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Amid the bustling campus life, a dedicated team works to uphold the values of integrity, responsibility and accountability. Introducing the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS), where every day is an opportunity to shape a more respectful and harmonious campus environment.

The SCCS Team consists of Kyle Wilson, director; Liz Thornton, coordinator; and Grace Henderson, graduate assistant. Throughout the academic year, SCCS will post in WSU Today and Shocker Blast, ensuring that the campus community is aware of its policies and the services that it provides to campus.

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards isn’t just about enforcing rules; it’s about cultivating a culture of integrity, accountability and growth. With Kyle, Liz and Grace at the helm, the office hopes to be a beacon of positive change, fostering a campus where students thrive as responsible and compassionate global citizens.

You can find SCCS in A1060 Shocker Hall, and it would love to chat and get to know campus community. Here’s to shaping the leaders of tomorrow, one ethical decision at a time.

The Shocker Support Locker is reopening for the fall 2023 semester and will serve the community from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

The locker provides essential items for students, staff and faculty in the WSU community at no additional charge for those with a Shocker ID. Items include food, drinks, and hygiene and baby products.

For questions, contact sga.locker@wichita.edu.

The location for the 2023 Clash of the Colleges has been moved to the Hubbard Hall lawn (just east of the building) and the Heskett Center. Additional modifications have been established to ensure our students, faculty and staff are able to safely enjoy this Wichita State tradition.

Join at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 for the ninth annual Clash of the Colleges and find out which academic college is crowned champion.

The Office of Online & Adult Learning has transitioned back into its semester hours, remaining open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.

If you are an adult learner and have an evening class or need a space to study after offices close at 5 p.m., stop by the office and grab some coffee while you are here.

Andy Schlapp, formerly the executive director of government relations and strategy, has been promoted to vice president of strategy and government relations to reflect his increased scope managing the strategic direction of the university and alignment of goals and resources to that end. He will continue to also serve as the executive director of the board of trustees and director of NIAR Business Development.

Schlapp joined WSU in 2008 as director of government relations prior to being promoted to executive director in 2020.

Visit the CourseLeaf website to log into CAT and CIM and to view curriculum deadlines, user guides, curriculum change guidelines, the standard syllabus template and other helpful links for faculty and staff.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) invites faculty to share valuable information about academic integrity with their students.

SCCS has prepared a three minute video that highlights academic integrity policy at Wichita State and requests faculty consider either presenting the video in their classes or post it on Blackboard.

The video complements the content covered in your syllabus and aims to raise awareness about academic integrity at WSU.

Questions about the video can be sent to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu.

Cultured is a three-day, two-night overnight retreat at Rock Spring 4-H Camp in Junction City during Fall Break from Oct. 13 to 15. The retreat is sponsored by Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL), and applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11.

Transportation, food, lodging and a T-shirt are all included at no additional charge. The Cultured retreat is all about belonging. The retreat explores how belonging can be fostered in various environments, from the classroom to the workplace to community settings. Attendees will engage in discussions, participate in interactive workshops and network with like-minded individuals passionate about creating inclusive and welcoming environments.

Join SEAL for a thought-provoking and inspiring conference that will give you valuable insights and practical tools to promote belonging in your personal and professional life. For questions, email Caitlin Nolen at caitlin.nolen@wichita.edu.

Because of a promotion from Verizon, now through Aug. 31, ITS Telecommunications is offering 5G MiFi upgrades to eligible data lines at no additional charge. If your department has aging hotspots and you would like to replace them with newer, faster equipment, submit a ticket online.

ITS will verify that your line is eligible before ordering. The offer is good for new activations as well. Be sure to add funding info to your tickets, as ITS will not be able to proceed without it. The offer is only available for a limited time, so ITS will need tickets submitted no later than Aug. 31.

For additional inquiries, contact the ITS Helpdesk at 316-978-4357.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Alternative Spring Break trip in Boulder Creek, CA. The trip will be spent volunteering as camp counselors at Camp Campbell, Outdoor Science School.

The California Outdoor Science Association is sponsored by the California Department of Education. WSU volunteers will serve as camp counselors through the week and assist with the Outdoor School’s programming. Volunteers will receive a day long training on the first day of the trip, Monday. The camp takes place from Tuesday-Friday. Activities during the week may include but are not limited to attending field studies with students in the redwood forest, conducting river studies and daily nature hikes traveling around to various communities surrounding the camp. One evening campers will participate in a field study which includes a night walk, emphasizing the nocturnal animal life, nighttime sensory awareness, and astronomy. On Saturday, WSU volunteers will have a “tour day” to spend touring San Francisco and will spend the night in the city and depart the following Sunday to fly back to Wichita.

The cost of the trip is $200 per student. The cost includes transportation (airfare to/from, housing, meals, and excursions). The full payment of $200 must be received along with the application by Dec. 9, 2023. If you are not chosen to participate in the trip, you will be refunded the full amount. For more information about the trip, you may attend one of SEAL’s upcoming informational meetings held Sept. 12 and 26 in the SEAL office in 216 Rhatigan Student Center.

For more information email Loren Belew at loren.belew@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.