Category: Professional Development

This hands-on training, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 virtually via Microsoft Teams, covers foundational skills in the collaboration tool that brings chat, meetings, calls and files into one place.

Whether you are new to Teams or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will leave you better equipped to navigate the app, use Chat for direct and group conversations, work inside Teams and channels with tabs and files, schedule and join meetings, place calls and manage voicemail, and adjust your global Teams settings.

To register, log in to myTraining and search for “Microsoft Teams Essentials.” Space is limited, so register early.

Go beyond traditional library databases to find gray literature, learn where to look, and discover best practices for evaluating and incorporating into your research at the online Savvy Scholar workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.

The Savvy Scholar Workshop Series is designed to help students (plus faculty and staff) navigate multiple stages of the research process.

Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services is offering two-hour Suspenders4Hope Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide courses in order to help individuals better identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of suicide. This course aims to help individuals learn how to better recognize, intervene and provide resources for at-risk individuals who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.

All are invited to learn about life-saving information. The next training is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Student Wellness Center, Hope Hub, inside the Steve Clark YMCA.

• Students can register on the HOPE Services website.
• Staff/faculty register in myTraining.

Questions? Contact Cora Olson at cora.olson@wichita.edu.

The Entrepreneurship Research Workshops help inventors and entrepreneurs learn how to protect their intellectual property and support their business through research. Join the next virtual workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 virtually to master market research by finding key data, identifying competitors and targeting the right audience for your assignments.

This hands-on training, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 virtually via Microsoft Teams, covers foundational skills in one of the most widely used presentation tools in higher education.

Whether you are new to PowerPoint or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will leave you better equipped to navigate and utilize the tools in PowerPoint to create compelling presentations with efficiency.

To register, log in to myTraining and search for “PowerPoint Essentials.” Space is limited, so register early.

This hands-on training, from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 virtually via Microsoft Teams, is designed to help staff and faculty work more efficiently with Microsoft OneDrive by learning how to organize files, collaborate with others, share content securely, restore previous versions, manage storage responsibly and reduce the clutter of email attachments and duplicate documents.

Whether you’re new to OneDrive or looking to build better habits, you’ll leave with practical skills you can immediately apply to your daily work.

To register, log in to myTraining and search for “OneDrive Essentials.” Space is limited, so register early.

Tired of losing track of sources? This hands-on workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 in Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons, or virtually will show students how to use EndNote to import, organize and cite references across projects. Whether you’re writing your first paper or formatting a thesis, EndNote can help you stay organized and reduce last-minute stress.

The Savvy Scholar Workshop Series is designed to help students (plus faculty and staff) navigate multiple stages of the research process.

This hands-on training, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 virtually via Microsoft Teams, is designed to help you confidently navigate, manage and collaborate within SharePoint sites.

Whether you’re new to SharePoint or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will provide a practical introduction to SharePoint’s core features and best practices. You’ll learn how to find information quickly, collaborate with colleagues, manage documents, and make the most of your team’s online workspace.

To register, log in to myTraining and search for “SharePoint 1: Foundations.” Space is limited, so register early.

The Microsoft Power User Program is getting an upgrade. Your power user journey now has a tool to track your progress, along with some shiny new badges to showcase on your resume, email or LinkedIn.

New power users

WSU employees can request the Microsoft Office 365 or Microsoft Cloud power user curriculum in myTraining to begin their power user path. Once enrolled, progress is tracked automatically in myTraining.

If you still have trainings to complete, you can select the course(s) needed directly from the curriculum and register for an upcoming session.

Current power users

You will soon receive an email from WSU’s new credentialing platform, Territorium, with instructions on how to access and display your updated power user badges.

Check out the Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Cloud power user curriculums in myTraining to start your power user path today,

Effective collaboration does not just happen. It is built through clear communication and shared accountability. Led by Percy Turner of the WSU Community Engagement Institute, this session helps leaders create environments where ideas flow freely and teamwork thrives.

Join the session from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 (check-in at 12:45 p.m.) at the Wichita Public Library, Westlink Branch, 8515 W. Bekemeyer St.

Cost is $100 per person. Shockers can use code 2025ProDev to receive 10% off registration for any class.