Author: Caelin Bragg

Periodically, information will be posted regarding Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool to help users better understand Wichita State’s course evaluation tool.

Today’s focus is on response rate.

• A response rate widget will appear on the instructor’s dashboard when the semester’s project starts. However, data for a course may not appear until that course evaluation is available to the students.
• In the list below, there are some suggestions to potentially increase response rates and receive useful and constructive feedback.
  • Designate time in class for students to complete evaluations.
  • Add a blurb about course evaluations in the syllabus.
  • Let students know that you value their honest and constructive feedback and tell them how you use their feedback.
  • When evaluations open for the course, remind students that they are available.
  • Remind students that evaluations are completely anonymous, and results are not available until after grades are turned in to the Registrar’s office.
  • It is best to complete the evaluations sooner in the evaluation period rather than later. Blackboard will be affected if the student has not taken some action regarding the evaluation towards the end of the administration period.
• There is a dedicated CES website that includes additional information.

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

As the semester comes to a close, take a moment to update student feedback in the Student Early Alert System (SEAS). If a previously flagged student has shown improvement, remove the alert to ensure accurate tracking of progress and impact.

Thank you for supporting student success.

Stop by the Food Truck Plaza on campus to enjoy cuisines from local food truck vendors.

Wednesday:

• OurFolk Coffee: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Thursday:

• La Chonchis: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Schedule is subject to change. Visit the Food Truck Plaza website for the most up-to-date information.

William Ellwood “Bill” Wynne III, registrar emeritus, passed away April 16.

Wynne served Wichita State for over 35 years before retiring from the Registrar’s Office in 2012, where he was given the registrar emeritus designation. He was also recognized with the President’s Distinguished Service Award in 2007.

Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E. Douglas Ave.

Shocker women’s tennis broke the program record win streak following a win against UAB in the quarterfinals of the American Conference Championship and increased its streak to a total of 19 wins in a row after defeating Tulsa in the semifinals.

The team finished the regular season with a 17-match win streak, tying the program record set in 2016, and was ranked No. 28 in the ITA rankings, which earned the team a No. 1 seed for the American Conference Championship and a first-round bye. The team also recorded a perfect 9-0 at home this season.

The Shockers’ run ended in the finals against Rice and the team now awaits a bid for the NCAA Tennis Tournament May 1.

Learn how to keep athletes safe, strong and game‑ready. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (EXSC 331), CRN: 31228, covers the essentials of injury care, prevention and recognition for coaches, athletic trainers and physical educators. With a hands‑on lab component, you’ll practice real‑world skills to manage common athletic injuries.

Explore the science of the seas in this online gen‑ed natural science course, Oceanography (GEOL 310), CRN: 30537. Study how ocean basins form, how waves, tides and currents move, what gives seawater its unique properties, and the incredible diversity of ocean life. You’ll also look at marine resources, the law of the sea and how human activity shapes the marine environment.

Finals can be a stressful week for students, but it doesn’t have to be. Using proper preparation to avoid stress by getting plenty of rest and adjusting your work schedule can help you manage your workload. And don’t forget that you can reach out to your success coach for more help.

Situated between the main campus and the Innovation Campus is WSU’s iconic Food Truck Plaza, featuring different local food trucks from Wichita for students to choose from, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Stop by for a surprise or check out wichita.edu/foodtruckplaza ahead of time to see what’s scheduled for the week.

Leo Wetta, investment adviser representative with Voya Financial, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Wednesday, April 22. Faculty and staff can get one-on-one advising and review their Voya Financial accounts as part of their KBOR retirement plan, or new employees can receive assistance in enrolling in their KBOR plan.

There is a weekly Thursday option to meet if all meeting times on April 22 are taken. You can select a time and a place of your choosing for the meeting.

If you are interested in meeting with Leo, you can schedule a time to meet and select the “Wichita State University – Rhatigan Student Center Room 313 (Prairie Room)” location. Time slots are limited, so reserve a time soon. For questions, you can call Voya Financial Advisors at 316-686-2428.