FAA awards Wichita State $684K to study unmanned aerial systems
Wichita State University will receive $684,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for three programs aimed at increasing safety measures for the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Fall 2020 SPTE results have been mailed to departments
SPTE Results for fall 2020 have been mailed to your department. Please check with your department on how to acquire your results. The Office of Academic Affairs has notified the departments regarding how to get results to those who are not on campus. We apologize for the delay this semester due to issues with the printing process.
Award for Research/Creative proposals due Feb. 12
The Award for Research/Creative projects due date has been extended, and proposals are now due to the Office of Research no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. The award provides funding of up to $4,000 to enable faculty to pursue research or creative projects during the summer. Proposers must work with a grant specialist in the Office of Research prior to submission, and all complete applications require approval from the chair and dean. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed or considered. Please contact proposals@wichita.edu to get started or visit our website for additional information.
Research participants wanted
We are students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Wichita State. We are looking for participants for our research study on how electronically mediated therapy affects chronic low back pain. Your participation may help the field of physical therapy to more effectively understand and treat chronic low back pain in a technological age using at-home therapy services.
If chosen to participate, you will be asked to come to complete an 8-week, home exercise program that will be monitored via e-mail. The exercise program won’t require external resistance (weights, resistance bands, etc.). You will be asked to fill out one questionnaire prior to starting the program and two questionnaires at the end of the program. If you are chosen to be in the control group, your only responsibility will be to fill out two surveys in the span of 8 weeks.
If interested, fill out the survey. It will only take about 10 minutes. After completing the survey, you will receive
an email with further information
Your participation is graciously appreciated. Responses will remain confidential.
If you have questions/concerns, please email Austin Foley at amfoley1@shockers.wichita.edu.
If chosen to participate, you will be asked to come to complete an 8-week, home exercise program that will be monitored via e-mail. The exercise program won’t require external resistance (weights, resistance bands, etc.). You will be asked to fill out one questionnaire prior to starting the program and two questionnaires at the end of the program. If you are chosen to be in the control group, your only responsibility will be to fill out two surveys in the span of 8 weeks.
If interested, fill out the survey. It will only take about 10 minutes. After completing the survey, you will receive
an email with further information
Your participation is graciously appreciated. Responses will remain confidential.
If you have questions/concerns, please email Austin Foley at amfoley1@shockers.wichita.edu.
Town Hall for Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students
Dr. Rick Muma, interim president, and Dr. Shirley Lefever, interim executive vice president and provost, are hosting a town hall for Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, via Zoom. Please join us and feel free to ask questions or provide insight on issues important to you.
Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 943 5976 9484
Passcode: 351797
Shocker Volleyball opens home season with matches against North Texas
Wichita State Shocker Volleyball kicks off its season with a two-game series versus North Texas at Charles Koch Arena, 7 p.m. Jan. 28 and 6 p.m. Jan. 29. We hope to see you in Charles Koch Arena to cheer on your Shockers!
Call now to reserve your spot for Free STI testing on Feb. 3
From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 3, Positive Directions, ODI and SHS will host Pee for Pizza. Reserve your spot now for free STI testing. Call 316-978-4792 to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins will be accepted. Masks required.
Send us your applied learning story ideas
Do you know of a student who is gaining applied learning experience related to COVID-19? If so, let Strategic Communications know! Email lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu or call 978-3409.
President releases process to review and approve remote work arrangements (see clarifying FAQs)
Attention supervisors:
The sudden onset of COVID-19 forced the university to quickly move a large part of our workforce remote. Given the uncertainty that the pandemic currently presents, we must continue to encourage and/or require (if applicable) remote work for staff. This prioritization of the health and safety of workforce must be balanced with continued timely delivery of services to our students and greater university community. Each supervisor is currently empowered to determine the appropriate staffing model for their department as they deem appropriate and approved by their vice president.
