Wichita State University Student Support Services

CONGRATULATIONS SSS Graduates! YOU DID IT!
You’re invited! This is a come-and-go reception to celebrate all of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your success as a college graduate. 🎓🎉

We hope to see you stop by Woolsey Hall any time between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm TOMORROW! 🫶
We’ll have refreshments and gift boxes to wish you well on your future endeavors. Your friends and family are welcome to join us in the celebration as well. See you there!

Don’t forget! Today is our 📈Skills Employers Demand 💼 workshop!

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Pamela Holland & Mrs. Shelia Mitchell to Wichita State University! These dynamic women balanced having a successful career and education. Come hear the latest research collected on what “SKILLS EMPLOYERS DEMAND” – enhance your knowledge so that you can be ready to exemplify what employers are looking for in today’s market and sharpen the skills YOU bring to the table!🤝

Starts at 11:30 am in Woolsey Hall 226!

Oh & TACO BAR!! 🌮🌮

GET READY – we’re coming in H O T with another workshop!!🔥🔥

Join us THIS FRIDAY 4/26 for:
📈Skills Employers Demand 💼

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Pamela Holland & Mrs. Shelia Mitchell to Wichita State University! These dynamic women balanced having a successful career and education. Come hear the latest research collected on what “SKILLS EMPLOYERS DEMAND” – enhance your knowledge so that you can be ready to exemplify what employers are looking for in today’s market and sharpen the skills YOU bring to the table!🤝

🕤Time: 11:30am - 1:00 pm
📅Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
📍Location: Woolsey Hall 226

Did somebody say.. TACO BAR?! 🌮🌮🌮Lunch will be provided for all attendees so come hungry! Doors will open by 11:00 am for those who want to come early to eat!

‼️ UPDATED DATE, TIME, & LOCATION for this workshop!!

Join us THIS FRIDAY, 4/19 with Campus Credit Union presenting essential information on all things Financial Literacy!

Strengthen your knowledge in topics from budgeting, to loans, credit scores, student loans, and MORE!

Let’s give a warm welcome CEO and President of Campus Credit Union, Mr. Shawn Riley and his dynamic financial team to TRIO Student Support Services!

Come hungry because we are having a delicious pasta bar for lunch! 🥗🍝🧆 (food will be ready by 11:00 am — workshop starts at 11:30 if you want to come early to eat!)

SSS students be sure to check your email for more details 👀 Can’t wait to see you there!!

Don’t forget our next workshop is on MONDAY! (We’re having it early so you won’t miss the solar eclipse!🌒)

Our very own Campus Credit Union will be presenting important information on budgeting, loans, credit scores, student loans, and MORE next week!
Please help us welcome CEO and President of Campus Credit Union, Mr. Shawn Riley and his fantastic financial team to TRIO Student Support Services! Campus Credit Union was formed in 1952 to serve the faculty, staff, and students at Wichita State University. Today, we are excited to partner with them to help SSS Participants become more knowledgeable in financial literacy.
**Mr. Riley and his team will be available immediately following the presentation to answer questions and open CCU savings accounts for those who are interested.**

🕤Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
🗓Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
📍Location: Woolsey Hall 231/232

*Light breakfast will be provided for all attendees!*

On April 4th, Dr. Linda F. Rhone, Executive Director of TRIO Student Support Services/College Readiness, Retention, and Graduation Programs will receive the MO-KAN-NE (Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska) Achievers Award in Kansas City, Missouri at the Annual Conference. The MO KAN NE Achievers Award honors individuals who are outstanding former TRIO/GEAR UP participants, who have received recognition within his/her profession, or had outstanding academic achievement. They are also a person who has made a significant civic, community or professional contribution.

Dr. Linda Rhone’s career extends more than thirty-five years in academia with several full-time faculty appointments in the field of teacher education. She transitioned her extensive experience as a K-12 teacher in marginalized communities, community college instructor of social sciences for four years, and university education professor for more than 15 years to currently managing the multi-million-dollar TRIO Student Support Services federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Rhone went from Assistant Professor to Executive Director and still teaches today as Adjunct Professor in the Graduate program at Wichita State in the College of Applied Studies and as Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Teacher Education Workshop program in the College of Education at Friends University.

