Category: News

The new Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) for the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University reads like the “Who’s Who” of the business world.

Are you wanting to get more involved on campus, but don’t see a student organization that matches your needs? Create a legacy at Wichita State through the creation of a new student organization.

Click here to learn more about the process or reach out to Abbi Whisler at student.orgs@wichita.edu

Faculty are encouraged to ask their students who’ve developed research on any philosophical topic to participate in the Shocker Philosophy Conference. Interdisciplinary work with philosophical content is welcome.

• Ethics and social justice
• Aesthetics and art theory
• Biases, fallacies, ways of knowing
• Global perspectives on how to live
• Sustainability and environment
• Scientific explanation, evidence, reasoning

The submission deadline is Dec. 15, and the conference is Feb. 4.

Please encourage your students to submit to susan.castro@wichita.edu with the subject “Shocker submission.”

The November issue of Teaching Today features a guest column from interim provost, Shirley Lefever. The issue also provides updates about the transition to Ultra Course Format.

To subscribe to Teaching Today, send a request to the Office of Instructional Resources at oir@wichita.edu.

Student Health Services will host a flu shot clinic for students, faculty and staff from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Nov. 18 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

The shots will cost $20. Students can pay with their myShockerHealth portal or with exact cash at the location. Faculty and staff can pay with cash. Participants can also bring their health insurance cards to file with their insurance.

Last year, United Way-funded United Way of the Plains supported individuals in the Shocker Neighborhood more than 35,400 times, and 211 alone assisted this neighborhood 16,328 times. The top service support categories were emergency social services and case management, food assistance, homeless prevention and developmental support for children.

This year, WSU would like to increase its donations by 4-5%. Every dollar donated equals $2.09 worth of impact because United Way leverages resources, grants, donated goods and volunteers, a dollar goes further and has a greater impact in the community. Where else can you get a return on your investment like that?

For 2022, members are invited to give to United Way at the level that’s right for them. A gift of any size makes a difference. To donate, fill out the ePledge form.

The Shocker Career Accelerator is launching the First Destination Survey (FDS) to all undergrad and graduate students who have filled out an application for a degree for fall 2021. The FDS is completed by graduating students online and, based on national standards, captures how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The information collected from the FDS provides precise, concise and consistent data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale. Outcomes include: (1) types of employment—full or part-time, contract, freelance, (2) additional education, e.g., accepted to graduate or professional school, (3) still seeking either employment, further education or military and (4) starting salary for those employed full time (not a required field).

Encourage your graduating students to complete the survey starting Nov. 14. 

Michael Irvin has been named interim executive director of WSU’s Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) effective Dec. 3. Irvin, who currently serves as the OIEC’s equal opportunity coordinator, will assume the role from Christine Taylor, who has accepted a position at another university. A national search will be conducted for a permanent position. 

The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance is committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination or harassment based on race color, national origin, pregnancy, sex age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation or political philosophy.

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 Quang Nguyen, Communications and Marketing specialist, Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
• Faculty and staff: If you are interested in being featured as a first-generation profile, contact Lydia Santiago at FGShockers@wichita.edu.
• Graduation cords: Fall 2021 First-Gen graduation cords are in route. For more information, Lydia Santiago, FGShockers@wichita.edu.

The inauguration of the university’s 15th president, Rick Muma, was held Friday, Oct. 29. For a selection of photos from the inauguration ceremony, visit The Inauguration of Richard Muma.

You can also view more photos of the event on Zenfolio.