Year: 2024

The College of Applied Studies is proud to announce that Dr. Reagan Murnan, assistant professor of Special Education in the ISLE department, has been elected to the Kansas Association of Teacher Educators (ATE-K) board.

ATE-K supports quality teacher education in Kansas by cooperating with national and other professional organizations. Dr. Murnan’s dedication to advancing special education and teacher training will be a valuable asset to the board.

Get ready for a major upgrade. Shocker Career Accelerator is moving to a brand-new jobs platform in July.

It’s pumped about the new system but doesn’t want you to miss out on all the job postings, employer-hosted virtual events and other tools you have on Handshake right now.

Head over to Handshake and update your password. This will keep your current profile active and ensure you don’t lose access to these benefits. Learn more about updating your information.

Shocker Career Accelerator has been working on the system weekly and expects to launch Shocker Central in July. Shocker Career Accelerator will inform students how the system works and provide instructions on how to set up your new profile soon.

For questions or more information, visit the Shocker Central webpage, or contact Shocker Career Accelerator at 316-978-3688 or SCA@wichita.edu.

Stay tuned for more information.

Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to announce that it is transitioning career services platforms from Handshake to Shocker Central (powered by 12Twenty).

It is implementing the change to Shocker Central because 12Twenty offers a more robust and user-friendly interface that will better serve the diverse needs of students, alumni, employers and the entire university community. Key benefits of 12Twenty include advanced analytics, customized reporting and enhanced employer engagement.

In anticipation of the transition, Shocker Career Accelerator encourages you to take a couple of next steps:

Update any references to Handshake in your materials and communications to reflect the switch to Shocker Central. Change Handshake links on your webpage to Shocker Central at: wichita.edu/ShockerCentral.

If you have used Handshake to post student positions, log into the Handshake system (wichitastate.joinhandshake.com/login) and download any job descriptions you may want to reuse in Shocker Central in the future.

Shocker Career Accelerator anticipates going live with Shocker Central (12Twenty) in July. It thanks you for your cooperation and commitment during this transition. Contact Shocker Career Accelerator at 316-978-3688 or SCA@wichita.edu if you have any questions.

Christine Yim is the new assistant director for Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS). She oversees the student conduct hearing board and academic integrity committee, the academic integrity process, campus outreach initiatives and the conflict resolution process. She also consults with students, faculty and staff as needed in regard to academic integrity or student conduct concerns.

New schedule builders and department chairs are encouraged to attend the upcoming Banner Schedule Building Training sessions with ITS Applications Training and the Registrar’s Office on July 17 and 18. Attendees will learn to enter the course schedule for spring 2025 and view information using Banner 9 and WSU Reporting. Those who are new to schedule building are required to attend both section one and section two of the full training.

Experienced schedule builders are encouraged to attend the Schedule Building Overview Session offered on July 10. This is a refresher and is not intended to replace the full two-day training for new schedule builders.

The following sessions are posted in myTraining. Register to attend.

• Experienced schedule builders:
  • Schedule Building Overview: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10
• New schedule builders (required to attend both sessions):
  • Banner Schedule Building Section One: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17
  • Banner Schedule Building Section Two: 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 18
• All schedule builders:
  • Open labs will be made available beginning the week of July 22. Check myTraining for dates and times

Visit the Schedule Building webpage (wichita.edu/schedulebuilding) for schedule building related information.

Contact Corby Redington in Applications Training for questions at corby.redington@wichita.edu or 316-978-3083.

Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or humid than average. Protect yourself and others when it’s hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated and staying informed. Learn more about extreme heat and other health advisories.

UV index safety and resources

• Do not burn or tan: Avoid intentional tanning.
• Seek shade: Get under cover when sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Wear protecting clothing: Long-sleeved shirts and pants, wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
• Generously apply sunscreen: Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Apply sunscreen generously. Apply 15 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours or after swimming, sweating or toweling off.
• Check the UV index every day: The higher the UV index, the more you should do to protect yourself from the sun. When planning outdoor activities, follow EPA’s safety recommendations.
• Protect those at risk from UV rays: Children, the elderly and those with special needs may be more sensitive to the sun. Babies younger than six months should be protected from the sun using hats and protective clothing.

Summer is a great time to brush up on your grammar and math skills. Join Veterans Upward Bound as it sponsors two workshops that are divided into two sessions, held from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 11 and July 25 at 264 John Bardo Center.

The workshops will cover grammar and highlight subjects like speech, sentence structure, punctuation, grammar rules and writing tips. The workshop will also cover math and highlight subjects like algebra, geometry, problem-solving skills and basic arithmetic. Snacks will be provided.

Contact the Veterans Upward Bound Office to register for your desired workshop. 316-978-6742 or email Shauntelle Thompson at shauntelle.thompson@wichita.edu. This workshop is for veterans only.

Join the Department of Political Science and Pi Sigma Alpha to watch the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. The event will be hosted starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 in 417 Lindquist Hall. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Student Health Services is offering current WSU faculty and staff the ability to schedule their HealthQuest physical exam and lab work June 1 through July 31.

If you do not have a primary care provider and currently have private insurance through your employment with WSU, call to schedule your appointment with Student Health providers at 316-978-4792.

Wichita State has released the names of the 3,429 students included in the spring 2024 semester Dean’s Honor Roll list. To be included on the honor roll, students must be a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours) and have at least a 3.5 grade point average on the 4.0 scale.