Category: News

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.

As compared to white drivers, a Black driver is five times as likely to be stopped by a police officer. Black citizens report being stopped more frequently for minor violations: forgetting to use their blinker, a cracked windshield, a broken taillight. These frequent stops have real, often serious implications on the mental wellbeing of Black citizens, potentially leading to anxiety and short-term PTSD.

Known as racial profiling, this phenomenon has considerable importance to scholars across the nation, including Michael Birzer, professor of criminal justice.

Some WordPress websites hosted by Wichita State University will be temporarily unavailable for scheduled maintenance starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23.

These websites, including those for the Shocker Blast newsletter, will be inaccessible while the server’s operating system is upgraded. These updates are substantial and could require up to four hours to complete.

The websites that will be unavailable while the updates are being made include, but are not limited to:

• news.wichita.edu
• ulrich.wichita.edu
• wichitastate.tv
• learn.wichita.edu
• police.wichita.edu
• openrecords.wichita.edu
• airlinequalityrating.wichita.edu
• badges.wichita.edu
• eoc.wichita.edu
• itstraining.wichita.edu
• kcee.wichita.edu
• kfbf.wichita.edu
• ksarn.org
• nasainkansas.org
• realestate.wichita.edu
• servicelearning.wichita.edu
• shockeripe.org
• somos.wichita.edu
• digiproj.wichita.edu
• wsubridges.org
• suspenders4hope.com

As noted previously, the Shocker Blast newsletter will be inaccessible during the scheduled time, which includes submitting items to the newsletters. Shocker Blast questions or submissions can be sent to Caelin Bragg, newsletter editor, at caelin.bragg@wichita.edu.

For more information or questions on the scheduled maintenance, reach out to ITS at helpdesk@wichita.edu or 316-978-4357.

Some WordPress websites hosted by Wichita State University will be temporarily unavailable for scheduled maintenance starting around 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23.

These websites, including those for the WSU Today newsletter and general website support, will be inaccessible while the server’s operating system is upgraded. These updates are substantial and could require up to four hours to complete.

The websites that will be unavailable while the updates are being made include, but are not limited to:

• news.wichita.edu
• ulrich.wichita.edu
• wichitastate.tv
• learn.wichita.edu
• police.wichita.edu
• openrecords.wichita.edu
• airlinequalityrating.wichita.edu
• badges.wichita.edu
• eoc.wichita.edu
• itstraining.wichita.edu
• kcee.wichita.edu
• kfbf.wichita.edu
• ksarn.org
• nasainkansas.org
• realestate.wichita.edu
• servicelearning.wichita.edu
• shockeripe.org
• somos.wichita.edu
• digiproj.wichita.edu
• wsubridges.org
• suspenders4hope.com

As noted previously, the WSU Today newsletter will be inaccessible during the scheduled time, which includes submitting items to the newsletters. WSU Today questions or submissions can be sent to Caelin Bragg, newsletter editor, at caelin.bragg@wichita.edu.

For more information or questions on the scheduled maintenance, reach out to ITS at helpdesk@wichita.edu or 316-978-4357.