Wichita State Connect is the campus hub for engagement with preK-12 students and families, educators, and community members.

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Inspiring the next generation of innovators, educators and leaders

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Located in the heart of the campus, Wichita State Connect provides a gathering space and launchpad for preK-12 field trips to campus, mixers and events, professional development for educators, and programs that engage WSU’s academic colleges with innovation campus industry partners, admissions, college readiness programs, schools, and community organizations.

Wichita State Connect serves as a university gathering place for campus experiences for preK-12 students and their families, particularly among underrepresented and underserved communities in the Shocker Neighborhood, offering transformative applied learning experiences and college readiness programs for students.

How to find Wichita State Connect

Wichita State Connect is located in the geographic center of campus between Mid-Campus Drive and Research Place roads.

PARKING LOTS:

  • Lot 15 E, just north of the building (9 parking spaces reserved for Wichita State Connect).
  • Lot 13 and Lot 15, just west of the building. WSU visitor parking rules allow visitors to park in lots with the Blue and White "V" signage three times each semester (fall and spring) while school is in session. Parking permits are not enforced after 5 p.m.; when classes are not in session or during the summer sessions.
Get driving directions to Wichita State Connect
Map to Wichita State Connect

Executive Staff

Alicia Thompson

Associate Vice President of K-12 Connections & Special Projects

alicia.thomson@wichita.edu

316-978-5287

 No photo available of Tiffanie Henderson

Executive Administrator of K-12 Connections & Special Projects

tiffanie.henderson@wichita.edu

316-978-5287

Naquela Pack

Director of K-12 Connections & Special Projects

naquela.pack@wichita.edu

316-978-5955

Major Focus Areas

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PreK-12 Connections

To create stronger PreK-12 partnerships and reciprocal relationships in Shocker Neighborhood and beyond.

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Shocker Neighborhood

Helping families through access and affordability and enhancing partnerships and engagement.

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Wichita State Connect Space

Activate space to encourage creating, learning and collaboration.

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Special Project: Shocker Neighborhood

The Shocker Neighborhood is both an identity and a geographic location wherein residents, people, businesses and other entities are encouraged to be in close partnership with the university.

Visit the Shocker Neighborhood website
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Our Partners

As our name suggests, connections and partnerships are the lifeblood of Wichita State Connect. We're proud to work hand-in-hand with over 30 representatives of the entities and initiatives.