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Updated access to annual Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Training

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we invite you to reach out to the many referenced resources in order to join the larger discussion of these topics on our campus.

What is the duration of the training?
The duration of the training is approximately 40 minutes for employees, 40 minutes for graduate students and athletes, and approximately 45-60 minutes for undergraduate students.

When is the training deadline?
March 1, 2024

How do I access the training?
You can access the training through the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC) website (wichita.edu/ctac) under 2023-2024 Annual Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Training.

Thank you for your participation and for helping us to build the best campus possible.

For more information or if you have any questions or issues accessing the training, please contact CTAC at 316-978-3186 or ctac@wichita.edu.

Student success spotlight: Pamela O’Neal

This week’s Student Success and Persistence spotlight comes from Pamela O’Neal, associate director of student engagement in the Office of Online and Adult Learning.

What role do you think faculty/staff play in a student’s success and persistence?
“The potential staff and faculty have in a student’s success and persistence is immeasurable. I’ve heard students time and time again say to not only myself but to other staff and faculty, ‘I couldn’t have done it (meaning graduate) without you.’ Students need to know someone is not only there for them, but also that someone believes and is rooting for them the entire time they are at WSU.”
What is one small thing any faculty/staff member can do to make a student’s day or let them know they’re cared for?
“Ask them how their day is going and sincerely listen. Sometimes you’ll have advice or an answer for them, but sometimes they just want to know someone is really listening to them and not just hearing the words they are saying.”
How do you promote student success through your campus duties?
“In 2020, our office held the Inaugural Adult Learner Of The Year (ALOTY) Awards Celebration. Now in its fifth year, ALOTY Awards Celebration seeks to highlight adult learners who go above and beyond in the classroom and in the community as well.
We also recognize a campus partner (a person or organization) at WSU who we work with and a community partner (a person or organization) we work with and highlight them and thank them for their work.
We also highlight students throughout the year on our Shocker Proud website and during Online and Adult Learner Week at WSU.”

Do you know of a faculty or staff member who promotes student success, or a student who has been helped by a faculty or staff member, that should be highlighted in WSU Today? Email your ideas to Caelin Bragg, newsletter editor with the Office of Strategic Communications, at caelin.bragg@wichita.edu.

Staff nominations open for Distinguished Service Awards. Deadline extended: Friday, February 2, 2024

Staff Senate Distinguished Service Awards deadline has been extended to Feb. 2

Do you know a WSU employee who deserves special recognition for their contributions to Wichita State? The deadline for nominations has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday Feb. 2.

These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community that is beyond the expectations of the duties and responsibilities of their position. Selected honorees are recognized at the annual Shocker Pride Celebration.

Award details and the nomination form can be found on the Staff Senate Awards website. Nominations can be submitted to marissa.kouns@wichita.edu.

Student success spotlight: Daniel Ludlow

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Daniel Ludlow, custodial manager of special events and projects.

Daniel graduated from Wichita State in fall 2022 with his Bachelor of Arts in Education, emphasis in mathematics (secondary), while working full time in custodial services and took on his current role in October 2022.

While he found it difficult to work full time and earn an education at the same time, staff in the now Office of Online and Adult Learning (OAL) supported him every step of the way.

“Every time I hit a bump in my education and thought I needed to step away or couldn’t keep going, they were there to help me find a solution that kept me going,” Daniel said.

The department assisted him in determining the right major for him and shifting to being a part-time student to help him balance work and his education. Thanks to the department’s help, Daniel was able to graduate and further his career to support his family.

“If it wasn’t for a multitude of people in the department, I would not have earned my degree,” Daniel said.

One staff member who contributed to his success during his time as a student was Pamela O’Neal, associate director of student engagement in OAL.

“Daniel was an exemplary adult learner in that he was working full time, raising his family and earning his degree,” O’Neal said. “As an Osher Scholar, Daniel was a great asset to new incoming students, giving advice where he could and always having a great attitude. Wichita State benefited from having him as a student and now benefits from him being an employee.”

Inside Higher Ed highlights minor in student organization leadership at WSU

Wichita State was featured by Inside Higher Ed for its new minor in student organization leadership, highlighting how it will support students in their co-curricular activities and credential their experience.

Wichita State introduced the minor, housed under the College of Applied Studies, last year to provide Shockers the knowledge and skills they need to be effective leaders within their organizations.

Casey Shotwell, assistant educator, providing free math assistance to students

College of Engineering offering free math tutoring and labs in response to student needs

In response to student needs, the College of Engineering is offering free math tutoring and labs to any students who could benefit from precalculus, calculus 1 or calculus 2 assistance. Casey Shotwell, an assistant educator in the college, is available for one-on-one precalculus tutoring by appointment, as well as a calculus 1 lab from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and a calculus 2 lab from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Both labs take place in A131 in the Partnership 2 Building.

“We want to remove any academic barriers students may be facing,” said Dr. Anthony Muscat, the dean of the college. “After offering the tutoring and labs for two prior semesters, we have seen some great benefits to students.”

Students interested in scheduling a precalculus tutoring session may contact Shotwell at casey.shotwell@wichita.edu. To attend a lab, interested students should enroll in the applicable Blackboard group and visit A131 in the Partnership 2 Building at the designated time.