WSU Today: Monday, July 13, 2026

Faculty and Staff Resources

Justin Pierce, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings July 14-15

Justin Pierce, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings July 14 and 15 in 102 Woolsey Hall. Those interested can schedule a meeting with Pierce. For questions, you can also contact Pierce by email at justin.pierce@tiaa.org.

Audiologist performing a hearing exam on a patient. A Speech-Language Pathologist working with a child. Cassas Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State University

Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic open this summer

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State is open throughout the summer, providing high-quality, affordable services to both the public and WSU community.

The clinic provides services to people across the lifespan who have communication difficulties, including speaking, hearing, swallowing and spoken and written language impairments. The clinic offers free hearing evaluations to faculty and staff. The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is located in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at the intersection of 29th and Oliver. Call 316-978-3289 to schedule an appointment. Learn more at wichita.edu/SLHclinic.

News

Policy updated on direct payments and reimbursements for licenses, certifications and memberships

Wichita State University’s Policy 13.22 / Payment of Professional Dues or Licensing Fees has been updated to ensure compliance with governing state regulations and policies. The updates include changes in the procedures and requirements for requesting direct payment or reimbursement for the cost of job-related professional licenses, certifications and organizational memberships. Employees are expected to review and comply with the updated procedures and requirements.

Questions regarding the updated approval process may be directed to Financial Services at accountspayable@wichita.edu.

Encourage former Shockers to return with Shocker Comeback

Encourage former Shockers who have been away from WSU for a year or more to return and complete their degree. The Shocker Comeback program is designed to support re-enrolling students with resources and guidance to make the transition back to campus as smooth as possible.

The program helps students get back on track and move closer to achieving their educational goals. Eligible students may also receive a $900 scholarship to help ease their return.

If you know a former student that is interested in coming back and finishing what they started. Those interested can sign up to attend the Shocker Comeback open house hosted both in person and online.

For more information about Shocker Comeback, contact Pamela O’Neal at 316-978-8315 or pamela.oneal@wichita.edu.

Summer 2026 diploma information available

Summer 2026 graduates may find information regarding their diplomas on the Registrar’s Office diploma webpage (wichita.edu/diplomas).

Read more of Summer 2026 diploma information available

Operations

Registrar’s Office to have limited services July 14

Most Registrar’s Office staff will be out of the office to attend a staff development event Tuesday, July 14. Diploma pickup will still be available at the transcript window on the first floor of Jardine Hall.

Parking Services to have altered hours July 20-22

Due to staffing levels, Parking Services will have altered hours July 20-22. They are as follows:

8:30 a.m.-noon, open to in person and drive through traffic
Noon-1 p.m., closed
1-4:30 p.m., open to drive through traffic only

Note that in-person payments in Banner/Student Account Suite cannot be accepted during the altered hours; those payment types will need to be made online or wait until regular business hours resume. Phone and email inquiries can still be made as usual during this time. Regular hours will resume Thursday, July 23.

Events and Recreation

Envision Arts Exhibition open house reception set for July 16

A grid of square quilts of different designs on a white wall.

The Barton School of Business invites the Wichita State and greater Wichita communities to an open house reception celebrating the opening of a new Envision Arts Exhibition from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16 on the third floor atrium of Woolsey Hall.

The exhibition features “Stitching Community Together: Community Quilt Blocks,” a collaborative collection created by participants from Envision Arts and Heartspring as part of the “Envision Your City” community mural project. The installation continues the Barton School’s ongoing partnership with Envision Arts and highlights artwork that celebrates creativity, connection and community.

Guests are invited to stop by anytime during the reception to view the exhibition, learn more about the collaboration and enjoy light refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is appreciated to assist with event planning and refreshments.

RSVP to the open house

3rd Annual WSU Faculty & Staff Olympics 2026

Compete in the WSU Faculty/Staff Olympics July 30

Get ready for an action-packed event at the third annual WSU Faculty/Staff Olympics. Call your team together now for an exciting competition for all ages and athletic ability levels. The event starts at 10 a.m. July 30 at Ablah Library. There will be snacks and prizes.

Activities include badminton, darts, javelin and soccer.

Sign up your team of four, or sign up as an individual and you will be added to a team. Only 20 teams can be accommodated, so sign up sooner rather than later. The deadline to register your team is by 5 p.m. July 24.

All WSU employees, including student employees, are welcome to participate.

Reach out to Jamie Ford-Keiter at jamie.ford-keiter@wichita.edu or Kelsey Unruh at kelsey.unruh@wichita.edu for any questions.