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All full and part-time Wichita State female students are invited to apply for the Women for Women’s Innovation Scholarship Fund.

The fund is awarded to eligible WSU students to support innovative ideas that show the promise of commercialization. The fund was established in 2020 to support women leaders and entrepreneurs in moving their ideas forward by providing recipients a boost to Shock the World.

Applications will be accepted until Oct. 8.

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If you receive an email from your instructor, make sure you read it. One important tool instructors use to provide feedback to the students on their academic performance is called SEAS (Student Early Alert System). This system allows faculty to send alerts to students if they  are in danger of not succeeding in their course based on academic performance.

If you received an email, you should schedule a time to visit your instructor to talk about strategies to increase your potential for success in their class. Our faculty care about your experience, so you are highly encouraged to seek out your instructors and other resources to help you achieve your academic goals.

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Students may feel anxious about approaching their professors and need encouragement to interact with them. Despite these reservations, making connections with faculty can help students feel more comfortable in class, get references for jobs or graduate school, and help advise them about career options.

Use the link below and to learn few tips on how to approach and speak with professors. Remember, faculty members are often their best resource for academic success.

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Students, have you been to student (office) hours yet? If your answer is no, take the opportunity this week to visit at least one of your professors in their office during their student (office) hours.

Only a handful of students each semester use this opportunity to get to know their professors outside of the classroom. You might even gain an advisor,  mentor, or get the answer to your questions from your text.

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If you are a student struggling in any of your classes, you can submit a request for a tutor from your student portal. To make the most of your tutoring sessions, follow these general rules:

  • Request a tutor early at the first sign that a class or concept may be difficult.
  • Attend all classes and keep up-to-date on assignments.
  • Attempt assigned problems before your tutoring session.
  • Read assigned materials before your session.
  • Bring all course materials to your session.

Depending on the class and the request, you may not immediately match with a tutor. The earlier you request help, the better chance you have for academic success.

Wichita State’s Office of Adult Learning facilitates the Adult Mentoring Advantage Program (A-MAP). A-MAP pairs adult learners in their first year at Wichita State University with experienced adult learners.

If you are interested in having a mentor, becoming a mentor, or if you would like more information about the program, please visit the A-MAP website below. Individuals who are considering becoming a mentor need to be in at least their third semester with a minimum 2.75 GPA.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.