Graduate College

Graduate College

Graduate College

Workshops coming soon: Borrower Beware: What Graduate Students Need to Know About Federal Financial Aid, dates: Wednesday, January 18: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday, February 6: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 17: (3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Preparing Graduate Student Research and Travel Grant Applications, Dates: Monday 12/12/11 3 to 4:30 pm and Tuesday 1/10/12 3:30 to 5 pm Stay tuned, Registration Coming Soon

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Spring 2012 Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowships and the Patricia L. Thompson Dissertation Award

The Graduate College announces the Spring 2012 competition for the Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowships and the Patricia L. Thompson Dissertation Award. Funding for the Frostic Fellowships originates in an endowment generously made by the late poet, artist, and naturalist Gwen Frostic, Western Michigan University Class of 1929. The Patricia L. Thompson Dissertation Awards are made possible by a gift from Dr. Donald Thompson, former vice president for research and dean of the Graduate College; the awards are to assist doctoral students with expenses associated with the dissertation.

[Additional Information]

New Spring 2012 Graduate Student Assessment Grant Application

The University Assessment Steering Committee (UASC) and the Graduate College are proud to jointly sponsor the Graduate Student Assessment Grant (GSAG) competition, a new award that furthers academic excellence and intellectual inquiry as well as provides a rare opportunity for students and faculty to engage in assessment scholarship that benefits the institution and the wider academic community. The award also encourages an interdisciplinary dialogue through a scholarly exchange of ideas. The GSAG will be given once a year, with grants of up to $1,000 available. Graduate students in any field who are conducting research related to assessment OF STUDENT LEARNING OR STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES are invited to submit a proposal. Submission deadline is Wednesday, February 1, 2012, with the award to be announced on March 23, during the Assessment in Action Day event.

Please click onto the link below to access important information regarding the award and students' eligibility. The Graduate College will sponsor two preparatory sessions for graduate students on Tuesday, January 17, in the OVPR Conference Room A (264 W), located on the second floor of Walwood Hall. Applicants are encouraged to attend a session of their choice, prepared to receive and discuss critical feedback regarding their respective proposals.  In order to avoid delays, it is advisable to call and schedule an appointment: 7. 8212.

Session One: 10:00 a.m. - noon
Session Two: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please direct questions or concerns to any of the following:

Graduate Student Assessment Grant Application [.docx]

New Appointee Categories for Spring 2012

Implementation of New Graduate Appointee Categories Effective Spring 2012
[Including information on addendum letters for Service Assistants]

Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarships

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation offers several scholarships to Kalamazoo County (Michigan) and Van Buren County (Michigan) students. The two scholarships listed below are accepting applications from graduate students who meet the specific eligibility criteria. Please read the criteria carefully to determine if you are eligible.

Students can apply, prior to March 31, 2012, using the online eGrant scholarship application

BENJAMIN AND CHERIE GUBIN SCHOLARSHIP

Additional Gubin Scholarship information

FRANK AND HILDEGARDE GOODRICH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Additional Goodrich Scholarship information

Graduate Student Research and Travel Grants
November–December 2011 Awards Announced

[View the award recipients of the November - December 2011 Graduate Student Research and Travel Grants]

Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellows for Fall 2011 Announced

[View the Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellows for Fall 2011]

2011 GA Health Insurance Enrollment Information Now Available

Read the Spring 2012 Health Insurance Letter

Health Insurance Sign up - Note: You must have an appointment to sign up for health insurance

Graduate Student Research and Travel Grant Awards for the 2010-2011 academic year

[View the 2010-2011 Graduate Research and Travel Grant award recipients here]

Number of Doctoral Degrees Awarded at WMU Per Academic Year [pdf]

Number of Disciplines in Which Doctoral Degrees Were Awarded at WMU Per Academic Year [pdf]

 

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