Rhone’s experience also includes her role as lead research assistant on the $1,000,000 federal grant for Professional Development at the University of Kansas. On the Senate Floor in Topeka, Kansas, Rhone’s work to establish the Wichita Teacher’s Inquiry Group with a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation (a university and public-school partnership) was acknowledged by Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau. As the president and founder of the Kansas Teacher Inquiry Group, Rhone has transformed lives of the teachers who learned how to effectively teach populations of marginalized groups and the students who were taught by them.

Dr. Rhone holds a Ph.D. in Social Justice Education and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Rhone attended the University of Sheffield, the University of Kansas, West Virginia University, and California State University-Los Angeles for Graduate school. She earned her undergraduate degree from Wichita State University. Rhone is a proud former TRIO participant.

Rhone’s platform in TRIO Student Support Services is an opportunity to continue to advocate for social justice and develop change agents. Rhone says that none of this would have been possible without the guidance of her mentors Associate Vice President for Special Programs Ms. Deltha Q. Colvin, Dr. James Rhatigan, and the late Dr. Deema de Silva. The MO-KAN-NE Achievers award further serves as a source of pride in the knowledge that MO-KAN-NE continues to make a difference in the lives of thousands of first-generation and low-income students throughout the MO-KAN-NE region and the United States.

✨TODAY IS THE DAY!!💥Join us in the CAC Theater at 11:30 am (doors open at 11:00 am) for an electrifying event with Dr. Joshua Fredenburg! Learn how to take your leadership skills to the next level for career success! 🚀

You won’t want to miss this experience!
✅Lunch
✅Dr. Fredenburg’s leadership book
✅Friends and family and campus community welcome!

Can’t wait to see you there!
Call us at 316-640-0804 for any questions before the event.

🌟Get ready to ignite your leadership potential with the one and only Dr. Joshua Fredenburg! Join us for an unforgettable experience as we welcome Dr. Fredenburg to TRIO Student Support Services !

You’ll get an opportunity to hear his powerful insights on leadership, diversity, career development, and personal empowerment! **BONUS! The first 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ attendees will receive a FREE copy of his newest leadership book!**

‼️RSVP for this event at the link 🔗 in our bio! Spots are limited as we are also providing all attendees with FREE lunch!

TRIO SSS Participants, check your email for more details! 👀

💥THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY! Anyone can attend and enjoy the presentation. See you next Friday!

⭐️HAPPY NATIONAL TRIO AND GEAR UP DAY WITH TRIO SSS & HOAN DO!⭐️

Don’t miss this event! Join us TODAY at 10:00 am (doors open by 9:45 am) in Woolsey Hall Auditorium. Hoan is presenting an engaging and inspiring workshop on the topics of resilience, the value of a college education, and overcoming challenges as a first-generation student with a Q&A session. Then, he will be generously providing a meet-and-greet, signing autographs in his book, and taking photos. After the workshop, prepare to eat a delicious lunch provided complimentary to you by TRIO SSS! 🥪🍪🍴 **BONUS!** The first 175 attendees will receive a FREE copy of Hoan’s book!

This event is OPEN TO ALL! Feel free to bring a friend 😊 And come hungry because everyone who registers will be provided lunch!! 🥪

Workshop TODAY!🔥
 
Get ready to be transformed! We are having our own Wichita State Executive Director of North Wichita GEAR UP Mr. Riccardo Harris present a workshop on transforming into the best version of yourself. Based on his own self-help book, he will challenge all of us to live a fulfilled life by finding purpose, overcoming adversity, dealing with change, and playing to win. EVERY ATTENDEE WILL RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF HIS BOOK!
 
Who is Mr. Riccardo Harris?
Riccardo is a staunch advocate for urban youth, promoting education and character building as an alternative to the senseless violence that plagues many urban communities. He’s the recipient of various community awards and recognitions and strives to impact urban communities to help youth avoid becoming victims and perpetrators of violence. In addition to his work with youth, Riccardo is also a published author and noted public speaker.
 
