Category: Resources

As a Shocker, you have access to all of the following resources with the Shocker Career Accelerator to get applied learning experience and build skills:

LinkedIn Learning has thousands of courses that teach you skills in topics such as business, technology and creativity, which makes you more competitive in your field of study and career. And SCA has a guide to interviewing with companies that walks you through the process before, during and after so you can ace your first job interview.

For small work experiences, Forage connects you to top companies in the nation to develop skills using industry tools, ending with a certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile. Micro-Internships are short-term paid assignments with companies year-round, which are a great way to ease into your career.

Looking to practice before your first big job interview? You can schedule an appointment with an SCA career coach through Shocker Central, emailing sca@wichita.edu or calling the office at 316-978-3688.

WSU Student Health Services is your home for all your healthcare needs. Evaluation and treatment for illness and injuries, physical exams, mental health medication management, nutrition consultations, onsite laboratory, pharmacy and radiology services are available.

Make your appointment with one of the licensed healthcare providers today in your myShockerhealth portal, wichita.edu/shs or by calling 316-978-4792.

Feeling the pressure as deadlines pile up? This is your opportunity to jumpstart your work, tackle your to-do list and ease the stress of the semester. Come to Procrastination Prevention Night from 6 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, March 25 in Ablah Library.

Whether you’re juggling papers, projects or assignments — or stuck in a class because of academic requirements — the late-night study session is here to help. University Libraries is offering drop-in services for librarians, success coaches and tutoring, as well as arts and crafts, games and more. This is your chance to stay on track and finish strong.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

As enrollment approaches, students should check in on their degree progress by meeting with their academic advisors. By enrolling in a combination of fall, spring and summer classes, students can remain on track with their degree programs and potentially shorten the time it takes to earn a degree. You can find your academic advisor in your myWSU.

Interested in studying abroad? The first step would be to attend one of the upcoming information sessions. The next study abroad information session of the spring semester will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 3 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room.

See the website for the complete list of information sessions or for the video option and to register if you plan to attend.

Improve your research skills and tackle academic challenges by attending this week’s Savvy Scholar workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 online. Start learning geographic information systems (GIS) with ArcGIS Online. Participants will learn about finding data and making attractive and informative maps with an easy-to-use interface.

As we cross the midpoint of the 16-week semester, instructors are reviewing student progress using the Student Early Alert System (SEAS). This system helps identify students who may benefit from additional support.

If you receive a SEAS alert email, it’s an opportunity to reflect, connect with resources and take steps toward improvement. 

Don’t hesitate to reach out to your instructor, academic advisor or a Success Coach if you have questions or need assistance. They’re here to support your success.

Need help setting up your online professional footprint? The Shocker Career Accelerator has a number of resources that can get you started:

The Career Closet in the lower level of the Shocker Success Center has free professional attire available for students. After you have your career fit, come get a free professional photo any time from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Marcus Welcome Center, when the university is open.

From there, you can start setting up your LinkedIn profile using this helpful guide from SCA, which goes over the things you need for your profile, how to start networking with others and posting regular content. Additionally, you can start putting together your resume and cover letter using these templates developed by SCA.

Want to walk through creating your profile or resume with someone more experienced? You can schedule an appointment with an SCA career coach through Shocker Central, emailing sca@wichita.edu or calling the office at 316-978-3688.

GoCreate is a workspace on campus for individuals to develop and create their own ideas and projects, and students with a Shocker ID get an automatic membership. From 3D printing and electronics to metal and woodworking, there’s something for everyone to flex their creative and maker muscles. Learn more at gocreate.com.

The Beyond the Lab: Research and Reasoning series continues with “Mastering EndNote: Citation Management Made Simple” at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 in 201 Ahlberg Hall. Presented by University Libraries.

Tired of losing track of sources? This hands-on workshop will show students how to use EndNote to import, organize and cite references across projects. Whether you’re writing your first paper or formatting a thesis, EndNote can help you stay organized and reduce last-minute stress.