Category: Faculty and Staff Resources

Jonathan Cross and Stephen Cross Jr., investment adviser representatives with Voya Financial, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10. Faculty and staff can get one-on-one advising and review their Voya Financial accounts as part of their KBOR retirement plan, or new employees can receive assistance in enrolling in their KBOR plan.

If you are interested in meeting with Jonathan or Stephen, you can schedule a time to meet and select the “Wichita State University / One-On-One Financial Counseling” while selecting your location. Time slots are limited, so reserve a time soon. For questions, you can call 316-788-0788.

The Pre-Tenure Club with Dr. Gery Markova, professor of management, will meet from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room. This is a casual time to ask questions and get guidance on preparation for the tenure and promotion process. If you have any questions, you can email gery.markova@wichita.edu.

Free mental health counseling services are available to anyone in the community, including WSU employees, partnership employees and their family members and friends. Services offered at the WISE Clinic are available at no charge, regardless of income/insurance status.

Counselors-in-training at the WISE clinic work with an array of client concerns (grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship conflicts, behavioral concerns, parenting skills, social support, aging issues, loneliness and isolation, etc.) under the direct supervision of faculty and licensed professional counselors. Services include individual counseling, couples and family counseling, group counseling, parent support, child and adolescent counseling, and play therapy.

Clients seen at the WISE clinic for play therapy are between four and 10 years old. Clients 11 years old and above take part in individual and/or family sessions. WISE is located in 209 Ahlberg Hall. Hours of operation are noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To make an appointment, visit the WISE clinic website or call 316-978-7529.

Thriving in academia isn’t just about what you know, it’s about who walks alongside you. Join the Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) for a hands-on session where you’ll map out the mentors you need, recognize the expertise you can share and design a purposeful network to support your growth as a scholar, teacher and colleague from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. Creating a mentor map will help you identify personal and professional relationships that will sustain a thriving academic career.

The New Faculty On-Ramp is a program for faculty in their first three or so years at WSU and sponsored by the FARE. It meets the first Wednesday of each month. Bring your lunch if you’d like, and come late or leave early if needed. Drinks, snacks and sweets are provided. On-Ramp leadership includes Dr. Carolyn Shaw, Dr. David Eichhorn, Dr. Jodi Pelkowski and Dr. Debby Hinsdale from FARE.

If you have any questions, contact fare@wichita.edu.

Justin Pierce, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings March 3-4. Meetings will be by appointment in 258 Rhatigan Student Center, Smoky Hills Room.

Those interested can schedule a meeting with Justin. For questions, you can also contact Justin by email at justin.pierce@tiaa.org.

Faculty and staff can visit the Faculty/Staff Acute Care Clinic for minor and acute medical issues only. Appointments are required for the clinic.

The clinic is located in the Student Wellness Center within the Steve Clark YMCA. Most appointments are $30 to $50 for an office visit evaluation by a Student Health Services medical provider, dependent on insurance. The office visit cost does not include the costs for laboratory services, medications or radiology services. Call 316-978-4792 to schedule an appointment.

Co-pays or deductibles are the employee’s responsibility and depend on personal health insurance benefits.

Periodically, information will be posted regarding Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool to help users better understand Wichita State’s course evaluation tool.

Today’s focus is on accessing CES.

• While in Blackboard, instructors can access CES anytime by choosing “Tools” from the main menu and selecting “CES Course Evaluations.” It can also be directly accessed via the links provided in emails sent to the instructor.
• Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys Dashboard will appear.
• Widgets will appear on the dashboard. When a task is available for a course, it will display information. If not, it may state “No Project Found.”
• The “Manage Courses” Widget will only appear when that option is open and available to instructors.
• There is a dedicated CES website that includes additional information.

For questions, contact Sandra Ranney at evaluations@ces.wichita.edu.

Faculty and staff are invited to join an on-campus training session facilitated by Donna Louden, who brings extensive experience as a trainer and as a member of the International Ombuds Association, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. April 3. This workshop provides practical, everyday skills that can improve your work environment and strengthen campus connections.

What you’ll gain:

• Greater confidence in approaching and managing tough conversations
• Techniques for active listening and building trust
• Insight into how an Ombuds-style perspective promotes a healthier, more equitable workplace
• A chance to discover whether future Ombuds involvement might be right for you

If you’re interested in learning about the Ombuds role — or simply want to enhance your everyday communication and problem-solving — this introductory session is the perfect place to start.

Reserve your spot by contacting Dr. Carolyn Shaw, professor of political science, at carolyn.shaw@wichita.edu.

Faculty are invited to take advantage of quiet space and support toward their writing goals at a three-day Research & Writing Sprint, hosted by the Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17-19 at Wichita State Connect.

What to expect:

• A quiet space free of distractions to work on your research and writing
• Coffee, tea, beverages and snacks provided
• A catered lunch provided by Academic Affairs on day one
• Camaraderie with colleagues, time for goal setting and accountability, and an opportunity for peer feedback on writing for those who want it
• Choose from a half day (9 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m.) or whole day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Leo Wetta, investment adviser representative with Voya Financial, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Wednesday, Feb. 25. Faculty and staff can get one-on-one advising and review their Voya Financial accounts as part of their KBOR retirement plan, or new employees can receive assistance in enrolling in their KBOR plan.

There is a weekly Thursday option to meet if all meeting times on Feb. 25 are taken. You can select a time and a place of your choosing for the meeting.

If you are interested in meeting with Leo, you can schedule a time to meet and select the “Wichita State University – Rhatigan Student Center Room 313 (Prairie Room)” location. Time slots are limited, so reserve a time soon. For questions, you can call Voya Financial Advisors at 316-686-2428.