First edition of 黑洞社区 Research Newsletter launches
The inaugural edition of the Wichita State Research Newsletter launched this week. The newsletter, which will publish again in June, features research being done in programs across campus, as well as among students.
Read the April Research Newsletter
Stay socially connected with us!
黑洞社区 would like to welcome you to our new Employee Connection community!
We need to be physically distant at this time, but not socially distant. Connection is critical, and we are striving to understand the human moments that are happening and create space for employees to find their balance in this new world. Having said that, LET鈥橲 CONNECT!
Visit our Employee Connection webpage for ideas on how you can continue to stay socially connected with your teams at Wichita State, and join (and share) our new Facebook page for fun, interactive activities. We want to see your posts about ideas on how YOU are staying socially connected right now. Ready, set.... HAVE FUN at .
National Science Foundation (NSF) will require two new forms to be submitted in an NSF-approved format starting June 1, 2020
National Science Foundation (NSF) update: Upon implementation of the revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) on June 1, 2020, all proposals submitted on or after June 1 will be required to submit biographical sketches and current and pending support using an NSF-approved format. Proposals without these NSF approved documents will be blocked from submission.
Wichita State administrators answer questions from students in Virtual Town Hall
黑洞社区 president Jay Golden joined Student Body president Kitrina Miller and others for a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday.
Provost Rick Muma, associate vice president for student affairs Aaron Austin and Carolyn Speer, manager of the Instructional Design and Access department, also answered questions submitted during the town hall.
Golden and Miller plan to hold town halls regularly, perhaps bi-weekly.
鈥淲e are all going to get through this, it鈥檚 just going to take a little time,鈥� Golden said. 鈥淥ur students, and our faculty and staff, have shown incredible patience and grace during this period of time. We are still continuing and that鈥檚 the important part.鈥�
- Golden said the transition to remote learning has largely gone smoothly.
鈥淲e haven鈥檛 really received any major issues with the online instruction to date,鈥� he said. 鈥淭here have been some small issues that have popped up, more individual cases, and those have been addressed by the Provost and his office.鈥�
- Golden and Muma stressed the importance of students asking for help and using university resources if they are struggling academically or with their mental or physical wellness.
鈥淚 want the students to know you can help by letting us know what your needs are,鈥� Golden said.
Muma emphasized that students should talk with instructors, advisors, tutors, Financial Aid and others if they encounter academic or financial problems.
鈥淲e have a whole host of resources that are available remotely,鈥� he said. 鈥淚f you鈥檙e struggling, promise all of us here today that you鈥檙e going to reach out to someone before you make any decision that鈥檚 going to negatively impact you.鈥�
- Wichita State does not have a pass/fail option for grading.
- The process for credits/refunds for room, board and parking began earlier this week.
- Wichita State is not refunding tuition, course and program fees, student activity fees, online fees or the campus infrastructure fee primarily used for OneStop Student Services.
鈥淲hen it comes to student fees, the thing to remember is that those programs continue to serve students,鈥� Austin said. 鈥淥ne great example is Counseling and Preventions Services. A lot of their funding comes through student fees. They are still available to students. They are putting out programming to help students. Student Government Association had their meeting (Wednesday). Your dollars are still being in use and those dollars are still being used to help you.鈥�
- Golden said that a determination on the format for summer classes will be made soon.
- Wichita State plans for a normal fall semester, while also planning for other options should circumstances require a change.
- Wichita State will recognize graduates with a virtual ceremony in May. A commencement ceremony is planned for October in Charles Koch Arena. Graduates would also have the option to participate in the December ceremony.
鈥淵ou鈥檙e going to have one heck of a commencement in October on campus,鈥� Golden said. 鈥淲e are going to recognize the great work you鈥檝e done.鈥�
2021 Budget Trainings to be offered online beginning April 27
The time for submission of FY 2021 annual budget requests is fast approaching. If you are a Budget Officer or Review Officer, annual training on the budgeting system will be held online this year. The training will be available starting April 27, at which time the TM1 budgeting system will also open for changes. We will send out follow-up information on how to access the training video at a later date.
Planned dates for completion of the various phases of the budget process are outlined below. Please keep in mind these dates may fluctuate.
April 27: Budget system opens for changes and training video goes online
May 22: Final day Budget Officers & Budget Review Officers to enter data into the system
May 29: Final day for Vice Presidents to enter data into the system
If you have any questions, please don鈥檛 hesitate to contact your Budget Analyst or the Budget Office at 978-3030.
Deadline extended to June 1 for proposals to President鈥檚 Convergence Sciences Initiative
The deadline has been extended to June 1 for the first round of proposals for the new President鈥檚 Convergence Sciences Initiative.
