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Western engineering students receive scholarships for work in energy sector

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… issues of her home country of Nepal and supporting the development of sustainable and affordable energy … in the energy industry and to foster action for sustainable development. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65369

WMU trustees set standards, procedures governing University policies

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… campus community. The Western Michigan University Policy Development Policy, dubbed by task force members as "the … General Counsel Jessica Swartz . The policy has been in development for more than a year. The policy will govern the development, approval process, distribution and review …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45842

WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world

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… the Office of Clinical Experiences to provide a number of development opportunities including professional workshops, … WMU," says Dr. Deveta Gardner , acting director of career development and academic success. In just the two months … "I like to call it the ‘Western will,’" says career development specialist Wayne Bond , who is himself pursuing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… video. “Pivoting to remote advising and delivery of career development content has been a challenge, but a challenge … to take on for our students,” says Bob Stewart , career development specialist. “In times of crisis, people’s true … around its Business Externship Program—one of the single biggest career exploration opportunities that students early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts

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… plan studies that can better assess how well professional development initiatives for science teachers are working. … ways to inform the design of large evaluations of teacher development initiatives. "In education, we're always asking … "What science program is most effective? What professional development program for teachers is going to be most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29895

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean

College of Education and Human Development

… serving as the dean of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD),  Dr. Ming Li stepped down effective July … 1996, he worked for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games as an Olympic Envoy. In 2011, he worked as a … sports department of the Organizing Committee for the Asian Games. Li has published more than 30 articles in refereed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668

Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board

College of Education and Human Development

… because people have their own associated bias and micro-aggressions from their upbringing about how they interact … associate dean of the College of Education and Human Development. ABOUT NGADJUI     Ngadjui joined the Department … “Shaking Up The Room: The Process of Professional Identity Development of Black Doctoral Students in Counselor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71872

College recruiter recognized with semi-annual award

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development’s (CEHD) Semi-Annual Staff Recognition Award. … Laura Dinehart , dean of the College of Education and Human Development. "We have seen growth in areas that we can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73862

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… , have been awarded a $2.96 million National Professional Development (NPD) Program Grant from the U.S. Department of … grants for eligible entities to implement professional development activities intended to improve instruction for … Project TEAMS will provide a comprehensive professional development program to 75 in-service teachers and 60 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift

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… corporate partners can focus their product design and development needs. "WMU is uniquely positioned to prepare … he served as senior vice president of global marketing and development prior to his retirement in 1988. He has since … involved as well. "To create the perfectly modern three-legged stool that balances artist aesthetics, elegant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937