The Wheat State Whirlwind Tour is an annual faculty development program at KU consisting of a week-long tour of Kansas by a busload of about forty faculty members. For an in-depth description of the tour and its goals, read the General Information section.

You may find the answers to the following list of frequently-asked questions helpful:

• Who can apply?
• How do I apply?
• Is there someone in my department or school who went last year?
• How much of my time will the tour require?

Who can apply?

The faculty applications are given priority, but any unclassified staff at KU is welcome to apply. Partners are not eligible to apply unless that person is also a KU faculty member. Faculty will be selected from the Lawrence Campus, Edwards Campus, Medical Center Kansas City and the School of Medicine in Wichita.

How do I apply?

Fill out the online application on this site, and submit it.

Is there someone in my department or school who went last year?

Check the Wheatstate Whirlwind Tour Web site for previous participants. Participants from previous tours are happy to answer your questions. Feel free to contact them.

How much of my time will the tour require?

Completing the application should take no more than a few minutes.

You are also encouraged to attend an initial gathering at the Chacellor's residence and two one-hour get-acquainted study sessions at the Spencer Research Library.

The tour will run from 7:00 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2007, until 6 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2007

You are also encouraged to attend a mid-August reunion potluck.