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Curriculum Design
Occupational Therapy
… Curriculum Design Western Michigan University’s Department of Occupational Therapy entry-level doctoral curriculum design is framed by the three pillars of the university—learner centered, discovery driven, and … engaged. The curriculum design incorporates the vision of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), “to lead …
https://wmich.edu/ot/about/curriculumdesign
Ethics Center Book Club: The AI Mirror
Study of Ethics in Society
… on The AI Mirror: How to Reclaim our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking by Shannon Vallor . In this book, the … be Google’s AI ethicist suggests that the best way to think of AI is as a mirror, rather than a mind. When used … led by Jon Milgrim , Faculty Specialist in the Department of Philosophy. Meetings will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays March …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/events/ai-mirror
Ethics Center Book Club: The Anxious Generation
Study of Ethics in Society
… book club on The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt . In this book, the renowned psychologist investigates the consequences of smartphone and social media use for the mental health of …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/events/anxious-generation
Equity and Assessment Practices
Assessment
… Western Michigan University, we are focused on the success of each and every one of our students, "so that all may learn", and one of the pillars of our mission is being a Learner-Centered …
https://wmich.edu/assessment/toolkit/equity
Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better
International Student and Scholar Services
… She was born in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the school was offering her a competitive scholarship. Three years … roots Saiful Andree's path to engineering began in high school, when she joined the Western Mass Wright Flight …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2
An Intergenerational Conversation Between Kalamazoo Leaders
Study of Ethics in Society
… “What is a life well lived?” Each has lived a driven life of service, spirituality, and community. What can be shared from elders who have decades of personal, professional, and reflective experiences that help answer the …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/events/community-conversation
Alumni classnotes, spring and summer 2024
W Magazine
… W. Tremblay , BA ‘94, MA ‘99, co-edited the sixth edition of the graduate textbook "The Fundamentals of College … 2023 Society of Health and Physical Educators Middle School Physical Educator of the Year. Brian Pyles , MA ‘95, … , MA '11, director of secondary programs at Holt High School, was named Administrator of the Year, and Kenneth …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75865
Events
Bassoon Studio
… be announced. Otherwise, check back for an updated listing of events for 2021-22. Highlights from 2020-21 Due to the … Kristin Wolfe Jensen: Professor of Bassoon, Butler School of Music at the University of Texas, Austin. Michael … INFORMATION View a complete listing of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music concerts. For more information or to confirm …
https://wmich.edu/bassoon/events
Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
News
… Valued at $50,000 each over four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher … biomedical sciences. Cushway graduated from Big Rapids High School and is the daughter of Kelly and Karen Cushway. A … and was voted on the Student Council all four years of high school. She served once as president of the council's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024
CLA+
Assessment
… CLA+ Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA) Western Michigan University made the decision in 2007 to become a member of the Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA). The VSA was … continue to participate in the CLA+ exam as it can share valuable information about the learning that is taking place …
https://wmich.edu/assessment/institutional/cla