Barton School of Business launches immersive Executive Education Programs
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has started Executive Education Programs (EEP) aimed at bringing world-class resources, training and connections to Wichita’s top executives.
“Traditionally, executives who wanted to grow their skills, knowledge or network would have to spend a large amount of time and resources to accomplish this,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business. “With our Executive Education Programs, these exclusive opportunities are now available in their own backyard.”
OAT summer grant apps due
The Open/Alternative Textbook (OAT) initiative is designed to promote, incentivize, and grow the use of freely available resources in Wichita State classes to reduce the economic impact of textbook costs on the student body.
The 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 SEM and the course fees.
KBOR is offering Open Educational Resource workshops on March 12, 23, April 1, and April 14. Register here.
Wichita State Summer OAT Grant applications due Monday, April 12.
Campus, NIAR email and calendar integration
ITS and NIAR IT recently updated our campus email environment to allow for better integration between Wichita.edu and NIAR.Wichita.edu accounts. Individuals with either of these account types can now see each other’s scheduling availability in Outlook calendar (if an individual has enabled the sharing of their schedule). Additionally, individuals with wichita.edu accounts can now see NIAR addresses in the address book, and further integration is planned.
If you have any questions or problems regarding this integration, please contact the ITS Help Desk at Help Desk at 316-978-4357 or helpdesk@wichita.edu.
FY22 online budget training available April 26
The time for submission of FY 2022 annual budget requests is fast approaching. If you are a budget officer or review officer, annual training on the budgeting system will be available online through a video posted to myWSU, under the link “TM1 Training Video” in the employee toolbox.
Planned dates for completion of the various phases of the budget process are outlined below. Please keep in mind these dates may fluctuate.
- April 26: Budget system opens for changes and training video goes online
- May 21: Final day Budget Officers & Budget Review Officers to enter data into the system
- May 28: Final day for Vice Presidents to enter data into the system
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your budget analyst or the budget office at 978-3030.
Tuesday Talks: COVID-19 vaccine update
In this video, Student Health Services Director Camille Childers and Heather Stafford explain everything to keep you updated on who is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, how to receive your doses from SHS, and which vaccine is offered.
Register for the F45 Playoffs today
The F45 Playoffs are back this semester. Join us on April 30 to see if you have what it takes to be crowned the F45 champion. Registration is free for all students and $10 for all other participants. Register today with an F45 instructor.
Applications open for Shocker Leadership Awards
Applications for the ninth Shocker Leadership Awards are now open. The Annual Shocker Leadership Awards are a way to recognize the work of student-led organizations, students, faculty and staff at Wichita State University. Recognized student organizations, university affiliated student groups and individuals may be nominated by a student, faculty member, staff member, or organization; or students may nominate themselves for one of the awards. One application form must be completed for every award for which one wishes to be considered. A nomination must have all parts to be considered by the selection committee. Nominations are due Friday, April 9 at 11:59 p.m.
If you would like to nominate someone on their behalf for an awards, please note that it is the responsibility of the nominator to turn in a complete packet. The nominee (unless they are nominating themselves) would not be responsible for uploading the applications. To submit a Shocker Leadership Award, please click the application linked in each award that you want to apply or nominate someone for.
Submit a Shocker Leadership Award nomination
Submit nominations for advising awards
Have you received great advising or encouragement? Do you know of an advisor who goes above and beyond for students? Nominate a faculty or staff advisor for the third annual Excellence in Academic Advising Award.
The Advising Network (TAN) is proud to support student success by recognizing advisors at Wichita State University. Anyone who provides advising services in any role (faculty or staff) is eligible for nomination. Applications will be accepted until April 10.
Researchers offer help with parenting issues
Parenting can be tough! Researchers at Wichita State University are seeking to help parents manage behavior concerns in children ages 3-12. Behaviors may include whining, tantrums, and difficulty following directions. The study will include three telehealth parent training sessions (approx. 45 min each) and follow up assessments one week, one month, and six months after treatment in order to track long-term behavior change.
Parents who complete all three parent training sessions and corresponding assessments will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card. We are looking for about 25 families to participate in our study. If you have a child living in your home who is between 3-12 years old and is exhibiting behaviors that are difficult to manage, you may be eligible for this study.
If you are interested in learning more about this study, please contact Ashley Ormond aeormond@shockers.wichita.edu or Dr. Rachel Petts at 316-978-3720 or rachel.petts@wichita.edu.
Use RSC Engraving for end-of-the-year awards
RSC Engraving is on campus, convenient and ready to assist you with all of your award needs to celebrate the end of the 2020-2021 academic year. Most orders complete in fewer than 10 days, so now is the time to order. Simply stop into our shop in the lower level of the RSC, call 316-978-7048 or, email us at rsc.engraving@wichita.edu.
Earn HealthQuest points for attending F45 classes
Get rewarded for attending F45 Classes. Attendance is tracked based on the FitDegree app. Sign in at every class and receive a prize after every 25 classes you attend! Attend 100 classes to earn the prestigious Shocker Fit 100 Club t-shirt. HealthQuest points are available for state insurance plan holders. There are four HealthQuest points available annually. Attend 40 classes between July 1 and Dec. 30 or Jan. 1 through June 30.
Download the 'FitDEGREE' app to register for classes, and select the Wichita state location. Instructors will check attendees into class when they arrive (advised 5-15 mintues prior to start time). There are 32 classes a week to choose from, and you can check out our full schedule on wichita.edu/campusrec.
Shocker grad to discuss food insecurity during pandemic
Join the Newman University School of Social Work and the community when Wichita State University graduate Tajahnae Stocker will be presenting on food insecurity during the pandemic at 6:30 p.m. April 6 via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 960 9935 1670; passcode: 381103.) There will be free CEUs available for any professional/educational gain and this will be a great community connection.
