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Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool is Wichita State’s new course evaluation tool. Find more information over the coming weeks in WSU Today about CES.

Today’s focus is on response rate:

• A “Response Rate” widget will appear on the instructor’s dashboard when the semester’s project starts. However, data for a course may not appear until that course evaluation is available to the students.
• In the list below, there are some suggestions to potentially increase response rates and receive useful and constructive feedback.
  • Designate time in class for students to complete evaluations.
  • Add a blurb about course evaluations in the syllabus.
  • Let students know that their honest and constructive feedback is valued and tell them how their feedback with be used.
  • When evaluations open for the course, remind students that they are available.
  • Remind students that evaluations are completely anonymous and results are not available until after grades are turned in to the Registrar’s office.
  • It is best to complete the evaluations sooner in the evaluation period rather than later. Blackboard will be affected if the student has not taken some action regarding the evaluation towards the end of the period.
• There is a dedicated CES website that includes additional information.

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

Shocker Ad Lab students paused, slightly daunted, when a request came in from the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean’s office. The charge: Produce a short commercial to create awareness of the breadth of liberal arts and sciences disciplines within the college.

Know a faculty member who exemplifies any of the traits below? If so, nominate that person for the Wichita State President’s Distinguished Service Award.

• Distinguished service to the university
• Distinguished service to the profession and/or community
• Notable outreach efforts and/or forging of connections between WSU and the community
• Long-term commitment to WSU through extensive committee service

Complete a nomination form, attach a CV or record of service that includes the nominee’s service activities and include a letter of support. Previous recipients of the award are not eligible for nomination.

Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26. Send nominations to leeann.birdwell@wichita.edu.

Interested in contributing your expertise and providing outreach services aimed at decreasing mental health stigma on campus? Applications are now open to join the Prevention Ambassador Program.

Prevention ambassadors receive training and mentorship in providing prevention and outreach services to assist the HOPE Services advisory board in its #WSUWeSupportU mission of preventing suicide, sexual violence and substance abuse, in addition to promoting wellness in the Wichita State community.

Faculty and staff can attend the fall 2023 commencement ceremony to show support and encouragement to their graduating students.

The commencement ceremony will be held Dec. 17, and the deadline to RSVP is Nov. 30.

Food For Fines is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During the week of Nov. 6, certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker.

Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the University Police Department.

Non-perishable items that can be donated for the holidays:

• Instant mashed potatoes
• Boxed stuffing mix
• Boxed macaroni
• Corn bread mix
• Condiments
• Spices
• Baking essentials:
  • Flour, sugar, oil
• Canned items:
  • Pumpkin, cranberry sauce, soup, sweet potato, yams, chicken, turkey, broth, fruit

For more information and details about the program and donation eligibility, visit the Student Advocate webpage or email the student advocates at sga.gradadvocate@wichita.edu or sga.ugadvocate@wichita.edu

Facilities Services will shut the water off starting Monday, Nov 13 through Thursday, Nov. 16 to McKnight Art Center, the Ulrich Museum of Art and McKnight North. 

This work is being done to update the domestic water piping to the three buildings. There will be no working restrooms, sinks or drinking fountain during this time so please plan accordingly. There will also be heavy construction equipment operating near these buildings and in the east yard of Wilner, so be aware when outside and use caution when in the area. 

Veterans Day holiday is coming up. For instructions on how to enter time/leave for Veterans Day, visit the Veterans Day FAQ webpage.

Students will have the opportunity to learn from locals and learn more about Paraguayan culture and about South America through observing in a nonprofit during the Paraguay Honors Travel Seminar for Service Learning.

The program will be from June 9 to 22, 2024 with a group of students traveling to Paraguay and enrolling HNRS 398 for one or three credit hours. The program and course is open to any Wichita State student and geared towards students in the Honors College.

This program is eligible for travel seminar scholarships up to $2,000 each. Students who are in the Honors College can apply for the Cohen Enhancement scholarships for up to $4,000 each. The total cost of the program including flights, housing, meals and tuition fees will be under $4,000.

For questions, contact Ann Burger at ann.burger@wichita.edu.

Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool is Wichita State’s new course evaluation tool. Find more information over the coming weeks in WSU Today about CES.

Today’s focus is on the student experience.

• Students will receive an email and notification on Blackboard when an evaluation is open.
• Students can access the evaluation through Blackboard and through links provided in an email sent during the CES collection window.
• When students login to the CES system, they will see a table containing evaluation information. This table will show which evaluations are completed with the date and time. It will also show upcoming evaluations with the dates they are set to open.
• Students will see regular pop-up notifications on Blackboard during the CES evaluation time window.
• There is a dedicated CES website that includes additional information.

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