Events & Deadlines
Final Week to Apply for the Honors College Student Council 2021-2022
Being on the Honors Student Council gives you the special opportunity to identify and address the challenges and needs of all Honors students. You serve as the voice of students through communication with the staff, faculty, and Dean of the Cohen Honors College. During your term, you will discover your strengths and the strengths of your peers. If this intrigues you, you can read more about the Council by clicking here.
If you're unaware of what the Council has done recently, you should know that the Council assisted with changing the Honors College application requirements, awarding fee scholarships, hosting extended lounge hours, and other key initiatives in the Honors College.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this phenomenal group of students! Click here to submit your application. The deadline is next Friday, April 30.
Be Sure to Participate in This Research Study about the Honors College!
This student-led qualitative case study designed by a current McNair Scholar has the goal of understanding the perceptions of the Honors College regarding diversity and Inclusion, student involvement, and overall student well-being.
Participants must be 18+ and must also be a member of the Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College. Students complete a questionnaire with 10-15 questions targeting areas of diversity and inclusion, student involvement, and overall student well-being. Participation is expected to last about 15 minutes. Click here to fill out the questionnaire by next Friday, April 30.
If you have any questions, please contact Co-Principal Investigator Jacquelyn Martinez at jxmartinez22@shockers.wichita.edu or Faculty Advisor/Principal Investigator Dr. Kimberly Engber at kimberly.engber@wichita.edu.
Scholarship Opportunity for Female Students
Women of Wichita State University (WWSU) was formed in the Fall of 2018 by the combination of two groups; the Wichita State University Women's Association (WSU Dames), founded in 1928, and the Council of University Women (CUW) founded in 1930. The purpose of the group is to serve the interests of the University, to provide student scholarships, and to promote social interaction and a sense of community among its members.
WWSU administers the WSU Dames, CUW, and the WWSU Scholarships. Preference will be given to non-traditional students who identify as female (graduate or undergraduate) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester.
Click here for more information and to apply. The deadline is May 31.
News & Information
Take a Survey about Online Schooling during COVID-19
Students in HNRS 486 are conducting research about the effects of online schooling during COVID-19 on student engagement and post-graduation plans. The findings of this study can help universities and instructors better support students in online classes, as well as, support all students as they gradually integrate into more in-person classes.
Any WSU student that is older than 18 years of age is eligible to participate. Participation will take about 5-10 minutes. Click here to take the survey.
If you have questions concerning the study, please contact Savannah Redfern at sgredfern@shockers.wichita.edu or the faculty supervisor Dr. Gary Brooking at gary.brooking@wichita.edu.
Survey for Graduating Students
Take 3-5 minutes to provide important information to the university. Click here to take the Shocker Career Accelerator First Destination Survey.
You Can Still Apply for a Cohen Enhancement Scholarship
Cohen Enhancement Scholarship funds are still available for summer and fall experiences! Click here to apply.
Have You Enrolled in an Honors Course This Fall Yet?
Here are some Honors courses that still have spots available. There are more courses with spots available that are not below. Follow the instructions underneath to find information about every Honors course offered in Fall 2021.
- Speaking Spanish in the U.S. (Note: You do NOT need to know the Spanish language to take this course)
- History Beyond the Headlines
- Exploring Our National Parks *only a couple spots left*
- Epidemics in World History *only a couple spots left*
- OK Boomer & Beyond *only a couple spots left*
- The Power of Storytelling *only one spot left*
- Survey of Law & Public Policy *only one spot left*
How to find all Honors courses that will be offered in Fall 2021
Log into your myWSU account. Click on the myClasses tab. Find the yellow box titled
Registration Tools on the right side. In that box, click on Student Registration (Banner
9). On the right side, click on Browse Class Schedule by Term. Select Fall 2021. Click
the continue button. Find the search criteria titled Attribute (Gen Ed, SI, etc.).
Type in Honors and select Honors Program Course. Click the search button.
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Honors College Information
The Honors College student lounge (on the ground level of Shocker Hall) is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For general questions, email honors@wichita.edu.
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