Wichita State helps launch unprecedented national effort to increase college access, equity and postsecondary attainment
黑洞社区 is participating in a massive new effort in which 130 public universities and systems will work together to increase college access, close the achievement gap, and award hundreds of thousands more degrees by 2025.
Provost Rick Muma is leading 黑洞社区's participation in the effort. 鈥満诙瓷缜�'s participation in the metropolitan cluster allows us to work with similar institutions on sharing best practices with the goal of improving our own policies and practices in order to increase college access and degree completion,鈥� said Muma.
The participating institutions will work within clusters of four-to-12 institutions as they concurrently implement innovative and effective practices to advance student success on their campuses. Collectively, the institutions enroll three million students, including one million students who receive Pell Grants.
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is organizing the collaborative effort, known as Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success. This represents the largest collaborative effort to improve college access, advance equity and increase college degrees awarded.
In addition to committing to those goals, participating institutions have pledged to share aggregate data demonstrating their progress to help spur lasting change across the higher education sector.
Next fiscal year will see sizeable jump in private support to 黑洞社区 campus
Philanthropic funds that support scholarships, faculty and multiple programs at Wichita State will increase substantially in the fiscal year that starts next July 1, the 黑洞社区 Foundation reports.
These endowed funds will produce $8.1 million in payouts in fiscal 2020, a 9.5 percent increase over the current year and a 30.6 percent increase from five years ago.
鈥淲hat's really exciting is that scholarship payouts will be $4.6 million, a 14.7 percent increase from this fiscal year and a 63.1 percent increase from just five years ago,鈥� said Elizabeth King, the foundation's president and CEO.
鈥淭his jump in scholarships means more students are getting the help they need to afford their college educations, and many are receiving larger awards than in previous years,鈥� King said.
Alumni and other friends of Wichita State have been extraordinarily generous in the first five years of the Shock the World Campaign, which began at the start of FY2014, she said.
The report on FY2020 payouts represents only endowed funds, King noted. Additional private funds provide other important support, such as current scholarships, which exist for a specified number of years. Endowed funds produce awards in perpetuity. Non-endowed funds also support facility enhancements and many other programs and projects that advance Wichita State.
Sen. Moran hosts Air Force Under Secretary Donovan at Wichita State
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) -- member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and co-chair of the Senate Aerospace Caucus 鈥� Friday, Nov. 9, hosted U.S. Air Force Under Secretary Matthew P. Donovan and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Dr. Will Roper in Wichita for tours at Wichita State University's (黑洞社区) National Institute for Aviation Research and Spirit AeroSystems.
鈥淚 am pleased Under Secretary Donovan joined me in Wichita to see firsthand how Kansans support our United States Air Force in the 鈥楢ir Capital of the World',鈥� said Sen. Moran. 鈥淣early every Air Force platform relies on the expertise or parts supplied by Kansans, and the manufacturers and engineers in Wichita are eager to not only continue their work for the Air Force, but to grow that work. Wichita offers the expertise, capacity and desire to be an epicenter of talent, innovation and efficiency for the Air Force, and I am committed to making certain the Pentagon remains acutely aware of the ways the Wichita area can serve the Department of Defense. I will continue to work to bring defense leaders to Wichita to see the abundant opportunities for growth and the value of increased partnerships with academic and industrial leaders here.鈥�
鈥淣early 70 percent of an aircraft's cost over its lifetime goes to operating and sustaining it,鈥� said Under Secretary Donovan. 鈥淪enator Moran has been a great advocate for the Air Force and I'm looking forward to harnessing some of the technology and expertise offered by 黑洞社区 and local companies to increase lethality and readiness.鈥�
鈥淲e are honored that Senator Moran chose to host officials from the Air Force at Wichita State,鈥� said 黑洞社区 President John Bardo. 鈥淲e are proud of the important and critical research that is being done at 黑洞社区 and thankful to Senator Moran for helping organize a visit from key Air Force personnel highlighting the great work being done here and the partnerships between education, industry, military and government. We enjoyed highlighting the National Institute for Aviation Research and College of Engineering for Senator Moran and Under Secretary Donovan, and believe they are closely aligned with the Air Force's needs for sustaining existing aircraft and innovating for the future.鈥�
