Author: Caelin Bragg

Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool is Wichita State’s course evaluation tool. Find information throughout the semester in WSU Today about CES.

Today’s focus is on “What Is CES?”

• CES is a course evaluation platform from Watermark. The evaluation portion of the platform is called “Course Evaluations & Surveys” and at WSU is referred to as CES.
• CES is easy to use and is integrated with Blackboard.
• CES results are electronic and will be available at the end of the semester, shortly after official grades are due.
• Using CES should increase response rates.
• There is a dedicated CES website that includes additional information.

For questions, contact Sandra Ranney at evaluations@ces.wichita.edu.

Another Broken Egg Cafe is a partner of Wichita State, and that means students like yourself can get a 10% discount while using your Shocker ID. Conveniently located just two miles north of campus, its hours are 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekends. You can check out the menu ahead of time at anotherbrokenegg.com and then stop by at 4862 E. 35th St.

Another Broken Egg Cafe is owned and operated by Wichita State graduates.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your classes and need support? You can go to wsu.news/SuccessTip4 to set up an appointment with your success coach who can help you with tackling procrastination/motivation, developing study skills, keeping yourself accountable and more.

The Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing in Morrison Hall will be closed for staff development Friday, Sept. 5. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8.

For immediate issues, contact Shelly Coleman-Martins, vice president of Strategic Communications and Marketing, at shelly.coleman-martins@wichita.edu or leave a voicemail at 316-978-3045 and the office will get back to you when it reopens Sept. 8.

Did you know you can rent out pickleball equipment for free and play on the new pickleball courts outside of the Heskett Center? Just bring your Shocker ID to the front desk of the Heskett Center and play some games with your peers between your classes.

You can take advantage of many more perks at the Heskett Center, as all WSU students get free membership to Campus Recreation with their Shocker IDs.

Learn how to leverage AI tools to enhance communication, streamline workflows and improve decision-making at “Practical AI: Getting the most out of today’s AI Tools” workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 13 at Devlin Hall.

The session will cover AI fundamentals, best practices, tailored use cases, policy suggestions, and outside resources, equipping you with the knowledge necessary to use today’s AI tools.

Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points (CNIXP) in partnership with Wichita State is hosting a summit, “An AI Interconnection Summit: Network Infrastructure for AI Leadership in Kansas and Beyond,” from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 in the NetApp building

The one day, no cost summit will bring together national and international experts in internet infrastructure to explore how Kansas, and the United States, can lead in the emerging AI economy. The event will highlight the interconnection infrastructure that is needed to reduce network latency, lower costs and enable smarter connectivity across all sectors — from business and education to healthcare and beyond.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how local and regional leaders can leverage the new Wichita IXP to drive innovation, strengthen economic competitiveness and expand digital opportunity.

Wichita State, Shocker Athletics and WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement are excited to return to the Kansas State Fair to host Shocker Saturday on Sept. 13.

Wear your Wichita State gear and help make the day full of Shocker Pride, and kids can participate in the Shocker Scavenger Hunt with prizes available at the Capper House for those who completed the hunt. Be sure to attend the many other Shocker-themed events throughout the day as well:

• Members of some of Shocker Athletics teams will be available to sign Shocker swag at the Capper House.
• Shocker Sound Machine will start playing at the main entrance at 10:30 a.m. and will march through the fairgrounds through 11 a.m.
• Starting at Noon at Carrie’s Beer Garden is the Alumni + Friends Social, featuring President Rick Muma; Kevin Saal, director of athletics; Telly McGaha, WSUFAE president; and Shocker Athletics coaches Paul Mills, Terry Nooner, Kristi Bredbenner and Brain Green. You can RSVP on the WSUFAE website.

Mia Ocean, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work, published “Anti-Oppressive Critical Participatory Action Research and Ethics in US Postsecondary Education” in Critical Participatory Action Research in Higher Education Aug. 26.

Abstract: Anti-oppressive Critical Participatory Action Research is a strengths-based, growth oriented, and capabilities-focused epistemology. Anti-oppressive Critical Participatory Action Research coalitions prioritize power-sharing, relationships, and populations that society attempts to marginalize. Being an anti-oppressive researcher signals a professional and personal commitment to participants and communities and an undertaking to challenge traditional research processes and outcomes that reproduce societal inequities. Anti-oppressive Critical Participatory Action Research is an opportunity to engage in lifelong learning and equity-focused change. In this chapter, the mindset needed to conduct anti-oppressive Critical Participatory Action Research is described, terminology is defined, and several research approaches are explored. The chapter concludes by amplifying a handful of specific capabilities that can be advanced iteratively over time in Critical Participatory Action Research efforts.

Masud Chand, Professor in the Department of Management, was recognized with 2024 Top Scholar from ScholarGPS.