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DEI Glossary

College of Arts and Sciences

…  - prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group an especially the elderly  Antiracism   - opposed to … etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time and a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization   Cultural Competency - set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/dei-glossary

Our Future: 2032

University Strategic Plan

… engagement that fosters a sense of belonging, safety, and support for all. View full Community Building recommendation … cross-campus Strategic Plan Steering Committee was established and charged to develop a 10-year Strategic … identified the seven institutional key priorities that will set the focus for our future. These initiatives included the …

https://wmich.edu/strategic/future

Wellbeing

Graduate College

… many forms : emotional, financial, social, spiritual, occupational, physical, intellectual, and environmental. To … contentment. People who have a sense of wellbeing may not always feel happy or wholly content, but they have basic goals … and physical exhaustion combined with a negative outlook toward your research, progress, and opportunities for success. …

https://wmich.edu/grad/compass/wellbeing

Center for the Advancement of Printed Electronics

Chemical and Paper Engineering

… the printing, paper, and electronics industries, and their suppliers through the material design and analysis, device … prototyping, device testing, press engineering, press-setup, education and training. Examples of printed flexible … CVD (atmospheric quartz tube reactor for carbon films) Microwave Plasma (2.56 GHz) CVD (PECVD-60-M, TEK-VAC Industries, …

https://wmich.edu/chemical-paper/cape

TRIO FESP Alumna Whitney Lewis: A Rising Leader in Education

College of Education and Human Development

… strengthened through her time in TRIO FESP and carried forward into her professional path. Lewis was honored by YWCA … where she has worked and volunteered in multiple roles supporting students and school communities. “It’s humbling to … and tutor across both elementary and middle school settings. She also served as a teacher leader and volunteer …

https://wmich.edu/education/whitney

Gender and Women's Studies

Sociology

… and the psychological profession taught that homosexuality was a sign of mental illness. Inspired by the women's movement and struggles of marginalized groups, students and faculty invented a new area of study. WMU … and sociology. A gender and women's studies major is an asset to business students, those working toward science and …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/academics/undergraduate/gender-womens-studies

Careers

English

… Association A number of organizations have teamed-up with the rhetoric and writing studies program to …

https://wmich.edu/english/careers

History of Physics at WMU

Physics

… traces its history to 1904, when instruction began at what was then Western State Normal School. Physics was taught, … that seven train cars were needed to accommodate the group! Our war effort The WWII years were critical for the … and other modern teaching tools. A small planetarium was set up in a basement storage room for astronomy classes. It …

https://wmich.edu/physics/about/history

Patricia Lee Thompson Dissertation Award

Graduate College

… Patricia Lee Thompson Dissertation Award Western Michigan University Graduate College Patricia Lee Thompson Dissertation Award The Patricia Lee Thompson Dissertation Award is awarded … course work for their doctoral degree. Award Amount Up to $1,000 Letter of Nomination IMPORTANT: A Letter of …

https://wmich.edu/grad/fellowships-grants/thompson

Community Living Services for Adults

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… and participation, self-sufficiency or productivity. Supports are often provided within the individuals home or in a community setting. Community Living Services are appropriate for … and other necessities of daily living   Staff also assist, support and/or train consumers with the following activities: …

https://wmich.edu/disabilitycenter/community-living