Author: Kim Kufahl

Are you looking for ways to help your students explore career options and make informed decisions about their future? Attend the upcoming PathwayU: Overview & Advisor Access training 11-11:45 a.m. Monday, April 6 virtually via Microsoft Teams. Register on myTraining via your myWSU.

PathwayU is the comprehensive career assessment tool, utilized by the Shocker Career Accelerator. It is designed to guide students to their purpose, supporting their success and persistence. In this training session, you will learn how to:

• Navigate the platform’s features, including assessments, career matches, WSU major alignment and military crosswalk
• Gain valuable insights into student interests and career aspirations
• Integrate PathwayU into your teaching or advising practices to empower students

Before the session, create an account at wichita.pathwayu.com and take the four career assessments.

Wichita State is excited to announce that the State of Kansas Applied Learning Funds are now open for applications for the fiscal year 2027.

Who can apply?

Wichita State colleges and departments are invited to submit proposals. Special attention will be given to programs that have traditionally lacked access to paid applied learning opportunities.

What are the funding priorities?

• Areas of greatest need: Priority will be given to proposals that expand paid applied learning opportunities in fields with limited access to paid experiences and strengthen the Kansas talent pipeline.
• Academic alignment: The work-based experience should connect with your academic program, ensuring students are building valuable bridges between theory and practice.
• Data-driven approach: The ability to collect data on your program’s effectiveness is crucial. This helps us ensure these funds have a lasting positive impact on student success.

To submit your proposal, visit wichita.edu/ALfund.

Join the Shocker Career Accelerator for the JCPenney Suit Up event from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at the JCPenney in Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg Dr.

Wichita State students, faculty and staff can save up to 30% on select career wear, shoes, and accessories, and receive a $25 off $100 purchase coupon with a valid Shocker ID. Shopping is available both in store and online.

Shopping online? Text SHOCKS to 67292 to receive 30% off your online purchase.

The event offers an affordable opportunity for faculty, staff and students to build or refresh a professional wardrobe for work, interviews, internships and career events.

Are you looking for ways to help your students explore career options and make informed decisions about their future? Attend the upcoming PathwayU Overview and Advisor Access trainings:

• 2:30-3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 virtually via Microsoft Teams
• 11-11:45 a.m. Monday, April 6 virtually via Microsoft Teams

Register on myTraining via your myWSU.

PathwayU is the comprehensive career assessment tool utilized by the Shocker Career Accelerator. It is designed to guide students to their purpose, supporting their success and persistence. In this training session, you will learn how to:

• Navigate the platform’s features, including assessments, career matches, WSU major alignment and military crosswalk
• Gain valuable insights into student interests and career aspirations
• Integrate PathwayU into your teaching or advising practices to empower students

Dr. Kathryn “Kat” Fishwick has spent the past five years at Wichita State researching teen dating violence education programming, a primary prevention technique used to combat the public health crisis of intimate partner violence. Fishwick earned her doctoral degree in community psychology in May 2025.

During her time at WSU, Fishwick applied her knowledge and expertise while working for the Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services department. HOPE Services advocates for prevention of suicide, sexual violence and substance misuse, along with mental health and wellness promotion through outreach and education. Fishwick’s years at Shocker Nation encompassed research dedication, community outreach and professional development.

As a prevention and outreach staff member at HOPE Services, since its inception, Fishwick’s background in sexual violence prevention laid out the foundation of the department’s outreach and prevention efforts.

The Shocker Career Accelerator has launched the Post Graduation Outcomes (PGO) survey for all undergraduate and graduate students graduating in fall 2025.

The data collected through Shocker Central provides insights into recent graduates’ employment status, further education and other career-related activities. This information helps create clear, concise and consistent data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale.

Outcomes include:

• Types of employment — full or part-time, contract, freelance, other
• Additional education, e.g., accepted to graduate or professional school
• Still seeking either employment, further education or military
• Starting salary for those employed full-time

How can you contribute to the success of collecting post-graduation outcomes? 

• Encourage your graduating students to take the short (three to five minutes) survey
• Use the marketing text below as a template for your fall 2025 graduates and add it to Blackboard

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🎉 Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Wichita State! Complete this brief survey, and you can pick up a FREE WSU Alumni T-shirt 🖤💛 at the Shocker Career Accelerator!

Here’s how to participate:

1. Log in to Shocker Central: Use your WSU SSO credentials to access your account.
2. Complete the Survey: You will be prompted to complete the survey after you log in. If you don’t see it, navigate to the “Outcomes” box and click “+Report Status.” for Post-Graduation.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable—it helps us track the success of our graduates and learn more about your next steps, whether that’s graduate school, starting your career, or exploring new opportunities. 🚀

Need help with your job search? The Shocker Career Accelerator is here for you! Call 📞 (316) 978-3688 to schedule a job search appointment. 🎓 Go Shockers! 💛🖤

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FAQ:

What are the dates students can take the Post Graduation Outcomes Survey?
Students graduating in fall 2025 can access the PGO Survey now through June 2026. Students will receive email reminders until they complete the survey.

Who is eligible to take the Post Graduation Outcomes Survey?
Students who submit the application for degree (AFD) are eligible for the semester they intend to graduate.

I don’t have any questions right now, but I know I will soon – do you happen to know who I should contact?
Contact Sarah Mathews at 316-978-6144 or sarah.mathews@wichita.edu.

Need a quick flyer?
Download the QR Code flyer (PDF) and post it for students to scan.

Golam Morshed Khan, a recent graduate, received his master’s degree in management science in supply chain management in May 2025. Before attending Wichita State, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in Bangladesh. While completing his master’s, he worked at Wichita State’s Student Outreach and Support as a front desk student assistant, where he developed soft and technical skills. 

As part of Wichita State’s CARE Team, Student Outreach and Support’s mission is to support Shockers by providing resources and care. As a student assistant, Khan was the first connection between Shockers in need and the CARE Team, honing his soft skills in every interaction. With a mix of responsibilities, he was discreet when handling students’ private information. 

The Shocker Career Accelerator will be closed while it hosts the Careers for the Creative Mixer from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.

Students are encouraged to attend the networking event with professionals from communication, fine arts, graphic design, music, digital arts and more at McKnight Art Center.

Join Careers for the Creative Mixer from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 9 at the McKnight Art Center — a unique event designed for any student interested in pursuing a career in the creative industries. From communication and marketing to fine arts, graphic design, creative writing, music, digital arts and more — this event brings together a wide range of opportunities.

At the Careers for the Creative Mixer:

• Engage in meaningful conversations with professionals from diverse creative fields
• Gain insight into what drives these organizations
• Explore potential career paths and applied learning opportunities

This event goes beyond a traditional career fair — it’s a dynamic space to share ideas, gain inspiration and envision the future of creative careers.

The Shocker Career Accelerator will be closed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 18 to host the Engineering & IT Career Fair.

Encourage your students to attend the career fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Students will have the chance to connect with employers offering internships, co-ops and full-time positions in engineering and information technology.