Year: 2024

Dr. Chase Billingham, associate professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Sociology in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, recently published the article, “‘Kansas Women Are Awake’: Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s Journeys in Kansas and the Origins of Women and Economics” in the journal, Great Plains Quarterly.

The article, published Nov. 5, detailed Dr. Billingham’s research on Charlotte Perkins Gilman, author of 1898’s influential “Women and Economics,” and the work she did in Kansas that led to her to publish her landmark book. Dr. Billingham’s research spans Gilman’s journey in Kansas in 1896 and 1897 by analyzing her letters, diaries and other archives to provide a detailed account of her ties to Kansas for the first time.

Join the Office for Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) for an open house celebrating its opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in 112 Jardine Hall. Remarks will be at 4:30 p.m.

This is a come-and-go event where you’ll have the chance to connect with colleagues and learn more about resources and initiatives supporting faculty excellence and development. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event is coordinated by the ADVANCE team in collaboration with Academic Affairs, the Office of Instructional Resources, University Libraries and the Office of Research.

The new Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention and Excellence (FARE) is looking for a program manager position. In this role, the successful candidate will assist faculty in continuing to grow, develop and excel as experts in their research and in the classroom.

The program manager of FARE will be at the heart of the university’s efforts to expand its funded research and creative endeavors while enhancing the educational experience. It is looking for an energetic and eager person who is driven who can connect faculty to resources across the university related to proposal development, funding opportunities and teaching methods to integrate into their classroom, or other aspects for new faculty to ensure their success as professors.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in an academic setting. The FARE office is located in 112 Jardine Hall. Those interested can apply through WuHire (495282, Faculty Development Program Manager). Apply soon. The search committee is reviewing currently reviewing applications.

Support for teaching and research is critical to Wichita State University’s mission to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. The establishment of an office dedicated to retaining, supporting and developing faculty talent is a significant step toward that.

The Office for Faculty Advancement, Retention and Excellence (FARE), funded in part by a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, is opening this semester. Its goals include supporting student success, collaborative and externally funded research, and attracting and retaining a diverse faculty body. Success in meeting these goals will elevate Wichita State’s efforts to become an R1 research institution.

The FARE office will collaborate with several departments across campus to deliver programs and services to support faculty, including Office of the Provost, College of Applied Studies, Office of Instructional Resources, Media Resources Center, Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives and Office of Research.

Do you have students who are looking for applied learning opportunities? The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is looking for students to support digital twin programs — which includes fully disassembling vehicles; scanning individual structural parts down to the nuts and bolts; and reassembling the virtual aircraft parts to create a digital twin.

Applied learning opportunities include on-campus and off-campus undergraduate and graduate mechanical computer-aided design, systems engineering and reverse engineering positions for U.S. citizens and qualified foreign nationals. These positions are open to all majors with opportunity for advancement based on performance and budget.

Students can find opportunities through WSU’s internal job listings, which also includes various other positions available at NIAR and the National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation. For additional information, contact Michael Henderson at michael.henderson@idp.wichita.edu.

Meet Paige Youngdahl, a senior at Wichita State majoring in information technology and management information systems. This past summer, Paige advanced her skills as a data analyst intern at Koch Industries.

Reflecting on the experience, Paige says her favorite part has been connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications. “I can’t explain how many things clicked that I didn’t fully understand from my classes. I have learned so much and have met so many amazing people.” Paige encourages other students to pursue internships, saying, “For me, it was like two puzzle pieces were coming together. I’m currently learning the textbook knowledge I need, while also seeing how this knowledge is used in a business.”

This year’s International Education Week runs from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22 with events ranging from trivia, info sessions and more. Check out the list of events on the Office of International Education website to join in celebrating the diverse population of international students at Wichita State.

The College of Applied Studies invites applications for a full-time associate dean for faculty and staff affairs.

This is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE appointment that includes responsibilities to assist the dean in implementing the college’s strategic priorities, including leadership of the college’s faculty annual review and promotion and tenure processes, faculty and staff mentoring and professional development programs, and curriculum proposal processes and catalog reviews.

To view the full posting, go to jobs.wichita.edu and click on “Internal” at the top of the page. Applications must be received before Monday, Dec. 2.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to share a helpful resource regarding student classroom behavior with faculty and staff on campus. This guide, which can be found on the SCCS website, discusses three easy steps to better manage classroom behavior:

1. Establish high and positive behavioral expectations
2. Reiterate/adjust and communicate those high and positive expectations
3. Outline next steps and document the disruption

If you are ever unsure about whether to make a report something to the SCCS office or not, you can email SCCS@wichita.edu or call at 316-978-6681. If you believe a report needs to be made to SCCS, you can fill out the conduct incident response form at wichita.edu/reportit.

Warm up your hands and heart when you stop by Cargill Cafe in Woolsey Hall to try the all-new grilled cheese and tomato soup combo. Don’t miss out as the combo is only available while supplies last.