Successful proposals will be funded for three years, with a budget not to exceed $100,000 per year.
Proposals are especially encouraged from researchers working together across academic disciplines, at different points in research careers, and including students.
The focus is on research that addresses societal problems. Broadly defined themes are:
- Health disparities and health delivery
- Digital transformation
- Sustainability
- A theme you propose
Click here for more information about the President鈥檚 Convergence Sciences Initiative.
Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance is working remotely, but still available to address student and employee concerns
The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) continues its commitment to review and address student, faculty and staff concerns pertaining to protected class discrimination and harassment, gender-based discrimination and harassment and sexual misconduct. The OIEC is equipped to provide interim support and available resources both on and off campus. We will also work to identify available resources and support options for students currently outside of the Wichita area.
Complaints can be filed using our online form, emailing OIEC@wichita.edu or by calling 316-978-3205.
University Libraries to offer free webinar on IEEE courses
Join us for a free webinar to learn more about IEEE Courses from noon-12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. To view log in information for the webinar, .
Faculty Fellows deadlines are approaching
Each year, Academic Affairs supports Faculty Fellows in a variety of areas. Faculty have the opportunity to learn new skills and serve our students in different ways through these fellowships. More information and submission details are provided on the Academic Affairs webpage linked below.
Tilford Incentive Grant, deadline April 3, 2020.
Orientation Faculty Fellows, deadline April 3, 2020.
Recruitment Faculty Fellows, deadline April 10, 2020.
Retention Faculty Fellows, deadline April 10, 2020.
Trends in Higher Education Fellows, deadline April 10, 2020.
Service-Learning Scholars Faculty Fellows, deadline April 17, 2020.
Honors College Fellows, deadline May 1, 2020.
Care Team has compiled resources for those affected by COVID-19
For those who have lost access to needed resources due to COVID-19, Care Team has compiled resources for emergency assistance and self-care. Resources include housing, health, clothing, food and involvement.
In addition, Care Team and Shocker Strong are conducting a four-week program on Remote Wellness. Learn more at .
Looking for temporary or part-time work during COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many students' employment options. The Career Development Center has collected these resources to help 黑洞社区 students find part-time, remote, and work-from-home opportunities.
Career Development COVID-19 Update
The Great Eight Career Competencies Virtual Workshop is today
Employers are looking for Wichita State graduates to be Career Ready 鈥� meaning you know how to use your talents, strengths, and interests. Being Career Ready means you can recognize and demonstrate the competencies identified by employers that are crucial to a successful transition into the workplace.
Our workshops are designed to help you understand the meaning of these competencies, learn how to identify and exhibit these skills, and how to further develop them. Join the Career Development Center from 11 a.m.-noon today (Friday, April 3) for this Virtual Career Readiness Workshop!
SGA Academic Committee welcomes nominations for Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year and Academic Advisor of the Year
Do you know a Graduate Teaching Assistant or an Academic Advisor of the Year who has made such a meaningful impact on your collegiate career or has made an impact to your department and/or college? Nominate them for the Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year and Academic Advisor of the Year.
Applications are due at 5 p.m. today (Friday, April 3). .
Wichita State Common Read call for nominations!
Have a book that you would like to suggest for consideration for the Wichita State Common Read program? Send in your nominations for the next common read book for the 2021-22 school year.
Wichita State Common Read is the university's common read program designed to spark conversation between students across majors on campus. This program strives to take educational concepts learned in the classroom and provide meaningful connections with out-of-the-classroom programs and activities. The Office of First-Year Programs is currently reviewing nominations.
Please visit Common Read to submit your book.
If you have any questions, email tahrima.musa@wichita.edu.
Changes to GRASP
Given current recommendations, the in-person Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium has been canceled. However, in order to provide an opportunity to showcase graduate research and scholarly projects, we will be moving GRASP online. We鈥檙e still working on logistics and will announce details later.
Aren't familiar with GRASP? Please visit our website to learn more about our annual symposium at .
Know Your Rights: Gender Marker & Name Change Webinar April 7
The Center of Wichita, GLSEN Kansas and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host a Know Your Rights: Gender Marker & Name Change Webinar, presented by Delaney Hiegert (they/them) and Ellen Bertels (she/her) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 on Zoom. This is an information webinar for transgender and non-binary individuals as they seek affirming gender marker and name changes in Kansas.
Bookmark the link: zoom.us/j/275705714
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 316-978-3034.
Online tax appointments
The Office for Student Money Management encourages all students, faculty, and staff to file their taxes. We currently partner with the United Way to offer a free online tax program at MyFreeTaxes.com through H&R Block. While our services are free, this software MAY charge for any individual who has a health savings plan, 1099s, or other Schedule C-D-E tax forms. It does not charge for filing W2's and 1098T.
