Category: News

Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Christopher Leonard, Psy.D., has been appointed to the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Psychology Advisory Committee. The role of the Psychology Advisory Committee is to support the BSRB board in carrying out its mission to protect the public.

The Psychology Advisory Committee also addresses issues referred to the committee by the BRSB board regarding the practice of licensed psychology in the State of Kansas.

Wichita Collective Impact, a collaboration that includes Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC), was recognized as the Literacy Legacy Honoree at Storytime Village’s Read & Rise Breakfast Gala. PPMC is proud to be a partner in this impactful initiative, working alongside Cargill, Wichita Public Schools and Greater Wichita YMCA to advance literacy in the community.

Grab the official Salute to Service T-shirt that the men’s and women’s basketball teams will wear on Saturday. The shirts are available in the Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store and through the online storefront.

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with new free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 against Montana State, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

Wichita State’s Open/Alternative Textbook (OAT) Committee would like to congratulate:

• Moriah Beck
• Susan Castro
• Crystal Dozier
• Doug English
• Linda Grossman
• LaDonna Hale
• Matthew Howland
• James S. Johnson-Schwartz
• Alyssa Lynne-Joseph
• Mindy McKinley
• Trevor R. Nelson
• Jacy Pederson
• Yumi Suzuki
• Lisa Wray

For their successful creation and approval of 22 new OAT-Z (zero-cost) and OAT-L (low cost of under $50) courses for spring 2025 and on their commitment to making higher education within reach for more students.

If you would like more information on OAT courses, visit the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative, where you can also access the OAT course designation request forms.

The deadline to submit OAT designation request forms for fall 2025 is Feb. 15, 2025.

Hear from Isabella Grabell about her experience in WSU’s International Buddy Program. Isabella was paired this fall semester with her buddy, Karin from Japan.

Nominations for Excellence Awards in Research, Creativity Activity and Community Research are now being accepted by the Office of Research.

All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at WSU for at least three years are eligible. Faculty who hold an administrative position above that of chair are not eligible.

Previous winners of the award are ineligible to be nominated for a period of five years following the award. See the Office of Research website for additional details and online nomination forms. Nominations must be received by Dec. 6 to be considered.

Are you needing Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) staff to present in a classroom, at a conference, at a departmental meeting or for a program?

SCCS staff are always happy to present on any of the following topics, to provide more education for students, staff and faculty on campus regarding the office or policies it oversees:

• Overview on academic integrity
• Overview on submitting incident reports
• Overview on specific conduct policies found in 05/student code of conduct
• Overview of specific data from the office
• Hazing prevention
• Classroom management
• General information about Student Conduct & Community Standards

Fill out the online “Request a Presentation” form if you would like SCCS staff to create a specific presentation for you. A member of the SCCS team will be assigned to work with you to meet the presentation goals and will be available to present on the topic as well as answer any questions.

Ensure there is ample of time between the request and the presentation due date, as presentations will take time to create. The office will do its best to accommodate presentation dates, and staff will work with you if there are conflicts.

If there are any questions, feel free to reach out to SCCS@wichita.edu.

Do you know a faculty member who is deeply engaged in service? Do you know a faculty member who exemplifies any of the following?

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

Consider nominating them for the Presidential Service Award. Complete a nomination form, attach a CV that includes the nominee’s service activities and include a letter of support. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible for nomination. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. Jan. 24, 2025. You can send your nominations to leeann.birdwell@wichita.edu.

The Office of Online and Adult Learning is thrilled to introduce the Students Who Are Parents (SWAP) Group. This initiative is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and supportive space for WSU students who balance academics with the responsibilities of parenting or caring for young dependents. SWAP will be hosted online through Blackboard, creating a focused community where student caregivers can connect, share resources and find support.

To learn more or join the group, visit the WSU SWAP Group website.