There have been a lot of questions concerning the impact at Wichita State of recent executive orders and federal actions. Please know that we are closely monitoring all actions and evaluating their potential effects on our students and the rest of campus.

This includes reviewing legal and policy implications, engaging stakeholders, promoting open communication and involvement, and working to mitigate operational impacts. Right now, we are assessing the full scope of all orders, proposals and recent developments to determine both the short-term and long-term implications.

Please understand that most executive orders will be followed by government and expert guidance and possibly court challenges. We know how important it is to receive timely direction, but we are also balancing that with providing accurate and meaningful answers and information.

As we work hard to support students, please expect additional resources and communication from the appropriate departments and administrative offices.

Dr. Teri Hall, vice president of Student Affairs

For the Wednesday, Jan. 29 Shocker men’s basketball game, a number of lots in the vicinity of Charles Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking beginning at 3:30 p.m. During this time, signage will be in place alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes.

Anyone previously parked in these lots will need to move their cars by 3:30 p.m. Any unauthorized parking in a game day lot carries a $50 citation fine.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop on campus

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is Wednesday, Feb. 12 against UTSA, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop on campus

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with new free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is Wednesday, Jan. 29 against North Texas, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

The 12 finalists for the 2025 DSI

Wichita State University has selected the top 12 finalists in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI).

They are:

  • Kit Boor, Eisenhower High School
  • Tyllor Childers, Wichita Northwest High School
  • Elijah DeFore, Wichita Northeast Magnet
  • Luke Hoy, Valley Center High School
  • Mei-Li Hunt, Wesclin Junior-Senior High School (Illinois)
  • Lane Lamping, Basehor-Linwood High School
  • Maci Morgan, Wichita Heights High School
  • Vy Nguyen, Wichita East High School
  • Lakshmishree Sivakumar, Wichita East High School
  • Maddie Sohm, Russell High School
  • Beckett Sollars, Park Hill High School (Missouri)
  • Aidan Thibodeau, Herington High School

The announcement of the Gore Scholars will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in the Marcus Welcome Center. All finalists will receive competitive scholarship packages to attend Wichita State in the fall of 2025.

The Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event is an annual opportunity for students to present their research experiences with state lawmakers and campus leaders in Topeka. All currently enrolled undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible. Students in all majors and of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

The event showcases the work of up to 40 Kansas undergraduate student projects representing each of the state’s eight public four-year institutions. The event aims to demonstrate the unique opportunities undergraduate students have to participate with faculty members in research at all state institutions and emphasizes higher education’s role in developing educated citizens and preparing a workforce with the necessary skills to further the economic growth of the state.

The Cohen Honors College will coordinate travel and pay for all expenses. Students are invited to submit a research abstract or brief description of creative activity here by 5 p.m. Jan. 28.

For questions, email undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu.

A set of vintage WuShock T-shirts from Homefield

WuShock’s look, no matter the era, is distinctive. Depending on your age, Wu might bring back memories of the Final Four or other big moments.

Wichita State University’s mascot, created in 1948 by junior Wilbur Elsea, evolved over decades into today’s modern design. That doesn’t mean previous versions of Wu fell out of style.

Vintage WuShock logos, from as far back as the 1950s, are enjoying a comeback. In December, Wichita State announced its partnership with Homefield, an Indianapolis company dedicated to vintage college clothing.

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

Today’s focus is on CES results.

  • Results will only be available at the end of the completed semester. It does not matter when your course took place during the semester. Holding results until the end of the semester complies with KBOR policy and allows for accurate norming.
  • Results will become available the Friday after grades are due to the Registrar’s Office.
  • The electronic results can be found through the Instructor Dashboard under Project Results
  • There are restrictions on results. If the response rate is 0% or if the number of respondents is lower than four, then there will be no results. This restriction includes both statistics and comments.
  • Results will include the mean, standard deviation and median for the course. Reports will also show these statistics by university and division benchmarks. This benchmark data will be from the same semester as the evaluation and will not include any other data.
  • There is a new report option available to instructors. Results Home incorporates the previous report options under one roof. It also provides a quick glance at the results without creating a report.
  • Also included is a table of the “Mean of Means” by course and instructor questions.
  • There is a dedicated CES website that includes additional information.

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

Periodically, information will be posted regarding Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool to help users better understand Wichita State’s new 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 Sandy Ranney at evaluations@ces.wichita.edu.

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

Today’s focus is on the student experience.

  • Students will receive an email and notification on Blackboard when an evaluation is open.
  • Students can access the evaluation through Blackboard and through links provided in an email sent during the CES collection window.
  • When students login to the CES system, they will see a table containing evaluation information. This table will show which evaluations are completed along with the date and time. It will also show upcoming evaluations with the dates they are scheduled to open.
  • Students will see regular pop-up notifications in Blackboard during the CES evaluation time window.
  • Students will receive a certificate of completion for each evaluation that is submitted.
  • There is a dedicated CES website that includes additional information.

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