Faculty Awards will be announced on Friday, May 8. Follow WSU Today and Wichita State social media to acknowledge and congratulate the honorees.
Excellence in Teaching
Leadership in the Advancement of Teaching
Young Faculty Scholar
Academy for Effective Teaching
Excellence in Research
Excellence Award for Community Research
Faculty Risk Taker
Young Faculty Risk Taker
Excellence in Accessibility Award
Excellence in Online
COVID-19 and Internet challenges
Vinod Namboodiri
A live Zoom discussion is planned from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29.
1) What are the common Internet access issues you are likely to face when working from home?
2) How does streaming live video (as used in Zoom meetings) differ from stored playback multimedia (such as YouTube and NetFlix)? How do network requirements vary based on these different video usage scenarios?
3) How can you troubleshoot and fix simple network issues at home, and when is investment in additional infrastructure appropriate?
4) How has mass work-from-home impacted the Internet over the past few weeks?
Come join the CS 736 Data Communications Network class’s live Zoom session for a discussion of these and other Internet-related questions that may have come up due to the COVID-19 pandemic and dependence of entire households on online services. The live session is intended for the general audience to get some answers to their Internet-related challenges while also providing the students in the class a chance for experiential learning of the related technical issues.
The discussions will be led by Professor Vinod Namboodiri from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; you may reach him at vinod.namboodiri@wichita.edu if you have any questions about the session.
Invitation Details Below
Topic: Internet and COVID'19 Zoom Meeting
Time: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29
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COVID-19 series features panel of local public health practice and policy experts
Making sense of the issues surrounding the coronavirus can be challenging. Faculty experts in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University are helping clear the confusion.
Please join us at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, for “Covid-19 and the impact on local public health practice and policy,” by Melissa Walker, associate professor of public administration.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
Password: 965376
COVID-19 Publish Health Practice and Policy
Open / Alternative Textbook (OAT) application forms open
The Open / Alternative Textbook (OAT) initiative is designed to promote, incentivize, and grow the use of freely available resources in WSU classes to reduce the economic impact of textbook costs on the student body.
The project has two elements:
- OAT Course Designation: Provides an incentive to faculty based on a $10/student course fee, which will be applied to an approved course that is using Open / Alternative textbooks that have no cost to the students. This money is split between the department offering the course (60%) and the Open / Alternative Textbook grant program (40%).
- OAT Grant Program: Provides $2,000-5,000 grants to faculty who apply for the grant to redesign a course with no-cost resources, or to write or contribute to an open educational resource, or other alternative text that can be provided to the students free of charge. These grants are funded by the course fees.
The OAT Initiative will be managed by Academic Affairs. OAT Course Designations and Grant Applications will be submitted via web form and reviewed by a panel be made up of: Two faculty members (appointed by Faculty Senate), a representative from University Libraries , a representative from Instructional Design and Access, at least one student (appointed by SGA), and the Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management (ex officio).
Apply NOW Grant applications and Spring 2021 course designations due May 1 for AY 2020-21.
Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative
TM1 Budget System is open for FY21 requests
The TM1 Budget System is now open for FY21 changes. A training video for the budget system called “TM1 Training Video” is posted in the Employee Toolbox in myWSU, under the heading "University Budget." You will not need to sign up for a class to access the training video, rather the video will be available on an ongoing basis.
The training guide is also available in the Employee Toolbox for your reference under “TM1 Training Guide” along with the link to access the budget system "TM1 Fiscal Year Budget System." Please note, in order to access the TM1 system off-campus, you need an active VPN connection.
Planned dates for the budget calendar are outlined below. Please keep in mind these dates may fluctuate.
- Monday, April 27 – Budget system opens for changes. Training video posted to myWSU.
- 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7 – Open Lab via TEAMS. Register for this through myTraining.
- 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 – Open Lab via TEAMS. Register for this through myTraining.
- Friday, May 22 – Final day for budget officers and review officers to enter requests within TM1. Last day to submit HR forms.
- Friday, May 29 – Final day for vice presidents to review / enter requests in TM1
As always, the budget office is happy to help you work through any budget questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Lauren Smith, Jason Post, or David Miller. Our contact info is below:
Lauren Smith: lauren.smith@wichita.edu
Jason Post: jason.post@wichita.edu
David Miller: david.miller@wichita.edu
It’s time to update your Strategic Planning Initiative
The Strategic Planning Committee and Activation Teams recently completed the review
of the 167 submitted Strategic Planning Initiatives (SPI). To see the high level documentation
of the efforts to support the mission of Wichita State University you'll find the
preview of the TeamDynamix dashboard, here.
All university SPI’s should be updated for end of year reporting by Friday, May 1, 2020. To update your SPI’s, navigate to the WSU Strategic Planning website. Additional assistance can be found in the How-to-Guide.
Link to the Team Dynamix Dashboard
Bradfield remembered by faculty and students
Katherine Bradfield
Katherine Bradfield, 50, lecturer, Department of Philosophy, died April 13. She taught critical reasoning and introductory logic classes since joining the faculty in 2011. Due to the pandemic, services will be held at a later date. Kathy was a beloved member of the department, and she will be missed greatly. She was equally beloved by her students.
WSU Government Relations update
The pandemic means there are many unknowns for Wichita State University and higher education. We expect that the legislature will want more information on COVID and the economy prior to making determinations on budget.
To learn more about how the legislature is considering the financial implications of COVID-19, go to the WSU Government Relations blog.
Faculty Senate meeting today
The Faculty Senate meeting will be held via Zoom at 3:30 p.m. today (Monday, April 27). The senators have been sent the meeting information. If you are interested in joining the meeting, please email Lee Ann Birdwell for the details at leeann.birdwell@wichita.edu.
