Category: Student Resources

It’s never too late to try new tactics in the classroom to improve learning. Encourage your students to quiz themselves, quiz other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class, or have them form a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance.

The earlier students establish strong study habits and learning skills, the better they will perform as they persist to graduation.

Do your notes make sense? Are they organized and in an appropriate format to study? The Shocker Learning Center at Lindquist Hall (room 107) is here to help.

If the pages of your textbook are covered with highlights because you aren’t sure how to decide which information is important, or you need tips on how to organize your notes to prepare for an exam, we can help. Visit the link below to get some quick tips online, or go to the Shocker Learning Center for help in person.

Did you know there is an academic calendar updated each semester with dates about payment arrangements, enrollment, breaks and finals? These are important dates for you to put in your personal calendars.

Students and faculty can now view an updated library guide featuring a list of Wichita State e-textbooks available online through University Libraries. The list is also available at the library’s online catalog.

These e-textbooks have been acquired by WSU Libraries so students can access them free of charge. Print copies are also available through the University Bookstore for students who prefer to purchase a physical copy.

Are you looking at graduate school for 2022?  Attend one of Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) degree informational sessions via Zoom at the following dates:

• 4 p.m. Sept. 8
• 11 a.m. Oct. 8
• 6 p.m. Nov. 8
• noon Dec. 8

Students of any major are eligible to apply for our Master of Social Work program.

The deadline for the 2022-23 MSW program applications is Jan.14.

Sessions will introduce students to the MSW program, allow them to meet faculty members, and walk them through the application process. A graduate record examination is not required for admission consideration.

Latinos Lead is receiving applications until midnight Sept. 12.

Latinos Lead is a program that focuses on facilitating a seamless transition from college to the workforce by focusing on three areas: cultural awareness, personal development and leadership skills.

Students who participate will gain improved self-awareness across leadership competencies. They will also have access to a cross-sector and multi-industry network of Latino professionals, and enhance their career presence and personal brand.

For more information, contact Nayeli Cano at 316-978-7698 or nayeli.cano@wichita.edu.

As we create a better normal after the last year-and-a-half, it’s important students know who their team members are so that they can receive student-centered, wraparound support. To help with this goal, each academic college has a success coach assigned to it to help their students create individual plans of action based on each student’s strengths and needs.

The coaches then partner with other areas such as academic advising, the CARE Team and Shocker Career Accelerator, if needed, to provide support and opportunities to help you maximize your potential for success. Coaches also support students with their motivation, time and priority management, procrastination, test preparation, study skills and accountability.

The Cohen Honors College is accepting applications from all Wichita State students to participate in the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM program. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 1.

The mission of the FYRE program is to introduce research to first-year undergraduates in a practical and accessible way. Students selected for the FYRE program will be required to enroll in an introductory research seminar course that exposes them to research methods and are matched with research positions in WSU labs actively involved in scholarly STEM research in the Spring 2022 semester.

Students can learn more about the FYRE in STEM program at an information session led by Dr. Moriah Beck, FYRE Program director, 1-2 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Honors College Seminar Room located in Shocker Hall Building A .

For more information about FYRE, contact Dr. Beck at call 316-978-5476 or moriah.beck@wichita.edu.

Do you think group therapy is the right move for you?

To find out if group therapy can benefit you, reach out to Wichita State’s Counseling and Preventions Services and contact 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. You can also attend the fall 2021 group therapy sessions via Zoom. These sessions include the following:

•  Understanding Self and Others
  • 2-3 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 13
  • 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays beginning Sept. 7
  • 2-3 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 16
  • 1-2 p.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 10
• Healing from Trauma Support Group
  • 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 1 (RSVP by emailing meredith@wichitasac.com)
•  Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday beginning Sept. 1
  • 3-4:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Oct. 1
•  Grief Support Group
  • 2- 3 p.m. Fridays beginning Aug. 27 (for more information contact ashlyn.riley@wichita.edu)

As the fall 2021 semester continues, the members of Shocker Career Accelerator want to remind Wichita State students about the key student employment services they offer.

For students seeking employment in co-op, internships, and applied learning opportunities, Mark Bengtson, Mariem Berrada and Lance Minor are the primary contacts. The three also oversee enrollment in co-ops and internships and can field questions regarding student learning objectives and final projects for enrolled co-op and internship students.