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Degree Works for Faculty and Staff
Registrar's Office
… helps students and advisors monitor a student's progress toward degree completion. Degree Works compares Western … that shows students how courses they have taken count toward degree requirements. Degree Works also clearly … term, and advice. The calculators will help students set realistic goals at the beginning of the semester, or …
https://wmich.edu/registrar/faculty-staff/degree-works
Teach for First-Year Experience
Student Transitions
… instrumental in facilitating first-year students’ paths towards academic success as they learn about the array of … assessment, planning for careers and academics, and setting meaningful goals. FAQs Why should I teach FYE? There are a number of rewarding reasons instructors choose to teach FYE each year, …
https://wmich.edu/transitions/seminar/teach
Leander C. Jones obituary
News
… a member of the local theatre community, died July 2 . He was 81. Jones joined the WMU faculty in 1974 and retired in … after more than 29 years of service to the University. He was a former chair of the Africana studies program whose … St. in Kalamazoo. A Kappa Alpha Psi fraternal service is set for 6:30 p.m. The memorial service will be held at noon …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33453
Preparation for Development
Teaching and Learning
… and development of the course, instructors should consider ways to: Provide multiple means of engagement: the "why" of … identify potential misconceptions. Engage learners in goal setting, finding connections between course outcomes and … of learning. Present course content in multiple different ways, such as through text, audio, and video. Offer a …
https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/intro-fcd/prep-dev
Prairie land to be burned at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve
News
… preserve. Prescribed burns are fires that are intentionally set and carefully managed. They are periodically necessary … there in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Last year's planned burn was canceled because the necessary spring conditions failed … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31218
Human Development Data, UN
Economics
… Data HOW TO RETRIEVE DATA BY EXAMPLE Scenario Suppose you want to explore gender equality over time in four African … Development Data . The Human Development Index (HDI) is set by default. Find the right indicator . In the middle of … screen. The Bar view is only for a specific year. So if you want to see how GII looks in a specific year, you can click …
https://wmich.edu/economics/hddun
WMU board pledges post-closing support for Miller College students
News
… After months of working with a recently discovered set of financial problems, the Miller College Board … College will close its doors for good in June. The news was delivered to faculty and staff at a morning meeting. … The private, nonprofit institution opened in 2005 and was conceived as a resource for adult students who are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28983
Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education
Haworth College of Business
… Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Jordan Chopp … expected. Senior Jordan Chopp , from Lawton, Michigan, wasn’t always in human resource management. When Chopp … after completing his education? His career goals are set high. “My future goal is to work as a vice president or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178
WMU professor’s research shows social connection leads to success in health goals
Haworth College of Business
… exercise programs and more. Despite the prevalence of smartwatches, fitness influencers and health-related information, … analytics at Auburn University, compiled a unique data set from a leading online health community in the U.S. to … prove to online health community leaders that health goal setting can be a great tool to enable online peer-generated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74530
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856