Sign up now for the National Science Foundation webinar on their CAREER program on May 13
Sign up now! The National Science Foundation (NSF) is presenting a webinar on the NSF Faculty Early Career Development program (CAREER) solicitation NSF 20-525 on Wednesday, May 13.
The webinar will include a briefing on the CAREER program and key solicitation requirements followed by a question-and-answer session.
NSF CAREER applications will be due July 27, 2020. Email proposals@wichita.edu if you plan to apply, and a grants specialist will be assigned to assist you.
National Science Foundation (NSF) will require two new forms to be submitted in an NSF-approved format starting June 1, 2020
National Science Foundation (NSF) update: Upon implementation of the revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) on June 1, 2020, all proposals submitted on or after June 1 will be required to submit biographical sketches and current and pending support using an NSF-approved format. Proposals without these NSF approved documents will be blocked from submission.
NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch
NSF-Approved Formats for Current and Pending Support
Tuition Assistance applications for fall 2020 now being accepted
Tuition Assistance applications for fall 2020 are now being accepted through the Online Application Form. The online application will be available through July 1, and will close at the end of this application period.
The fillable PDF form will no longer be accepted. Due to the volume of applications received each semester, requests to submit late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions.
Click here for full program details.
Questions may be directed to TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.
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.
- April 27 – Budget system opened 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
TIAA virtual meetings are available
TIAA Financial Consultants are available to help WSU participants in the Kansas Board of Regents Retirement Plan with virtual meetings to confirm they are on track for retirement, discuss market volatility and consider recommendations on how to invest their funds.
These virtual meetings are private and secure, with only the employee and the Financial Consultant joining the virtual meeting. Through a computer or tablet, participants are able to see the Financial Consultant as they talk, and the consultant can share information on their screen to create an experience very similar to a traditional face-to- face meeting. Please click here to schedule an appointment.
Please email Jeremy Kohn, TIAA Financial Consultant, at jeremy.kohn@tiaa.org if you have problems setting an appointment and need assistance.
Help shape Wichita State by taking brand survey
Help us better serve you by letting us know what you think through our new Wichita State University brand survey.
Your thoughts are important in this time of change. Help us make the right decisions to ensure everyone finds value in Wichita State and feels welcome in the Shocker community.
Your next few minutes will make an important difference! Share your thoughts on our survey at https://wsu.news/survey. A Spanish-language version of the survey is available at https://wsu.news/surveyspanish.
Schedule a virtual group visit
In previous years, more than 2,500 students have come to WSU through a group visit to campus, and for many students a group visit is their introduction to Wichita State. During this time where virtual visits are the only option for students to “see” campus, the Office of Admissions is excited to extend a group visit opportunity to high schools and community colleges.
During a virtual group visit, students will hear from an admissions representative covering admissions requirements, financial aid and scholarship information, and the latest and greatest news coming from Wichita State.
Members of Student Ambassador Society and the Shocker Navigators will join in to answer questions about student life, and show various areas of campus through the virtual tour on the university website.
Any schools interested in a virtual group visit should contact Caitlyn Fowler, visit experience coordinator, at Caitlyn.fowler@wichta.edu.
KMUW News has daily updates on COVID-19 in Kansas
As news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly changes, KMUW News is compiling daily updates. At KMUW.org, you'll find the latest information, including the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas broken down by county.
Adaptable art students launch Design Zoo exhibit
When Wichita State University’s graphic design students conceptualized the theme of adaptability for their senior show, they had no idea how much they’d need to embrace that notion.
“Every year at the end of the year, seniors have a show,” said Irma Puskarevic, visiting professor of graphic design. This year’s show was scheduled to display in WSU’s ShiftSpace Gallery, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed all that: “This year they had to do it online.”
The result: Design Zoo, where for at least 30 minutes, the 21 artists of Design Zoo will be live and streaming to talk and interact with the audience about their work, “as if they would if this were a real gallery,” Puskarevic said.
Design Zoo will be presented online at 6 p.m. Friday, May 1, on the group’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
GRASP 2020 is today!
The 16th Annual Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects Symposium is live on Blackboard today (Friday, May 1)! To view graduate student presentations, self-enroll in the GRASP 2020 Blackboard: log in to Blackboard, visit the GRASP 2020 Blackboard Organization page, and click the “+Enroll” button.
First-Generation Student Organization virtual Zoom meeting today
The First-Generation Student Organization (FGSO) seeks to raise awareness within Wichita State University’s student and professional community through activities and programs designed to foster the education of first-generation students.
Our next virtual meeting is at 11 a.m. today (Friday, May 1) via Zoom.
Kennedy Rogers, coordinator of Leadership Development at Student Involvement, will be our speaker and she will share her expertise on leadership styles. We will review the “16 Personalities” test, too, so please take it before our meeting and have it on hand to discuss. Click here to take the personality test.
