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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

Sales students continue high performance at national competitions

News

… Institute National Sales Challenge . The two-person team was composed of Asad Khaja of Kalamazoo and Alexa DeVos of … for the role-play portion of the competition, which was held Nov. 19-21 at William Paterson University. Last … challenge involved meeting with a bank branch manager to set up a mutual referral relationship where the given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20776

Dedication scheduled for new main campus icon

News

… on Rendering of the icon with finished landscape and water feature KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Efforts are in full swing to … 40-degree angle. The seal's elements are cast in bronze and set on a bed of speckled brown-and-gold granite. One … all the people pictured are real. They included Dwight B. Waldo, WMU's first president, and John M. Dunn, current …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23020

The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things

Haworth College of Business

… believes her curiosity and love for learning is what will set her apart from others. “I love learning about … people, and people are what Larsen knows best. Even if she was unsure of where the perfect fit for her was before committing to her programs, she had supporters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665

Psychology Alumnus Receives Teaching Excellence Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Psychology Alumnus Receives Teaching Excellence Award Department of Psychology alumnus Dr. Sean Laraway '03 received the Teaching Excellence Award by the … they gave him to teach and serve as a teacher's assistant set him up to succeed. Dr. Laraway's 10 notes of advice for …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/laraway

Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall

News

… Journeys: Crossing the Pacific, Dealing With Trauma" set for Oct. 23 in Miller Auditorium . It is being … sinks. A single lifeboat remains afloat on the blue Pacific waters. The only survivors are Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, … session hosted by ABC News in 2003 that he wanted Pi to reflect the idea that life is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540

Business student ready to get into the game at Nike

News

… process to land what he calls a dream job. "Growing up, I was a Nike fan. My favorite athletes are endorsed by Nike," says Tuggle. "It's a long distance away, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Tuggle will … bachelor's degree program in business administration set Tuggle up for success when it came time to start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53037

A personal note as your president-elect

Office of the President

… president-elect April 24, 2025 Hello Broncos!  Yesterday was a big day in the life of Western Michigan University, as … of WMU begin around age 6, when my dad took me to Lawson to watch the Bronco hockey team. Fast forward, and I am a WMU … McCullough is pursuing a degree in education. Western set me up for a meaningful career. Following graduation from …

https://wmich.edu/president/communications/personal-note-president-elect-kavalhuna

Sanctions

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… Possible sanctions (from least to most severe) include: Warning Verbal or written notice that specific inappropriate … expulsion. Withholding degree The University may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in this Student Code, including the completion of …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/students/sanctions

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