Category: Student Success and Persistence

The URCA Hub research grants can be used for travel in direct support of the research project (e.g., books, field sites, museums, historic sites), as well as most materials and equipment. All materials and equipment must stay at WSU once the project is complete. Grants may be used as participant incentives with proof of appropriate IRB approval.

Students who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply:

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior (by credit hour)
• Must have at least two semesters remaining at WSU, including the semester in which they apply for the grant (i.e., a senior graduating spring 2024 would be eligible to apply in fall 2023).
• Must have a faculty research mentor who is willing to submit a statement in support of the project
• Has not received funds from this program in the past
• Must present this project at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Forum, held annually in the spring

Note: Preference is given to students whose projects are not currently receiving funding from another source (e.g., faculty mentor grants).

More information:

• Application deadline: March 9 for grants to begin in the fall
• The grant amount is up to $1,500 per application

Learn more about the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Grant Program and encourage your students to apply.

WSU HOPE Services asks staff and faculty to encourage students to complete the confidential National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey sent to their WSU email addresses. Experiences reported by students will help HOPE Services capture a snapshot of health and mental wellness on campus and will inform future wellness programs and services at WSU.

Students can enter a drawing to win a grand prize of either a red parking spot for an entire semester or a GreenPhire gift card worth $250, among other prizes.

For questions about the survey, contact Cora Olson, assistant director of HOPE Services, at 316-978-4792 or cora.olson@wichita.edu.

Help your students tackle academic challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend an online workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, presented by University Libraries.

The focus will be learning all the steps to create a literature review, from conducting comprehensive research to synthesizing perspectives to presenting their findings.

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.

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

For more information about SEAS, visit the SEAS website.

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