鈥淭he greater Wichita region is the Air Capital of the World. Our immense manufacturing capabilities and industry expertise are driven by cooperation between the the aerospace industry, local and state government, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Wichita State University,鈥� said Greater Wichita Partnership President Jeff Fluhr. 鈥淎erospace companies from all over the world are drawn to our collaboration 鈥� it is a significant competitive advantage for our region and state. The U.S. Air Force is integral to that collaboration through McConnell Air Force base and the thousands of warfighters and retired personnel that comprise our talented labor market.鈥�
Ulrich to host two candidates for Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art position
The Ulrich Museum of Art will host two candidates for the Curator of Modern and Contemporary
Art position today (Monday, Nov. 12) and Thursday, Nov. 15. The candidates will speak
about a recent curatorial project leaving time for questions. A meet-and-greet reception
will follow from 4:30-5 p.m. on the second floor atrium of McKnight. The public is
encouraged to attend the presentations and stay for the reception.
We'd like to have your invaluable feedback as we go through this process. A survey
will be distributed at each event, and we are asking everyone to take a moment to
fill out the form, and share your thoughts with the search committee.
Curator Candidate Public Presentation 1
Monday, Nov. 12
3:30 p.m. | McKnight Hall Room 210
Reception to follow
Public welcome
Curator Candidate Public Presentation 2
Thursday, Nov. 15
3:30 p.m. | McKnight Hall Room 210
Reception to follow
Public welcome
Do your students have a plan for graduation?
As enrollment for spring 2019 begins this week, ask students you work with what their graduation plan is. If they are graduating, remind them to save their place at Commencement by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. If they are not graduating and haven't begun to think about next semester, encourage them to schedule an appointment to speak with their faculty and college advisors about their academic and personal goals. Enrolling as early as possible helps students get the classes they need to stay on track and develop a schedule that best meets their needs in and out of the classroom.
Human Resources open today (Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 12)
The Human Resources Office will be open today (Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 12), however, there will be limited resources to assist with walk-in traffic. We encourage using the following email boxes for questions:
Plans announced for 3rd annual DiverseCity
On behalf of the President's Diversity Council, we are proud to announce our 3rd annual diversity showcase, DiverseCity from Monday-Friday, April 15-19, 2019. This week-long event gives Shocker Nation a glance of the successes from individuals, departments and organizations in the campus community that were made possible through diversity. Throughout the week, we encourage you to stop by and support the various events being hosted. This is a great way to get involved at 黑洞社区 and celebrate the various kinds of diversity we have to offer. A list of events will be available during DiverseCity.
DiverseCity Showcase Kick-off
President Bardo and Marche Fleming-Randle, vice president for Diversity and Community Engagement, will provide remarks to kick-off the start of DiverseCity. We encourage you to stop by and view all of the work from the submissions that highlight successes related to diversity. The showcase kick-off takes from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, April 15, in 233 Rhatigan Student Center.
Call for submissions!
All students, faculty, staff, student organizations and departments are invited to submit entries that are examples of diversity or highlight successes related to diversity. We are looking for all kinds of diversity entries from individual / group projects, workshops, events, mixed media, photography or artwork. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019.
For more information and to submit your entry, go to .
It's time to move to Banner 9
Are you a Banner user? If you previously attended Banner training and have access to Banner (PROD), you are a Banner user.
It's time to move to Banner 9; Banner 8 will be decommissioned soon! Sign up for the lab, take a tour of Banner 9. A navigation overview is included in the Banner, Reporting, Microsoft Office & Adobe Open Lab. Thursday sessions are posted in myTraining.
