… Rubrics Rubrics are scoring tools that provide specific descriptions of expected … student performance. They are especially helpful when assessing activities or assignments that appear “subjective” … when we say that we want to assess a student’s ability to think critically, a rubric can provide the specific …

… Biology and Medicine Medical ethics and bioethics have been major emphases for the Ethics Center since it was founded.  The center’s efforts in medical ethics and bioethics were initially led by the …

… through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program   LANSING, Mich.   -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer is encouraging Michiganders working in public service to review the Public Service Loan …

… New York Times : “The Virus Moved Female Faculty to the Brink. Will Universities Help?” Abstract : "Rebuilding the Academy: Strategies for Supporting Academic Mothers during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic and …

… WMU International Partnerships WMU International Partnerships Empowering academic units to identify, establish and sustain international partnerships that advance their strategic …

… Student Organizations Dance students participate in many student organizations. The following dance organizations provide excellent opportunities to … Dance Society The Orchesis Dance Society is a self-sustained organization within the department of dance at Western …

… About In the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies at Western Michigan University, … aim is to develop educators who are committed excellence in teaching. Therefore, your course work and field …

… Workforce Education and Development Prior Learning Application Information Graduate students can now apply for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credits within the Workforce Education …

… Scholar Award for 2016-17. This year we recognized 14 individuals for their exemplary contributions to the College of Arts and Sciences. Each of these individuals were honored at a special awards ceremony on April 18. CAS faculty and staff play a critical role in the success of our departments, institutes, school and …

… History Day 2017 Results Thanks to all who competed in History Day on March 4, 2017, on the campus of Western … 2016 Below are the 2017 State qualifiers (state results are in bold ). Documentaries Youth Individual Documentary "Ruby Bridges Goes to School" (1st …