We are looking forward to making long-standing connections and doing great things with and for the first-generation college students here at Wichita State University, while having fun in the process.
Career Development Center invites you to meet with KCOE today
If you are struggling to make sense of how to retake control of your career ambitions, or if you are interested in gaining perspectives on how to handle adversity in the workplace in uncertain times K·COE ISOM invites you to join us for our upcoming webinar: Pursuing your Career Path in Challenging Times.
KCOE has assembled a team of leaders and experts to help guide you through the process of dealing with adversity in the workplace, creating a mentor relationship, expanding your professional network, and creating a strategy to move forward when it feels like the world is going in reverse. This will be a great opportunity for you to understand how to collect your emotions, clarify the purpose and goals of your career, and make connections virtually.
This hour-long interactive webinar and panel Q & A will be led by James Boyd, Talent Advisor, and Samantha Dinkel, Senior Campus Recruiting Specialist.
See you at 1 p.m. today (Friday, May 1).
We hope you will join us!
Pursuing Your Career Path in Challenging Times
Tuesday Talks with Sara Friesen and Student Health Services
For the next Tuesday Talks at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, join mental health nurse practitioner Sara Friesen, APRN, PMHNP-BC, for a Q&A about mental health!
Join us on Facebook Live at 2 p.m. to discuss mental health and its stigma, culture, and discussing it with your family. Missed our last Tuesday Talks? Check out the previous ones here.
May HealthQuest upcoming events
Employees enrolled in 2020 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and HSA/HRA rewards dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year!
In May, there is one event currently scheduled, worth up to 1 point total. There are also a variety of on-demand or online options with up to 43 points available.
- 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, May 20, “Mental Health Awareness” EAP webinar. Register online. (1 point)
Now is good time to take advantage of some of the On-Demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.
- Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (max 1 health coaching per day) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions. Through Sunday, May 31, each health coaching is worth 2 points.
- Learning Modules: You can earn up to 5 points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are 18 different topics to choose from.
- EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 8 points (max 1 point per day) by completing EAP On-Demand trainings and webinars that you can access through the HealthQuest portal. There are 32 different topics to choose from.
- HealthQuest Financial Wellness Learnings Module: You can earn 5 points by completing this four-week learning module.
- Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 points for completing this assessment.
- 2020 HealthQuest Program Overview Video & Quiz: You can earn 3 points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
We’ll publish upcoming events each month, but if you’d like to plan in advance, check out all currently scheduled HealthQuest events.
ITS Applications Training: Online sessions now available
Did you know that ITS Applications training is offering remote training sessions online?
That's right, you can now take Banner or Microsoft trainings remotely from your home!
Sign up for remote sessions in myTraining, right where you found the in-person sessions.
The location will be listed as "remote." We hope to see you (virtually) soon!
Volunteers needed for a research study
Test-Retest of the SWAY Mobile Application: Telemedicine Approach
Purpose of the study: To assess the accuracy of the balance, reaction time and cognitive assessment modules of the SWAY mobile application through a telemedicine approach using virtual Zoom meetings and a SMART device.
Procedures: Participants balance, reaction time, and cognitive function will be tested using the SWAY application using a SMART device and receiving instruction through a virtual zoom session.
Time: Participation will include three separate sessions placed one week apart. Each weekly session is expected to last about 30 minutes.
Inclusion / Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants must be age 18 or older
- No known muscular disorders
- No known neurological disorders
- No known orthopedic disorder
- No uncorrected vision
Location: Telemedicine approach: virtual Zoom appointments using computer technology and a SMART device.
Contact: If you are interested in participating in this study please contact Dr. Heidi Bell at: heidi.bell@wichita.edu or 316.393.3339
Millicent Setzkorn at mrsetzkorn@shockers.wichita.edu or 620-393-5320
Should you have any questions or concerns, email Dr. Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5150.
Learn how you can make a BIG difference with Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
Are you ready to be a part of something BIG? Learn more about Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters during Kansas' BIGgest Virtual Info Session ever at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5. Register today for the free webinar; space is limited.
There are currently more than 1,500 Littles waiting for a Big across the state of Kansas. Will you join the more than 100 Wichita State faculty, staff and students already involved by being a friend to the youth in need? For more information visit KansasBigs.org.
To the stars, student defies odds
Just 10 percent of aerospace engineering majors are female. Black women make up less than a fraction of a percent in the field. Khristian Jones is undeterred by the odds. She aspires to be an astronaut.
“As an eighth grader, I knew that I was talented in math and science, had a love for space and wanted to be a part of the space community,” Jones said. “I just had to figure out a way to put those things together.”
Her research led her to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering at Wichita State University. It represented a big change from her hometown of Chicago, but she’s adjusted to the smaller city.
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.