Category: Training Opportunities and Workshops

Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 in Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons, or participate online, in the Reading Literature with Geographic Information System workshop with guest speaker Katie Lanning, assistant professor of English.

The workshop will focus on leveraging geographic information systems (GIS) to supercharge research endeavors. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their research skills and elevate their projects.

University Libraries present a remarkable opportunity for students to enhance their entrepreneurial acumen. The upcoming session in the Entrepreneurship Research Series is titled “Local Resources for Your Startup Journey” and is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons.

Students will have the opportunity to glean insights directly from a panel of esteemed Wichita community experts. They’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the local resources available to support and propel their start-up endeavors.

Students can take their entrepreneurial aspirations to the next level by joining the University Libraries for the next session in the Entrepreneurship Research Series: Local Resources for Your Startup Journey from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons.

Imagine gaining direct insights from a panel of respected experts in the Wichita community. This is a chance to dive deep into the wealth of local resources to fuel and accelerate start-up ventures.

University Libraries are excited to present an opportunity for students to expand their research skills and harness the power of data analysis.

Unlock the secrets to understanding populations with U.S. census data at the upcoming Savvy Scholar Workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons or participate online. WSU Libraries is also welcoming guest speaker Deborah Pitchford, data dissemination specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau.

In today’s data-driven world, comprehending and analyzing populations is a crucial skill. Whether students are already dedicated researchers or simply curious about the potential of data, this workshop is tailored to meet their needs.

Unlock the secrets to understanding populations with U.S. census data at the University Libraries’ upcoming Savvy Scholar Workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 in the Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons or participate online.

The workshop is tailored for all students whether they are a dedicated researcher or simply intrigued by the power of data. The presenter will guide participants through the intricate journey of comprehending populations using U.S. census data. WSU Libraries is also welcoming guest speaker Deborah Pitchford, data dissemination specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau.

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:

• 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 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.

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.