The INSPYRE research lab (directed by Dr. Samantha Gregus) is currently recruiting undergraduate mentors for a three-hour service course in psychology (PSY 608) for the fall 2021 semester.
Prior to enrolling in PSY 608 (Special Investigations) mentors are required to…
Pass an interview and background check.
Have reliable transportation.
Have lunch availability from noon to 2 p.m. at least twice a week.
Mentors will receive training at the beginning of the course and a grade at the end based on attendance and completion of assignments. We are interested in recruiting mentors from any college and major. For more information, please contact the INSPYRE research lab at inspyre@wichita.edu.
The Wichita State University Foundation is looking to hire an associate vice president to lead our marketing and communications team. The primary responsibility for this individual will be to create and direct the strategy that builds the WSU Foundation’s brand, promotes engagement, and communicates impact to a wide audience. This work will flow through a highly capable team into deliverables in design, advertising, appeals, content development, print and online communications. This individual will report to the president and CEO and serve as an active member of our WSU Foundation leadership team.
As we make plans to return to a more normal campus environment for summer and fall, here are some select FAQs addressing questions we are hearing from students.
What are important dates for Fall 2021? Where there be a fall break?
Full-semester classes begin on Aug. 16. The last day of the fall semester will be Dec. 2, with finals proceeding as originally scheduled from Dec. 4-9. The commencement date and details will be announced at a later time.
Fall break is scheduled for Oct. 9-12.
Where do I go to get help with my COVID-19 related anxiety?
The emotional, financial and social disruptions caused by COVID-19 uncertainty are creating serious challenges for many of our students. Students with pre-existing and new conditions will require extra support. It is important that instructors refer students who might need assistance to the WSU Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) website to learn options for addressing mental health and wellness during COVID-19.
As we make plans to return to a more normal campus environment for summer and fall, here are some select FAQs addressing questions we are hearing from students.
What will classes look like for summer and fall?
Regular classroom capacities will be resumed with no more distancing limitations in the classroom. Instructors may choose, however, to divide their classes as they have previously in order to have fewer students in a classroom at a time to maintain distancing. Our hybrid class codes will allow for flexibility in these course designs.
What happens if I get sick and cannot attend in-person class sessions? Are my instructors required to provide online-only content for me?
Instructors should be responsive to students who are sick, just as they were before the emergence of COVID-19, by helping students make up work and stay on track in class.
What should I do about my classes if I am in isolation or quarantine?
It is recommended that you reach out to all of your instructors, informing them that you may need additional time to complete work and/or miss any in- person classes due to being in quarantine or isolation.
Additional FAQs about summer and fall can be found on wichita.edu/covidstudents
As we make plans to return to a more normal campus environment for summer and fall, here are some select FAQs addressing questions we are hearing from students.
Where do I go to get help with my COVID-19 related anxiety?
The emotional, financial and social disruptions caused by COVID-19 uncertainty are creating serious challenges for many of our students. Students with pre-existing and new conditions will require extra support. It is important that instructors refer students who might need assistance to the WSU Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) website to learn options for addressing mental health and wellness during COVID-19.
Is there support for remote learning for my hybrid and online courses?
As we make plans to return to a more normal campus environment for summer and fall, here are some select FAQs addressing questions we are hearing from students.
What will classes look like for summer and fall?
Regular classroom capacities will be resumed with no more distancing limitations in the classroom. Instructors may choose, however, to divide their classes as they have previously in order to have fewer students in a classroom at a time to maintain distancing. Our hybrid class codes will allow for flexibility in these course designs.
Is a condition that makes someone high risk for COVID-19 complications something that gets legal accommodation protections?
If a student claims a disability-related to COVID-19, they should contact the Office of Disability Service (ODS) by calling (316) 978-3309. There are certain disabilities that could make a person at higher risk for COVID-19 complications. ODS will determine if the student can receive legal accommodation protections.
As we make plans to return to a more normal campus environment for summer and fall, here are some select FAQs addressing questions we are hearing from students.
What are important dates for Fall 2021? Where there be a fall break?
Full-semester classes begin on Aug. 16. The last day of the fall semester will be Dec. 2, with finals proceeding as originally scheduled from Dec. 4-9. The commencement date and details will be announced at a later time.
Fall break is scheduled for Oct. 9-12.
What will my classes look like?
Students should visit the wichita.edu/summer2021 and wichita.edu/fall2021 webpages to see what additional details instructors have posted about how their courses have been designed. Instructors initially posted information in March, prior to the recent changes by the country regarding masking and event capacities. Instructors have been given the opportunity
What do I need to know about online exams and proctoring?
Some instructors require students to have proctored exams for online testing. The university supports ProctorU and Respondus for proctoring options.
Additional information can be found at the Media Resources Center’s Online Testing page.
As we work to return to a more normal campus environment for summer and fall, the COVID Operations group would like to highlight some FAQs related to classroom instruction. Additional questions can be directed to carolyn.shaw@wichita.edu to be addressed by this operational group.
As we work to return to a more normal campus environment for summer and fall, the COVID Operations group would like to highlight some FAQs related to classroom instruction. Additional questions can be directed to Carolyn.shaw@wichita.edu to be addressed by this operational group.
FAQs Set #7: Questions about the Classroom and Campus
What are the classroom capacities for the summer and fall?
Regular classroom capacities will be resumed with no more distancing limitations in the classroom. Instructors may choose, however, to divide their classes as they have previously in order to have fewer students in a classroom at a time to maintain distancing. Our hybrid class codes will allow for flexibility in these course designs.
Can instructors request a new classroom based on changed class capacities?
The Registrar’s Office has ensured that all courses are in rooms that can hold the quota of the course. Special requests will be considered if they are needed to allow for additional enrollment, to address medical concerns or to accommodate a specific mode of teaching. The department chair or department schedule builder can contact schedulebuilding@wichita.edu with these select requests.
As we work to return to a more normal campus environment for summer and fall, the COVID Operations group would like to highlight some FAQs related to classroom instruction. Additional questions can be directed to Carolyn.shaw@wichita.edu to be addressed by this operational group.
FAQs Set #6: Questions about Health
Can instructors ask students if they have been vaccinated?
No. We cannot ask questions that violate people’s health privacy.
Can instructors require students to be vaccinated if they want to be in person?
No. We can encourage people to take advantage of getting a vaccine but cannot require it.
How can instructors manage a situation where a student doesn’t feel safe to attend in-person classes?
Instructors have been asked to provide information in advance regarding their in-person expectations for classes next semester in order for students to make informed decisions about enrolling. Students can be encouraged to visit with their advisors to see if an online option is available for them. Instructors may consider replicating in-person learning experiences in a remote or online format when their program provides only one section of a course.
The emotional, financial, and social disruptions caused by COVID-19 uncertainty have created serious challenges for many of our students. It is important that instructors refer students who might need assistance to the WSU CARE Team to learn options for addressing mental health and wellness during COVID-19.
If a student believes they have a condition that requires accommodation where they cannot attend in person, they should contact the Office of Disability Services. Instructors will work with ODS to meet these identified accommodations.
There may be some classroom management options that will help a student feel more comfortable. For example, suggest that they arrive early and leave last so they do not have to get too close to others as they enter the room.
