Collegiate
The Office of Special Programs at Wichita State University administers programs that provide comprehensive services to low-income, first-generation, foster care and disabled individuals. We work to further the success and well-being of our clients through academic, career, social and accommodation services.
Location: 209 Brennan Hall I
Email: deltha.colvin@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-3314
Associative Vice President: Deltha Colvin
TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) assists first-generation and/or limited income undergraduate students who have learning, physical, and psychological disabilities. Among the services we provide are academic support and tutoring, access to adaptive computer equipment and other services that enable our students to persist and graduate from Wichita State University.
Location: Grace Wilkie Annex, Room 158
Email: trio.dss@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-5949
Director: Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd
Wichita State University is proud to host the prestigious Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program, a federal TRIO Program 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This project, also known as the McNair Scholars Program, was established in 1986 by the U.S. Department of Education. The Program identifies and prepares 28 eligible WSU students for graduate studies leading to the Ph.D. by providing research training and early scholarly experiences to high-achieving undergraduates. These experiences give students opportunities to define goals and develop critical skills needed for success at the doctoral level.
Location: Grace Wilkie Annex, Room 174
Email: mcnairscholars@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-3139
Director: LaWanda Holt-Fields
Wichita State University's Office of Disability Services provides individuals with learning, mental or physical disabilities an equal opportunity to attain their academic and personal goals to the fullest of their abilities.
Location: Grace Wilkie, Room 203
Email: disability.services@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-3309
Director: Isabel Medina Keiser
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is an educational and skills program designed to meet
the needs of today's veterans. VUB's goal is to prepare veterans for post-secondary education (i.e.-college,
vo-tech schools, etc.), regardless of desired institution.VUB is a TRIO Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and hosted by Wichita
State University. We serve veterans in Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties.
Location: Brennan Hall I, Room 419
Email: veterans.upwardbound@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-6742
Director: Stacia Lyday
Pre- Collegiate
The Communication field is one of the most exciting and diverse fields and connects
to multiple career paths including: Business, Medicine, TV/Film, Education and more.
A few of those careers are: TV Broadcast reporter, Social Media marketer or manager,
Event Management, Public Relations Specialist, Human Resources and Sales Representative
among others.
Location: Elliot Hall Basement, Room 015
Email: rick.armstrong@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-6731
Director: Richard Armstrong
The EOC is a federally funded program hosted by WSU that provides free counseling and assistance to adults ready to begin or resume the journey toward their educational goals -- whether that's a four-year college degree, an associate's degree or technical training to enhance your career. EOC services include training sessions to help adults prepare for college, assistance with the college application process, financial aid advising, career guidance and much more.
Location: Brennan Hall I, Room 308
Email: COEdu@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-7800
Executive Director: Frances Ervin
TRIO Talent Search at Wichita State University is a federally funded program designed to prepare and motivate middle school and high school students for postsecondary education. It has been serving students in Wichita since 1977.All services are free and include: tutoring, a computer lab with internet access, an after-school tutoring program, college and career information, assistance with completing financial aid and scholarship forms, campus visits to two-year and four-year colleges, and workshops such as: Getting Ready for the ACT, and Understanding Financial Aid/Financial Literacy.
Location: Brennan Hall I, Room 320
Email: larry.ramos@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-6753
Executive Director: Larry Ramos
Wichita State University’s Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a college access program that is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education designed to help students in foster care prepare for post-secondary education. KKGU offers a variety of free services to participants that help them gear up for a postsecondary education. Services include college exploration and visits, academic skill building, career exploration, mentoring, life skill building, ACT / SAT workshops, financial literacy, financial aid workshops, program orientation, scholarship opportunities, summer programs, educational field trips, recognition ceremonies for students and teachers, college portfolio preparation and quarterly newsletters.
Location: WSU Campus, 1845 N Fairmount, Box 110, Wichita, KS 67260-0110
Email: corinne.nilsen@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-7810
Executive Director: corinne.nilsen@wichita.edu
The TRIO Upward Bound Math Science Center (UBMS) works to elevate students who have an interest in and talent for science, technology, engineering and math through intensive instruction, hands-on experiences and opportunities to learn from professional mathematicians and scientists in a variety of fields. The UBMS Center offers an academic-year component and a summer residential component. Students are required to participate in both components from freshman through senior year.
Location: Brennan Hall I, Room 114
Email: ubms@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-3316
Director: Derrick Veasey
Upward Bound Wichita Prep provides limited-income and potential first-generation college students with the opportunity to improve their academic, social and personal skills while preparing for a post-secondary education. The program is available to 75 freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors from USD 259 (Wichita). Once selected, students may continue in the program through the summer following their high school graduation. The program consist of both an academic year and a summer residential component with each serving to motivate and encourage students to successfully complete high school and attend a post-secondary institution. However, in order for students to maximize the benefit of the program, they are highly encouraged to attend both components.
Location: Brennan Hall I, Room 205
Email: ub.wichitaprep@wichita.edu
Contact: 316-978-3019
Director: Rhonda Hicks