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Rachel Amerson, Ph.D., was promoted to training director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Rachel has been at CAPS for three years, starting as a trainee herself in her doctoral internship.

Since then, she has been passionate about supporting trainees and expanding the training opportunities at CAPS. Rachel has also taken over the training director position for the APA accredited Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship Program (WCPIP), which includes internship opportunities at CAPS, University of Kansas Medical Center and Prairie View.

An Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) Operations and Maintenance Class will be held June 10-14 at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) on campus.

The newly developed training program teaches attendees how to operate and maintain an AFP machine using basic and advanced functions. There are still spots available for this four-day hands-on class, which includes instruction on compatible materials, machine limitations and challenges associated with performing a successful layup.

Attendees will also learn how to disassemble certain modules and parts on the machine. Learn more about this unique opportunity to take the first steps toward adoption of AFP technology.

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State is open all summer, offering services to the public and the WSU community. The clinic provides services to people across all ages who have communication difficulties, including speaking, hearing, swallowing and spoken and written language impairments. The clinic offers hearing evaluations to faculty and staff at no additional charge.

The Speech-Language-Hearing clinic is located in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at the intersection of 29th and Oliver. Call 316-978-3289 to schedule an appointment.

The Shocker Teaching Community of Practice is available for all who teach at WSU (tenured, tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty, adjunct faculty, GTAs, etc.). The Shocker Teaching Community of Practice, rooted in the Student Experience Project created by the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities and the Coalition of Urban-Serving Universities, provides a monthly gathering space for community members to learn about, implement and reflect on the five core components of student success that can be implemented in teaching practices.

Monthly meeting times will be set based on availability of members of the Shocker Teaching Community of Practice. To join the Shocker Teaching Community of Practice for the 2024-25 academic year, fill out the online form.

For questions or more information about the Shocker Teaching Community of Practice, contact Brett Bruner, assistant vice president for Student Success & Persistence, at brett.bruner@wichita.edu.

The following faculty were approved for sabbaticals:

Suhair Abdinnour, professor — FREDS
Neal Allen, associate professor — Department of Political Science
Abu Asaduzzaman, associate professor — Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Amy Chesser, professor — Department of Public Health Sciences
Hussein Hamdeh, professor — Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
Jens Kreinath, associate professor — Department of Anthropology
Hyuck Kwon, professor — Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Chengzong Pang, associate professor — Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Atul Rai, associate professor — School of Accountancy
Nickolas Solomey, professor — Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
Sam Taylor, associate professor — Department of English
Mary Waters, professor — Department of English

The Cohen Honors College invites the campus community to presentations from candidates for the director of Undergraduate Research and Creativity Hub on June 6, 7 and 11 in A1311 Shocker Hall, Honors Seminar Room or via Zoom.

Information about the presentation schedule, candidates and position description can be found on the director of Undergraduate Research and Creativity Hub page.

Are you interested in a career in nursing? The School of Nursing is hosting an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7 in 110A Ahlberg Hall.

Join to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at Wichita State, admission requirements and ask questions directly to nursing faculty.

Shocker Career Accelerator invites offices, departments and colleges to attend the On-Campus Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center for an opportunity to hire talented student employees for the 2024-25 academic year.

By joining the fair, you can showcase your available student assistant and graduate assistant positions to Wichita State students. Register before Aug. 9.

For questions or more information, contact Lori Godderz at 316-978-6568 or lori.godderz@wichita.edu.

Jeremy Hill who has worked at the Barton School of Business’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) as the director since 2009, will step down from his role at Wichita State University effective June 30 to pursue a new career opportunity. Dr. Chris Broberg, associate dean faculty and research in the Barton School, will serve as interim director while a search for a permanent successor is conducted.

Under Hill’s leadership, CEDBR has achieved remarkable growth and resilience, transitioning services, expanding the annual Wichita Economic Outlook conference to over 700 participants, and enhancing the center’s research capabilities to include vital economic indices and forecasts for the entire state. These accomplishments have significantly contributed to the depth of economic analysis and decision-making across Kansas.

“Jeremy has been instrumental in redefining how economic data and forecasts impact not only businesses but also policy-making in the region,” said Chris Broberg at the Barton School. “While his leadership will be greatly missed at the center, we are excited about potential collaborations within him in the near future.”

Boats & Bikes is thrilled to announce that it is officially open for the summer season. Located in the heart of downtown, 150 N McLean, its mission is to bring outdoor health and fitness activities to life for both students and locals.

What it offers:

• Hourly rentals: Enjoy flexible rental options for boats and bikes, perfect for a spontaneous adventure or a planned outing.
• Season passes: Make the most of your summer with unlimited access to its equipment. Great for fitness enthusiasts and families alike.
• Group discounts and special events: Planning an outing with friends, family or colleagues? Take advantage of its special group rates for a fun and active day together.

Learn more about Boats & Bikes on its website or email boatsandbikes@wichita.edu to kickstart your summer adventure.