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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… set out to tackle one piece of the multi-faceted issue: the course materials.   “What we’ve seen in previous research is … Black culture; however, they aren’t typically portrayed in course content, Zárate- Sández explains.   In the Fall 2024 … pilot of his experiment, Zárate- Sández began to integrate course content from the program, MI- B RIDGE (Minority …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

IIAS WES Clusters (AAAS & ANTH)

Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

… Studies (IIAS) at Western Michigan University offers many courses that meet requirements for WMU Essential Studies (WES). Explore the cluster groupings below to find courses to satisfy WES Category and Component requirements. … Cluster #1—Social Justice, Activism and Civic Engagement Course Title WES Level Category Diversity Inclusion  …

https://wmich.edu/intercultural/clusters

Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Graduate Certificate Program

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… Education-Concentration Behavior Specialist and use the courses completed toward their degree. The certificate is 15 credit hours and is comprised of the first 5 courses of the master’s degree. Admission requirements … a planned program of study consisting of 15 credits of course work for the graduate certificate. An overall program …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/academics/pbis-grad-cert

Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… future assignments.  “From the Leadership for Managers course I was able to reflect on my leadership style, my … the accounting processes in the Army. In the data analytics courses, I’ve developed the ability to better use available … to drive efficient use of financial resources.” All of his course experiences have contributed to one overall takeaway: …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze

Community Classes

Asian Initiatives

… able to stand and follow the movements for 1 hour. This course will introduce some essential Tai Chi principles such … of the Chen Style Tai Chi Sword.  Seated Tai Chi  None This course will introduce some essential Tai Chi principles such …

https://wmich.edu/asia/courses/community

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… because Alpena High didn't offer any aviation-related courses, although its dual-enrollment program did give him … faculty-to-students, and the list goes on."  The technical courses are right on target, such as instructor Brian … to round out his education.  His favorite example is a course that focuses on applying business fundamentals.   …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

School Social Work

School of Social Work

… preparation program; Completion of school social work courses SWRK 6200, SWRK 6210, SWRK 6220 (grade "B" or … of school social work post-MSW Continuing Education courses (Policy, Assessment, and Intervention), and 500 …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/school-social-work

About the Department of History

History

… Teachers College, Burnham began teaching a required new course, “the Teaching of History,” for those pursuing high school history certification. Courses designed to foster discipline-specific pedagogy have … preparation. She taught the social studies teaching methods course until 1961. Like her father, she was centrally …

https://wmich.edu/history/about

Courses Not Regularly Offered Policy

Registrar's Office

Courses Not Regularly Offered Policy Policy number 04-15 … Statement of policy This policy articulates that graduate courses must be offered at least once every five years and undergraduate courses once every three years. Those courses not offered in …

https://wmich.edu/policies/courses-not-regularly-offered

The Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation

The Evaluation Center

… Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Valeo (pronounced vuh-LAY-oh) recently launched with three courses, with plans to eventually offer a comprehensive menu of courses on program evaluation. Courses available now include …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75490