Learn how you can become an ability ally during a training forum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 in 257 Rhatigan Student Center, Ashton/Bridges Room.

Ability allies are a network of faculty, staff and students who take a visible role in promoting disability awareness, supporting persons with disabilities and maintaining resources for working and interacting with people with disabilities. The training is designed to shape perspectives on ability versus disability and provide an open forum for questions and concerns for those interacting with individuals with disabilities.

This course will satisfy one core requirement of the “Diversity in Action” program. A box lunch will be provided. To enroll, go to “myTraining” via myWSU and type in “ability ally.”

Attend one of the upcoming Marketplace Compensation Leader Education sessions to learn how to navigate compensation issues. The sessions will provide people-leaders with the tools and resources they need to navigate compensation needs outside of the annual pay analysis process.

For information on session dates and times, visit myTraining and search “Market Based Compensation Leader Education.”

Those interested in learning more about the Academic Integrity Policy and Process at Wichita State can attend a Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) Academic Integrity 101 session. The sessions will discuss:

The course is intended for faculty and instructors only. To register for any of the sessions offered through the 2023-24 academic year, go to the myTrainings section in the myWSU portal and search for “Academic Integrity 101.” Reach out to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu for any questions.

New video series: OneDrive video series: wichita.edu/onedrive

If you’ve been hearing the buzz about cloud storage and are curious to learn more, ITS has a new video series available (shortcut URL: wichita.edu/onedrive). Learn how to get started with OneDrive, your personal cloud storage location at WSU. In the video series, you will learn how to access your OneDrive, upload files, share files, collaborate and more.

Students will also be able to access the video series, so if you are encouraging OneDrive use in your classes, the series would be an excellent resource to share with students.

Interested in learning about additional cloud platforms? More information about all the cloud storage options at WSU can be found from ITS Resources (shortcut URL: wichita.edu/cloud).

Do you have questions about how to navigate WSU Reporting? Register for a WSU reporting overview and Q&A session held in Microsoft Teams. Sessions are available for sign-up in myTraining and will be held at the following times:

  • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19
  • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5
  • 2:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18

The session will be a general introduction to the system and will include the following information:

  • Accessing WSU Reporting
  • Locating and running reports in Team Content
  • Exporting reports into different formats
  • Customizing the My Content page
  • Creating shortcuts to frequently used reports

For questions about the training, contact Corby Redington at corby.redington@wichita.edu or 316-978-3083.

The WSU Community Engagement Institute invites you to our Rising to the Challenge Fall 2023 Virtual Workshop Series!

The WSU Community Engagement Institute invites the campus community to join one, several or all of its fall 2023 Rising to the Challenge interactive workshops centered on navigating challenges with resilience and intention. The hour long sessions are each at 11 a.m. and are open to everyone at no additional charge:

Spread the word and share the event post on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and find recordings of the spring 2023 workshop series on its YouTube page.

Writing an Awesome Literature Review Savvy Scholar Workshop 27 Sept• 3:00-4:00 PM • Ablah Library In-Person & Online

Unlock the secrets to crafting a remarkable literature review at the upcoming Savvy Scholar Workshop. Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons or participate online in the Writing an Awesome Literature Review workshop.

The presenters will guide you through effective strategies, tips and best practices to master the art of literature review writing that stands out. Enhance your scholarly abilities and elevate your academic work to the next level.

Writing an Awesome Literature Review Savvy Scholar Workshop 27 Sept• 3:00-4:00 PM • Ablah Library In-Person & Online

University Libraries invites faculty and staff to encourage students to participate in the upcoming Savvy Scholar workshop. Join the workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons or participate online in the Writing an Awesome Literature Review workshop.

The workshop offers valuable insights into crafting an impactful literature review through strategies, tips and best practices for standing out. The presenters will guide students to enhance their academic writing skills and elevate their scholarly abilities.

The Wichita State University Police Department is offering active threat training courses to anyone who wishes to attend, even if they are not affiliated with WSU. WSUPD offers three types of training sessions, built upon the Stop the Bleed and the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) courses from Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT):

  • CRASE lecture
  • Stop the Bleed*
  • Scenarios*

*Note: To take the Stop the Bleed and scenarios portions, the CRASE lecture must be completed within 90 days prior to attending.

Each of these in-person training sessions is approximately one hour long. There is no cost to the participant. Registration can be completed on WSUPD’s webpage.

Schedule of upcoming training portions:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 13
    • CRASE lecture at 6 p.m., Stop the Bleed at 7 p.m. and scenarios at 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 20
    • CRASE lecture at 6 p.m., Stop the Bleed at 7 p.m. and scenarios at 8 p.m.
Student in a #WSUWeSupportU Suspenders T-Shirt with training details including Preventing Suicide Training is Wednesday, September 6th at 2:30 p.m. in RSC 256. Follow us on social media @wsuhopeservices.

Join Heath, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services during Suicide Prevention Month and attend the #WSUWeSupportU “Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training” from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center.

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 #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt at no additional charge.