Author: Caelin Bragg

The table below is to assist instructors with certain dates regarding CES. The dates shown are for the fall 2025 semester.

• The first column includes the various start/end (part-of-term) dates for fall semester courses.
• The second column includes dates meant for instructors. This is the timeframe when instructors will receive emails about the CES process and procedures that they should complete. Instructors will receive additional emails during and after the student CES access dates.
• The last column includes the dates that CES will be available for the students to complete course evaluations.

If your course is in bold, then your fall 2025 CES evaluation process will start soon. Review the start/end dates in each column so you know when your access to the CES system will start and end.

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 emails.

• CES uses email communication to send out information regarding the evaluation process. 
• Emails will come from WSU Evaluations (evaluations@ces.wichita.edu).
• Emails are sent according to a specific timeline. CES operates from the course’s part-of-term, meaning the course start and end dates will determine when emails are sent out.
• If you teach courses that are in different terms, you will receive duplicate emails. These emails provide information that pertains to that part-of-term.
• The emails will also inform instructors if they need to take any specific actions regarding their course(s) within CES. 
• Students will receive an email certificate once an evaluation is submitted.
• There is a dedicated CES website that includes additional information.

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

All students with a Shocker ID get automatic memberships to Campus Recreation. What’s that mean for you? You have access to a wide range of wellness and recreation facilities in the Heskett Center, including five courts for basketball, volleyball or badminton; an indoor swimming pool; racquetball and squash courts; F45; esports computers; and much more.

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.