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What is the purpose of this issue?

The Evaluation Center

… What is the purpose of this issue? In this proposed New Directions for Evaluation (NDE) issue, … In recent decades, we have witnessed increased interest in, research on, and practice of ECB (i.e. Preskill, 2014; …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/nde-purpose

Z.D. Shilling Scholarship Award in Political Science for Study Abroad

Political Science

… Z.D. Shilling Scholarship Award in Political Science for Study Abroad Eligibility All applicants must have earned at least 42 credit hours toward an undergraduate degree in … Preference will be given to applicants with higher numbers of completed hours in political science. You must be a …

https://wmich.edu/politics/psci-zdshillingstudyabroad-application

WMU Board of Trustees meets Thursday

News

… WMU Board of Trustees meets Thursday Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Board of Trustees meets  Thursday, Nov. 30 , at  11 a.m.  in formal session in the ballroom of Heritage Hall, which is located on the University’s East Campus. Items on the agenda include recommendations for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73540

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe Submitted by Erin Flynn on Climate change has led to catastrophic flooding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition

News

… Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition Submitted by … 41st annual Student Music Awards. In what is regarded as the most comprehensive competition for collegiate jazz … including the Oberlin Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, New York University and the New England …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47375

Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

W Magazine

… Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences … techniques at Western’s Gibbs House Sustainability Research and Demonstration Site. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether trekking to remote communities in Alaska to complete tax returns, growing food for students in

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

Western announces new director of choral activities

College of Fine Arts

… Western announces new director of choral activities Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Irving S. Gilmore School of Music has appointed Dr. Amanda Quist as the new director of choral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75758

UMSC January Minutes

Environmental Health and Safety

… UMSC January Minutes UNION-MANAGEMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE January 2026 Meeting Minutes   The monthly meeting of the Union-Management Safety Committee was conducted on … typically in the summer, by parking enforcement officers. A list of any issues found is compiled and turned over to OIT …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/umscjanuary

Martini named associate dean of arts and sciences

News

… Martini named associate dean of arts and sciences Submitted by … on General Education. He has been awarded two Faculty Research and Creative Activities Awards to support of his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1077

Avoid Gender Bias in Writing

Writing Style Guide

… Avoid Gender Bias in Writing Use gender-neutral terms whenever possible. Use : … : mothering Use : firefighter Not : fireman Use : police officer, public safety officer Not : policeman Use : postal … in the second person. This creates writing that is less legalistic and which helps avoid gender-specific pronouns. …

https://wmich.edu/writing/genderbias