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Evaluation Café 2023-24

The Evaluation Center

… about your work to actually share it with others? Do you want to create better reports that are more accessible and … as he discusses why we need to think beyond the PDF and walks you through building your own modern reporting … will walk through a real-life "CRREE Makeover" of social services program evaluation where Mirror Group partnered …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/evaluationcafe2023-24

History in Full

Paper Technology Foundation

… resources to establish the paper industry in 1867; ample water and timber was readily available. Talented men with names like Lyon, … combined sales of all the manufacturing, distributive, and service industries and 24 percent of total personal incomes …

https://wmich.edu/papertechfoundation/history-full

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, along with chemistry, under the auspices of the … these efforts, the Navy formally recognized “the splendid service rendered the nation by Western Michigan College of …

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

Internship Stories

College of Education and Human Development

… internship with the Giants progresses, Harlin is looking forward to gaining more experience and knowledge of the game … on your toes," she says. "I just love playing with them and watching them grow."   Being placed in a different culture … teaching internship requirement. The experience gives pre-service teachers, like Nina Amicarelli, a senior majoring in …

https://wmich.edu/education/intern

Center of Excellence for Structural Durability

Civil and Construction Engineering

… design, construction, repair and maintenance of highway structures in harsh climates to improve their durability and prolong service life.  The studies conducted by the center integrate … Region bridge engineers review RFAs and bring forward to the Bridge RFA Coordination Committee (BRFACC) for …

https://wmich.edu/civil-construction/structuraldurability

All Life is Learning - December 2024

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… help support our organization in an incredibly meaningful way. As you think about year-end giving, please consider … learning community and is one of the most tax efficient ways to support your favorite charities. This type of gift, … 2025. The help needed will focus on three areas— Customer Service/Communications: This volunteer will send out …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/december-2024

Pre-Law Application Process

Political Science

… University who have decided to apply to law school will want to consider the following. Deciding where to apply Many … of Political Science or it may be ordered from Law Services using the publication order form in the … wish or can afford. Each application requires a fee ; fee waivers are available in cases of financial need. Apply to …

https://wmich.edu/politics/prelaw-app-process

Defining a Grant or Contract versus a Gift

Research and Innovation

… or support: is it a gift, grant or contract? It is not always easy to define funding. An award might not meet all of the characteristics in one area … state and local public agencies for procurement of specific services.   Proposals for Contracts are submitted through …

https://wmich.edu/research/sponsored-project-vs-gift

Free Speech

Free Speech

… as flag-burning, wearing armbands, using the symbol of the swastika or political cartoons, some types of speech are not … a pamphlet published by the Congressional Research Service. Is hate speech protected by the first amendment? … Yes. Hate speech is generally defined as insults towards a person or group of people based on their race, …

https://wmich.edu/freespeech

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities

College of Education and Human Development

… and such payment does not guarantee any credit awarded (with awarded credit dependent upon a successful portfolio review). … up to 16 credits via PLA)   MA in FCS, Family Science and Services track (students can earn up to 16 of 32 credits via …

https://wmich.edu/education/priorlearning