Looking for a Job? Attend this virtual Job-Hunting Lab!
Whether you are looking for part/full-time employment, internship, or co-op opportunity, this lab will walk you through steps to conduct an effective search, and different things to keep in mind as you approach this search.
Join this virtual Job Hunting Lab with the Career Development Center from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29.
Make connections at the Society of Women Engineers Professional Virtual Career Fair
Connect Live and 1-on-1 with employers hiring now. Join us from noon-3 pm. Wednesday, April 29.
Are you searching for your dream job but not sure how to find it? Are you tired of sending out resumes without a response?
Sign up for The Society of Women Engineers Virtual Career Fair and you will be connected directly, one-on-one and live, with top employers that are hiring now.
This premier recruiting event will offer the opportunity to potentially have 20 or more first-round interviews all within three hours!
By registering, you will:
- Interact Live and one-on-one with recruiters through online chat – you can share your resume and experience and schedule second round interviews.
- Discover new career opportunities from leading employers eager to hire people with your expertise.
- Build your network by continuing your conversations with recruiters after the event ends.
Prime Healthcare Virtual Career Fair
The Career Development Center invites you to attend the Prime Healthcare Virtual Career Fair to meet hiring representatives online from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. The fair will feature positions in Michigan, Missouri, and Kansas.
Why work in healthcare? You will make an impact on people's lives, have a variety of opportunities, and can be very fulfilling for you.
Virtual Resume Workshop today
A resume is a document that presents your education, experience and qualifications in a clear, concise and compelling way, customized for the position to you are applying for. In this virtual session with the Career Development Center, find out from how to organize your experiences, talents and skills together – and most importantly – what employers are looking for in a resume. You never have a second chance to make a first impression.
Let us help you make sure you are putting your best foot forward from 1:30-2:30 p.m. today (Monday, April 27).
Shocker Career Chats: Networking & Job Search
Wichita State students can enjoy access to Handshake and LinkedIn Learning with the Career Development Center. Learn about how these two unique applications can help you prepare for career success from 4-5 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28), at wichita.edu/shockercareerchats
PRSA Kansas April program | The Excel Shooting: Crisis Communications in a Small Community
When a mass shooting occurred in Hesston, Kansas, in February 2016, the small town was flooded with national media overnight. Public information was a major component of the emergency management response.
This session, led by Erin McDaniel, will focus on how public information officers worked with the media, disseminated information, and helped promote community recovery in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Join the PRSA event virtually from noon-1 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28) via Zoom.
IDA will assist with new online and remote class Blackboard setups
Instructional Design and Access would like to help instructors in the shift to remote classes for summer, so starting immediately, we are offering a new service.
If you would like IDA to do the initial setup of your remote or new online course in Blackboard, simply provide the necessary information on this form.
As part of our service, we will upload your syllabus, set up discussion and assignment links, and upload a course banner. There are various options you can choose from to ensure the course setup you receive reflects your personality and supports your content.
Questions? Contact us by email at IDA@wichita.edu.
Research proves that authenticity boosts businesses
Lynn Matthews
Authenticity is intangible. We know it when we see it, but it’s difficult to define.
Dr. A. Lynn Matthews, assistant professor of marketing at Wichita State University, set out to quantify that her research article “When and how frontline service employee authenticity influences purchase intentions,” published in the Journal of Business Research.
Matthews and her co-authors made quantitative measurements of the impact of having a service provider be authentic on purchase intentions from that service provider.
Save on Under Armour Shooter Shirt from the Shocker Store
Now through Wednesday, April 29, you can get the official Under Armour team shooter shirt for just $25 online at shockerstore.com. Plus, free shipping! Available in sizes small-3XL. Not valid with other discounts.
Students, faculty, and staff, please take the CAPS Marketing Survey!
We invite you to take this survey regarding an awareness campaign from Counseling and Prevention Services. We want to make sure our messages are being heard by the whole WSU community!
Please follow this anonymous link to take the survey.
Thank you!
Textbook Buyback is now online only
Spring Textbook Buyback is now online only! Ship your gently used textbooks for free and receive cash for your books. Visit the “Course Materials” section of shockerstore.com for more information.
Wichita State grad Cindy Miller helps Harley-Davidson design a better ride
- Cindy Miller worked on an exhibit at the Sedgwick County Zoo as a student at Wichita State, experience she said is valuable in the real world.
- Miller earned her Ph.D in Human Factors at Wichita State before moving to her home state and eventually working for Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee.
- Miller's studies and work allowed her to work in industries she is passionate about as a career and as hobbies.
Student Ambassador Society to award scholarship to current Wichita State student
The Student Ambassador Society will award the Amie Montgomery Scholarship of $500 to one current Wichita State student. Amie had a tremendous impact on the lives of other students who knew her during her time as a student at Wichita State University and as a student ambassador.
To find additional requirements and apply for the scholarship, visit www.Wichita.edu/SASscholarship. The deadline for the 2020-2021 school year is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Students can use summer to stay on track and plan for next year's success!
While summer break is typically when students traditionally take time to relax, go on vacation or work extra hours, this summer presents interesting potential for students to stay on track and plan early for next academic year. Participating in applied learning experiences, taking summer courses and researching careers are just a few ways students can keep the momentum toward graduation going.
If students choose to gain some ground during the summer, their student experience may very well improve. Encourage students to continue to use resources such as academic advisors, success coaches, career counselors and specialists and financial aid staff among others who will remain available throughout the summer.