Category: Professional Development

Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services is presenting DCCCA’s one-hour naloxone administration course from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 23 to the WSU community to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to an overdose crisis using naloxone and other available resources.

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids. Students can sign up for the training on the website and staff/faculty can register via myTraining in myWSU.

The Beyond the Lab: Research and Reasoning series kicks off a new semester with “Recognizing and Avoiding Junk Science” at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 in 201 Ahlberg Hall, presented by University Libraries.

Join WSU’s health sciences librarian, Aaron Bowen, to learn how to spot misleading or inaccurate scientific claims. The workshop will walk students through a teaching module developed for public health coursework and equip them with practical tools to critically evaluate information — a vital skill for research and everyday decision-making.

The WSU Internal Control All-Star Credential recently transitioned to the Territorium credentialing platform. Earning this credential demonstrates your understanding of your essential role in the university’s internal control system. Join President Rick Muma and over 300 colleagues who have already earned it.

The WSU Audit Update Blog features a 10-part “Your Role in Internal Control” series that explains the origins and components of internal control systems. Earn the credential by reviewing the series and scoring 90% or higher on a 70-question open-book exam. Learn more about WSU Internal Control All-Star Credential.

Improve your research skills and tackle academic challenges by attending this week’s Savvy Scholar Workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Ablah Library.

Join UReCA and the library to learn good research etiquette covering communication, networking and ethical research habits that will help you succeed in academic and research settings.

The Professional Development Series continues from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Wichita Public Library Westlink Branch with Mastering Conflict Resolution: Science-Backed Strategies for Success, a practical session designed to help professionals address workplace conflict with clarity and confidence. Check-in begins at 12:45 p.m.

Led by Brenda Deitzman of Wayfinder Consulting, this training draws on research-based approaches to help participants understand the roots of conflict and respond in ways that strengthen communication and team dynamics. Attendees will gain actionable tools for navigating difficult conversations, reducing tension and turning disagreement into productive dialogue.

This session is ideal for supervisors, team leaders and professionals at any level who want to build healthier, more effective working relationships and foster a more collaborative workplace.

Join a Suspenders4Hope Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide in the LGBTQ+ Community Training from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in 226 Woolsey Hall. Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome to sign up for the training. Space for this training is limited, so reserve your seat today.

• Staff and faculty: Sign up on myTraining on myWSU
• Students and community members: Sign up on the registration site

All participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.

Staff Senate and Human Resources are excited to continue offering faculty and staff professional development opportunities made possible through grants they wrote and were awarded by the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC).

The grant provides a select number of seats for KLC’s leadership development path which starts with step one. Based on KLC’s bestselling book, “When Everyone Leads,” this six-hour course makes leadership radically accessible, unleashing capacity for collective leadership in teams, organizations, coalitions and communities.

All faculty and staff are invited to go to the KLC professional development opportunity website to learn more and find instructions for submitting an interest form.

For additional professional development resources, visit the HR professional development website.

The Professional Development Series with the Public Policy and Management Center continues 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Wichita Public Library’s Advanced Learning Library with Mentoring & Milestones, a hands-on session focused on using intentional mentoring to support employee growth and long-term success. Check-in begins at 12:45 p.m.

Led by Percy Turner from Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute, the session explores practical strategies for guiding professional development, building confidence and helping individuals reach key career milestones.

Designed for entry- to mid-level leaders across industries, this session is also valuable for professionals who may not currently supervise others but want to strengthen their leadership capacity. Participants will leave with tools they can apply immediately to foster engagement, strengthen teams and support career progression within their organizations.

Join the Suspenders4Hope Substance Use and Wellness Training from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. This training aims to help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder, and how to best support students and members of their community.

Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the training. If you are interested in attending, staff/faculty may register on myTraining.

Wednesday, Jan. 21 is Suspenders4Hope Day in Wichita. Join a Suspenders4Hope Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 21 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room. Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff, faculty and community member are welcome to sign up for the training.

Space for the training is limited, so reserve your seat today:

• Staff/faculty: Sign up on myTraining on myWSU
• Students/community members: Sign up on the registration site

All participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.