Category: Student Success and Persistence

Help your students tackle academic challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend a workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 17 at Ablah Library.

UReCA and the library team up to share good research etiquette covering communication, networking and ethical research habits that will help students succeed in academic and research settings.

The HALA Scholarship for Community Service assists students in completing their program of study at WSU. The scholarship was established in 1991 and provides scholarships to outstanding Wichita State students.

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students while promoting the value of community service to foster a sense of civic duty and commitment to the university and greater Wichita area. The key objectives of the scholarship are to aid in the retention and graduation of WSU students.

To achieve these objectives, the scholarship includes awards based on financial need, academic achievement and service activities. Awarded students must agree to engage in community services activities for WSU and/or community-based organizations. The deadline for students to apply is March 20.

Wichita State students have the opportunity to test their business strategy skills and compete for scholarships in the upcoming ERPsim Competition, hosted by the Barton School of Business.

The competition challenges teams to manage a virtual company using an SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) simulation. Participants make real-time decisions related to pricing, production, inventory and finance while competing against other teams in a dynamic market environment. The experience is designed to build data-driven decision-making skills, cross-functional collaboration and resume-ready experience.

The top three performing teams will receive tuition awards, with $4,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place and $800 for third place. The top team can also advance to a national competition in March 2026.

The ERPsim Competition will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 in the Woolsey Hall atrium. Registration is open through Feb. 15, with preparation sessions running Feb. 16-26.

Students who have completed at least one core business course or have a minimum of one year of industry experience are eligible to participate. Teams consist of three to four students, and individuals may register and be matched with a team.

Faculty: Have you submitted SEAS (Student Early Alert System) feedback yet? SEAS is open for all students. Use it to flag concerns around attendance, participation, assignments and quizzes/exams. If no students are at risk in your class, check the “no students at-risk” box.

New this week:

• No Academic Activity: Use this to flag students who haven’t engaged in your class at all (no communication, no course logins, no work submitted, etc.). Student Success will follow up.
• Student Progress: If a flagged student improves, remove the alert to help us track impact.

Access SEAS via myWSU > Home or Teach/Advise tab > SEAS link.

For more information about SEAS, visit the SEAS website.

The Library Research Award recognizes students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). There are two $1,000 prizes, one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students awarded annually at the conclusion of the spring semester. Students do not need to have a completed project before they apply.

Encourage students to register for an upcoming informational session from 11:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 12 either in 225 Ablah Library or virtually to help them plan how they should proceed with assignments and research projects this semester.

Are you looking for ways to help your students explore career options and make informed decisions about their future? Attend the upcoming PathwayU Overview and Advisor Access trainings:

• 2:30-3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 virtually via Microsoft Teams
• 11-11:45 a.m. Monday, April 6 virtually via Microsoft Teams

Register on myTraining via your myWSU.

PathwayU is the comprehensive career assessment tool utilized by the Shocker Career Accelerator. It is designed to guide students to their purpose, supporting their success and persistence. In this training session, you will learn how to:

• Navigate the platform’s features, including assessments, career matches, WSU major alignment and military crosswalk
• Gain valuable insights into student interests and career aspirations
• Integrate PathwayU into your teaching or advising practices to empower students

Encourage students to get extra support from TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). TRIO SSS is a program 100% funded by the Department of Education dedicated to providing resources to first-generation, limited income students and students with disabilities to strengthen student persistence and degree completion. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, TRIO SSS provides the resources and guidance for students to overcome their challenges in college.

Free services include: scholarships exclusively for TRIO SSS participants, educational trips, peer mentoring, textbooks/technology checkout, private computer lab access with free printing, academic skill-building workshops and more.

Students can apply for AY 2025-26 online or learn more at wichita.edu/sss. Visit TRIO SSS in 307 Shocker Success Center or call 316-978-3715.

Encourage students to explore the library’s secrets in a tour of Ablah Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Meet by the Circulation Desk for a tour of:

• 24-Hour Study Room and other study areas
• Tech Hub
• Other services, collections and spaces throughout Ablah Library

After the tour, in 217 Ablah Library, students will:

• Explore the library website
• Locate online articles and books through SmartSearch, A-Z Databases page and interlibrary loan
• Identify their personal librarian

RSVP is not required, but will provide students with an email reminder the day before the event. This event is part of Welcomefest and Savvy Scholar Workshops.

Encourage your students to consider joining a ProjectConnect group for the spring semester. These groups are specifically designed to help students build connections and relationships with other students across campus over six intentional sessions. Students can choose from a variety of groups, dates and times that are listed below:

Monday groups

• General Connection Group (in-person) from 11 a.m. to noon – Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 2 and March 9
• First In My Family (in-person) from 3 to 4 p.m. – Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 9, March 23, April 6 and April 20

Tuesday groups

• First-Gen Health Professions Group (in-oerson) from 11 a.m. to noon – Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3 and March 10
• Native Student Group (in-person) from noon to 1 p.m. – Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3 and March 10
• Transfer Student Group (in-person) from 3 to 4 p.m. – Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3 and March 10

Wednesday groups

• Adult Learner Group (in-person) from 9 to 10 a.m. – Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, March 4 and March 11
• First-Gen Engineering Group (in-person) from 2 to 3 p.m. – Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, March 4 and March 11

Thursday groups

• Connection Cafe (virtual) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 5 and March 26

Students can register at wichita.edu/projectconnect.

Kurzweil 3000 is a powerful reading, writing, studying and test-taking tool available to all WSU students for free. Encourage students stop by for open training either between 8 a.m. and noon Monday, Feb. 2 or between 1 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, both in 106 Shocker Success Center, Assistive Technology Lab.

Contact the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing at osat@wichita.edu or 316-978-3309 for questions regarding Kurzweil 3000 or the training.