WSU Today: Friday, May 6, 2022

From the President

President’s update to community on WSU athletic director search process

Dear colleagues,

As I shared with you on Wednesday, Wichita State University has parted ways with Director of Athletics Darron Boatright, and we are grateful to Senior Associate Athletic Director Sarah Adams for stepping into the interim role.

I noted in my previous message that WSU Athletics has a bright future and so much to offer. We will work expediently but diligently to identify a new leader of our athletics program and to get that person on board as quickly as possible.
This is an important hire for our university, and while we will engage an experienced search firm to assist us in the process, I have asked six members of the Wichita State community to advise me throughout the search. These individuals all have a great passion for Wichita State, share our vision for leadership, and have the insight to assist me as I make a determination of what is next for Shocker Athletics.

Human Resources

Take advantage of May 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 May, there are six events currently scheduled worth up to 40 credits.

May 1–June 4, Hydration Challenge. Register through May 6. (four credits)
1 p.m. May 4, EAP Webinar “Mental Health Awareness” (one credit)
May 17, on-campus Biometric Screening in Rhatigan Student Center 266. Schedule your appointment at the HealthQuest portal, or call 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (23 credits)
May 17, on-campus health coaching. Schedule an appointment at the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3 (one credit)
1 p.m. May 18 EAP Webinar “Languishing, Flourishing, and your Mental Health.” (one credit)
May 23–June 5, registration is open for the third Wondr (formerly Naturally Slim) class of 2022 (10 credits)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

- Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
- 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
- Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit 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 credits 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 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module

Check out all currently scheduled HealthQuest events Access the HealthQuest portal