Resources for domestic violence safety are available

Health and safety resources related to dating/domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking are available to the campus community.

If you or someone you know is struggling with domestic abuse, please see below for available resources.

  • WSU Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) campus advocate
    The WASAC campus advocate offers confidential crisis intervention, medical and legal advocacy services, individual counseling, group support, information and referrals, at no additional charge. Email WSU’s advocate, Leslie, at advocate@wichitasac.com or call 316-263-0185 to schedule an appointment. She will meet with people on or off campus. Walk-in appointments are available from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and 2-3/4-5 p.m. Thursdays. Information provided to the WASAC campus advocate will be kept confidential.
  • Title IX coordinators
    Located in the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance, Title IX coordinators are a private resource that can help students get accommodations and decide if/how they want to move forward with a policy investigation. The community can also report a concern online.
  • University Police Department (UPD)
    316-978-3450. Call 911 for emergencies and to report crimes of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking.

WSU services that are also available to students:

  • Counseling and Psychological Services: (CAPS)
    316-978-4SWC (4792). 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday in the Student Wellness Center.
    CAPS offers same-day appointments for crisis needs. Confidential counseling and advocacy services are available for survivors, their families and allies, including crisis services immediately after an assault. Faculty and staff who are concerned about a student can consult CAPS. Information provided to CAPS will be kept confidential.
  • Student Health
    316-978-4SWC (4792). 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday in the Student Wellness Center.
    Same-day appointments are available for crisis needs. OBGYN available. Treatment includes first aid treatment, emergency contraception, and STI testing and treatment. They can also conduct follow-up testing after initial SANE/SART services. Information provided to Student Health will be kept confidential.
  • CARE Team
    The WSU CARE Team can support students with services like academic accommodations, medical transport, financial stress and food or housing insecurity that may be needed after domestic violence.
  • Student athletes can also go to their athletic trainer as a confidential resource.

Other community resources for domestic violence and sexual assault:

Resources for domestic violence safety are available

Health and safety resources related to dating/domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking are available to students.

If you or someone you know is struggling with domestic abuse, please see below for available resources.

  • Counseling and Psychological Services: (CAPS)
    316-978-4SWC (4792). 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday in the Student Wellness Center.
    CAPS offers same-day appointments for crisis needs. Confidential counseling and advocacy services are available for survivors, their families and allies, including crisis services immediately after an assault. You can also discuss reporting options with a psychologist. Information provided to CAPS will be kept confidential.
  • Student Health
    316-978-4SWC (4792). 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday in the Student Wellness Center.
    Same-day appointments are available for crisis needs. OBGYN available. Treatment includes first aid treatment, emergency contraception, and STI testing and treatment. They can also conduct follow-up testing after initial SANE/SART services. Information provided to Student Health will be kept confidential.
  • WSU Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) campus advocate
    The WASAC campus advocate offers confidential crisis intervention, medical and legal advocacy services, individual counseling, group support, information and referrals, at no additional charge. Email WSU’s advocate, Leslie, at advocate@wichitasac.com or call 316-263-0185 to schedule an appointment. She will meet with people on or off campus. Walk-in appointments are available from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and 2-3/4-5 p.m. Thursdays. Information provided to the WASAC campus advocate will be kept confidential.
  • Student athletes can also go to their athletic trainer as a confidential resource.
  • Title IX coordinators
    Located in the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance, Title IX coordinators are a private resource that can help students get accommodations and decide if/how they want to move forward with a policy investigation. The community can also report a concern online.
  • CARE Team
    The WSU CARE Team can support students with services like academic accommodations, medical transport, financial stress and food or housing insecurity that may be needed after domestic violence.
  • University Police Department (UPD)
    316-978-3450. Call 911 for emergencies and to report crimes of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking.

Other community resources for domestic violence and sexual assault:

Stay up to date with campus health services 

With the fall semester upon us, it’s always a good time to remain aware of the health care services available at Wichita State for faculty, staff and students. 

In May, the public health emergency for COVID-19 expired, which prompted changes at WSU, including how to get tested and receive vaccinations. Visit wichita.edu/covid for more information. 

Testing is available for free through the WSU Molecular Diagnostics Lab, at certain sites throughout the city or through Student Health by appointment only. Vaccines are available for a fee through Student Health, while supplies are available, or at sites throughout Wichita. 

Individuals may choose to wear a mask at any time. 

Wichita State monitors COVID and other health advisories in our community and stays connected to the latest CDC guidance. Stay up to date on WSU guidance and information here.  

In other health reminders, faculty and staff can visit the Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic for minor and acute medical issues. Appointments are required for the clinic. 

Learn more about the clinic. 

