Category: News

The members of the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) received cookies as part of the Rick Rewards Presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

Rick Rewards is a new program by President Rick Muma that launched in December 2021. The program allows President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of a member, or members, of the campus community.

SEM was selected because of its continued commitment to WSU’s strategic plan to grow enrollment. SEM’s ongoing efforts to make people aware of opportunities at WSU. including quality educational programs coupled with applied learning, have continued to help WSU prosper.

The SEM group is made up of various offices and departments including admission, financial aid, strategic communications, registrar and others that is charged with creating unique strategies to help grow WSU’s student body. It provides prospective students a seamless transition to Shocker Nation.

What is a first-gen student?

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree.

• Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Marco Hernandez, assistant professor, School of Art, Design and Creative Industries.
• Sign-up to join the First-Gen Affinity Shockers: The group fosters a community of first-generation professionals and offers professional development and networking opportunities for first-gen professionals as they navigate Wichita State University.

The January issue of Teaching Today is now available. This issue includes highlights from the Academic Resources Conference earlier in the month. It also includes important technical information and updates that all instructors need to know including how to obtain human captions in lecture videos.

To subscribe to Teaching Today or to make recommendations to Teaching Today, send a request to the Office of Instructional Resources know at OIR@wichita.edu.

Loren Huckstadt, 72, retired Wichita State police sergeant, passed away Jan. 22, after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Loren served in the Marine Corps, and was a sharp-shooter, pilot, master gunsmith and historian. He was a WSU graduate, majoring in criminal justice and history. He earned numerous awards and certifications and was sought for his amazing knowledge of military history and weapons.

Loren is survived by his son, Len, and his wife, Alicia. 

Due to unexpected circumstances, the Human Resources (HR) Office front lobby will close for unscheduled walk-in traffic through the end of the business day Friday, Jan. 28. If you have a scheduled appointment with an HR team member, they will meet you in the HR vestibule at your scheduled time.

To schedule an appointment during this time, please contact 316-978-3065 or email the HR Service Center. The HR office front lobby will reopen Monday, Jan. 31, and will resume normal business hours.

Fairmont College faculty, staff are invited to a town hall with President Rick Muma beginning at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 31 via Zoom. Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever will also be a featured guest.

College of Applied Studies faculty, staff are invited to a town hall with President Rick Muma 9-10 a.m. today, Jan. 28 via Zoom. Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever will also be a featured guest.

College of Business faculty, staff are invited to a town hall with President Rick Muma 3:30-4:30 p.m. today, Jan. 26 via Zoom. Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever will also be a featured guest.

Every spring semester, the Office of Adult Learning recognizes outstanding adult learners and those who support them, at the Adult Learner Of The Year (ALOTY) Awards. Applications for nominees for ALOTY award are now being accepted.

To view the qualifications for nominees and to see the previous years’ winners and finalists, visit the ALOTY Awards website.

For more information, please contact 316-978-8325 or adultlearning@wichita.edu.

An updated version of Snagit (Version 22) is now available. Snagit is a premium screen capture and screen recording tool that allows a team to work faster, communicate more effectively and share what can’t be put into words. Snagit is available to all WSU student employees, faculty and staff at no cost.

A link for Snagit 2022 can be found in the myWSU Portal on the Faculty/Staff page in Quick Links under Software. Click on the Snagit Key and Download Guide for the software download link and activation key. Step-by-step download instructions are also included.

For more information, contact the Information Technology Services Help Desk at 316-978-HELP, and select option 1. You can also visit the Wichita State Snagit website.