Year: 2024

The Office of Academic Affairs has announced new emeriti members. Help congratulate the following emeriti:

Danette M. Baker, posthumous, associate teaching professor emerita, School of Performing Arts
Wilson R. Baldridge, professor emeritus, Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
Maryon J. Habtemariam, associate teaching professor emerita, School of Nursing
Raymond H. Hull, professor emeritus, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
C. Nicholas Johnson, professor emeritus, School of Performing Arts
Martha J. Smith, professor emerita, School of Criminal Justice
Marcia P. Stevens, regional director emerita, Small Business Development Center, Academic Affairs

Emeritus status is an honorary designation conferred upon retirees in recognition of their contributions and accomplishments over their years of service to the university.

Visit the emeriti faculty page for a complete listing of emeritus and emerita faculty.

Wichita State University is committed to the safety of its campus community and provides fire safety resources to help Shockers stay safe on and off campus.

Learn more and find resources on how to stay safe on the Fire & Safety Office webpage, including information on:

• Working with open flames, heat or sparks
• Proper use of extension cords
• Restrictions for potentially dangerous decorations
• Proper use of fireworks and other pyrotechnics
• WSU’s commitment to a tobacco free campus
• How to use fire extinguishers in the case of an emergency
• Filling out a permit to host a grilling activity
• The prohibition on the use of portable space heaters
• The potential fire hazards of battery powered mobility devices
• General advice on fire safety off campus
• Keeping corridors free of storage and equipment for emergency evacuations

For more information or questions, contact the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

Wichita State University is committed to preserving and supporting freedom of thought, speech and expression on our campus.

Visit the WSU Freedom of Expression web page for more information. And new this year is guidance on facilitating constructive conversations.

You can also view the Kansas Board of Regents’ Statement on Free Expression here.

The next University Staff Senate (USS) meeting is scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, or via Teams.

All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community.

Do you need Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) staff to present in a classroom, at a conference, at a departmental meeting or for a program?

SCCS staff are always happy to present on any of the following topics to provide more education for students, staff and faculty on campus regarding its office or policies:

• Overview on academic integrity
• Overview on submitting incident reports
• Overview on specific conduct policies found in 05/student code of conduct
• Overview of specific data from the SCCS office
• Hazing prevention
• Classroom management
• General information about Student Conduct & Community Standards

Fill out the online “Request a Presentation” form to request SCCS staff create a specific presentation. A member of the SCCS team will be assigned to work with you to meet the presentation goals and will be available to present on the topic as well as answer any questions.

Please ensure there is ample of time between the request and the presentation due date, as the presentations will take time to create. The SCCS office will do its best to accommodate presentation dates, and staff will work with you if there are conflicts.

If there are any questions, reach out to SCCS@wichita.edu.

ShockerStrengths is proud to celebrate its fifth year at Wichita State. Help celebrate by participating in its campus-wide survey to learn when, where, how and why faculty, staff and students are engaging with their natural talents and strengths. As WSU prepares for growth and continue its progress towards a Strengths-Based Institution, your input and stories are impactful.

Also, don’t forget to plug strengths into your courses, groups and teams by requesting one of the workshops. All workshops include the inventories and materials.

For more information and to request the inventory or a workshop, visit the ShockerStrengths webpage.

The fourth annual NXT LVL Garage Party from 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 17 at the parking garage features music from DJ Carbon, acrobats from Flow Foundry ICT, food from Kung Fu Tea, Elatino Dogos y Hamburguesas, Churros, activities like a rock wall, large format Mario Kart and much more. NXT LVL T-shirts will be given away while supplies last. Admission to the NXT LVL Garage Party is exclusive to Wichita State students and no bags or outside food will be permitted. Clear Bags accepted.

NXT LVL Garage Party is coordinated by Student Engagement & Belonging. For questions, call 316-978-3022 or email seb@wichita.edu. For more events like this, visit wichita.edu/seb.

Visit Campus Media Services Classroom Training webpages for an online, asynchronous guide on using the BYOD “Gray Box” and Master Classrooms. Still looking for an in-person solution? Fill out a training request ticket and let the team know what times and classrooms you’ll be teaching in and they will work with you to get you trained.

ShockerStrengths is proud to celebrate its fifth year at Wichita State. Help celebrate by participating in its campus-wide survey to learn when, where, how and why faculty, staff and students are engaging with their natural talents and strengths. As WSU prepares for growth and continue its progress towards a Strengths-Based Institution, your input and stories are impactful.

Also, don’t forget to plug strengths into your courses, groups and teams by requesting one of the workshops. All workshops include the inventories and materials.

For more information and to request the inventory or a workshop, visit the ShockerStrengths webpage.

Temporary construction fencing will block foot traffic between Jardine Hall and the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC). Pedestrians may detour through the RSC or Jardine to get to their destination.