Category: Kudos

Wichita State’s Adult Learner Community and Connections program continues to be a national example for helping students transition to college life, which was once again highlighted in Inside Higher Ed alongside other peer universities.

Wichita State Physician Associate student Chad Izzo (class of 2025) has been selected as one of five inaugural Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship award winners from the American Academy of Physician Associates.

Recipients were selected for their commitment to advocacy for the PA profession, while maintaining academic excellence and demonstrating leadership. Chad is an active member of the Kansas Academy of PAs (KAPA) and is a flight paramedic with the Kansas Army National Guard.

The Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community, the leading association for advancing and supporting increased understanding of Latinx/a/o experiences as well as the advancement of policies and action related to Latinx/a/o national issues, has appointed Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte to the NASPA Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community Executive Board.

Eiran will serve as the NASPA IV-West LKC representative serving the needs of members in what broadly be described as the Midwest. Their goal is to provide members with a forum to address regional issues while providing specialized professional development and networking opportunities.

At Wichita State, Eiran is the assistant director of First-Year Programs overseeing orientation and new student transition programs. He also serves as the president of the Latine Faculty & Staff Association.

Dr. Michael Rogers, professor of exercise science in the Department of Human Performance Studies, developed an easy 10-minute workout for those want to start exercising that was featured in a recent New York Times article.

The Center for International Business Advancement has been in a 50 year partnership with the independent 501(c)(3) organization, World Trade Council of Wichita (WTC). The benefits this association brings to WSU students, faculty and the community was highlighted as a global best practice in a recent book published by EFMD Global, one of three global accreditation agencies for business schools worldwide (contributing to the coveted triple-crown accreditation for business schools). The book, “Business School Internationalization in a Changing World,” is available for free download.

The book “focuses on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with insights into topics such as the role of AI in corporate learning by Martin Moehrle, reshaping business education using hands-on AI by Ana Freire, and whether generative AI is a threat to the world of teaching and learning by Pär Mårtensson and John Mullins. The topic of the impact of business school research is explored by Kai Peters and Howard Thomas, and Usha Haley, Cary Cooper and Andrew Jack look at societal impact through sustainable scholarship. Chapters also focus on important aspects of working in business and business schools, such as Dan Pontefract’s discussion of loneliness both within and beyond the workplace and the importance of ‘finding your people’, and insights for developing an international scholar career presented by Miguel Córdova.”

The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA), the leading association for orientation, transition and retention in higher education, has appointed Kaelyn Hannah as co-chair for the Communication and Technology Committee for the 2024 NODAC conference. Kaelyn will manage conference communications, serve as the onsite AV company liaison for large events, handle presentations and media, support accessibility efforts and develop the conference mobile app.

At Wichita State, Kaelyn is pursuing a masters degree in communication and is also the student program coordinator for the Office of First-Year Programs. She plans the annual Clash of the Colleges, develops new student transition programs such as Syllabus Party and Winter Welcome, oversees transition mentors and manages marketing initiatives.

Kudos to the spring 2024 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates, who achieved a 98% pass rate on the NCLEX licensure exam on their first attempt, surpassing the national average pass rate.

Congratulations to the hardworking students, faculty and staff. A pass rate of this magnitude is an outstanding accomplishment, and a testament to the exceptional education students receive in the School of Nursing at Wichita State.

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Distinction had her research on Chinese subsidies used to support policy recommendations on preserving American jobs in the glass sector. Learn more in Door and Window Market Magazine.

For more on the calculations, including some federal policy responses to Haley’s research, including from the Office of the President of the United States, see her book, “Subsidies to Chinese Industry.”

Neal Allen, associate professor of political science, was featured in a live interview with CNBC International July 15 about the effects of J.D. Vance being selected as vice presidential nominee and President Biden’s viability as a presidential candidate.

CNBC International is based in London and covers international business news.

Wichita State’s Adult Learner Community and Connections program was featured in an article from Inside Higher Ed. The program will enhance WSU’s bridge programs to help adult learners transition to college life.

Wichita State is the first higher learning institution in Kansas to be a member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network.