Go Cougs!
Kishor Shrestha’s research project, WSDOT Maintenance Performance Measures Algorithms, has been recognized as an award winner by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
A study led by Kaiyan Qiu and Annie Du found that a wearable health monitor can reliably measure levels of important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise. The research, also authored by Chuchu Chen, was published in ACS Sensors.
Events
Wednesday, June 26 @ 6:00 PM
Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Virtual Information Session:
Join Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) faculty for a deeper dive into how pursuing a master’s degree or graduate certificate can enhance your skills and advance your career in engineering and technology management. In this virtual information session, we’ll cover course curriculum and delivery, new changes to the master’s degree core requirements, the admissions process, certificate options, and more.
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Opportunities
Tau Beta Pi Advisor Needed
Are you a Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture staff or faculty member that is a current Tau Beta Pi Alumni? The Tau Beta PI Engineering Honors Society is seeking an interested faculty member in serving as their advisor!
What is the requirement?
- Faculty member is a current Tau Beta Pi alumnus.
What is the obligation?
- Review National Tau Beta Pi HQ inquiries regarding this chapter.
- Attend 3-4 Advisory Board meetings.
- Provide the rare signature authority on Registered Student Organization (RSO) forms.
- Attend 1-2 initiation ceremonies in an academic year.
Interested? Please contact Gary Offerdahl.
Grad Student Recruitment Toolbox
Looking to recruit graduate students to your program? WSU’s Graduate School can help! Plan your grad student recruitment campaign with the help of their recruitment toolbox.
Regents’ Distinguished Alumni Award – Nominations Due July 15
The Regents’ Distinguished Alumni Award, first presented in 1962, is the highest honor bestowed upon a Washington State University alum. The RDAA honors alumni who have made a truly distinguished contribution to society or who, through personal achievement, have brought distinction to Washington State University.
Fall Career Expo & Technical Fair October 7-8
Save the date! The WSU/VCEA Fall Career Expo & Technical Fair will be hosted virtually on Handshake on Monday, October 7, 11-2, and in-person at Beasley Coliseum on Tuesday, October 8, from11-3. The VCEA-sponsored fair is the premier way students connect with employers looking to fill internships and full-time roles. Kindly consider this when drafting your syllabus for the upcoming fall semester.
WSU Compliance Training
For WSU to operate in compliance with state and federal laws and protect itself and the WSU community from unnecessary harm, it is critical for employees to understand their responsibilities. Required trainings are designed to educate you on your role in maintaining a compliant workplace.
Visit the HRS website for information about Required Trainings: Employee Rights & Responsibilities Under Executive Policy #15, Ethics in Public Service, Hazing Prevention, Cyber Security Awareness, and Safety Training. Employees may have additional trainings required for their specific roles. Supervisors should ensure their staff have completed all required trainings.
Employees can view their required assignments in Percipio, by going to the homepage or selecting the “My Profile” circle in the top right corner and selecting “Assignments” from the dropdown menu. For questions about accessing Percipio or identifying your learning administrators, contact HRS Training.
Micro-Internships
Voiland College Career Services is excited to announce a new opportunity for our students to take part in short-term, professional, paid work experiences through Micro-Internships. These project-centered experiences are perfect for students with hectic or irregular schedules – most can be completed remotely, typically involve 10 to 40 hours of work, and are deadline-driven as opposed to set during specific hours. Encourage your students to set up their profile through the VCEA Parker Dewey site and start applying today!
Do You Know Percipio?
In addition to any required trainings, employees have up to 96 hours of paid time for elective trainings, and HRS Percipio offers hundreds of easy-to use training courses online! From learning Excel to excelling in leadership, check out all the courses available to you on the WSU HRS website.
Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award
Do you know a WSU employee who is exceptionally creative in problem-solving or who consistently goes above and beyond? Nominate that WSU employee for the Crimson Spirit Award today!
We’re Hiring!
Voiland College is hiring for several staff and faculty positions.
Be Safe Cougs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Navigating personal change can be difficult. EAP offers an abundance of free and reduced-fee Work-Life resources to help with legal, financial, family, aging, mental health, relationships, and professional development to name a few. EAP also has a robust resource library full of articles, videos, and recorded sessions available on-demand to access whenever it fits your schedule. Visit the Washington State Employee Assistance Program and use organization code “WSU” to access all of these tools and more!
Take Time for Wellbeing with SmartHealth
SmartHealth is a confidential, online, comprehensive well-being program offered to benefit-eligible employees by the state of Washington. Start your journey by taking a well-being assessment to take inventory of your current state and identify strengths and areas of improvement, then choose activities to participate in. A wide variety of activities include not only physical and nutritional but also social, financial, family, benefits, mental and emotional health, diabetes/pre-diabetes, medical savings account, dependent assistance, etc. A plethora of things you can participate in to enhance your wellness and earn the Wellness Incentive! All benefit-eligible employees have access to SmartHealth to help you in your wellness goals, and medical plan subscribers can earn $125 toward healthcare costs by participating! Take time to get started today.
Wildfire and Air Quality Reminder
Wildfire season is quickly approaching. In the event there are sporadic wildfires throughout the state, which may impact air quality near you, please review the information provided and share with your team members.
Employee resources and FAQs are available online.
Additionally, WSU Office of Environmental Health and Safety has wildfire smoke and air resources.
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