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Using AI in the Classroom

Teaching and Learning

… start and how they might be best used in the classroom. One way to approach Large Language Model (LLM) AIs such as … These chatbots can assist with instructional development and preparation tasks so that instructors can focus … Example prompt: “Explain the kinetic theory of gases in a way that a non-scientist could understand. Frame it as a …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/using-ai-classroom

Light Center Research Grants fund a global art project, a book translation and tourism and development research

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… art project, a book translation and tourism and development research Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, … Geography and Sustainability, as recipients of this year’s awards.      Global Art Wilson will use the funds to travel … assist more than 1,170 international students on campus and nearly 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students studying at partner …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/grantawards

Policy, Planning and Administration Concentration

School of Social Work

… curriculum and prepares students for leadership in human service organizations.  The PP&A Concentration is methods-based and focuses on knowledge and skills required … Demonstrate understanding, sensitivity and cultural awareness to the social and economic impact of poverty and …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/policyplanadmin

Student Employment Opportunities

Dining Services

… Student Employment Opportunities Dining Services is the largest employer … or pulled up. Wear the WMU Dining Services hat brim forward while at work in all units. This hat will be supplied …

https://wmich.edu/dining/employment

Championing ambition in every space

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “Combining sales and strategy has always been what I desired in my future career,” says sales … student, Madison Black . “The mix of a strategic framework, benchmarking and competition is thrilling to me.” … of a fulfilling career.  At WMU Haworth, Black has had unwavering support to reach her goals, driving her forward to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/sales-business-marketing-madison-black

Sandra Kessler

Trombone Program

… I liked Dr. Wolfinbarger's style of teaching the best. He was honest and helped me to correct things about my playing that have benefited me … the Banda Sinfónica Juvenil de Santiago de Querétaro for nearly 12 years. The band has recorded four cds - …

https://wmich.edu/trombone/kessler1

Introductory programming course uses AI as a learning aid

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… course uses AI as a learning aid Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Wassnaa Al-Mawee developed an AI-driven learning model to … turn to AI to generate code, limiting the development of their problem-solving skills. To address this, she …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ai-learning-tools-teaching-model

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration

News

… Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration Submitted by Deanne … finest, including awards for exceptional teaching, service, longtime and emerging scholarly work. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

News

… , faculty specialist of special education; and Dr. Meagan Walsh , assistant professor of special education.   “This … Control and Prevention, autism diagnoses in children have nearly doubled over the past decade, from 1 in 59 children … PreK for All initiative, which aims to provide preschool services for all 4-year-old children in the state, is also …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

WMU garners $3.6 million in grants in three months

News

… January, WMU trustees learned at their Feb. 27 meeting. Awards for November climbed past $1.1 million, or 31 percent … of the three-month total, while grants during December nearly reached $1.8 million, or 49 percent. January awards … funded awards past $16 million. Grants for public service Grants for public service outstripped grants for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5446