You won’t want to miss the opportunity to attend this workshop! Lunch is being provided so come early 😁

Check your email for more details 👀

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🚨Don’t miss our latest workshop announcement! 🔥
 
Get ready to be transformed! We are having our own Wichita State Executive Director of North Wichita GEAR UP Mr. Riccardo Harris present a workshop on transforming into the best version of yourself. Based on his own self-help book, he will challenge all of us to live a fulfilled life by finding purpose, overcoming adversity, dealing with change, and playing to win. EVERY ATTENDEE WILL RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF HIS BOOK!
 
Who is Mr. Riccardo Harris?
Riccardo is a staunch advocate for urban youth, promoting education and character building as an alternative to the senseless violence that plagues many urban communities. He’s the recipient of various community awards and recognitions and strives to impact urban communities to help youth avoid becoming victims and perpetrators of violence. In addition to his work with youth, Riccardo is also a published author and noted public speaker.
 
You won’t want to miss the opportunity to attend this workshop! Lunch is being provided so come early 😁

Check your email for more details 👀

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TODAY is the day Hoan Do is coming to Wichita State University!!
 
When: 11:30 am (doors open at 11:00 am) – 1:00 pm
Where: CAC Theater

Who is Hoan Do? Award-winning inspirational speaker. Author of “Succeeding in the Real World”. City finalist on NBC’s hit show AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR! 💪🏼
He is a distinguished and highly sought-after national speaker and corporate trainer. His audiences include colleges from all over the U.S. as well as companies such as Bank of America, Honda, and the U.S. Army — just to name a few. 🫡

THIS is a workshop you won’t want to miss!! We are having lunch served before his presentation, and afterward, you are invited to a meet-and-greet with Hoan where you can get a FREE copy of his book signed! 

✨Bringing friends is encouraged!✨

Excited to see you all there!! 😎

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📰🚨Did you hear the news? Hoan Do is coming to Wichita State University!!

Who is Hoan? Award-winning inspirational speaker. Author of “Succeeding in the Real World”. City finalist on NBC’s hit show AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR! 💪🏼

Hoan was a first-generation student just like many of you who wanted a better life for himself and his family. With hard work and determination, he became a distinguished and highly sought-after national speaker and corporate trainer. His audiences include colleges from all over the U.S. as well as companies such as Bank of America, Honda, and the U.S. Army — just to name a few. 🫡

THIS is a workshop you won’t want to miss!! We are having lunch served before his presentation, and afterward, you are invited to a meet-and-greet with Hoan where you can get a FREE copy of his book signed! 🫶🏼

Bringing friends is encouraged! Also, please RSVP as soon as you can. Link is in our bio!

**Please check your email as I have sent a few additional details there as well!**

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Don’t miss our workshop today!!! 🔥

We are excited to welcome a pillar of the Wichita community, Mrs. Lori Dennis-Johnson who is giving TRIO SSS participants an exclusive presentation on Employability Skills at 11:00 am TODAY!!

We’ll be in the RSC room 262 AND we’ll have lunch ready by 10:30 so come early and come hungry! 🙌🏼

Feel free to bring a friend to this event! Also, don’t hesitate to bring questions as we’ll be having a Q&A after the presentation!

See you there!! PS — as always, check your email for more details 👀

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Happy Spring Break SSS family! Don’t miss our upcoming workshop!! 🔥

We are excited to host servant-leader and pillar of the Wichita community, Mrs. Lori Dennis-Johnson who is joining us to present on Employability Skills at 11:00 am on Friday, March 24th!

We’ll be in the RSC room 262 and we’ll have lunch ready by 10:30 so come early and come hungry!

Feel free to bring a friend as well 🙌🏼

Hope to see you all there! PS — check your email for more details 👀

Don’t miss our workshop tomorrow!! 👀

We are excited to host Mallory Baska of who is joining us from Kansas City to present on Financial Literacy at 11:00 am!

