May 24, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — The following message is from President John Bardo: I'm glad I had the opportunity to be with many of you recently at year-end faculty and Unclassified Professional assemblies and at graduation ceremonies. That is truly a special day for the graduates, their families and friends, and the university. Higher education has its own seasons and significant change often comes in May and June. We

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — In conjunction with the University's Strategic Planning process, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø has developed a Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) plan for growth over the next three years. To stay informed on the progress toward our goals, each month we will provide the status of one of the goals and provide information for you to assist us in moving the goal forward. This month we will shift our focus from what we a

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Plan to attend an all-campus party, Shockin' Fun Friday, hosted by Student Affairs, from 3-5 p.m. Friday, June 1, in the RSC east courtyard. Join your fellow faculty and staff members for food, prizes, games and more to kick off the summer! Families are welcome. This is a come-and-go event, no RSVP required. See you there!

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an updated Kansas Employment Forecast. In 2018, Kansas total nonfarm employment is forecast to increase by 9,047 jobs, with an anticipated growth rate of 0.6 percent. The service sector is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the state, adding over 8,000 jobs for 1.2 percent employment growth. Th

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an updated Wichita Employment Forecast. In 2018, Wichita total nonfarm employment is expected to increase by 1,200 jobs, which implies the employment growth rate is anticipated to be 0.4 percent. The service sectors are projected to lead growth in the Wichita area by adding over 900 jobs and growing

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released its Kansas City Employment Forecast. In 2018, Kansas City total nonfarm employment is projected to increase by 16,500 jobs, growing 1.3 percent. The service sectors are forecast to grow 1.7 percent, adding over 9,000 jobs, as the fastest growing portion of the Kansas City economy. Production sector

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released its Topeka Employment Forecast. In 2018, Topeka total nonfarm employment is expected to grow 0.4 percent, adding approximately 400 jobs to the local economy. The production sectors and service sectors are both projected to grow at 0.7 percent in 2018, adding 100 and 400 new jobs, respectively. Empl

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Melissa Walker, associate professor of public administration, has been named interim director of the Hugo Wall School for Public Affairs, effective Sunday, June 17. Walker joined the Wichita State faculty in 2006, and has played a leading role in the integration of nonprofit content in the master of public administration degree. Her primary teaching responsibilities include the capstone course,

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an updated Kansas Employment Forecast. In 2018, Kansas total nonfarm employment is forecast to increase by 9,047 jobs, with an anticipated growth rate of 0.6 percent. The service sector is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the state, adding over 8,000 jobs for 1.2 percent employment growth. Th

May 23, 2018 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released its Topeka Employment Forecast. In 2018, Topeka total nonfarm employment is expected to grow 0.4 percent, adding approximately 400 jobs to the local economy. The production sectors and service sectors are both projected to grow at 0.7 percent in 2018, adding 100 and 400 new jobs, respectively. Empl