We also help international students using the Glacier Tax Filing software found on their My黑洞社区. International students will need to have a personal laptop / computer, their passport, I-20, and I-94 forms ready. Please be sure to have an access code for creating a new account through Glacier prior to scheduling with us. An email from the International Office has already been sent out on these instructions.
Our staff is fully trained to help guide you through the process of doing taxes on your own. Please take this opportunity and schedule an appointment with us. We are now providing our services ONLINE ONLY and are not meeting students in-person.
For all other questions or to schedule an appointment, call us at 978-3254 or email at osmm@wichita.edu.
Student Health Services is still open!
The door sticks, so pull hard! Student Health Services hours are subject to change. Hours are currently from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Staff will be screening all individuals prior to entrance, and additional visitors are asked to stay home.
Please use the southwest entrance to access the Student Wellness Center. This entrance is off the parking lot closest to the lake. Thank you.
Ulrich Museum offers Museum at Home resources to help with self-distancing
The Ulrich Museum of Art on the 黑洞社区 campus is excited to offer several wonderful resources to help you stay connected to the arts -- and the museum -- during these difficult times of self-distancing.
Whether you're trying to develop lesson plans and activities for your kids, or just interested in furthering your own learning, stay connected to our website and our social media platforms for regular features meant to entertain and inform you as we get through this challenging period.
Among the resources now available:
The "Staff Selections" video series. Our staff members pick their favorite talks from the 80+ recorded talks. They give a brief explanation of why they chose that particular artist talk, and then provide a small excerpt from the lecture. Our hope is that it will whet your appetite for more and inspire you to view the artist's full talk. Our first installment features Curator Ksenya Gurshtein introducing . Be sure to check our website and social media regularly for new installments!
Outdoor Sculpture Collection Coloring Pages. Need something to keep the kids busy? Or maybe you just need to escape from the news. If so, print out our Outdoor Sculpture Collection Coloring Pages, featuring some of your favorite pieces from our world-class Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection. Once you've finished coloring, feel free to share it with us at ulrich@wichita.edu. We'll show off your masterpieces on social media!
"Meet Me in the Vault." We encourage you to explore our new Collection Portal (accessible through our website[BROKEN LINK]), pick your favorite work of art from our permanent collection, and email it to us at ulrich@wichita.edu. Please include the artist, title, and your name with a brief statement about why this piece is one of your favorites. Your picks will be shared on social media!
From all of us at the Ulrich, stay safe and healthy, and keep in touch.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is celebrating InspirASIAN Month in April at 黑洞社区!
Originally celebrated in May, Asian-Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month is honored by commemorating the achievements and contributions of APIDAs have made to American history, culture and society.
In 1978, Congress passed a joint Congressional Resolution to celebrate Asian-American Heritage Week during the first 10 days of May. This date was chosen because two important anniversaries fall during this time: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in the United States on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad by many Chinese laborers on May 10, 1869. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush and Congress voted to expand the celebration, and since 1992, May has been designated as APIA Heritage Month.
InspirASIAN Month is celebrated in April because of activities related to the end of the academic year and commencement in May.
We look forward to featuring several prominent individuals and organizations in the APIDA community throughout the month.
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 316-978-3034.
Celebrate GAYpril - LGBTQ+ Pride in April!
April, or GAYpril, is a month-long celebration of PRIDE for the LGBTQ+ community through a series of events that includes webinars and workshops.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots were a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQ+ individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. At Wichita State University, we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride as GAYpril prior to the end of the semester.
We will highlight some of the prominent LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations that have made a huge impact in our community.
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 316-978-3034.
Curbside Services now being offered through Student Health Services
Student Health Services is now offering Curbside Services! Pick up refilled prescriptions or get your TB test read without having to leave your car. Offered during normal hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
COVID-19 Relief Loan offers
Campus Credit Union understands the pressing needs of our 黑洞社区 community given changes resulting from COVID-19. In response, we have created the following loan offers:
#1. Allow any member affected by COVID-19, to skip-a-payment up to 60 days with no fee.
#2. Any member getting a loan due to COVIID-19 issues is allowed their 1st payment date to be in 60 days
#3. For any member in need of money for a COVID-19 issue a special relief loan up to $1,000 at 5% with term up to 12 months.
*Offers #1-3 are with approved credit and subject to change without notice.
We hope this can help remote workers, those with an immediate need, or anyone trying to make ends meet. We want to be there to help. Those who are not members can become members.
If you have any questions don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out at (316) 978-3666. We remain in full operation via drive-up, phone, email, home banking, and mobile banking. Our lobby is closed for the next two weeks.