We’ll be in the RSC room 265 and we’ll have light refreshments as well so come a little early if you can to grab some snacks before her presentation starts! 💸🥦🍓🍰

Feel free to bring a friend as well 🙌🏼

See you all tomorrow!

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ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! 🤑

Don’t miss our upcoming Financial Literacy workshop with the Founder of Fueling Financial Freedom, Mallory Baska! 💸 She’s coming from Kansas City to present exclusively for SSS participants.

She’s going to be going over the basics of budgeting, saving, and thinking about your financial future. You won’t want to miss her own testimony either!

Ps — if you haven’t checked your email, please do. Additional details about attendance is provided 💰

Can’t wait to see you all there!

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WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

We are kicking off our exciting lineup of Spring workshops with a Financial Literacy workshop! 💸 Please help us welcome our special guest presenter, a financial guru coming to us here at Wichita State from Kansas City, Mallory Baska. Read more about her below & plan to attend this exciting workshop exclusively for TRIO SSS participants NEXT FRIDAY!

Ps — check your email for more details 👀

Mal Baska: Money Coach & Founder of Fueling Financial Freedom

As the founder of Fueling Financial Freedom, Mal is on a mission to help Millennials + Gen Z improve financial literacy via relatable and easy-to-digest education. She’s coached over 300 men + women and helped them develop stronger financial literacy not usually taught in school. She has a special focus on budgeting, investing and salary negotiation.

Mal has served on the GenKC Financial Literacy Panel, and shares her financial expertise on podcasts, for online publications and in TV appearances as well as her social media profiles

Our Financial Literacy workshop on 10/28 was a hit! 💸💰

We are so grateful to the team from Campus Credit Union and the President, Mr. Shawn Riley who provided their knowledge and expertise to our SSS students on budgeting, saving, and understanding credit! 🙏🏼 The information provided was priceless 🔥

*bonus! We all had a delicious lunch 😋

You won’t want to miss our Financial Literacy workshop next semester!

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Happy National F1RST-GEN Week from all of us here at SSS! ☝🏼🥇 Please join us at our Open House this Thursday to celebrate, bring your friends to learn more about SSS, tour the SSS offices, or just to come say hi! Hope to see you all 😊

TRIO SSS is hiring for a temporary Administrative Assistant for the ’22-’23 academic year. The administrative component includes, but is not limited to: organizing activities, meetings, and workshops that may include reserving rooms, ordering food, and creating agendas for effective ex*****on of the project; ordering office supplies and maintaining supply inventory, updating and maintaining technology inventory; managing and maintaining an efficient system of internal controls such as computerized budget systems, purchasing processes, human resources processes, and preparation of publications and/or newsletters; recruiting and training student assistants; creating reports, meeting deadlines, and maintaining detailed recordkeeping.

The temporary Administrative Assistant should have: experience in clerical work and proficient computer skills, strong skills using Microsoft Office; experience in computer word processing, data management, and data processing; strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills; ability to interact and work with diverse student populations; ability to keep accurate records and maintain confidentiality; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Position qualifications: a WSU student, must be a junior or senior, in good academic standing with at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Available and willing to work at least 30 hours per week. For more info and to apply go to: www.wichita.edu/sssjob

Happy (almost) Fall SSS students!! 🍁🍂

Let's get our lineup of workshops for the semester started with one of our most popular topics.. *Resume Building!* 🔥

No matter where you're at -- from Freshman to Graduate, it's never too late to get the latest tips for building a strong resume.

ALL SSS grads are welcome back for this workshop as well as our current participants! We're looking forward to seeing everyone!! Share your best resume tip in the comments below 👇

https://wichitastate.zoom.us/j/95308628840?pwd=MElCN2xQYUpEMXI5aUhtTll5MDNxdz09

Our last workshop of the semester is TODAY at 11:00 am! 🚨🚨🚨 Come take a break from studying with us? See you there! 😊

Can y'all believe Spring semester is coming to an end already?! I’m sure most of you are gearing up for finals and you may or may not be feeling anxious 😟 about them – which is completely normal!

