WSU Today: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

Parking and Traffic

Game day parking enforced Jan. 14

For the Tuesday, Jan. 14 Shocker men’s basketball game, a number of lots in the vicinity of Charles Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking beginning at 3:30 p.m. During this time, signage will be in place alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes.

Anyone previously parked in these lots will need to move their cars by 3:30 p.m. Any unauthorized parking in a game day lot carries a $50 citation fine.

Learn more about game day parking

Lot 41 near Woolsey Hall will be closed for event

Lot 41, the parking lot adjacent to Woolsey Hall, will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 15 for the Wichita Business Journal Luncheon in partnership with Wichita State.

Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time.

Human Resources

2024 W-2s are now available electronically

Electronic 2024 W-2 forms are now available for employees to access through Employee Self-Service. If you haven't already, consent to receive your 2024 W-2 electronically. For employees who do not consent to receiving electronic W-2 statements, the forms will be mailed and postmarked by the IRS deadline of Jan. 31.

Read more of 2024 W-2s are now available electronically

Attend January WuHire training events

There are two upcoming WuHire training sessions to help you enhance your understanding of the Non-Benefit Eligible hiring process. These virtual sessions, held via Microsoft Teams, will provide in-depth guidance on how to create a job requisition, select candidates and the offer process.

Session details:

Tuesday, Jan. 23: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 31: 9-11 a.m.

To participate, visit myTraining via your myWSU and enroll in the session of your choice.

Additionally, don’t forget to explore the WuHire Information Hub on SharePoint for the latest updates, user guides and resources.

Academic Resources Conference

Join the Academic Resources Conference for its Jan. 14 sessions

View the list of today’s sessions for the January Academic Resources Conference (ARC) below:

9 a.m.: Getting Out of Panopto – Rachel Bastian
10 a.m.: Organizing OneDrive and Permissions – Ali Levine
11 a.m.: Recording Course Video in Stream and Teams – Magi Penner-Hiebert
Noon: Recording Course Video in Snagit and PowerPoint – Rachel Bastian
1 p.m.: Editing and Adding Questions to Course Video – Rachel Bastian
2 p.m.: Get Your Videos into Blackboard – Magi Penner-Hiebert

Visit the January 2025 ARC page to find a downloadable PDF schedule, see session descriptions, add sessions to your calendar and find meeting links.

Awards and Recognitions

School of Education’s T2T student Sarah Schlottman wins Kansas Horizon Award

Sarah Schlottman, a speech and drama teacher at Abilene High School, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Kansas Horizon Award. Sarah, a second-year teacher in the Wichita State Transition to Teaching Program (T2T), was recognized for her exceptional dedication and passion for teaching.

The Transition to Teaching program is a two-year alternative licensure program that combines graduate-level coursework (in-person, hybrid and online) with full-time, paid teaching as the teacher of record in a specific subject area. Participants will fulfill teacher licensure (KSDE) course requirements while enrolled in the T2T program with an option to complete a Master of Arts in teaching degree with an additional seven credit hours.

On Jan. 9, Dr. Randy Watson, the Kansas Commissioner of Education, called Schlottman to announce the exciting news.

“We have thousands of outstanding teachers in their second year,” Dr. Watson said. “Only 32 across the state are selected for this honor, and Sarah is one of them.”

The recognition places Sarah among the best new educators in Kansas and earns her a place in the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network (KEEN). As part of the award, Schlottman will be invited to the KEEN Conference and an honorary banquet in February, where she will be celebrated for her educational contributions.

Sarah’s commitment to her students and the Abilene community has not gone unnoticed. Known for her tireless work ethic, her dedication to providing students with a transformative experience in speech and drama, and her constant drive to inspire others, Sarah has become a true role model for her peers and students alike.

“We are incredibly proud of Sarah and the remarkable work she does each day to help her students succeed,” said Greg Brown, Abilene High School Principal. “This recognition is a testament to her dedication, and we are thrilled to see her being acknowledged on a state level.”

Sarah’s passion for teaching and her unwavering commitment to student success make her a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

News

Denise Sherman named director of the Center for Management Development and Executive Education

The Center for Management Development and Executive Education at the Barton School of Business has announced Denise Sherman as its new director. For the last six years, Sherman has served as the executive director at the Kansas African American Museum.

“Denise has been a pillar of professionalism, an advocate of cultural arts and a leader of community building, education, development and strategy,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “She is the ideal person to amplify and innovate the work of CMD.”

Engineering assistant dean creates student award to honor late father

Dr. Jacob Mendez, assistant dean for student success in the College of Engineering, has established the Stanley L. Lewis Memorial Award for Outstanding Senior fund in honor of his late father, Stanley L. Lewis, who passed away in June 2024. Distributions from the fund will be available to an outstanding graduating senior from the College of Engineering annually. Award recipients will receive a plaque, be honored at the WSU Senior Honor and College Awards Banquet in the spring and receive a $750 prize.

“My father sacrificed some of his dreams to allow me to achieve my academic, personal and professional goals,” Dr. Mendez said. “I value student leadership and involvement in extra-curricular activities and created this award to recognize students for their outstanding achievements during their undergraduate career.”

Learn more about the award