Andy Schlapp on the WSU campus

Andy Schlapp, formerly the executive director of government relations and strategy, has been promoted to vice president of strategy and government relations to reflect his increased scope managing the strategic direction of the university and alignment of goals and resources to that end. He will continue to also serve as the executive director of the board of trustees and director of NIAR Business Development.

Schlapp joined WSU in 2008 as director of government relations prior to being promoted to executive director in 2020.

Visit the CourseLeaf website to log into CAT and CIM and to view curriculum deadlines, user guides, curriculum change guidelines, the standard syllabus template and other helpful links for faculty and staff.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) invites faculty to share valuable information about academic integrity with their students.

SCCS has prepared a three minute video that highlights academic integrity policy at Wichita State and requests faculty consider either presenting the video in their classes or post it on Blackboard.

The video complements the content covered in your syllabus and aims to raise awareness about academic integrity at WSU.

Questions about the video can be sent to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu.

The picture is of four students holding the WuShock sign and the date October 13-15 at the bottom.

Cultured is a three-day, two-night overnight retreat at Rock Spring 4-H Camp in Junction City during Fall Break from Oct. 13 to 15. The retreat is sponsored by Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL), and applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11.

Transportation, food, lodging and a T-shirt are all included at no additional charge. The Cultured retreat is all about belonging. The retreat explores how belonging can be fostered in various environments, from the classroom to the workplace to community settings. Attendees will engage in discussions, participate in interactive workshops and network with like-minded individuals passionate about creating inclusive and welcoming environments.

Join SEAL for a thought-provoking and inspiring conference that will give you valuable insights and practical tools to promote belonging in your personal and professional life. For questions, email Caitlin Nolen at caitlin.nolen@wichita.edu.

Because of a promotion from Verizon, now through Aug. 31, ITS Telecommunications is offering 5G MiFi upgrades to eligible data lines at no additional charge. If your department has aging hotspots and you would like to replace them with newer, faster equipment, submit a ticket online.

ITS will verify that your line is eligible before ordering. The offer is good for new activations as well. Be sure to add funding info to your tickets, as ITS will not be able to proceed without it. The offer is only available for a limited time, so ITS will need tickets submitted no later than Aug. 31.

For additional inquiries, contact the ITS Helpdesk at 316-978-4357.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Alternative Spring Break trip in Boulder Creek, CA. The trip will be spent volunteering as camp counselors at Camp Campbell, Outdoor Science School.

The California Outdoor Science Association is sponsored by the California Department of Education. WSU volunteers will serve as camp counselors through the week and assist with the Outdoor School’s programming. Volunteers will receive a day long training on the first day of the trip, Monday. The camp takes place from Tuesday-Friday. Activities during the week may include but are not limited to attending field studies with students in the redwood forest, conducting river studies and daily nature hikes traveling around to various communities surrounding the camp. One evening campers will participate in a field study which includes a night walk, emphasizing the nocturnal animal life, nighttime sensory awareness, and astronomy. On Saturday, WSU volunteers will have a “tour day” to spend touring San Francisco and will spend the night in the city and depart the following Sunday to fly back to Wichita.

The cost of the trip is $200 per student. The cost includes transportation (airfare to/from, housing, meals, and excursions). The full payment of $200 must be received along with the application by Dec. 9, 2023. If you are not chosen to participate in the trip, you will be refunded the full amount. For more information about the trip, you may attend one of SEAL’s upcoming informational meetings held Sept. 12 and 26 in the SEAL office in 216 Rhatigan Student Center.

For more information email Loren Belew at loren.belew@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

The Writing Center is now open to provide assistance with all phases of the writing process (brainstorming, paragraph development, organization, etc.) and the opportunity to receive feedback from a tutor. It operates on a walk-in basis, no appointment is necessary. The hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday.

The Writing Center also has tutors available in the Ablah Library on a limited basis. The hours are 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; and 2-4 p.m. Sundays.

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) will be available for submissions soon and can be accessed from the Writing Center’s homepage.

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Housing and Residence Life kicked off move-in Saturday, Aug. 12 and, throughout the week, over 1,400 students joined in on the excitement of living on campus.

At Wichita State, there are three different living options for students – Shocker Hall, The Suites and The Flats. Shocker Hall is home to a little over 800 freshman students and houses the Living Learning Communities (LLC), where students can choose to live in a community with others who have similar interests. LLCs give students access to exclusive events, leadership opportunities, mentorship opportunities and more. The Suites is also a freshman residence hall and is home to 220 students. The Flats is for upperclassmen with an apartment-style living. The Suites and The Flats are located on Innovation Campus with close access to the YMCA and Braeburn Square.

There are a total of 33 resident assistants, 6 graduate students, and 3 full-time staff members living throughout the halls. In addition to its full-time office staff, Housing and Residence Life employs over 34 students to work in the office throughout the year. It’s all hands-on-deck to uphold its service standards of safety, courtesy, connection and efficiency.

Wichita State sign on 21st and Oliver.

The Wichita Eagle has released the Best of Wichita nominations, and Wichita State has been nominated in several categories:

  • Education – College/University: Wichita State University, WSU Tech
  • Education – Vocational school: WSU Tech
  • Education – Childcare: WSU Child Development Center
  • Health & beauty – Audiologist/Hearing center: WSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
  • Services – Place to work: Wichita State University
  • Things to do – Art gallery: Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU Shift Space
  • Things to do – Museum: Ulrich Museum of Art, the Original Pizza Hut Museum, Lowell Holmes Museum of Anthropology
  • Things to do – Live theatre: Wilner Auditorium
  • Eat & drink – Lunch spot: WSU Food Truck Plaza
  • Eat & drink – Bar/tavern: Social Tap Drinkery
  • Eat & drink – Beer selection: Social Tap Drinkery
  • Eat & drink – Mediterranean restaurant: Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen
  • Eat & drink – Tacos: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

The community can vote once a day for their choices in each category through the voting period until 5 p.m. Friday Sept. 8.

Shocker Career Accelerator, Wichita State University. Office Closed, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. On-Campus Job Fair, Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. RSC 3rd Floor.

The Shocker Career Accelerator (SCA) office will temporarily close its doors from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25. The closure is to facilitate the hosting of the On-Campus Job Fair.

SCA strongly encourages all students to take advantage of this opportunity by attending the On-Campus Job Fair, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.