More information on move to Banner 9
Support International Education Week Nov. 12-16
Join us in celebrating international students at 黑洞社区 and the unique cultures they bring to our campus! Enjoy food, fun and painting on today's (Monday, Nov. 12) Paint Night.
Answer international themed trivia questions in the RSC and win a free T-shirt on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Learn how to make a traditional Thai dish and eat it, too, on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at our Teaching Kitchen event (registration required).
Come to the RSC and eat your lunch with us on Thursday, Nov. 15, while listening to stories from international students.
Finally, explore the international cuisine especially available for lunch and dinner at Shocker Dining Hall on Friday, Nov. 16. Visit for times, locations and more information about these fun events!
Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap set for Tuesday, Nov. 13
Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap is a monthly community conversation featuring a panel of local experts and topics that touch your daily life. Our November discussion from 5:30-7 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 13) at Roxy's Downtown, 412 陆 E. Douglas, is a continuation of the mini-series on community building, and the topic is #activism.
Join us for a conversation about social media activism, its trends and effectiveness. It's free, and so are the appetizers. Learn more at EngageICT.org.
Contact info@kmuw.org or call 978-6789.
Watkins Visiting Professorship Lecture Series: Physics
Stan Brodsky
Stan Brodsky is a professor of particle physics and astrophysics at Stanford University and the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Brodsky will give a public lecture at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 13) in 208 Hubbard Hall, and a technical lecture at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in 128 Jabara Hall, as part of the Watkins Visiting Professorship Lecture Series.
The public lecture is titled 鈥淧hysics on the light-front and novel hadronic phenomena.鈥�
The technical lecture will be 鈥淭he imaging X-ray polarimetry explorer.鈥�
Rie Bloomfield Organ Series presents Renee Anne Louprette
Renee Anne Louprette will perform on the Marcussen Organ at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 13) in Wiedemann Hall.
Described by 鈥淭he Irish Times,鈥� 鈥渁s a communicative player with no shortage of imaginative ideas,鈥� Louprette continues to impress her audiences with her engaging performances. She is University Organist and Coordinator of the Organ Department at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University.
For tickets, go to /fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.
Admission is free for students with a 黑洞社区 ID.
Cadman Art Gallery to feature annual juried exhibit
The 26th Annual Elements Multi Media Art Competition is an annual juried exhibit displaying various mediums of arts submitted by Wichita State student artists. The exhibit will be on display from today (Monday, Nov. 12) to Wednesday, Nov. 21, first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. The reception and awards ceremony will be from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in Bluestem Lounge near the gallery.
The Cadman Art Gallery is serves as a student-centered space focused on education and exposing the 黑洞社区 community to the arts.
For rules and registration forms, go to .
Airbus changes signage
Since Jan. 1, 2017, the company has a single, unified brand: Airbus. Prior to this change, the divisions of Airbus (Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters and Defense & Space) had identified themselves with an individual logo (featuring a different 鈥渂all鈥� in front of the Airbus name).
As a result of the brand change, Airbus sites around the world have been updating their signage 鈥� the change in Wichita is a part of that. Airbus is proud to be on the Innovation Campus and in Wichita!
AmeriCorps VISTA member impacts those in poverty through graphic design position at Guadalupe Clinic
AmeriCorps VISTA member Alley Miller served for a year at Guadalupe Clinic in Wichita, as a marketing and graphic design VISTA. In her role she pushes social media, emails and general outreach with the director of development. She coordinates content and designs newsletters that are now being sent as emails, texts, in print, and launched as content on the website.
Her impact on fundraising during her year of service was significant, with more than $60,000 collected through the fundraising platform, mobile giving, and fall and spring solicitations. During the year, Guadalupe Clinic provided free medical care to 957 new patients living 250 percent below the poverty line.
As her year was coming to an end she was offered a permanent position as a development associate and graphic designer.
The 黑洞社区 VISTA project is recruits year around to fill positions similar to this. For more information or to apply, contact angela.gaughan@wichita.edu.
