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93% of employers agree that a college candidate needs a "demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems."
Preparing to move from student to professional can be daunting, but Western Michigan University has you covered. As a WMU student, you will complete 12 courses from WMU Essential Studies, a program that helps you develop the general education and intellectual skills employers seek most in graduates—demonstrated complex problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, judgment and decision making.
And, since WMU Essential Studies is all about your choices, the sequence of courses you select will help you succeed in your chosen major, minor, graduate degree and future career.
Spring 2022 Sessions: Navigating WES
Presented by the WES Advisory Committee and WMU University College
WES Basics
Want to learn more about WES?
In these sessions, WMU Essential Studies staff and representatives from the WES Executive Advisory Committee will answer instructors’ questions about the student learning objectives, rubrics, end of semester assessment, submitting a course to be a part of WES, and address any other concerns instructors may have.
Schedule: WES Basics
Date | Time | Link |
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Tuesday, January 11 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, January 25 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, February 8 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, February 22 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, March 15 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, March 29 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, April 12 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, April 26 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
WES Elearning
Do you know how to use WES within the Elearning platform effectively?
In this session, instructors will learn about the assessment pieces of WES within Elearning. WES staff and Elearning experts will be available to answer questions. Instructors will also have the opportunity to review their courses in the Elearning platform.
Schedule: WES Elearning
Date | Time | Link |
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Tuesday, January 18 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, February 1 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, February 15 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, March 1 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, March 22 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, April 5 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Tuesday, April 19 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Combined Sessions: WES Basics/Elearning
In the combined sessions, instructors can learn and ask questions about the basics of WES, as well as using WES within the Elearning Platform.
Schedule: WES Basics/Elearning
Date | Time | Link |
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Wednesday, January 5 | 3 - 4 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Wednesday, January 12 | 3 - 4 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Wednesday, February 9 | 3 - 4 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Wednesday, March 16 | 3 - 4 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Wednesday, April 6 | 3 - 4 p.m. | Join on Webex |
Level 3
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Level 3
Connections
Local and National Perspectives • Global Perspectives
Level 2
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Level 2
Discovery and Exploration
Personal Wellness • World Languages and Culture • Science and Technology • Scientific Literacy with Lab • Artistic Theory and Practice • Societies and Cultures
Level 1
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Level 1
Foundations
Writing • Oral and Digital Communication • Quantitative Literacy • Inquiry and Engagement
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Get Ready. Anything is possible.