Category: Resources

Improve your research skills and tackle academic challenges by attending the next online Savvy Scholar workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, presented by University Libraries.

Learn all the steps to create a literature review, from conducting comprehensive research to synthesizing perspectives to presenting your findings.

Instructors are continuing to use the Student Early Alert System (SEAS) to provide feedback on student progress. This includes areas such as attendance, participation and coursework.

If you’ve received an alert, the best next step is to respond and communicate with your instructor. They are your best resource for success.  

If you have questions or need support, reach out to your instructor or a Success Coach, who are here to help you succeed.

Do you and your friends want to compete against other students from across the university? Wichita State has several intramural sports for you to participate in, including 6v6 soccer, pickleball, dodgeball and more, or even games such as Madden, NBA2K and EAFC. Learn more and sign up at imleagues.com/wichita.

It’s never too late to try new tactics in the classroom and at home to improve learning. Students can quiz themselves or other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class or join a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance.

Are you ready to find a career fit for you and your major? Check out these resources from the Shocker Career Accelerator:

PathwayU is your assessment tool to explore different majors and careers, whether you are currently undecided or looking to change. Go to wichita.pathwayu.com, sign up using your WSU email (first initial, middle initial, last name and maybe a number, @shockers.wichita.edu) and click “Start Assessment.”

What Can I Do With This Major? hosts information on more than 100 different majors and fields, including potential careers, advice on how to get the most out of your major, professional organizations related to your major and more.

Want to get more personalized guidance while getting started? 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.

Did you know that Shockers like you get an automatic membership to 12 Greater Wichita YMCAs, including the Steve Clark YMCA here on campus? You can get started by visiting the Steve Clark YMCA with your Shocker ID and activating your account.

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, Feb. 13 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.

Learn about the undergraduate research and creative activity hub goals, values and who makes up the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub at informational session from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 in the Ablah Library Collaboration Hub. Participants will also discuss how to reach out to faculty, what research programs are at WSU and key information to know when getting involved in research.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your classes and need support? You can go to wsu.news/SuccessTip4 to set up an appointment with your success coach who can help you with tackling procrastination/motivation, developing study skills, keeping yourself accountable and more.

The Shocker Share-A-Meal program sends alerts when leftover, free food is available on campus after catered events. When there are extra portions, anyone who is signed up will receive a notification so they can take advantage of the leftovers.

This initiative helps reduce food waste while keeping the community informed about available leftovers. Signing up is quick, secure and open to all currently enrolled students.

Sign up at wichita.edu/shareameal.