Category: Student Resources

Have an idea? Not sure where to start? Why not start by learning about the tools and programs designed to help bring your ideas to life at one of Project Innovation Hub’s more than 40 new tool training workshops that help train students about operating equipment? Project Innovation Hub is a hands-on prototyping laboratory located in the John Bardo Center on WSU’s Innovation Campus.

Students of all skill levels and majors are welcome. The workshops include the following:

• 3D printers
• Laser cutters
• Sewing
• Screen printing
• Soldering
• Robotics

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.

Stop by the Heskett Center any day of the week to attend an F45 class. F45 instructors offer a wonderful and fun environment during workouts. F45 is s 45-minute a functional training class that involves a mix of hit and circuit-style workouts. Classes are available at the following times and days:

• 6:15 a.m, noon, 5:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday
• 6:15 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. Friday
• 1:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

The F45 program is going to start a new fitness routine for all Friday classes. The routine, “BRIXTON,” is a boxing and combat style workout that integrates elements of mixed martial arts, boxing, and self-defense. The class is open to all skill levels.

Students should take time to reflect on their past semester and think about their successes and what they can change to maximize their future success. To do this, there are a number of resources are available to students including meeting with a success coach or a peer financial coach in Student Success for assistance in setting goals, completing success plans or designing a financial plan to remain on the path to graduation.

Students should also think about about what applied learning experiences they are interested in as well as social and leadership opportunities, which can be found in Student Involvement.

Finals can be a stressful week for students, but it doesn’t have to be.

Use proper preparation to avoid stress by getting plenty of rest and consider adjusting your work schedule.

Additional resources are available at the Office of Student Success website. Students should also consult the finals schedule well in advance of finals week and develop a study plan for the remainder of the semester.

Students working on final fall 2022 assignments have access to a variety of success resources including the Writing Center, Math Lab and Shocker Learning Center.

Students can also take advantage of visiting their instructors during student hours for clarification on class content, forming a study group or cleaning and organizing dedicated study spaces during the final weeks of the semester.

Wichita State students can develop skills inside and outside the classroom by working with their career ready competencies and strengthening them before graduation. Students needing professional work experience in their field can also explore applied learning opportunities. Students can keep track of their applied learning opportunities in the app Shocker 360.

Wichita State has a number of programs that help students travel the country or the world while simultaneously working toward their degree and enhancing their student experience. Students should explore academic travel opportunities such as Study Abroad and National Student Exchange early so they can prepare financially and academically. 

Additional tip to help this week:

If resources are running low, students can receive basic necessities from the Shocker Support Locker.

As enrollment approaches, student should consider how to complete 30 credit hours in one academic year. 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. Some studies show that completing 30 hours each academic year increases academic performance and decreases student debt.

Speak with your academic advisor to develop an academic plan or run a degree audit in Degree Works.