Remote work arrangements raise unique administrative and legal issues. These issues include, but are not limited to, payroll taxes, unemployment and workers compensation benefits, work authorization restrictions, discrimination and retaliation laws, access to and security of University information technology systems, individual and University privacy and security, fulfillment of University grant and contractual obligations, and proper oversight. Accordingly, the University must proactively provide guidance on responsibilities, limitations, and expectations of employees who are working remotely. We must also identify all existing remote work situations and mitigate any administrative, legal, or compliance concerns.
All proposed remote work arrangements outside of the state of Kansas and/or those located in Kansas but intended to last more than thirty consecutive days must be reviewed by Human Resources and the Office of General Counsel prior to any offer of employment (for new employees) and/or granting permission to work remotely (for existing employees). These offices will review each proposed remote work situation and conduct a risk analysis. If necessary, approval may be required by the appropriate Vice President. NOTE: all arrangements for an employee to work outside the United States must be reviewed by the by Human Resources and the Office of General Counsel and approved by appropriate Vice President. Due to heightened security risks and complexity of labor and immigration laws, remote work outside of the United States will only be approved in extraordinary circumstances.
HR has published new guidance for remote work arrangements and established a dedicated web page Remote Work Arrangement Guidance to assist those who supervise staff who may currently be working remotely or who may wish to work remote in the future. The webpage contains remote work arrangement guidance as well as a remote work arrangement acknowledgement form to be utilized when appropriate.
NEXT STEPS FOR SUPERVISORS
Employees Currently Working Remotely In-State: Supervisors are required to ensure that ALL employees who have been working remotely at a location in Kansas for a period longer than 30 consecutive days complete a Remote Work Arrangement Acknowledgement. The completed acknowledgement is to be sent to the assigned HR business partner no later than January 29, 2021.
Employees Currently Working Remotely Out-of-State: Supervisors are required to ensure that ALL employees who have been working remotely at any location outside of Kansas, including internationally, complete a Remote Work Arrangement Acknowledgement. The completed acknowledgement is to be sent to the assigned HR business partner no later than January 29, 2021.
Employees Requesting or Needing Remote Work: Supervisors should follow the guidance posted on the HR website before authorizing remote work either (1) in Kansas for more than 30 consecutive days, or (2) outside of Kansas for any period of time.
Upcoming CourseLeaf Curriculum administrator and faculty Zoom training sessions
Register for CourseLeaf Curriculum (CIM) remote (Zoom) training sessions via the myTraining link under the Faculty/Staff tab in myWSU.
Each session is 1.5 hours long and instructors will remain available for questions afterward.
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2-3:30 pm
Wednesday, Feb 24, 10-11:30 am
Thursday, Mar 25, 2-3:30 pm
CIM training includes how to search for courses and programs, how to prepare a proposal to create a new or edit an existing course or program, how each proposal moves through the electronic workflow and how to approve proposals.
Training is applicable to any faculty, staff and administrators who would submit curriculum changes and/or are approvers in the change process.
GRASP 2021 abstract submission closes Feb. 11
The Graduate School is now accepting abstract submissions for the 17th annual Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium. GRASP 2021 will be held on Blackboard again this year with video presentations open for WSU Community viewing starting on April 2. Please encourage your graduate students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their research. Abstract submission closes on Feb. 11.
Kansas City student awarded full-ride Sexton Scholarship to attend Wichita State
Neymara Freeman — a senior at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science in Kansas City, Kansas — has been named the 2021 Linwood Sexton Scholarship at Wichita State University.
Join the YMCA today
The Greater Wichita YMCA is a place where all of us belong. It's a place where YOU belong and can be the very best version of yourself. Stop in to the Steve Clark YMCA on campus today and learn more about exclusive membership pricing for Wichita State University employees. We have a plan that's a perfect fit for you and your family.
Membership includes all 10 area location, hundreds of group exercise classes, the YMCA360 app with more than 300 on-demand exercise classes and programs that are accessible 24/7 and much more.
Steve Clark YMCA Hours:
Monday-Friday - 5:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday-Sunday - 8:00am - 7:00pm
To learn more about membership and any of the other services available at your YMCA visit us on campus for a plan that's a perfect fir for you and your family!