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Facilitating Group Work
Teaching and Learning
… tasks and determining groups it is helpful to consider ways to support learners in the development of positive … and support meaningful cooperation among groups: Task-setting & group selection: Assign meaningful tasks that rely … annotate and respond to text in a variety of collaborative ways. Back to top References References Johnson, D. W., & …
https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/group-work
Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak
College of Aviation
… trade, Nate Lisak has forged himself a productive and rewarding career as a "Tech-Ops" instructor for the WMU … to their very last summer at the College of Aviation. Watching their confidence develop and see them move into … than a "Mr. Goodwrench" for his students to emulate. He sets up mock oral and practical exams for students who are …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak
When opportunity knocks: WMU accountancy student lands internship with Stryker
Accountancy
… lands internship with Stryker Whether it is within the walls of the Haworth College of Business or working … during her internship at Stryker, Megan Klein is always seeking new opportunities to learn. Her inspiration to … showed me how to tell important stories by only using a set of numbers,” says Megan. “My professional mentor showed …
https://wmich.edu/accountancy/klein2022
Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options
News
… food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … Hazel discuss the INP partnership in the Bernhard Center kitchen. Quality is top of mind for the chef, who's been … students in need, the new initiative also helps cut down on waste—something nutrition specialist Emily Hazel says is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180
Library 101: Research Time Management and Organization
University Libraries
… - 4:00pm - Mon, 09/30/2024 - 5:30pm Multipurpose Room 1070 Waldo Library 1090 Arcadia Loop Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US … project timeline You will break down a research project and set goals and deadlines to help you stay organized and minimize stress. Bring your course syllabi and walk away with a semester plan. 4:45-5:30 Organizing your …
https://wmich.edu/library/events/research-time-management-2024-09-30
WMU trustees to meet, elect board leaders for 2014
News
… Additional meeting dates for 2014 also are expected to be set at the Jan. 22 meeting. Other agenda items to be taken …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12714
Professional Etiquette
Career and Student Employment Services
… your choice of language matter; “please” and “thank you” always work. Interview etiquette Follow up on each job … your GPA, dates of employment, work experience, etc. Always send thank you notes after interviews. When offered a … a greeting such as “Good morning, this is Juan Rodriquez.” Set up your voicemail and use a professional greeting: “You …
https://wmich.edu/career/etiquette
From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit
College of Education and Human Development
… While commonly grown and used for centuries, the material was outlawed during the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So when fashion design student Sam Covell … Covell's entry and final product is a patchwork two-piece set, that includes a jacket and skirt. The outfit is …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner
Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work
News
… and grad assistant work Submitted by Erin Flynn on Navia Walker is seeing her academic journey come full circle as … Mich.—The Kalamazoo Promise didn't just cover Navia Walker 's undergraduate college tuition; it ended up laying … orientation and helped me pick my classes." Walker wasn't settled on a major until she met with an exploratory advisor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822
Leaders
College Assistance Migrant Program
… quote: "Go ahead and live with your head held high! Set your heart ablaze." - Rengoku Kyojuro Aaron Lopez-Robles … of support that the CAMP program offered me. I saw my home away from home within the CAMP staff, which led me to wanting to become a CAMP leader. Favorite quote: "Aprende …
https://wmich.edu/camp/leaders