Category: News

Chad Childs, Prevention Initiatives manager at WSU’s Community Engagement Institute, has been invited to join the Substance Use System Transformation and Integration Network (SUSTAIN) Learning Collaborative, supported by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), Pew Charitable Trusts and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Selected by Laura Moore from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Chad will help advance substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, treatment and recovery services in Kansas.

Over a year, teams will participate in virtual meetings, receive expert guidance and explore ways to expand access to naloxone, addiction treatment medications and evidence-based SUD services. The initiative builds on CHCS’s strategies for using Medicaid and public funding to strengthen SUD care. Chad’s involvement in SUSTAIN will support equitable, effective substance use care and policy improvements in Kansas.

Reminder that the spring 2025 term is the final semester for Panopto use at WSU. If you are an instructor or staff member who has used Panopto in the past and would like to keep your videos, download the videos now using these instructions.

The Office of Instructional Resources supports this effort, so if you run into issues, reach out at OIR@wichita.edu. Videos that are not removed from Panopto will be lost when the contract expires, and there are no university services available to remove them for you.

The Office of Online and Adult Learning is preparing to host its sixth annual Adult Learner of the Year (ALOTY) awards ceremony from 3 to 5 p.m. April 3 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

Every year, the ALOTY awards recognize an outstanding adult student at Wichita State, a WSU partner and a community partner who support these adult learners on their journey towards a degree. To qualify for the ALOTY award, a student must be 24 years or older, have a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate leadership, Shocker Pride and perseverance towards obtaining a degree.

Nominations are now open for the ALOTY awards. To learn more about the ALOTYs and see some of the past recipients, go to wichita.edu/aloty. For any questions, call 316-978-8315 or email Pamela O’Neal at pamela.oneal@wichita.edu

Mikaila Alexis Medina Saldivar has accepted an invitation of lifetime membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the nation’s leading certified honor society for high-achieving first- and second-year college students with a minimum of a 3.4 GPA.

NSCS is an honors organization that invites less than 10% of all eligible students nationwide to join the ranks of its diverse membership each year. A leading interdisciplinary academic honor society, NSCS is made up of scholars from two-year, four-year and online institutions.

Notable SCS distinguished honorary members include former president Jimmy Carter, U.S. Ambassador Dr. Robin Rence Sanders, the late Senator John McCain, and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala.

Joining NSCS offers numerous benefits for high-achieving students. NSCS recognizes academic excellence and provides members with access to exclusive scholarships, leadership opportunities and community service initiatives. Members can enhance their resumes with official credentials, participate in professional development programs and connect with a nationwide network of peers and mentors. Additionally, NSCS offers discounts on various services, including travel and study resources.

This membership is relevant to students seeking to maximize their college experience, gain recognition for their academic achievements, and build a strong foundation for future career success. By joining NSCS, students can celebrate their accomplishments and take advantage of resources that support their educational and professional goals.

Wichita State’s College of Health Professions has launched a new certificate of human anatomy. The certificate provides a comprehensive education in human anatomy, progressing from foundational knowledge to clinical-level expertise.

Students will engage with high-tech simulation technology, anatomical models and real human cadavers, which are vital tools for deepening their understanding of human anatomy. Courses will be taught in the College of Health Professions’ state-of-the-art Gross Anatomy and Human Simulation laboratories. The Gross Anatomy Lab contains 12 human cadavers, giving students critical hands-on experience working with actual human organs and structures. The Human Simulation lab features two ultra-high-fidelity anatomical manikins that are made entirely out of silicone and a cardiopulmonary patient simulation manikin that presents symptoms of over 50 cardiopulmonary conditions. These unique hands-on educational opportunities ensure that students gain the practical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed in health care.

The certificate is particularly beneficial for individuals interested in learning in depth about human anatomy or those planning to apply to a health care-specific graduate program. It also serves as a valuable credential for anyone seeking to enhance their qualifications in the field of health care.

Classes begin in spring 2025, and enrollment is currently open.

For more information or to enroll, visit wichita.edu/HumanAnatomyCertificate.

ShockerStrengths is proud to celebrate its fifth year at Wichita State. Help celebrate by participating in its campus-wide survey to learn when, where, how and why faculty, staff and students are engaging with their natural talents and strengths. As WSU prepares for growth and continue its progress towards a Strengths-Based Institution, your input and stories are impactful.

Also, don’t forget to plug strengths into your courses, groups and teams by requesting one of the workshops. All workshops include the inventories and materials.

For more information and to request the inventory or a workshop, visit the ShockerStrengths webpage.

Have you used University Libraries’ resources — like facilities, librarians or equipment — for your research or creative projects? You could earn $1,000 by sharing your experience — even if your project isn’t finished by the submission deadline.

The Library Research Award recognizes how students, like you, have used library resources during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters).

It’s simple: just explain how the library helped you explore ideas, solve problems, or tackle assignments.

Key Dates:

• Application/essay deadline: April 14
• Faculty letter of support deadline: April 16

Questions? Email lib.award@wichita.edu or visit libraries.wichita.edu/lra/home.

The Child Development Center has an immediate PreK opening. This is for a child who will be entering kindergarten in fall 2025. For more information, call 316-978-3109 or email amy.mease@wichita.edu.

Graduate students who plan to complete all degree requirements this semester must file an application for degree and pay the $25 filing fee. This needs to be done no later than Monday, Feb. 17. Submit your application for degree even if you have a plan of study pending to be approved or have not submitted a plan of study.

To submit your application for degree, log into the myWSU portal and click on the myClasses tab. On the right hand side, you will find a section called “Graduation Links,” with the appropriate links to proceed. The $25 fee must be paid using a credit or debit card.

For questions, email the Graduate School at wsugradschool@wichita.edu.

The English Graduate Student Association (EGSA), in conjunction with the Sigma Tau Delta chapter, is currently accepting submissions for the fourth Wichita State Humanities Conference. The conference will take place on campus and is open to undergraduate and graduate students at WSU.

Potential presenters are invited to submit an abstract of approximately 300 words and a short bio of 100 words to the online Google form. If there are questions regarding submissions or the conference more broadly, email: jmanderson14@shockers.wichita.edu.

The abstract submission deadline is Feb. 12 and the event will take place April 4 in the Rhatigan Student Center. Creative writing and art submissions are accepted.

A panel of faculty member judges will award a prize to each of the three top papers/presentations, sponsored by EGSA.