New CEHD initiative awards credit for prior learning.
How can we improve STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out
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Drs. Eric Archer and Ramona Lewis have been appointed to serve on the Fulbright Specialist Roster for the U.S Department of State.
The College of Education and Human Development's Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology (ELRT) develops diverse, ethical leaders and scholars. Our programs blend theory and best practices to prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to bring innovative solutions to current and future challenges and make you more competitive in the job market.
Alumnus Kevin Curiel-Vazquez is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Olvera Enterprises. A first-generation college student who was born in Mexico, his parents brought him and his two siblings to Grand Rapids when he was 8 years with the ambition to provide them with a better future. His parents sacrificed the lives they had built in Mexico with their family and friends, so he and his brothers could have a better chance at building their own lives filled with opportunity and growth.
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Committed to making learning accessible and affordable, Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) announced a new academic initiative, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities. Students may now apply for potential credit for their prior knowledge and experiences for various programs within CEHD. This is a great opportunity for nontraditional students to showcase their prior learning experiences and fast-track their degree program.
Research is underway at Western Michigan University that could impact science, technology, engineering and mathematics—STEM—teaching and improve learning outcomes in multiple states. The National Science Foundation awarded Dr. Jessaca Spybrook, professor of evaluation, measurement and research, a $1,328,108 grant for her project entitled “Improving Evaluations of STEM Programs: An Empirical Investigation of Key Design Parameters.”
The latest Post-Graduation Activity Survey reveals 91% of recent WMU graduates are actively engaged in employment or service. Some students about to join their ranks are sharing their own success stories.
ELRT PhD Student and Professor Awarded Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies Research Grant - Feb. 1
Be a leader among leaders - Dec. 15
Educational leadership alumnus chosen by students to deliver commencement speech - Oct. 12
Educational leadership alumus named superintendent of Petoskey Public Schools - Aug. 3
HESA graduate students dot the globe this summer - July 20
Two Educational Leadership alumna present at Global Summit on Student Affairs and Services - June 30
Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar award - June 7
Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role - May 31
ELRT professor receives prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2022-2023 academic year - May 11
Michigan educators applaud Whitmer's $2.3 billion proposal to recruit, retain new teachers - Feb. 8
