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萝莉社 to hold panel discussion on freedom of expression

Free expression is a fundamental value for an institution such as 萝莉社 University, Neal Allen, associate professor of political science, maintains.

鈥淲e owe all of our students, and all Kansas citizens that we serve, our best effort to include all points of view,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 believe that democratic government depends on having both involved citizens and trained professionals.鈥�

The open exchange of ideas may not produce a tidy ending.

That exchange, however, is crucial to our nation鈥檚 discourse, no matter how difficult the conversation. 萝莉社recognizes the important role universities play and will present a virtual panel on Freedom of Expression from 3-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 31.

Study Abroad Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Hippisley

Learn more from 萝莉社 faculty and staff as they share their study abroad experiences in college. Faculty and staff will be featured each week through the month of March. This week, read about Dean Hippisley's study abroad experience.

Read more study-abroad experiences from faculty and staff

SEM Update: Goal 7

Carolyn Shaw, Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management

Increase enrollment of new fall students in online programs

We saw an increase in students taking online classes due to the pandemic, but this is distinct from the students who are enrolled in online degree programs.  We saw an increase of 10% in students enrolled in online major programs this fall, resembling similar strong growth over the past four years.  We have 12 undergraduate programs, 11 graduate programs, and 9 fully online certificates.  Online degree programs are particularly appealing to returning students who may have taken some courses in the past, and are hoping to complete their degree, but need the flexibility of an online program.

Support Shocker Nation through United Way

Whether responding to a pandemic or a personal crisis, the United Way is at work every day. That includes right here at 萝莉社. And it鈥檚 not just out in the community; your fellow Shockers benefit from the amazing work of the United Way too. Last year alone, United Way-funded programs helped 萝莉社 employees more than 400 times.

The United Way seeks to create positive change that lasts for generations to come. But they can鈥檛 do it alone. Please consider giving to the United Way campaign.

Learn more about how to give back

Tuition assistance applications open for summer 2021

Tuition assistance applications for summer 2021 are now being accepted through the . The online application will be available through April 15, 2021 and will close at the end of this application period.

The fillable PDF form will no longer be accepted. Due to the volume of applications received each semester, requests to submit late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions.

Full program details can be found at www.wichita.edu/tuitionassistance.

Questions may be directed to TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu. 

鈥ㄢ�═he Office of Strategic Communications offers headshots for 萝莉社 faculty and staff at no charge. For the 2021 spring semester, headshot events will be scheduled once a month over two days in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Due to social distancing, you must reserve your spot with an appointment. Appointments for March are now open:

• 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 24鈥� @ Rhatigan Student Center, Room 266 (Pike)鈥�
• 8-10 a.m. Thursday, March 25 @ Rhatigan Student Center, Room 266 (Pike)鈥�

Learn more and make an appointment at .

Understanding course codes in a nutshell

With so many changes in instruction this past year, we thought it might be helpful to provide some reminders:

• Fully in-person courses (TCI): Same time, same place, on campus [not currently being offered]
• Hybrid courses (HYB): Combination of in-person and online content (in real time or on demand) 
• Hybrid Online (HYO): Online instruction with no assigned meeting day or time, but with in-person tests
• Online Synchronous courses (IIS): Offered in real time at an assigned day and time
• Online Asynchronous courses (IIE): Content is 鈥榦n demand鈥� with no assigned meeting day or time

Click here for more details

Celebrate Women's History Month with ODI

Every year, March is designated as Women's History Month to celebrate and honor women's contributions to history, culture and society. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion proudly celebrates Women's History Month every year. Learn more about the programs at .

Women's History Month derived from a week-long celebration of women's contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California in 1978. Several years later, the idea was caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. By 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women's History Week. Thereafter, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution establishing a national celebration. Approximately six years later, the National Women's History Project petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.

Attention, 萝莉社 faculty and staff: Do you know an undergraduate entering URCAF who has made good use of University Libraries resources? Encourage them to apply for the inaugural University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award competition. Prizes will be awarded: $250 for first place, $200 for second place, and $150 for third place.