We thought it would be fitting for our last workshop of the semester to tackle the topic of TEST ANXIETY! 📝 We’ve all probably experienced it at some point in our academic journey and there’s no shame in that.

Join us virtually at 11:00 am on Monday, May 2, 2022 to see a presentation from Wichita State’s very own Testing Coordinator in the Testing Services office.. Ms. Kimberly Bailey!

Let's finish the semester strong! Looking forward to seeing you there 🙌

https://wichitastate.zoom.us/j/91267219541?pwd=S0h6U1ZNMFhqVnJWQWhyY1h3NHAvUT09

Can y'all believe Spring semester is coming to an end already?! I’m sure most of you are gearing up for finals and you may or may not be feeling anxious 😟 about them – which is completely normal!

We thought it would be fitting for our last workshop of the semester to tackle the topic of TEST ANXIETY! 📝 We’ve all probably experienced it at some point in our academic journey and there’s no shame in that.

Join us virtually at 11:00 am on Monday, May 2, 2022 to see a presentation from Wichita State’s very own Testing Coordinator in the Testing Services office.. Ms. Kimberly Bailey!

Let's finish the semester strong! Looking forward to seeing you there 🙌

https://wichitastate.zoom.us/j/91267219541?pwd=S0h6U1ZNMFhqVnJWQWhyY1h3NHAvUT09

Tomorrow morning! 💰💳💸 Who's coming?!
LIKE & SHARE with your friends! All are invited.

**SSS participants! Check your email for special details for you!**

💸 We have an exciting, dynamic duo presenting our virtual Financial & Economic Literacy workshop THIS FRIDAY❗️Coming to you from right here in Wichita and all the way from Las Vegas: Lady Toni Huggins and Mrs. Teng Dante! 👏

This is one financial literacy workshop you won’t want to miss. BONUS! 🤑 Every SSS student attendee will be receiving a copy of the “Saving Your Future” workbook.

More details were sent via email 👀

Link to join: https://wichitastate.zoom.us/j/95326592940?pwd=WDNCbnhFMnU5aDJJMUVBQnZHd1Vidz09
Password: 397608

💸 We have an exciting, dynamic duo presenting our virtual Financial & Economic Literacy workshop THIS FRIDAY❗️Coming to you from right here in Wichita and all the way from Las Vegas: Lady Toni Huggins and Mrs. Teng Dante! 👏

This is one financial literacy workshop you won’t want to miss. BONUS! 🤑 Every SSS student attendee will be receiving a copy of the “Saving Your Future” workbook.

More details were sent via email 👀

Link to join: https://wichitastate.zoom.us/j/95326592940?pwd=WDNCbnhFMnU5aDJJMUVBQnZHd1Vidz09
Password: 397608

🚨Buckle up… our next workshop is THIS FRIDAY at 11:00 am! Unlike any workshop we’ve offered before, we have a veteran TRIO Director, Mr. Larry Ramos, delivering on the topic of Grant Writing — exclusively for SSS participants!

You won’t want to miss this! Check your email for more details 👀

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://wichitastate.zoom.us/j/91512735072?pwd=NlRnOFlEajlFNFVuSEliUkdENFZnZz09
Password: 414282

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Are you ready? TOMORROW is the day! 🙌 **BONUS** SSS participants who attend will have a chance to receive a copy of the book "Still, I Thrive" co-authored by Mr. Weathers! 📙

See you on Zoom at 11:30 am!

“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” - Abraham Maslow

Don't miss our next workshop "Your Mental Health Matters" with Mr. Kelvin Weathers THIS FRIDAY at 11:30 am! 💚🎗

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://wichitastate.zoom.us/j/99362240037?pwd=UEJsc2twMFBlMldwRmMxQTJkSmJtZz09
Password: 632367

“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” - Abraham Maslow

Don't miss our next workshop "Your Mental Health Matters" with Mr. Kelvin Weathers THIS FRIDAY at 11:30 am! 💚🎗

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://wichitastate.zoom.us/j/99362240037?pwd=UEJsc2twMFBlMldwRmMxQTJkSmJtZz09
Password: 632367