What's New at SSS
Welcome back! We at Student Support Services are glad to have you, our students, back at school during the Fall 2020 Semester. There have been a few changes since the Spring 2020 Semester and you know the saying: New Semester, New SSS!
Beginning FALL Semester 2020, the SSS office will be OPEN the following hours to help students in person:
Monday: 8 AM – NOON
Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM – NOON
We are available to help students virtually from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday in addition to our in-person hours. We will continue to provide students with full support through social distancing channels including phone, text, email, and Zoom.
In addition to new in-person hours, we would like to introduce the newest addition to the SSS team our new Assistant Director & Academic Advisor: Ms. Karen L. Wright!
In order to help keep students safe from the COVID-19 virus our SSS Technology Lab located in Grace Wilkie 222 will be CLOSED for the semester. Don’t fret though! Introducing our new & clean SSS Student Lab & Resource Center, located in our office Grace Wilkie 309, where students can still get free internet access, free printing, help from our student assistants, and walk-in tutoring!
For more important information regarding returning to campus, advising, and all things SSS, we encourage you to visit our website at wichita.edu/sss.
Your Success is Our Goal!
KUDOS, PUBLICATIONS, & PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Linda F. Rhone named a top business leader and innovator!
Dr. Linda F. Rhone, director of WSU Trio Student Support Services and graduate teacher
education workshop faculty member, is featured in Urban Focus Business Leaders Magazine for the August 2020 issue. Rhone, who teaches teachers throughout Kansas, established
the Wichita Teacher Inquiry Group (WTIG), the only one of its kind in this region,
with grants from the Kansas Health Foundation and the Gerber Institute for Catholic
Studies. Rhone was congratulated and commended by Senate Resolution No. 1768 at the
Kansas State Capital for her work with WTIG, which is designed to lessen systemic,
cultural, direct and indirect bullying behavior at school, in the workplace and at
home through cultural competence and transformative teaching and learning. In Urban Focus, Rhone has been named one of the Top 30 Business Leaders and Innovators
for 2020. She is releasing a memoir in late fall 2020 titled, “Reflecting on Aspects of My Life:
From Magical Consciousness and Chaos to Critical Consciousness and Clarity.” Her memoir
addresses intergenerational childhood trauma and ways to rethink and re-language traumatic
life events and thrive.
Tips & Tricks
Some tips for attending school during the COVID-19 Pandemic
1. Develop a Routine
The key to your academic success begins with forming a routine. Developing a routine
can be hard at first but practice makes perfect.
2. Focus on Organizing
Organize spaces where you can do your school work. Keep a calendar and write everything
in it, such as due dates and reminders.
3. Maintain Your Relationships
It is important to maintain social distancing, but luckily for us, we live in the
era of technology where everyone can be one click away! Connect with your classmates,
ask your professor and advisors for help, and find something fun to do with people
you live with.
4. Break Down Work into Smaller Chunks
Do not try to do all your semesters work in one day. You are in a marathon, not a
sprint. Pace yourself, cut yourself some slack, and reward your efforts. For example,
try a snack or video game break!
5. Take Care of Yourself
These are stressful times. It is important to take care of yourself physically and
mentally during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Be kind to yourself, keep your sense of humor,
nourish your mind, body & soul, connect with others, and with yourself. You got this!
Source: https://lesley.edu/article/five-tips-for-students-during-the-coronavirus-self-quarantine
TRIO SSS Fall 2020 Operations
Beginning FALL Semester 2020, the SSS office will be OPEN the following hours to help students in person: Monday: 8 AM – NOON Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM Friday: 8 AM – NOON We are available to help students virtually from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday in addition to our in-person hours. We will continue to provide students with full support through social distancing channels including phone, text, email and Zoom. For general questions or concerns, please contact the SSS Director Dr. Linda Rhone at 316-978-7447 or linda.rhone@wichita.edu or the Senior Administrative Assistant Chelsea Martinez at 316-768-7885 or chelsea.martinez@wichita.edu. Please contact your advisor by phone, text or email for advising appointments. Dr. Linda Rhone: linda.rhone@wichita.edu, 316-243-6959 Karen L. Wright: karen.wright@wichita.edu, 316-978-7478 Nelson Ross: nelson.ross@wichita.edu, 973-370-5029 Kamika Thomas-Hicks: kamika.thomas-hicks@wichita.edu, 316-393-2277 For important information regarding returning to campus, we encourage you to visit https://www.wichita.edu/about/COVID-19/current_students.php. Welcome back!
Student Support Services is a Federal TRIO Program, funded 100% through a grant from the United States Department of Education. Student Support Services receives EOF funding from SGA, and additional student scholarships from community donors. Notice of Nondiscrimination: Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliations, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination
policies: Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0205; telephone (316) 978-6791
SSS Professional Staff:
Dr. Linda F. Rhone - Program Director Karen L. Wright - Assistant Director & Academic AdvisorKamika Thomas-Hicks - Database Specialist & Academic Advisor
Nelson Ross - LSTC Coordinator & Academic Advisor
Chelsea Martinez - Senior Administrative Assistant
Don't forget to meet with your advisor once a month!
Advisors help students with their educational and career goals by helping them develop a realistic academic plan of study for their major. They can also help maximize your educational and personal potential with utilizing SSS and university resources.
This Newsletter is produced twelve times a year providing Student Support Services students information on program services and activities, university policies and procedures and additional resources. It is one of a multiplicity of services to assist participants in the successful completion of their degree program. Student Support Services
309 Grace Wilkie Hall
In-Person Office Hours:
Monday & Friday
8 AM – NOON Tuesday - Thursdays 8 AM - 5 PM Virtual Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Phone: (316) 978-3715
https://www.wichita.edu/sss