If you work directly with students, please let them know that if they have any physical health needs, they can go to the Student Health website or directly to the Wellness Clinic in the Steve Clark YMCA. Students with mental health needs have robust services available to them via WSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services. 

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Boats and Bikes opens for the season

Enjoy the great outdoors with rentals from Boats and Bikes. Ran by Shocker Rowing, guests can rent kayaks, stand-up paddle boats, pedal boats and more.

Boats and Bikes are open every day from 9 a.m. to sunset, weather and water permitting, until Aug. 22. Shockers can get 10% off their rental by showing their Shocker ID.

Accelerate with HPC by leveraging regional and local resources.

The High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster at WSU, which was initiated in 2020, provides students and faculty with the computational resources they need to succeed. Any member of the WSU community and those outside of WSU who are KBOR constituents can request access to the HPC cluster. To request account at HPC, visit the HPC website. For those who are new to HPC, they are encouraged to review the HPC Users Guide.

The HPC is also pleased to inform the campus community that WSU researchers can access the Pete Supercomputer, which is an HPC cluster at Oklahoma State University supported by OSU’s High-Performance Computing Center. It is worth noting that OSU was recently awarded a Major Research Instrumentation award by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to build and develop a new supercomputer. This award was a joint effort between OSU, Arkansas State University, WSU, Kansas State University, the University of Tulsa, the University of Central Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and the Great Plains Network. More information about the award can be found on the NSF’s website.

Those interested in the potential of HPC to accelerate their research processes, be sure to stop by its table at the GRASP symposium. The team members at the symposium will be able to share examples of how HPC has been used in various fields and answer any questions about the technology. It also invite attendees to learn more about the applications of HPC in research and discover how it can help them achieve their research goals.

Accelerate with HPC by leveraging regional and local resources.

The High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster at WSU, which was initiated in 2020, provides students and faculty with the computational resources they need to succeed. Any member of the WSU community and those outside of WSU who are KBOR constituents can request access to the HPC cluster. To request account at HPC, visit the HPC website. For those who are new to HPC, we encourage them to review the HPC Users Guide available on our website.

We are also pleased to inform you that WSU researchers can access the Pete Supercomputer, which is an HPC cluster at Oklahoma State University supported by Oklahoma State University’s High-Performance Computing Center. It is worth noting that Oklahoma State University was recently awarded a Major Research Instrumentation award by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to build and develop a new supercomputer. This award was a joint effort between Oklahoma State University, Arkansas State University, Wichita State University, Kansas State University, the University of Tulsa, the University of Central Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and the Great Plains Network. More information about the award can be found at MRI: Acquisition of a High-Performance Computational System for OAK Region to Enable Computing and Data-Driven Discovery.

If you’re interested in the potential of HPC to accelerate research processes, be sure to stop by our table at the upcoming GRASP symposium. Our team members will be able to share examples of how HPC has been used in various fields and answer any questions you may have about the technology. We invite you to learn more about the applications of HPC in research and discover how it can help you achieve your research goals.

WISE Play Therapy and Counseling Clinic offers services to campus community

Rex the Therapy Dog at the WISE Counseling and Play Therapy Clinic

The WISE Play Therapy and Counseling Clinic provides an array of mental health counseling services at no charge as a positive approach to dealing with life’s challenges and transitions. The WISE Clinic focuses on internal strengths and resourcefulness in dealing with issues, instead of any perceived weaknesses.

The clinic fosters an atmosphere of acceptance that welcomes clients from all cultures, genders, sexual orientations, disability statuses and social classes. It also has a therapy dog at the clinic, Rex, that will bring a smile to attendees’ faces.

WISE Play Therapy and Counseling Clinic offers services to campus community

Rex the Therapy Dog at the WISE Counseling and Play Therapy Clinic

The WISE Play Therapy and Counseling Clinic provides an array of mental health counseling services at no charge as a positive approach to dealing with life’s challenges and transitions. The WISE Clinic focuses on internal strengths and resourcefulness in dealing with issues, instead of any perceived weaknesses.

The clinic fosters an atmosphere of acceptance that welcomes clients from all cultures, genders, sexual orientations, disability statuses and social classes. It also has a therapy dog at the clinic, Rex, that will bring a smile to attendees’ faces.

Photo of storm clouds over campus

Stay updated on weather safety

Weather safety is a priority at Wichita State. Please take a few moments to read through the information below regarding how we will keep you informed of weather-related activity.

For more information about the weather outlook, consult the National Weather Service forecast for Wichita.

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Stay updated on weather safety

Weather safety is a priority at Wichita State. Please take a few moments to read through the information below regarding how we will keep you informed of weather-related activity.

For more information about the weather outlook, consult the National Weather Service forecast for Wichita.