Year: 2024

Join the Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion (ADI) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room, and enjoy some free pizza while playing fun games and meeting fellow students.

The Indian Students Association (ISA) is excited to invite Shockers to its Fresher’s Day event for fall 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 in 209 Hubbard Hall.

Freshers Day is an unforgettable event filled with informative sessions, engaging games, and delicious food. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow students, learn more about campus life and enjoy some fun activities. Whether you’re new to campus or returning, this event is designed to welcome you and help you feel at home. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, relax and kick off the semester with your peers.

Managers, it’s time to complete the mid-review step of the myPerformance evaluation cycle for your non-teaching employees. The mid-review step is your opportunity to do a formal progress check-in with your employees now that we’re halfway through the annual performance evaluation period that began March 1 and ends Feb. 28, 2025. Go to myPerformance to access and complete mid-reviews, which should be completed by Sept. 30.

Follow these steps to complete mid-reviews for your non-teaching employees:

• Add comments regarding your employee’s performance and progress on their expectations and goals for the first half of the evaluation period.
• Make any necessary updates to expectations and goals for the last half of the evaluation period.
• Save and submit your updates.
• Meet with your employees to review their progress, share any updated expectations and goals, and provide them with a copy.

Helpful hints:

• Managers have unlimited access to update and edit content on evaluations in myPerformance until the employee self-evaluation step begins Jan. 1, 2025.
• Be sure to save and submit anytime you update or make changes to an evaluation. You still have access to make changes after you save and submit.
• Employees don’t have access to their 2024-25 myPerformance evaluation until the employee self-evaluation step which is why it’s important to review and provide a copy of their evaluation for reference throughout the year.
• Managers can add co-planners during this step. A co-planner is someone who has managed a portion of the employee’s work assignment during the evaluation period.
• To find in-progress or past evaluations in myPerformance, check the small box “Show completed and expired tasks” then click “Search.”

For more information (including myPerformance training, quick reference guides, and other resources) go to wichita.edu/myPerformance.

Wichita State has been named the 2024-25 Academic Institution of the Year by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field.

The award is part of SHPE’s Technical Achievement Recognition program, which recognizes impactful research, professional contributions and community engagement in the STEM community. It will be presented during the STAR Award Gala on Nov. 1 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

Wichita State has had a SHPE student chapter since 2008, when it started with five members. The chapter was named the Region Three Chapter of the Year in 2022-23 and 2023-24. During the 2023-24 academic year, there were more than 60 members, and membership for the 2024-25 academic year is expected to be similar or higher. Most of the past SHPE members have been students from the College of Engineering within the university.

Wichita State is participating in the VOLARÉ Institute as part of a project to build research capabilities and expand STEM initiatives for Hispanic-Serving Institutions. 

VOLARÉ Institute participants, chosen from an application process, will engage in a series of activities designed to enhance skills and boost the ability to compete for funding while elevating the research enterprise.  

“We are grateful to have been chosen by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to participate in the first cohort of the VOLARÉ Institute,” said Coleen Pugh, vice provost for research. “We consider this an important step to attaining our HSI goals, while also contributing WSU’s expertise to the program.” 

Today’s information overload world can be less stressful with a plan. In LASI 170, students tackle information overload by developing practical search strategies and critical thinking skills. It’s the key to academic success and informed decision-making in today’s digital landscape.

The eight-week, one-credit class starting Oct. 10 (CRN 11733) is designed to help students learn how to conduct research to succeed on projects, presentations and papers. Encourage your students to enroll in LASI 170: Introduction to Library Research to develop their research skills.

Join The Sunflower for a free panel discussion about renters’ rights from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 in the Beggs Ballroom of the Rhatigan Student Center. Bring questions and enjoy free snacks.

In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, join HOPE Services for its “#WSUWeSupportU Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide” training from 9:30 to noon Tuesday, Sept. 10 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training.

Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website. All participants will receive a free suspenders #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.

Faculty and staff can visit the Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic for minor and acute medical issues only. Appointments are required for the clinic.

The clinic is located in the Student Wellness Center within the Steve Clark YMCA. Most appointments are $30 to $50 for an office visit evaluation by a Student Health Services medical provider, dependent on insurance. The office visit cost does not include the costs for laboratory services, medications or radiology services. Call 316-978-4792 to schedule an appointment.

Co-pays or deductibles are the employee’s responsibility and depend on personal health insurance benefits.

Examples of minor/acute illness/injury acceptable for treatment:

• Cough, cold, fever and flu
• Sore throats and sinus infections
• Bronchitis and pneumonia
• Allergies and asthma
• Sprains and strains that are non-work related
• Headaches and acute migraine
• Urinary tract infections
• Ear and eye infections
• Rashes and skin infections
• Minor procedures, such as ear lavages
• In-house laboratory services – rapid strep, UAs, mono, etc.
• Radiology X-ray services – not ultrasound
• Pharmacy services — with prescriptions written by SHS providers
• Immunizations
• Tuberculosis testing
• Blood pressure checks
• Sexually transmitted infections with symptoms

Injuries and illnesses occurring while on the job at WSU must be reported to your supervisor and follow Human Resources procedures. Student Health Services cannot treat potential workers’ compensation injuries or illnesses.

WSU Student Health employees will provide medical services as licensed medical providers. They are nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses. The clinic is a Student Health Services clinic.

Wichita State, Shocker Athletics and WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement are excited to host Shocker Sunday at the Kansas State Fair on Sept. 15.

Wear your Wichita State gear and help make the day full of Shocker Pride. Be sure to stop by the Wichita State booth and attend a number of Shocker-themed events throughout the day:

• Members of the men’s and women’s basketball and baseball teams will be available to meet with fans to sign autographs and take photos. Teams are scheduled to appear at different times at Capper House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Gottschalk Park from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Kids can participate in the Shocker Scavenger Hunt, and the first 500 to finish will win fun prizes. Grab a scavenger hunt card at any entrance or visit the WSU booth to pick one up.
• At 11 a.m., watch a live radio show at the Capper House with Pat Strathman, voice of Shocker Softball and women’s basketball, with special appearances by Shocker Sound and the Shocker Spirit Squad.
• At 11:45 a.m., enjoy the Alumni and Friends Sunday Funday Social at Carrie’s Beer Garden with guests President Rick Muma; Kevin Saal, athletics director; Telly McGaha, president and CEO of WSUFAE; and coaches Paul Mills, Terry Nooner and Brian Green.

And keep an eye out for Shocker Sound and WuShock starting around noon as they take a ride on the train throughout the fairgrounds.