Category: Student Success and Persistence

Consider sharing the “Plugged In @ WSU” podcast episode on the Shocker Success Center to help students know where to seek help:

Need help finding campus resources? In episode six of the “Plugged In @ WSU” podcast, learn how the Shocker Success Center connects students to tutoring, accommodations, study spaces, basic needs support, OneStop services and more. Discover how one location can help you access the resources you need to succeed. Listen to the “Plugged In @ WSU” Shocker Success Center episode at wichita.edu/pluggedin

Consider sharing the “Plugged In @ WSU” podcast episode on the Shocker Career Accelerator to help students explore career resources, build professional skills, and prepare for future opportunities:

Your future career starts now. In episode five of the “Plugged In @ WSU” podcast, Learn how the Shocker Career Accelerator can help you build a strong resume, prepare for interviews, improve your LinkedIn profile, explore career options, and connect with employers. Listen to the “Plugged In @ WSU” Shocker Career Accelerator episode at wichita.edu/pluggedin.

Help students explore career options and make informed decisions about their future with PathwayU: Overview & Advisor Access training.

PathwayU is a career assessment tool used by the Shocker Career Accelerator to help students connect their interests with potential majors and career paths. This training will help faculty and staff:

• Navigate assessments, career matches, WSU major alignment and the military crosswalk
• Gain insight into students’ interests and career aspirations
• Incorporate PathwayU into teaching and advising

Upcoming sessions:

• 10-10:45 a.m. Oct. 21
• 11-11:45 a.m. Nov. 11
• 2-2:45 p.m. Feb. 19, 2027
• 2-2:45 p.m. April 5, 2027

All sessions will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Register through myTraining in myWSU.

Before your session, create an account at wichita.pathwayu.com and complete the four career assessments.

Its crunch time and students are feeling the pressure as deadlines pile up. This is their opportunity to jumpstart their work, tackle their to-do list and ease the stress of the semester. The late-night study session is at Procrastination Prevention Night from 6 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Ablah Library.

University Libraries is offering drop-in help from librarians and success coaches — as well as Shocker Learning Center and Supplemental Instruction — plus dinner (while supplies last) and creative brain breaks, with arts and crafts, games and more. This is their chance to stay on track and finish strong.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

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.