Category: Training Opportunities and Workshops

The Office of Planning and Analysis is hosting a workshop on survey methodology from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 in 134 Woolsey Hall, AGH Classroom.

Presented by Dr. Lynn Matthews, assistant professor of marketing, faculty, staff and graduate students who are interested in, or planning to, conduct questionnaire-based research are encouraged to attend this free workshop. The workshop is for all levels, beginner to advanced. The workshop will focus on writing effective questions for questionnaires and surveys.

For questions, contact Whitney Crager at whitney.crager@wichita.edu.

Wichita State Campus Recreation cares deeply about the health and safety of the community. Its comprehensive CPR training taught by certified instructors is specifically designed to equip employees with essential lifesaving skills. Sign up now and gain the confidence to act in critical situations.

Classes are currently being offered to faculty and staff. The fee is $50 per person, which includes the training and certification.

The fall classes will be held Sept. 13 and Nov. 8.

Join HOPE Services, following the Mini-Wellness Fair, for its #WSUWeSupportU Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training.

Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website. All participants will receive a free suspenders #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.

In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, join HOPE Services for its “#WSUWeSupportU Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide” training from 9:30 to noon Tuesday, Sept. 10 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training.

Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website. All participants will receive a free suspenders #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.

The University of Michigan’s Strategies and Tactics for Recruiting to Improve Diversity and Excellence (STRIDE) team will offer a Faculty Recruitment Workshop at WSU. Deans, associate deans, chairs and directors and anyone else with an important role in faculty recruitment efforts are encouraged to attend from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom.

The workshops provide an opportunity to learn about mitigating individual and structural-level biases in the faculty hiring process and offers suggestions for practices and procedures that help reduce bias and promote inclusion along the many stages of the search process. The workshop is part of the ADVANCE REACH project, a grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF grant #2404653). Light refreshments will be provided.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Jan Twomey, professor in the Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering, at jan.twomey@wichita.edu.

Wichita State desires to create a strong community wherein all who serve and are served by the university have an exceptional experience. The university has adopted Service Standards, known as Shocker PROUD, which identify common things we can all do to create a welcoming environment and promote WSU.

Go to myTraining and search for “Shocker PROUD Service Standards” to view available session times and register.

As faculty and staff, you may encounter situations where students exhibit concerning behavior or challenges with basic needs. The university Campus Assessment Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team is designed to support you in these instances. Join its training session to:

• Recognize indicators of distress: Learn the signs that a student may need assistance.
• Respond appropriately: Understand the best practices for addressing and supporting students in distress.
• Responsible reporting: Get guidance on how to report concerns effectively and responsibly.

Your participation is crucial in creating a community of care that is supportive and responsive to the holistic success and wellbeing of WSU’s students. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. Sign up in your myWSU portal under myTraining. For more information, contact Alicia Newell, AVP of Student Services, at alicia.newell@wichita.edu.

Attend the #WSUWeSupportU, “Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide in the LGBTQ+ Community” training from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 27 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room.

Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training. All participants will receive a rainbow suspenders #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt at no additional charge.

Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website.

Join ShockerStrengths from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room, to identify and explore your strengths.

Take the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly StrengthsFinder 2.0) to reveal your top five strengths unique to you. Once you know which of the 34 themes you lead with, ShockerStrengths will show you how to use your top strengths for your own growth and application. This engaging and interactive training session will help you identify your natural talents; develop them into strengths; and enjoy consistent, near-perfect performance in your personal and career success.

Search for “Discovering Your Strengths” in myTraining through your myWSU and register.

Join the TRIO Student Support Services staff and participants as they kick off the fall 2024 semester with a workshop facilitated and presented by the SSS executive director, Dr. Linda F. Rhone, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom.

Dr. Rhone will debut her memoir and present on the topic of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resilience. Dr. Rhone will share how the ACEs affected her throughout her life and how resilience led her in her journey to healing. Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-18 years). Examples include (but are not limited to): experiencing violence, abuse or neglect; witnessing violence in the home or community; having a family member attempt or die by suicide; and/or growing up in a household with substance abuse and mental health issues.

Dr. Rhone will read excerpts from her memoir, share resources for learning more about ACEs and will also share resources that will connect students with campus and community support for helping to reduce the effects of ACEs. The campus community and surrounding area Wichita community is also invited to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.