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2024 Wichita State University Annual Report: Campus Culture

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Empower students, faculty, staff and the greater Wichita community to create a culture and experience that meets their ever-changing needs.

Wichita State University prioritizes holistic support for students, faculty, and staff, aiming to create a vibrant campus culture that adapts to their evolving needs. The university provides a comprehensive network of health and wellness programs, including Campus Recreation, Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center, and Counseling and Psychological Services, to ensure that every Shocker can succeed and thrive. Additionally, Wichita State fosters campus engagement through various activities, such as athletic events, the Shocker Experience, and student life initiatives, encouraging a sense of community outside the classroom. Recent accolades, such as being named Academic Institution of the Year by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Cohen Honors College, highlight the university's commitment to excellence. Events like Shocktoberfest 2024 and recognition of staff and students through the John A. See Innovation Award further enhance the pride in being a Shocker. Lastly, the creation of Wichita State Connect aims to strengthen relationships with preK-12 students and their families, reinforcing the university's connection to the greater Wichita community.

Strategic Plan Metrics

  • 12
    Number of Shocker Pre-season Programs (2024)

    CHANGE: +3

  • 1,264
    Shocker Support Locker — Number of Users (2024)

    (New metric)

  • 3,344
    Shocker Support Locker — Number of Visits (2024)

    CHANGE: -3,088

  • 6,542
    Number of Students Engaged in Extracurricular Activities (SEB, 2024)

    CHANGE: +1,134

  • 12,495
    Athletics — Student Attendance (2024)

    CHANGE: -1,149

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