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Free Speech

Free Speech

… as flag-burning, wearing armbands, using the symbol of the swastika or political cartoons, some types of speech are not … Yes. Hate speech is generally defined as insults towards a person or group of people based on their race, … such action" (Brandenburg v. Ohio 1969 ). The precedent set in that case became the basis to free Gregory Hess, a …

https://wmich.edu/freespeech

Training and Available Resources

Budget

… departments. Accounting manual Fund descriptions Department set up form Department change and deactivation form … recorded in the encumbrance ledger.  The DME ledger was created for campus users to input commitments within the … the workload of an employed person (or student) in a way that makes workloads or class loads comparable across …

https://wmich.edu/budget/manual-resources

Classes of Mail and USPS Services

Logistical Services

… even if they weigh less than one ounce.  The price is set by USPS Letters are delivered within 1-3 business days. … box or tube Media Mail Media Mail ®  is a cost-effective way to send media and educational materials.  This service … you to have information about the date and time an item was delivered or a delivery attempt was made.  You may also …

https://wmich.edu/logisticalservices/mail/outgoing-mail/classes-services

Archived book clubs

Study of Ethics in Society

… religious and cultural influences to address a set of guiding questions. These include: What constitutes a … of Machine Thinking by Shannon Vallor . In this book, the award-winning philosopher who used to be Google’s AI ethicist suggests that the best way to think of AI is as a mirror, rather than a mind. When …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/book-club-archive

AI and Critical Thinking in Education

Teaching and Learning

… Education Overview The integration of AI into educational settings is a rapidly evolving trend with significant … learning strategies with course expectations and develop awareness about when and how different tools serve their … abilities in specific contexts. For instance, Liu and Wang conducted an intervention study demonstrating that …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/ai-critical-thinking

Capital Intern Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… A longtime political science faculty member, Houghton has always been an advocate of experiential learning. Early in his … the paper all the time,” Houghton says. “Any time there was a new city manager or township director, or a new judge … of their own. “About a quarter of all the internships set up are with former interns,” Houghton says. “Nothing …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/capital-intern

Frequently Asked Questions

Institutional Equity

… to WMU Public Safety a crime or incident they become aware of. This includes sexual violence and hate/bias crimes. … collection of campus crime data as well as promote crime awareness and enhance safety. Contact WMU Public Safety for … a process in which employers identify areas of improvement, set goals, and take positive steps to enhance opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/equity/faqs

Highly Hazardous Chemicals Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… University’s compliance with occupational health standards set by the State of Michigan Occupational Safety and Health … limit for chemicals--either 8-hour time-weighted averages (TWA’s) or short-term exposure limits (STEL’s) to which no … specific agent, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY, or a comparable warning sign. Gloves and other appropriate protective …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/highly-hazardous-chemicals

STEM outreach fosters science excitement, gives career direction

College of Arts and Sciences

… had connections in Gobles, which is a Project Lead The Way school currently offering three biomedical courses … in a state-of-the-art lab. STEM instructor Bob Lisowski wanted someone to speak to his classes; Beane was willing to … in those subjects. As a result, President Barack Obama has set a priority of increasing the number of students and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/stem

Abosede and Navia: GAs for The Kalamazoo Promise

College of Education and Human Development

… program. It feels like our professors truly care and want us all to succeed." Multicultural Affairs for Students … of future KPS students. Also, I assist the current scholars set personal goals, success plans and in locating resources. … years, I decided to advance my degree in education. I was fascinated by the fact that Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-promise