Category: Student Success and Persistence

Consider sharing the “Plugged In @ WSU” podcast episode on financial aid and scholarships to increase student awareness of the assistance available to them:

Have questions about financial aid or scholarships? In episode four of the “Plugged In @ WSU” podcast, learn practical information about FAFSA, scholarship opportunities, financial aid deadlines and strategies for maximizing available funding. Learn what you need to know to stay financially prepared and on track. Listen to the “Plugged In @ WSU” financial aid and scholarships episode at wichita.edu/pluggedin.

High school seniors are invited to test their skills, explore engineering and computing careers, and compete for scholarships through the 2026 Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE).

WISE brings together talented students from across the nation for a day of team-based design challenges, interactions with Wichita State faculty, staff and current students, and opportunities to discover all that Wichita State has to offer future engineers and computing professionals.

Participants will gain valuable insight into programs within the College of Engineering while experiencing campus life firsthand. Students may apply online at wichita.edu/wise, with applications due by Nov. 8 for the 2026 competition. The WISE scholarship is valued at $30,500 and may be applied toward any degree program within the College of Engineering.

Students participating in WISE are also welcome to compete in the Distinguished Scholarships Invitational on the following day (wichita.edu/dsi). For eligibility requirements, application details and competition information, visit wichita.edu/wise.

If you know a high school senior with an interest in engineering, computing, innovation or problem-solving, share this opportunity and encourage them to apply. Help connect the next generation of Shocker engineers with a life-changing scholarship opportunity.

Faculty and staff are invited to sign up to participate in a walk and talk event with a first-generation college student on Nov. 3 as part of National First-Generation College Celebration Week.

WSU first-generation students will be invited to sign up to walk and talk with a WSU faculty or staff member to learn more about their college experience and share their own story. By signing up to participate in the First-Generation Celebration Week walk and talk program, both the faculty/staff volunteer and the first-generation college student will both receive a limited-edition pair of WSU first-gen Shockers socks.

For more information or questions, contact Brett Petersen-Bruner, associate vice provost for Student Success & Persistence, at brett.bruner@wichita.edu.

Instructors: This is an ideal time to provide student feedback in the Student Early Alert System (SEAS). SEAS allows you to share observations on attendance, participation, assignments and quizzes/exams for all students.

Please also review previously flagged students. If a student has shown improvement, removing or updating the flag helps ensure the accuracy of the data and better reflects the impact of early intervention.

• Find SEAS via myWSU: Home or Teach/Advise tab, SEAS link
• Find SEAS via the new myWSU: Employee tab, SEAS card

Note: If your SEAS link is empty, try clearing your cache or cookies and logging back in.

Thank you for supporting early intervention. For more information about SEAS, visit the SEAS website.

Consider sharing the “Plugged In @ WSU” podcast episode on Counseling and Psychological Services to increase student awareness of the counseling and support services available to them:

Taking care of your mental health is an important part of academic success. In episode three of “Plugged In @ WSU,” learn about Counseling and Psychological Services, including counseling options, crisis support, group programs and wellness resources available to Wichita State students. Listen to the “Plugged In @ WSU” Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) episode at wichita.edu/pluggedin.

Student success is an important responsibility for everyone at WSU and leaders in particular play a vital role in fostering an environment and behaviors that enhance the student experience. In this instructor-led core course on the certificate path available for all levels, you’ll learn effective strategies and share best practices for fostering student success and persistence.

Go to myTraining and register to attend the LevelUp Your Leadership certificate path course, “Enhancing Student Success.” You can also see and sign up for other LevelUp Your Leadership courses.

To learn more about the LevelUp Your Leadership program and other professional development resources, go to wichita.edu/hrprofessionaldevelopment.

Consider sharing the next “Plugged In @ WSU” podcast episode to increase student awareness of the many academic support services available through the library:

Did you know the library offers much more than books? In episode two of the “Plugged In @ WSU podcast,” learn about research support, study spaces, group rooms, technology resources, workshops and other services available through Ablah Library. Discover tools that can help you succeed in your classes and make the most of your academic experience.

Listen to the “Plugged In @ WSU” Library Resources for Students episode at wichita.edu/pluggedin.

Wichita State LIFE (Learning Independence for Future Employment) will host an information session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 in 158 Corbin Education Center.

The session will provide an overview of Wichita State LIFE, an inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities that will welcome its first cohort in fall 2027. Attendees will learn more about admissions, academics, campus involvement, career preparation, internships, independent living and student support.

Learn more and RSVP at wichita.edu/wichita-state-life.

Consider sharing this podcast series with students who may benefit from academic support and encouragement, especially those who are unfamiliar with Success Coaching or hesitant to reach out for help:

Not sure what a success coach does or what to expect from a coaching appointment? The “Plugged In @ WSU” Success Coach Series introduces Wichita State’s success coaches and gives students an inside look at how coaching works. Learn what a coaching appointment is really like, how coaches help with time management, study strategies, goal setting and accountability, and why students from all backgrounds can benefit from meeting with a coach.

If you’ve ever been curious about Success Coaching but weren’t sure where to start, this series is for you.

Listen to the “Plugged In @ WSU” Success Coach Series at wichita.edu/pluggedin.

Quick reminder: SEAS is still open for submitting feedback on student progress on attendance, participation, assignments and quizzes/exams.

Next week will be the last week to use the “No Academic Activity” flag for students who haven’t engaged at all. Student Success will follow up with those flagged.

If no students are at risk, check the “no students at-risk” box. If a flagged student improves, remove the alert to help Student Success track progress accurately.

• Find SEAS via myWSU: Home or Teach/Advise tab, SEAS link
• Find SEAS via the new myWSU: Employee tab, SEAS card

Note: If your SEAS link is empty, try clearing your cache or cookies and logging back in.

Thank you for supporting early intervention. For more information about SEAS, visit the SEAS website.