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Backward Design

Teaching and Learning

… Backward Design Brief Overview Introduced in Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe (1998), … importantly, make sure that the assessments are aligned with the activities or actions the students will take to … that are directly connected to this content. To get started with Backward Design, or to start a conversation or ask …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/backward-design

ASL Shadow Interpreted Performance

Theatre

… ASL Shadow Interpreted Performance The November 12th performance of Clue will feature ASL interpretation. This performance is made possible with support from Theatre Kalamazoo and the James Gilmore … of ASL (American Sign Language) performers in production with shadow interpretation is to move beyond accessibility …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/asl

Scholarship and Outreach Specialist

Human Resources

… Scholarship and Outreach Specialist Job code 010943 Pay grade E Pay type … accurate and equitable disbursement of awards. Collaborates with the financial aid office, serves as college point … student account balances. Serves as college point person with University Advancement. Utilizes customer relationship …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010943

Program Manager College of Education and Human Development Admissions

Human Resources

… Program Manager College of Education and Human Development Admissions … Manages the admission process for all graduate programs within the college. Serves as a primary liaison for students … practices and processes for admission yield activity. Meets with and provides training to application review committees. …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010871

Paper Plant Operator

Human Resources

… Paper Plant Operator Job code 004720 Pay grade F Pay type … service to internal and external clients. Assists clients with make up and process additions. Provides information and … use of various equipment. Supervises students who assist with running machinery. Minimum qualifications Required …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/004720

Electronic Resources Analyst

Human Resources

… Electronic Resources Analyst Job code 010707 Pay grade E Pay type Exempt/salaried … Supports the Libraries' evolving collection by assisting with the management of subscribed and open access, print and … obligations. Additionally, this role works directly with subscription print and electronic materials to ensure …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010707

CEHD Online

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD Online To help you prepare for a great career and thrive, CEHD offers online education that combines high academic quality with flexibility and convenience that fits your life. You … Other programs offer at least some online courses. Connect with us and we’ll help you find what works best for you and …

https://wmich.edu/education/online

The Opioid Epidemic

Sindecuse Health Center

… You might have heard the term “opioid epidemic” in the news and wondered what it meant.  We are here to give you the … opioid is a natural or synthetic chemical that “interacts with opioid receptors on your nerve cells” and decreases the … prescription opioids 2016 had 5 TIMES the overdose deaths with opioids (both prescription opioids and heroin) than in …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/advisory/shacfacts/opioid-epidemic

Preceptors

Physician Assistant

… Preceptors There are many benefits in becoming a preceptor for students of Western Michigan University's Department of Physician Assistant. You may … way to give back to your profession. In addition, working with our students can also be a great way to find your own …

https://wmich.edu/pa/preceptors

Torque Sensor for Engines

Research and Innovation

… of Functional Metal Parts Primary Inventor:   Muralidhar Ghantasala Ph.D., John Bair Ph.D., Vivek Sri Charan Iddum … of the bulk goods distribution infrastructure worldwide, with approximately 70% of all freight in the United States … delivered by truck. Currently, some trucks are equipped with “direct” torque measurement technology, which typically …

https://wmich.edu/research/virtual-torque-sensor