Category: News

As the City of Wichita changes out a water meter for Devlin Hall, water will be temporarily unavailable from around 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 27. The outage will also affect Hubbard Hall, the Heskett Center and Wilkins Stadium.

Nearby buildings throughout campus can be utilized during that time.

As part of WSU’s continuous improvement of its technology processes and cybersecurity, ITS and Information Security have recently expanded controls regarding how WSU systems interact with other systems on the internet. As a result, some systems that send or retrieve files with non-WSU environments could find that traffic blocked.

If your system or device does not have the connectivity that it needs, please follow these steps:

• Open wichita.teamdynamix.com in your browser
• Select Client Portal then sign in
• Search for “Firewall / Security Request” in the search bar and select it among the results
• Select Request a Service, and then enter your information

Water will be shut off in Lindquist Hall July 31-Aug. 1 and in Jabara Hall Aug. 2-3 as contractors replace faucets and toilet valves in the restrooms.

Students, faculty and staff should make preparations for the days without water.

NASA and Wichita State are interested in continuing their partnership by sponsoring NASA-related activities to the community. Up to $55,000 is available to fund up to four proposals, with a 50 cents per dollar cost share requirement.

WSU faculty are invited to submit proposals for activities:

• That engage a significant and diverse population of students, faculty, educators and the general public, especially those of underrepresented racial minorities and ethnicities, women and individuals with disabilities
• That offer exciting learning experiences and relevant NASA knowledge, resources and real-world applications
• That focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

Email Dr. Linda Kliment, associate professor of aerospace engineering, at linda.kliment@wichita.edu to learn more.

Textbooks are now available to order for the fall 2023 semester.

Order online and be prepared for the start of the semester. Depending on the class, options may include rentals, new books, used books, digital materials or more.

Summer 2023 graduates may now find information regarding their diplomas at wichita.edu/diplomas.

• The deadline to submit a name change on the diploma is the last day of classes, Friday, July 28.
• The diploma distribution date for the summer 2023 semester is Sept. 8. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor of Jardine Hall, and graduates must show identification.
• Graduates can also request to have the diploma mailed to them for a fee through myWSU under the myClasses tab, “Graduation Links” and “Request for Diploma Mailing.”

Undergraduate students who also wish to take courses after graduation need to reactive their record after receiving their diploma.

Additional questions regarding diplomas can be sent to diplomas@wichita.edu.

The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC) is continuing to evolve under the leadership of Dr. Courtney McHenry, associate vice president and university Title IX coordinator. In addition to a more robust customer service oriented approach, the office has expanded its staff size:

• Associate vice president and university Title IX coordinator
• Assistant director and deputy Title IX coordinator
• ADA/Section 504 coordinator
• Two Title IX and civil rights investigators
• Case management and office coordinator

“The president has supported my vision for this department since day one, and here we are. I look forward to introducing the CTAC team to the campus community” Dr. McHenry said.

Examity will be the only approved virtual proctoring service allowed for Wichita State courses beginning Aug. 1. Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor will no longer be available.

Wichita State and EPA Region 7 celebrated the opening of the new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC).

The EJ TCTAC is one of 17 being established across the country to help underserved communities access funds to combat environmental justice concerns. President Rick Muma and Meg McCollister, EPA Region 7 administrator, joined in opening the new center.

The center is part of WSU’s Environmental Finance Center under the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs.

The Barton School of Business has been reaffirmed for all business and accounting programs by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for the next five years. This double accreditation keeps the Barton School in the top 1% of business schools worldwide. The Barton School has held AACSB accreditation since 1970.

For schools with current accreditations, AACSB conducts reviews every five years to ensure they meet the organization’s stringent standards. The rigorous external review process includes examining the school’s mission, strategic planning, faculty and staff qualifications, programs, curriculum and many other significant and measurable effects a business school has on society as a whole.