Category: News

The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC) is continuing to evolve under the leadership of Dr. Courtney McHenry, associate vice president and university Title IX coordinator. In addition to a more robust customer service oriented approach, the office has expanded its staff size:

• Associate vice president and university Title IX coordinator
• Assistant director and deputy Title IX coordinator
• ADA/Section 504 coordinator
• Two Title IX and civil rights investigators
• Case management and office coordinator

“The president has supported my vision for this department since day one, and here we are. I look forward to introducing the CTAC team to the campus community” Dr. McHenry said.

Examity will be the only approved virtual proctoring service allowed for Wichita State courses beginning Aug. 1. Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor will no longer be available.

Wichita State and EPA Region 7 celebrated the opening of the new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC).

The EJ TCTAC is one of 17 being established across the country to help underserved communities access funds to combat environmental justice concerns. President Rick Muma and Meg McCollister, EPA Region 7 administrator, joined in opening the new center.

The center is part of WSU’s Environmental Finance Center under the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs.

The Barton School of Business has been reaffirmed for all business and accounting programs by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for the next five years. This double accreditation keeps the Barton School in the top 1% of business schools worldwide. The Barton School has held AACSB accreditation since 1970.

For schools with current accreditations, AACSB conducts reviews every five years to ensure they meet the organization’s stringent standards. The rigorous external review process includes examining the school’s mission, strategic planning, faculty and staff qualifications, programs, curriculum and many other significant and measurable effects a business school has on society as a whole.

Starting Monday, July 17, WSU Information Technology Services (ITS) will roll out new functionality regarding password resets.

The new feature Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) will make it easier to recover your password. You will be able to reset, unlock or change your password with the added security of having an extra verification method, like a phone number or passcode to your user sign-in process.  This introduces the option to enable self-service functionality when having issues with your password.

Starting July 17, visit Self-Service Password Recovery webpage for additional information on what to expect and how to set up your account.

Questions: Contact ITS Help Desk at 316-978-4357, option 1 or helpdesk@wichita.edu.

The Academic Year (AY) 2023-24 academic and tenure and promotion calendars are now available to view from Academic Affairs.

In an effort to minimize risks to privacy, security and student costs associated with virtual proctoring, Wichita State will no longer use Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor for courses, whether in-person, hybrid or online after July 31. WSU has approved Examity as the only choice for virtual proctoring. 

Examity allows for automated (recorded only and irregularities flagged by AI) and live proctoring options. WSU will support up to two automated exams for those courses needing virtual proctoring. Any proctoring beyond that will be billed to the department. Live proctoring will continue to be paid directly by students.

Know of any students entering grades 6-12 that are interested in esports? If so, the Wichita State esports summer camp from July 24-28 is for them.

Students will embark on a transformative journey guided by seasoned esports professionals and coaches who will provide expert training and mentorship. This immersive camp is designed to cater to all skill levels. Participants can expect a blend of intensive gameplay sessions, strategic workshops and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art gaming equipment throughout the camp.

Starting July 17, WSU Information Technology Services (ITS) will roll out new functionality regarding password resets.

The new feature, Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR), will make it easier to recover your password. You will be able to reset, unlock or change your password with the added security of having an extra verification method, like a phone number or passcode to your user sign-in process. This introduces the option to enable self-service functionality when having issues with your password.

Next Steps

Be on the lookout for more information later this week from WSU ITS regarding additional information on what to expect and how to set up your account.

It has come to WSU’s attention that the winter closedown schedule overlaps with the beginning of spring 2024 pre-session classes by one day, Jan. 2, 2024. The decision has been made to shift the winter closedown dates to begin and end a day earlier. This means the winter closedown will commence at the end of the day on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, and reopen on Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 2024. The closedown is ten (10) days, two of which are paid holidays. Classes will not be in session during this period.

Employees who would normally be scheduled to work the days may use accumulated vacation leave or their 2023 discretionary day* during the winter closedown. Non-exempt employees can also use accumulated compensatory time off during the winter closedown.

If your role requires you to work during the winter closedown it must be approved in advance by your immediate supervisor. For those that are required to work during the winter closedown, we appreciate your dedication and service to the university.

Schedule of winter closedown:

• Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
• Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023
• Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023
• Friday, Dec. 22, 2023
• Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 (Paid Holiday)
• Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023
• Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023
• Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023
• Friday, Dec. 29, 2023
• Monday Jan. 1, 2024 (Paid Holiday)

An employee must be in pay status the entire workday before and the entire workday after state holidays to receive holiday pay. The official state holidays are Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

*The discretionary day for 2023 must be used on or before Dec. 23, 2023.