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Student Success Presentation Request

Student Success is happy to deliver success presentations designed to address common academic challenges that college students face. The presentations are planned and facilitated by Success Coaches and First-Year Programs Staff. We are happy to collaborate with any faculty or instructor teaching any course at any level. Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are welcome to request an academic presentation as well.

Success Workshops: 

  • Time Management and Study Skills | encouraged weeks 1-4
  • Habit Building, Procrastination, and Motivation | encouraged weeks 1-8
  • Note Taking and Textbook Reading Strategies | encouraged weeks 1-8
  • Test Prep and Overcoming Testing Anxiety | encouraged weeks 3-14
  • Time Management and Study Skills|encouraged weeks 1-4
  • Habit Building, Procrastination, and Motivation|encouraged weeks 1-8
  • Note Taking and Textbook Reading Strategies|encouragedweeks 1-8
  • Test Prep and Overcoming Testing Anxiety|encouraged weeks 3-14
  • Time Management and Study Skills | encouraged weeks 1 - 4 of the semester
  • Habit Building, Procrastination, and Motivation | encouraged weeks 1 - 8 of the semester
  • Note Taking and Textbook Reading Strategies | encouraged weeks 1 - 8 of the semester
  • Test Prep and Overcoming Testing Anxiety | encouraged weeks 3 - 14 of the semester

Faculty Collaboration Corner

Together, we can create a more connected, confident, and successful academic experience for our students.

Join our TEAM(s)! Email Kim.Sandlin@wichita.edu to be added to the MS Teams Faculty Collaboration Corner group and gain access to weekly messages, and other Student Success resources which include:

  • Plugged in at WSU - The Podcast for Students (links to episodes hosted by faculty) 
  • Shocker Learning Center - Shocker Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction info
  • Success Coach Playbook - short videos from Success Coaches on academic strategies for success
  • Success Messaging for your classroom by week and topic
  • SEAS one-pager for faculty
  • Navigate360 one-pager for faculty
  • Quick ideas to support student success in the classroom

This work is based on two frameworks:

  • Rethinking Student Transitions: How Community, Participation, and Becoming Can Help Higher Education Deliver on its Promise, by Dallin George Young and Bryce D. Bunting
  • Wichita State University Success Coach approaches to coaching found at the bottom of the page.

Success Beyond the Syllabus

Shocker Sparks: Success Team Spotlights and Activities

Most effective when scheduled between weeks 2 and 8

Each presentation includes a short community building activity and either a presentation on Success Teams (all resources) or a presentation highlighting one or two Success Team resources.

Minimum presentation time is 30 minutes. Instructors can choose longer activities and more in-depth presentations on Success Team resources.

Success Team Spotlight Options:

Learning Labs: Success Presentations and Activities

Each lab includes a short community building activity and a presentation listed below.

Minimum presentation time is 30 minutes. Instructors can choose to have longer presentations and activities.

Success Presentation Options:

  • Time Management and Study Skills | encouraged weeks 1-4
  • Habit Building, Procrastination, and Motivation | encouraged weeks 1-8
  • Note Taking and Textbook Reading Strategies | encouraged weeks 1-8
  • Test Prep and Overcoming Testing Anxiety | encouraged weeks 3-14

Classroom Remix: Course-Specific Community Activities

Most effective when scheduled between weeks 6 and 12.

Remix options are available only when a Shocker Spark or Learning Lab has been scheduled.

Community Activity Options:

  • Lunch and Learn | Lunch (taco/pasta/potato/salad bar etc.), resource announcements, and game show/trivia game/activity.
  • Bowling or Cosmic Bowling | Two hours of Cosmic Bowling on Friday/Saturday night between 5-10 p.m. in Shocker Grill and Lanes.
  • BINGO or Game Night and Snacks | Choose either BINGO or a board game for a fun class session with snacks.
  • Service Project | Work with Student Success to create a service project or choose one from a list.

All supplies or expenses covered, within budget restrictions.

Other community ideas are welcome!

 

Need more options?

We can create a customized experience just for you! Email Chelsea.Dey@wichita.edu to schedule a time to meet and talk about how we can work together to meet the needs of your course(s) and your students.

Looking for more faculty resources from Student Success? 

 

I, personally, appreciated the information as well. It made me feel more confident in what I know about these services at WSU, to advocate, serve and support students better.

Katie Baskins

 

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