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Special Exhibit Tour: Using Media Responsibly

Study of Ethics in Society

… How do you know a news post is true? What is the difference between a fact and an opinion? Why are social media platforms free to use? This colorfully …

https://wmich.edu/events/70628

Annual Award Information Form

Make a Difference Awards

… Award Information Form During the past academic year, a number of Western Michigan University employees were selected … Make a Difference award. Four of these employees will be selected to receive an annual award of $1,200 (before taxes). Please give specific examples of why your candidate deserves to receive a Make a Difference …

https://wmich.edu/makeadifference/annualform

WMU Lean Six Sigma Certification: Flexible and Differentiated Courses

Supply Chain Management

… Western Michigan University, shares his experience on the benefits of Lean Six Sigma certification courses, which the Haworth College of Business will begin offering in spring. He has 30 years of experience in … A study by the Noble Institute of Quality Certification suggests that within the first three to seven years of …

https://wmich.edu/supplychain/certification

Panel discussion examines spread of fake news

News

… the widespread proliferation of fake news stories will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Western Michigan University. "How to Catch Fake News Before it Catches You" is the topic of the event at the Lee … fake news story, the impact of fake news on our democracy, why it spreads so easily, and whose responsibility it is to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37957

FAQs

Assessment

… FAQs Why do we assess student learning or development? Western … such, students are the main focus of our mission. We must be continually concerned with what our students learn and do … Assessment gives us the answer to this question and suggests areas in which improvement can be made. In this way, …

https://wmich.edu/assessment/faq

Determining which F&A rate to apply - Categorization of Sponsored Projects Procedure

Research and Innovation

… Research (OR) activities, but a smaller amount may be classified as Instruction or as Other Sponsored … the appropriate facilities and administrative rate (F&A) to be applied. Within each category, projects are further … based on the definitions above. When a determination cannot be easily made, the Vice President for Research or …

https://wmich.edu/research/category-fa-rate-procedure

Discover Discovery Workshops

Research and Innovation

… An Inside View of the Review Process Meet with faculty members who have served as reviewers to find out what goes on … and Interpreting Requests for Proposals (RFP) and How and Why to Contact the Program Officer This session will … your research agenda. We will also discuss how (and why) to get the required internal approvals to submit your …

https://wmich.edu/research/discover-discovery

SUPPORT

College of Health and Human Services

… two years of participation, peers throughout the state will be eligible for $17,500 in tuition remittance and stipends. Professional development will be monitored using Goal Scaling Solutions, a secure digital … the SUPPORT program for a period of 1 to 2 years   SUPPORT Benefits: Year 1 (up to 24 participants):  $4000 in tuition …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/support

Component Grid

Web Services and Standards

… Grid The Component grid allows some other components to be added and arranged into a grid of various sizes on the … , Icon button , Image card , Text card , Video card May be placed in Content region, Region 2, Region 3, Container , … width  value is effectively fill.  For example, you cannot have four components in a single row each occupying …

https://wmich.edu/web/guide/flexible/component-grid

How to build an institutional identity on a solid foundation

Brand

… Marketing and Strategic Communications team has gathered a behind-the-scenes tour of efforts to support the University … happens before the shutter closes on that arresting photo? Why do we need to refresh our visual identity? Read on to … and message needed to build a strong identity. So, why are consistency and time important anyway? There are …

https://wmich.edu/brand/how-build-identity-on-solid-foundation