Category: Professional Development

This hands-on training, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 virtually via Microsoft Teams, takes your formula skills to the next level. Save yourself time and let Microsoft Excel do the work for you.

This is not a beginner course. Designed for those already comfortable with Excel, this session will leave participants better equipped to use valuable formulas that turn repetitive work into worksheets that update themselves.

To register, log in to myTraining and search for “Excel: Advanced Formulas.” Space is limited, so register early.

Learn how to inspire and motivate others through purpose-driven leadership. Led by Kathy Sexton of the Public Policy and Management Center, this session focuses on aligning vision, values and action to create meaningful change. Join from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 (check-in is at 12:45 p.m.) at the Wichita Public Library Evergreen Branch, 2601 N. Arkansas Ave.

Cost is $100 per person. Shockers can use code 2025ProDev to receive 10% off registration for any class.

This hands-on training, from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23 virtually via Microsoft Teams, covers foundational skills in the spreadsheet tool used across higher education for everything from rosters and budgets to schedules and reports.

Whether you are new to Microsoft Excel or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will leave you better equipped to format cells, build simple calculations, work with tables and flash fill, set up print areas and manage multiple sheets within a workbook.

To register, log in to myTraining and search for “Excel: Essentials.” Space is limited, so register early.

Some AI workshops show you how to produce things like cleaner emails or faster summaries. In this one, participants will use AI for an unexpected job: helping you spot the small, repetitive tasks you do so automatically you’ve stopped noticing them and then build a fix for each one. The surprise is that many don’t need AI at all; a scheduled reminder or a simple rule often does the job better and is safer.

In this hands-on session, “Spotting and Automating the Work that Eats Your Week” with Rachel Bastian at 2 p.m. Friday, July 17 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room, you’ll audit your own work, look at what’s worth automating and leave the workshop having put at least one fix in place (a rule, a template or an automation), plus a way to tell whether it actually saved you time.

Participants will need a computer and Copilot (ChatGPT or Claude are welcomed if preferred). Additionally, some actions will be demonstrated in Microsoft 365 apps, so participants will need to sign with their WSU credentials to try it themselves.

Sponsored by Responsible AI@ICT (wichita.edu/rai) and the Office of Instructional Resources (wichita.edu/oir). Join the team for the rAI after party at 4 p.m. at Social Tap Drinkery in Braeburn Square.

This hands-on training, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 virtually via Microsoft Teams, introduces the workbook enhancement that turns raw data into clear, polished visuals.

This is not a beginner course. Designed for those already comfortable with Excel, this session will leave you better equipped to build and refine PivotTables, create PivotCharts and standalone charts, and use picture formatting to give your workbooks a finished, report-ready look.

To register, log in to myTraining and search for “Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables and Charts.” Space is limited, so register early.

Turn difficult conversations into opportunities for growth. Led by Percy Turner of the WSU Community Engagement Institute, the session helps participants deliver feedback that builds trust, strengthens performance and supports continuous improvement. Join the session from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 9 (check-in at 12:45 p.m.) at the Wichita Public Library Westlink Branch, 8515 Bekemeyer St.

Cost is $100 per person. Shockers can use code 2025ProDev to receive 10% off registration for any class.

Get ready to build the spring 2027 schedule of courses by registering for a CLSS schedule building refresher or full training through myTraining in myWSU.

• The next CLSS schedule building refresher session will be held virtually from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7 via Microsoft Teams. The optional session is available to schedule builders who have already completed a CLSS schedule building full training session.
• The next CLSS schedule building full training session will be held in person from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 8. New schedule builders are required to attend a full training session before receiving access to create new sections or edit existing sections for their departments.

This hands-on training, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30 virtually via Microsoft Teams, covers foundational skills in the document tool used every day across higher education.

Whether you are new to Microsoft Word or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will leave you better equipped to apply formatting, styles and themes, build lists, work with comments and markup, insert and arrange images and take advantage of new Microsoft 365 features including the editor.

To register, log in to myTraining via your myWSU and search for “Microsoft Word Essentials.” Space is limited, so register early.

Discover how emotional intelligence strengthens leadership. Led by Brenda Deitzman of Wayfinder Consulting, this session will help participants build skills in awareness, empathy and intuition to improve decision-making and workplace relationships. Join the session from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, June 22 (check-in at 12:45 p.m.) at the Wichita Public Library Alford Branch, 3447 S Meridian Ave.

Cost is $100 per person. Shockers can use code 2025ProDev to receive 10% off registration for any class.

This hands-on training, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16 virtually via Microsoft Teams, covers foundational skills in the collaboration tool that brings chat, meetings, calls and files into one place.

Whether you are new to Microsoft Teams or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this session will leave you better equipped to navigate the app, use chat for direct and group conversations, work inside teams and channels with tabs and files, schedule and join meetings, place calls and manage voicemail, and adjust your global teams settings.

To register, log in to myTraining via your myWSU and search for “Microsoft Teams Essentials.” Space is limited, so register early.