Tech Support
VCEA IT is on Zoom
Need tech support? Find VCEA IT on Zoom. You can always reach out via the normal methods: by creating a ticket; by email at support.vcea@wsu.edu; by phone at 509-335-6773; or by visiting their one-stop-shop website for all things Zoom, Blackboard, Teleworking, etc.
VPN Changes
Please visit the IT website for information on downloading and installing the new and improved VPN client.
Student Support
Student FAQ and Zoom Room
A new frequently asked questions Web page has been developed to help students with their questions about Voiland College’s transition to online delivery. Students can send their questions to vcea.covid19@wsu.edu or join a live Zoom Room for assistance (9 am to 2 pm thru Friday, April 3).
Free Tutoring
Voiland College tutors are available via Zoom.
Voiland College Tutoring Services is available for students using the same schedule as before. Students can search the schedule by subject, class number, day of the week, or tutor. Then, they can enter the tutor’s zoom room during the tutor’s shift by selecting the words “click here” under the tutor’s name.
If they chose, faculty members can add a link to their Blackboard class space(s) to the tutoring schedule for student convenience.
Tutoring Services is also available for workshops, to support faculty for recitations, and other services. Students and faculty members who would like to request support can contact Becky Dueben at rdueben@wsu.edu or 509 336 9417.
Math Learning Center tutoring services are available via Zoom.
Academic Success and Career Center tutoring services are available via Zoom.
Sloan 249 Computer Lab to Close April 3
Due to Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, the computer lab in Sloan 249 will be closed as of 5pm Friday, April 3. If a student needs a computer, the Office of the Provost has a free computer loan program for WSU students. See below for details.
Computer Loan Program
The Office of the Provost is offering a computer loan program for WSU students- interested students may fill out the Computer loan interest form.
Pass/Fail Grade Option
WSU has developed an emergency adjustment to grading deadlines and policies for undergraduate students in the spring 2020 term. Most students will have the option for pass/fail grades in a wider variety of courses. The deadline to request Pass/Fail grading is June 1, 2020.
Employee Support
Telework Agreement
If you haven’t already, please fill out your telework agreement. You can find answers to frequently asked questions for employees and managers about work options, procedures, and supporting employees.
Health and Wellbeing Resources
The health and well-being of the WSU community remains our highest priority, and we will continue to act thoughtfully as we respond to COVID-19. Please review the resources available to employees during this response.
WSU COVID-19 Information
WSU has set up a website to serve as the university’s central source of updates and information about COVID-19.
Events
Tuesday, March 31
@ 11:00 AM ESIC PSERC Webinar: “Market participation of energy storage and DER aggregators: energy arbitrage, retail market design, and electricity price forecasting” w/ Dr. Meng Wu, Arizona State University.
Thursday, April 2
@ 10:00 AM Advanced Grid Institute overview.
Join Co-Directors Noel Schulz (WSU) and Jeff Dagle (PNNL) to learn more about the joint WSU-PNNL Advanced Grid Institute.
@ 11:00 AM AGI Presentation: Stability monitoring and control using synchrophasors w/ Mani Venkatasubramanian.
1:00 PM AGI Presentation: Data-driven tools for cyber-physical resiliency of the electric grid w/Anurag Srivastava.
Share Your Event
Add your upcoming events to the WSU event calendar and we’ll share them here each week!
Go Cougs!
Keenan Souve will compete on Wheel of Fortune on April 7.
Luna Magpili was featured in Online Education.
Connor Weller is using 3D printers to provide masks and face shields for health care workers.
Kristine Kynes received the March 2020 Crimson Spirit Award.
Opportunities
2020 VCEA Staff Excellence Awards Nominations
In light of the recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we have extended the deadline to submit staff award nominations to Friday, April 3. Please email the form back to me at chrisgass@wsu.edu. The same rules will apply as listed in attached document.
Voiland College Strategic Planning Workshops April 3 – 13
You are invited to help Voiland College develop its 2020-2025 strategic plan via Zoom! Five sessions are available from April 3 to April 13. Visit the website to RSVP.
Crimson Spirit Award
Have you noticed a WSU employee going out of their way to help a colleague or customer? Nominate them for the Crimson Spirit award to recognize their excellent service. Submit a nomination.
Send Us Your News
Include your kudos, opportunities, events, and more in the Voiland College This Week newsletter for employees.
DEADLINE: Submit items by 12 pm Thursday for inclusion in the following Tuesday newsletter.