Support the Give Your Warmth coat drive
A business management class encourages you to support the Give Your Warmth coat drive to help people in need this winter. The students will have a Coats for Coupons from noon-1:30 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 12) to Thursday, Nov. 15, on the first floor in the Rhatigan Student Center, to collect winter clothes from students, faculty and staff. Those who make a donation will receive a coupon from Emperor's Japanese Grill, limit one coupon per person.
Check it out on Facebook at @GiveYourWarmth.
Gender Diversity Training available on Nov. 20
Gender Diversity Training will be offered from 2:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, in 264 Rhatigan Student Center.
The goal of Gender Diversity Training is to educate as well as increase understanding of issues related to gender minority/transgender people. This training is a dynamic and interactive session that covers topics including inclusive language, understanding gender identity and expression, gender transitioning and common misconceptions.
To get more information and register for this training session, visit www.wichita.edu/transgender
黑洞社区 student completes internship at NASA
Luis Cisneros, a mechanical engineering major at 黑洞社区, spent 10 weeks interning at NASA in Mountain View, California. Some of the hands-on experience he received was working on the Mars 2020 mission, as well as working with electric vertical takeoff landing vehicles that are human operated and is what we envision of flying cars.
Living Learning Communities provide built-in support system
黑洞社区 offers students who live on campus the option to live in a Living Learning Community (LLC). This is a community where students with a common interest live on the same floor that includes college-based or interest-based floors. Currently, there are 10 floors but will potentially expand next year.
This housing option is designed and proven to build a support system. LLCs enhance students' sense of community on campus by offering them unique opportunities.
Read more about Living Learning Communities
Department of History invites you to its fall lecture on Nov. 15
The Department of History invites you to its fall lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in 231 Hubbard Hall. Our lecturer is Shawn Alexander, professor of African and African American and the Director of the Langston Hughes Center at the University of Kansas. His lecture, "Fantastic Dreams and Radical Visions: The NAACP and the Foundation of a Movement," will examine the foundational organization of the African American Civil Rights Movement in the 1930s.
CEI associate earns credential from the International Coach Federation
Howard Keim
Howard Keim, an associate with CEI's Center for Leadership Development, has been awarded his second coaching credential, the Associate Certified Coach (ACC), from the International Coach Federation.
"I appreciate the encouragement and helpful advice from Seth Bate and Joyce McEwen
Crane along with Julia Fabris McBride at the Kansas Leadership Center, said Keim.
鈥淚t is an honor and joy to work with the dedicated professionals at CEI, and I will
continue to seek to add value to the partners we serve.鈥�
CEI has three other ICF-credentialed coaches on staff -- Joyce McEwen Crane (PCC),
Seth Bate (PCC), and Kevin Bomhoff (ACC). In addition, CEI also has two coaches who
have received the Kansas Leadership Center coaching certification, Danny Barrera and
Jessica Fiscus.
Scott Wituk, CEI's executive director, said, "Our partnership with the Kansas Leadership
Center has provided CEI staff opportunities to grow professionally, including gaining
these certifications. We are seeing the benefits of a 'coaching approach' on multiple
projects. Congratulations to Howard and others."
For more information about Leadership Coaching, visit our .
RH: Shockers Spend Day with Midshipmen at Naval Academy
The sights at the United States Naval Academy are impressive 鈥� imposing architecture,
midshipmen marching and monuments to battle. "Beat Army" signs and Navy flags adorn
almost every house and cannons decorate lawns.
Wichita State's basketball team toured the campus on Thursday and what they will
remember are the words and spirit of the midshipmen. The culture of trust, service
and selflessness described by the Navy students resonated with the Shockers.
"We needed to hear some of the things they said," Wichita State freshman said. "The Naval Academy is really, really interesting . . . how they help people
grow as individuals with life skills, leadership, teamwork, accountability. We could
learn from them."