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Trustees approve three-year contract with teaching assistants
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… with the start of the 2015-16 academic year. The contract was ratified by the union membership during a June 17 vote … approval. Basic elements of the new contract Wage increases set at 2 percent for years one and two and 3 percent for … assistants and doctoral associates who have been awarded candidacy. A wage increase of 1 percent in each of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25540
Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Now that the new academic year is underway, faculty and staff members across the Western Michigan … The Gold Standard 2020, the refined and expanded plan sets the institution's fundamental direction for the next five years. WMU trustees adopted this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750
Assessment in Action Conference returns for sixth year
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… to the sixth annual Assessment in Action conference, set for 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 , at the Fetzer … is required for the luncheon. To register, visit https://wapps.wmich.edu/workshops , log in with your Bronco NetID … Assessment Steering Committee Assessment Excellence Awards as well as a poster session that will highlight the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22580
International students lead effort to share cultures with community
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… by Erin Flynn on The inaugural International Bazaar is set for Saturday, March 16, in the WMU Student Center. … students on our executive board are from Asia, and we always have a lot of night markets (in our home countries). … by the Haenicke Institute for Global Education and Dining Services, is planned for Saturday, March 16 , from 4 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74993
Soaring international enrollment may impact Parade of Flags
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… University on Oct. 25 may see flags from as many as 100 different nations on display. WMU enrolled … each homecoming before the start of the football game in Waldo Stadium. This year's event is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 , just before kickoff in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19733
Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model
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… of Western Michigan University, Kevin Knutson , director of the College of Arts and Sciences Office of … but also skills that they will need in life." The model was developed from research by WMU faculty, staff and … Knutson says. It teaches support professionals a skill set that can be used in a variety of forms of communication. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829
WMU to host regional steel bridge, concrete canoe competitions
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… Michigan University. Members of the public are invited to watch as teams compete to build a steel bridge and a … concrete canoe and steel bridge competitions have a long tradition of fostering teamwork and camaraderie," says Dr. … issues." Steel Bridge Team The steel bridge team designs, fabricates and constructs a scale-model bridge …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46050
When data—not cars—drives the new American city
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… cars—drives the new American city Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "Advances in technology have increased … in e-scooters and e-bikes to commuter updates going directly to your smartphone, a quiet revolution is occurring … and analysis, he focuses on three aspects of city design: safety of streets, evaluation of transportation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70803
‘An exciting time’: WMU to build new residence hall for first-year students
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… residence hall complex, together known as Valley 3, was built in 1965. Valley 3 is located just behind the … is the next step in the University’s ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance services and facilities to provide the … campus, WMU's newest residential project will be a building designed for incoming students. This innovative new hall …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74307
The Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation
The Evaluation Center
… Center at Western Michigan University has created a new way for professionals to learn about program evaluation. … collaboration with experts in evaluation and instructional design at WMU and beyond, they created Valeo , bringing … Approaches to Program Evaluation . The U.S. Centers for Disease Control played a pivotal role in Valeo's inception, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75490