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Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
News
… were battling a teacher shortage. A report by the Economic Policy Institute found that while demand for … two years of planning, this program will pay for candidates within the districts—like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, … a career. The program will pay for qualified candidates within districts—such as bus drivers, paraprofessionals and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810
Spring Concepts
… below were conceived by our students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni and community members through a process of … We have the large school opportunities and partnerships with the small school services and relationships. Competing … throughout their college experience. Experiential Learning with Guided Attention for Career Readiness Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/thinkbig/concepts/spring
Graduate Program Overview
History
… to an M.A. degree, if the individual decides to continue with advanced graduate education. For the Accelerated … degree. The AGDP is appropriate for History majors and minors who would like to complete the History M.A. in a … have a vibrant intellectual community at Western and we suggest that you delve more deeply to learn about the rich …
https://wmich.edu/history-0
Psychology Alumnus Receives Teaching Excellence Award
College of Arts and Sciences
… and a graduate certificate in Human Performance Technology from Western Michigan University. He began teaching … to associate professor. Laraway also has an affiliation with SJSU's Graduate Program in Human Factors/Ergonomics. … means to him professionally, he said, "WMU provided me with a first-class education in my field, as well as …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/laraway
Student's aviation career set for takeoff
News
… of one day soaring in one of those magnificent machines. Now, as he stares down graduation, the Rochester Hills … schools for your program in a town you're already familiar with that comes with in-state tuition," Brown says. Getting involved Brown, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53044
New dining center coming to Western's campus
Dining Services
… is to provide fresh and healthy distinctive cuisines, with food presentation that excites all the senses. … Valley Dining Center features My Pantry to serve students with dietary accommodations, Student Center Dining takes a … comfortable to spend time and find a variety of choices to nourish their bodies and souls. With the opening of Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998
Intellectual Skills Program Advisory Committee
Faculty Senate
… in reading and writing. Recommend in consultation with the University Assessment Steering Committee the … writing across the curriculum (in coordination with WMU Essential Studies Executive Advisory Committee), … writing course (preferable from a college not represented by other members of the committee); one …
https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/committees/intellectualcmt
Paper Machine
WMU Paper Pilot Plant
… at production rates up to 300 lbs per hour (136 kg/hr). Now available! Paper machine wet end can now be run as a … two-stage run tank allows instantaneous size changes with a minimum loss of stock. The paper machine can also … hydra pulper. The hydrapulper is 6 ft (1.8 m) in diameter with a 500 lbs capacity. The Mid-Con rotor operates at 350 …
https://wmich.edu/pilotplants/paper/paper-machine
Assistant Director Admissions Systems
Human Resources
… Exempt/salaried General summary Manages information technology systems and processes for the department. Major … a non-related field from an accredited institution combined with relevant experience. Required experience Three years’ … Physical requirements Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010017
The George and Beatrice Fisher Gerontology Dissertation Prize
College of Health and Human Services
… Fisher Gerontology Dissertation Prize Dr. George Fisher With a large segment of the population aging, an eye on that … of the aging population years ago through their association with Dr. Ellen Page-Robin, head of Western Michigan … in community service organizations, and in 2000 was honored with one of two Distinguished Alumni Awards from the …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/fisher