WSU Today: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

Human Resources

Updates scheduled for employee dashboard

Beginning at noon Oct. 18, time and leave will only be accessible via the employee dashboard. The old banner self-service, will no longer be available for time and leave. The links will be routed to the new employee dashboard.

Wichita State’s Payroll Office offers bi-weekly training for those who are accessing the time and leave employee dashboard for the first time. This training is also available for those who need a refresher training sessions. These sessions are posted in myTraining.

Learn more about Timekeeping changes

Learn more about 2022 SEHP benefits today

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in Open Enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections.

Events occurring next week:

9 a.m. Today: Online Open Enrollment Presentation Zoom link to join can be found at the link below. Registration is not required,
9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 233): Open Enrollment Presentation. Registration is not required.

The Total Rewards Team is not available for walk-in traffic or to make individual appointments regarding open enrollment. Please take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. For additional information visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

Join Oct. 12 Open Enrollment event via Zoom

Events and Recreation

Library hosting drop-in workshop today

University Libraries Savvy Scholar Workshop series continues from 4 to 5 p.m. today at the C-Space (Ablah Library main level) for a Citation Management Drop-in.

EndNote and Zotero are both easy-to-use, powerful tools to help users collect, organize, cite and share research that informs their writing. Drop in to learn how these citation-management systems can make your life easier. Registration for this event is free.

RSVP for annual SEM update, celebration

Mark your calendar and join us 3:30 – 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom for a Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) update and celebration.

SEM has had a great year and wants to recognize its campus-wide efforts. Comments will begin at 4 p.m.

RSVP for annual SEM update, celebration

Volunteer Opportunities

Donate blood at Wichita State Haysville Blood Drive

Wichita State is hosting a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at its satellite location in Haysville. Due to a national blood shortage, all blood types are needed, particularly type O, as well as platelets, to help patients get the care they need.

To schedule your appointment, contact kylie.sharpe@wichita.edu.

Volunteers requested for fall 2021 commencement

Volunteers are requested from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 for the fall 2021 commencement ceremony at Koch Arena. The ceremony begins at 2:30 pm.

Volunteers will welcome guests and graduates at this event, and food will be provided.