Category: Training Opportunities and Workshops

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.

Join the Wichita State University Police Department in its active threat training using ALERRT’s CRASE curriculum. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.

Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and immersive, hands-on drills and scenarios. This training is open to anyone and there is no cost.

Interested in learning more about the Academic Integrity policies and process at Wichita State? Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is hosting multiple Academic integrity 101 sessions, where it will discuss:

• Policy 2.17/student academic integrity
• Reporting academic integrity violations to SCCS
• Academic Integrity processes
• Helpful resources for faculty and instructors

The course is intended for faculty/instructors only. To register for any of the sessions offered through the 2024-25 academic year, go to the MyTraining section of the MyWSU portal and search for “Academic Integrity 101.” The next session is Friday, Aug. 23. Reach out to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu for questions.

BYOD “Gray Box” classroom technology training sessions are available beginning Monday, Aug. 12 through Thursday, Aug. 15. These open-lab training sessions will cover how to connect to and project using the classroom technology.

Bring any personal devices you may use throughout the semester along with your adapters as needed. If you aren’t sure what kind of adapter you may need, trainers can assess your device and indicate what kind you’ll need to connect. No appointment is required. Visit the training schedule webpage for dates, rooms and times.

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.

Master Classroom technology training sessions are available Monday, Aug. 12 through Friday, Aug. 16. These open-lab training sessions will cover a demonstration of the room’s media cabinet, touch panel, use of classroom camera and microphone. Bring any personal devices you may use throughout the semester, along with your adapters as needed. No appointment is required. Visit the classroom training schedule webpage for dates, rooms and times.