Category: Student Success and Persistence

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.

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing would like to remind all instructors to submit the Test Information Form (TIF) for students utilizing its office for exams and quizzes. Timely submission is crucial for students to schedule their appointments, so submit TIFs as soon as possible. This form is used for make-up exams and accommodated exams.

If your course uses Scantron sheets for exams and quizzes, be certain to mark that on the TIF and drop off Scantron sheets in the OSAT office in 118 Shocker Success Center. You may also send some to OSAT via campus mail, box 118.

Remind your students that all exams require an appointment. Students must schedule their exams through registerblast.com/wsu.

For any testing related questions, contact OSAT at testing.center@wichita.edu or call 316-978-8378.

Faculty, have you submitted SEAS 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.

To find SEAS via myWSU, go to the Home or Teach/Advise tab and find the SEAS link. to find SEAS via the new myWSU go to the Employee tab and find the SEAS card.

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

Thank you to faculty for helping students stay on track. For more information about SEAS, visit the SEAS website.

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) would like to remind all instructors to submit the Test Information Form (TIF) for students utilizing its office for exams and quizzes. Timely submission is crucial for students to schedule their appointments, submit TIFs as soon as possible. This form is used for make-up exams and accommodated exams.

Also remind your students that all exams require an appointment. Students must schedule their exams through RegisterBlast.com/wsu.

For any testing related questions, contact OSAT at testing.center@wichita.edu or call 316-978-8378.

The Student Early Alert System (SEAS) is now active and available for instructors to use throughout the semester for all students.

Instructors should prioritize submitting early feedback in the first few weeks. Midterm is often too late for students to adjust and improve. WSU data show that early faculty intervention through SEAS makes a difference.

To access SEAS in myWSU:

• Login, go to the Home or Teach/Advise tab
• Click the SEAS link

To access SEAS in the new myWSU:

• Login, go to the Employee tab
• Click the SEAS card

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

SEAS allows instructors to flag concerns about attendance, participation, assignments and quizzes/exams. Students receive alerts the next morning, giving you time to revise entries if needed.

Remember: academic struggles often reflect broader challenges. Consider referring students to campus resources like:

• Academic Advising
• CARE Team
• Financial Aid
• Success coaches

A full list of referral options is available on the University Resources website.

For more information about SEAS, visit the SEAS website.

Wichita State’s SHOCKFEST (Welcome Weekend) is back, and organizers invite campus departments and community partners to host events that help new and returning Shockers feel welcomed, connected and excited to be part of Shocker Nation.

• What is SHOCKFEST? — A cross-campus effort to engage new and returning students the weekend prior to the first day of classes.
• When is SHOCKFEST? — Aug. 14-16
• Why host an event? — With over 2,500 swipes last year, this is an opportunity to catch students before the start of the school year. Event submissions are open June 8 through July 13. Check out the submission process and event host resources.

SHOCKFEST is sponsored by the Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs. For more information, contact Eiran Saucedo Rodarte, assistant director of First-Year Programs, at eiran.saucedo-rodarte@wichita.edu.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is closely monitoring federal aid changes resulting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by congress last year. There are sweeping changes to Pell Grants and Federal Student Loans. The office asks that campus partners help encourage Shockers to get enrolled and stay enrolled by its priority date of July 1 to prevent delays with their fall financial aid.

With changes to federal regulations on aid offers effective July 1, starting in the 2026-27 school year, students in part-time status (11 to six credit hours in the semester for undergraduates, eight to five for graduate students) will receive a reduced amount of federal loan offers than students in full-time status (12 credit hours and over for undergraduates, nine or more credit hours for graduate students). Students who withdraw from hours during the semester may have their loans adjusted.

By finalizing their schedule by the priority date of July 1, students ensure they receive the correct loan packages, Pell Grants and other financial aid offers. If not, they may miss out on potential aid or face delays in receiving their aid.