Category: Training Opportunities and Workshops

Hiring managers and department admins can attend a series of upcoming WuHire training sessions tailored for those with active job postings or who have posted positions within the last six months. These sessions are divided into two, two-hour sessions that will enhance your understanding of the new talent management system, WuHire, which goes live Oct. 7.

As a key stakeholder in the hiring process, hiring manager and department admin participation is crucial to ensure they are up to date with the latest tools and best practices for managing recruitment and onboarding effectively. Those who do not currently have positions posted or have not hired benefit eligible or non-benefit eligible team members in the past six months, are asked to attend one of the ongoing monthly training events after the system goes live.

Week one:

• Session one: Creating requisitions and recruitment workflow
  • Sept. 16: 8:30-10:30 a.m. in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room; and 2 to 4 p.m. virtual via Microsoft Teams
  • Sept. 17: 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. in 314 RSC, Venters Room
• Session two: Offers and onboarding
  • Sept. 18: 8:30-10:30 a.m. in 261 RSC, Olive Room; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. in 203 RSC, Lancelot Room
  • Sept. 19: 9:30-11:30 a.m. in 314 RSC, Venters Room; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. virtual via Microsoft Teams
• Dual sessions
  • Sept. 20: 9:30-11:30 a.m. in 265 RSC, Lucas Room – session one; and 2-4 in 265 RSC, Lucas Room – session two

Week two:

• Session one: Creating requisitions and recruitment workflow
  • Sept. 23: 9:30-11:30 a.m. virtual Microsoft Teams; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. in 203 RSC, Lancelot Room
  • Sept. 24: 9:30-11:30 a.m. in 319 RSC, McKay Room; and 2-4 p.m. in 319 RSC, McKay Room
• Session two: Offers and onboarding
  • Sept. 25: 8:30-10:30 a.m. in 203 RSC, Lancelot Room; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. virtual via Microsoft Teams
  • Sept. 26: 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. in 313 RSC, Prairie Room
• Dual sessions
  • Sept. 27: 9:30-11:30 a.m. in 319 RSC, McKay Room – session one; and 2-4 p.m. in 319 RSC, McKay Room – session two 

How to sign up:

• Log in to myTraining via myWSU
• Select the session(s) that best fit your schedule.
• Space is limited, so timely sign-up is essential

To view updates regarding WuHire, save and follow our SharePoint Site WuHire (sharepoint.com)

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, reach out to lauren.coulter@wichita.edu.

The Office of Planning and Analysis is hosting a workshop on survey methodology from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 in 134 Woolsey Hall, AGH Classroom.

Presented by Dr. Lynn Matthews, assistant professor of marketing, faculty, staff and graduate students who are interested in, or planning to, conduct questionnaire-based research are encouraged to attend this free workshop. The workshop is for all levels, beginner to advanced. The workshop will focus on writing effective questions for questionnaires and surveys.

For questions, contact Whitney Crager at whitney.crager@wichita.edu.

Wichita State Campus Recreation cares deeply about the health and safety of the community. Its comprehensive CPR training taught by certified instructors is specifically designed to equip employees with essential lifesaving skills. Sign up now and gain the confidence to act in critical situations.

Classes are currently being offered to faculty and staff. The fee is $50 per person, which includes the training and certification.

The fall classes will be held Sept. 13 and Nov. 8.

Join HOPE Services, following the Mini-Wellness Fair, for its #WSUWeSupportU Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive 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.

Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website. All participants will receive a free suspenders #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.

In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, join HOPE Services for its “#WSUWeSupportU Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide” training from 9:30 to noon Tuesday, Sept. 10 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.

Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website. All participants will receive a free suspenders #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt.

The University of Michigan’s Strategies and Tactics for Recruiting to Improve Diversity and Excellence (STRIDE) team will offer a Faculty Recruitment Workshop at WSU. Deans, associate deans, chairs and directors and anyone else with an important role in faculty recruitment efforts are encouraged to attend from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom.

The workshops provide an opportunity to learn about mitigating individual and structural-level biases in the faculty hiring process and offers suggestions for practices and procedures that help reduce bias and promote inclusion along the many stages of the search process. The workshop is part of the ADVANCE REACH project, a grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF grant #2404653). Light refreshments will be provided.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Jan Twomey, professor in the Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering, at jan.twomey@wichita.edu.

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.