The Honors College Faculty Council invites the campus community to two virtual events
The Honors College Faculty Council invites the campus community to two virtual events to learn more about faculty work in the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College.
Departmental Honors Tracks Panel Discussion
Learn from faculty and department chairs about new and existing departmental honors tracks. Hear about successes and challenges. Share questions and ideas at 3 p.m. April 6.
Honors Faculty Fellows Presentation and Discussion
This year’s Honors Faculty Fellows will present updates on their projects at 3:30 p.m. May 13. There will be an opportunity for questions, to share ideas and discussion of potentials for future faculty fellows.
Both events will be on Zoom. Zoom links: April 6 meeting and May 13 meeting.If you have any questions, please contact Carla Mann at carla.mann@wichita.edu.
Tell students about Ulrich internship opportunity
Do you know a student who is looking for a paid internship? The Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State University campus is accepting applications from Wichita State students for its paid internship program, which offers valuable experience in the everyday workings of a university art museum. These internships give students interdisciplinary and experiential learning that is informative on both intellectual and practical levels. Tasks may include assisting with research for exhibitions, cataloging works of art, helping with publicity, participating in exhibition installations, working on programs, and giving exhibition tours. Internships for course credit in fulfillment of curricular requirements are available in coordination with many academic departments.
To apply, the student must email a current resume accompanied by a cover letter to ksenya.gurshtein@wichita.edu or or jana.erwin@wichita.edu. Applicants should summarize their past experiences related to art or museum work, their goals for the future, and an explanation of why they would like to intern at a university modern and contemporary art museum. Please note: We strongly recommend visiting the museum's exhibitions and exploring this website before writing the cover letter. The application deadline is April 30.
Join SAC for Kahoot trivia on Tuesdays
We all love Kahoot, but it is even more fun when prizes are involved. Every second Tuesday of the month SAC is hosting a themed Kahoot trivia where participants can compete for awesome prizes. Everyone is welcome to join the fun, but only students are eligible to win. Make sure to register at wichita.edu/SAC. April is grocery trivia. For more information about SAC sponsored events, visit wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at SAC@wichita.edu.
Wichita State Baseball opens Riverfront Stadium vs. Houston Cougars on April 10
Wichita State Shocker Baseball and the Wichita Wind Surge have teamed up to bring baseball to the brand new Riverfront Stadium at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10.The Shockers play conference foe, Houston, in the inaugural game of the new stadium. Get a first look and be a part of history to #WatchUs take the field as the Shockers become the first team to play in Riverfront Stadium. Seating is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, so purchase tickets early.
Register for a DIY plant-growing kit from SAC
Have you been wanting to get into growing plants but didn’t know where to start? Join SAC to pot your own plant and learn tips and tricks to keep it thriving and surviving. Register to participate at wichita.edu/SAC while supplies last. Registration will close when supplies run out or on Tuesday, April 20, whichever comes first. Your kit will be mailed to you and you should receive it by Thursday, April 29.One kit per person with WSU ID. For more information about SAC sponsored events, visit wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at SAC@wichita.edu.
Volunteers needed for fall-risk monitoring study
Research Topic/Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to develop a wireless and flexible skin-wearable electronic device with motion sensors to identify the fall risk of older adults.
Procedures:
- The research team will help participants to put the fall risk monitoring device onto the skin.
- Each participant will be instructed to conduct five types of different daily activities (e.g., sitting or standing, lying, walking, climbing stairs, and running) as well as three types of falls (e.g., forward, backward, and lateral falls).
Time:
- This device test is expected to last about 60 minutes for fall risk monitoring and 30 minutes for additional education or paperwork.
- The fall risk monitoring test will be conducted on Thursdays and Fridays between April 15 and May 28.
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants must be age 65 or above.
- Participants should be able to stand up from a seated position and lay down from a standing position repeatedly at least for 10 times and also walk, run, walk upstairs, and walk downstairs continuously at least for five minutes for each activity.
- Participants should not have mobility or activity difficulty.
- Participants should not have severe visual impairment and/or hearing loss problems.
- Participants should not have cognitive impairment.
Location: 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita State University, Beggs Hall (Main Lobby), Wichita, KS 67260
Payment to participation: You will receive a $100 Greenphire ClinCard for your participation. You can use the ClinCard at an ATM or at the store like a debit card. Participants must have a valid Social Security Number to participate and to receive the payment.
Contact: f you are interested in participating in this study, please contact PI, Dr. Yongkuk Lee by email yongkuk.lee@wichita.edu or phone (316) 978-7670.
Are your students career-ready?
Helping students develop skills outside of the classroom that employers are looking for is important for preparing them for life after graduation. Students can visit the Are You Career Ready? page to learn about the eight competencies employers are looking for beyond academic knowledge. If students are in search of applied learning, they should explore opportunities through the Shocker Career Accelerator.
Update allows students to create Teams sites
ITS has recently updated Wichita State's Microsoft Teams environment to give students the ability to set up Microsoft Teams sites. For situations when students need an environment to actively share documents or communicate via group chat (such as a class group project), faculty are encouraged to steer students toward this environment.
Instructions for how to create Teams sites
Wichita Regional Chamber sponsors Barton School webinar
CEDBR Director Jeremy Hill along with Barton School faculty members Dr. Gerald Graham and Dotty Harpool presented a March 29 webinar titled "Resilience and Recovery" hosted by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce. The webinar included a discussion of recent Wichita-area economic conditions, the role of emotional intelligence in successfully returning to face-to-face business interactions, and best practices for working remotely.Graham also unveiled the Barton School's new Executive Education Programs, which begin in May. More than 50 Wichita area business community members were in attendance.