BAASE is an acronym for "The Better Academic and Social Excellence." A USD 259 College and Career Club that is a fraternity of 7th-9th grade boys, which chapters at all of the Wichita middle and high schools, who are striving for academic and social excellence. ''' In support of their shared goals, Wichita State University and Wichita Public Schools (WPS) have expanded a partnership to create a stronger system of support for African American and Hispanic students who want to pursue post-secondary education.