The Office of Adult Learning is now accepting applications for the Osher Reentry Scholarship. To qualify, students must be fully enrolled at Wichita State, pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, have a cumulative gap in their education of at least five years and only 50% of their classes can be online. The application for the fall 2022 Semester contains one essay question. To view the full list of requirements and access the application, visit the Osher Reentry Scholarships Program.

For more information, please contact 316-978-8325 or adultlearning@wichita.edu.

Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness (SPTE) Request forms will be distributed in the next couple of days. Faculty can choose to complete a fillable PDF request form at the Social Science Research Lab website.

Due to unexpected circumstances, the Human Resources (HR) Office front lobby will close through the end of business day for non-scheduled walk-in traffic today, Feb. 4.

If you have a scheduled appointment with an HR team member, they will meet you in the HR vestibule at the scheduled time.

If you need to schedule an appointment during this time, please contact 316-978-3065 or email the HR Service Center. The HR Office front lobby will reopen and resume normal business hours Monday, Feb. 7.

Larry Drake, an Air Force Reservist and Wichita State Student, presented a framed U.S. flag with a certificate to Wichita State’s Military and Veteran Center last week. The flag was flown over of Syria and Iraq in an Air Force F-16 C+ Viper for the university.

Drake deployed to Syria and Iraq in 2021 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. He presented the flag to the center to show appreciation for the work they do to support military students and veterans in their pursuit of higher education. Drake attended WSU using the GI Bill.

Upon receiving the flag, Larry Burks, director of WSU’s Military and Veteran Center said, “Student veterans are great Americans, and we are proud for their service to our country and for their support of our university.

“The flag and the certificate are now displayed prominently at the center as a sign of appreciation for Drake’s gesture. The display also honors the service of all of WSU’s military and veteran students.

Picture of Wu in hammock and test Strategic Communications Seminar Feb. 3.

Thank you for registering for the sixth annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for WSU faculty and staff to be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon, today, Feb. 3, via Zoom.

Here are a few things you need to know:

  • The keynote speaker is Misty Bruckner, director for the Public Policy Management Center. Bruckner will provide an overview of Market Research and outline future research on the I-70 and I-35 corridors
  • Choose to attend three of five sessions.
  • The web session, “Let’s get personal,” will be recorded and available later

    If you have not yet RSVP’d and would like to attend, reach out to Carmen Hytche at carmen.hytche@wichta.edu.

Due to unexpected circumstances, the Human Resources (HR) Office front lobby will close through the end of business day for non-scheduled walk-in traffic today, Feb. 3.

If you have a scheduled appointment with an HR team member, they will meet you in the HR vestibule at the scheduled time.

If you need to schedule an appointment during this time, please contact 316-978-3065 or email the HR Service Center. The HR Office front lobby will reopen and resume normal business hours Friday, Feb. 4.

Shocker Profile Headshots. Scheduled over two days at the Rhatigan Student Center by appointment only.

The Office of Strategic Communications offers headshots for WSU faculty and staff at no charge. Headshot events will be scheduled twice a semester over two days at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC). Headshots are available by appointment only and are now open for Feb. 22 and 23.

RSC (Room 266)
2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 22
8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb 23

Image with yellow background, WSU Logo and text 'Cops Support Shocks and you can too!' in black font.

During February, the Wichita State Police Department will pick up donations from students, faculty and staff for the Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker helps combat food insecurity within the Wichita State community. The Locker is open to all WSU students, faculty, and staff.

The department is accepting the following items:

  • Canned food
  • Dry food
  • Hygiene products.

The officers are accepting the donations at their location on campus at 1845 Fairmont St. Members can also have their donations picked up by a member of the department by calling 316-978-3450.

HealthQuest Your path to wellness

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In February, there are four events currently scheduled worth up to 29 credits.

  • Jan. 31–Feb. 25, “Commit to Be Fit Challenge,” registration is available through Feb. 6 via your HealthQuest portal. (Participants who achieve 80% or more of the goal will earn four HealthQuest Credits)
  • 1 p.m. Feb. 9, EAP Webinar “Healthy Lifestyle: Changing the Way You Think About Diet and Exercise.” Click here to register. (one credit)
  • Feb. 15, on-campus Biometric Screening in Rhatigan Student Center (Room 261). Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (Up to 23 credits)
  • February 23, 1:00 PM, EAP Webinar “Living Nicotine Free” Click here to register. (one credit)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

  • Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn ten points for completing this assessment.
  • 2022 HealthQuest Program overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
  • Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (max one health coaching per day, one point each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
  • Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
  • EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 points combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one point per day).
  • Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 points by completing this five-week learning module.

Students need to provide updated information in the Wichita State portal any time there is a change to their contact information. This includes mailing address, phone number and emergency contact. The person listed will only be contacted during the event of a health or safety emergency in which they are personally involved.

Students who need to update their information should go to the myWSU Home tab, under Student Tools > myContact info. A separate link there also provides an opportunity to update self-reported military affiliation.