WSU Today: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022

COVID-19 Updates

Updated COVID-19 safety reminders

Please remember the following COVID-19 safety practices to protect you and your colleagues.

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Required Training

Helpful information for Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Training due March 18

The completion deadline for the “Preventing Harassment and Discrimination” training has been extended to March 18.

The training is broken up into nine separate modules and does not need to be completed in one block of time. Employees are able to complete each training module separately to allow for flexibility in scheduling around regular work tasks. Altogether, the entire training takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Employees are reminded to record the time that they spend completing the training as time worked in the timekeeping system.

The training is accessible on the Faculty/Staff tab on the myWSU page under “Employee Required Training.” Student employees can access the training on the myFinances tab under “Student Required Training.” Click on the “Logon with myWSUID@wichita.edu” tab.

Employees are able to print a certificate of completion for their records after completing the training.

Questions regarding the training can be directed at the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance at: oiec@wichita.edu.

News

Fall 2021 SPTE result packets mailed Jan. 6

Fall 2021 Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness (SPTE) packets were mailed to each department Jan. 6.

The SPTE Request Form for spring 2022 pre-session courses is also now available. To access the form, fill out the online SPTE Request Form. Faculty members can also contact the Social Science Research Lab’s office at 316-978-3384.

Learn more about SPTE

OAT initiative revised

The WSU Open/Alternative Textbook (OAT) Initiative is designed to expand the use of freely-available resources in our classes in an effort to address the rising cost of textbooks and the impact of that expense on our students. To get an OAT designation for s fall 2022 course, submit the request form before Feb 15.

Courses with an OAT designation are visible to students in the course schedule so they can choose classes with low or no textbook costs.

Courses can be designated as either:

OAT-Z: Zero ($0) textbook or other course material costs
OAT-L: Low (under $50) textbook or other course material costs

This program has been modified from the original design. There is no longer a course fee associated with these course designations. www.wichita.edu/OAT

Fill out OAT request form Learn more about OAT initiative

Free professional development for faculty, students during January ARC

As part of the January Academic Resources Conference (ARC) Jan. 10-13, the Office of Instructional Resources is offering LinkedIn Learning challenges. No challenge is more than an hour, and are free to WSU student, faculty and staff and include the following:

Introduction to Gratitude Meditation (16 minutes)
Becoming an Ally to All (30 minutes)
How to Train Your Brain for Happiness (54 minutes)
Aligning Your Values with Work, Life, and Everything In Between (38 minutes)
Making Big Goals Achievable (16 minutes)
How to Set Goals When Everything Feels Like a Priority (15 minutes)
Becoming a Great Conversationalist (21 minutes)

If you have not yet set up your LinkedIn Learning account, please follow the instructions at the Wichita State LinkedIn Learning website.

Set up LinkedIn Learning account

Human Resources

Take advantage of January HealthQuest events

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In January, there are four events currently scheduled worth up to 35 points.

Beginning Jan. 10 through Jan. 23, registration is open for the first Wondr (formerly Naturally Slim) class of 2022. Register at the HealthQuest Wondr website. (10 points)
1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, “After the Holidays: Managing That Debt,” EAP webinar. Register online. (one point)
11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, “Meet Your Health Coaches,” webinar. Register online. (one point)
Tuesday, Jan. 18: On-campus Biometric Screening at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 261). Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (Up to 23 points)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn ten points for completing this assessment.
2022 HealthQuest Program overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (max one health coaching per day, one point each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 points combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one point per day).
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 points by completing this five-week learning module.

Check out all currently scheduled HealthQuest events Access the HealthQuest portal

Special Offers

Get 20% off at Bricktown Brewery

Bricktown Brewery will offer Wichita State faculty and staff who dine in 20% percent off their meals 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday at both locations as part of Shock Stop. To receive the discount at Bricktown Brewery, faculty and staff members must present their Shocker ID.

To get a table set up before arrival, contact Bricktown Brewery 21st Street and Rock Road at 316-440-3438 or the 21st Street and Tyler Road location at 316-613-2719.

Shock Stop is a partnership between Wichita State and local businesses. Other merchants offering discounts to WSU students, faculty, staff and innovation partners will display the Shock Stop window cling at their storefront. To receive the discount, students faculty, staff and innovation partners must present their Shocker ID at the time of purchase.

View participating Shock Stop business Contact Shock Stop