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Rubrics

Assessment

… They are especially helpful when assessing activities or assignments that appear “subjective” rather than “objective.” … helpful resources about rubrics Rubric Components and Suggestions Designing Grading Rubrics - This website, from the … co-curricular involvement using rubrics and focus groups (texas-air.org) - From the Texas Association for …

https://wmich.edu/assessment/toolkit/measures/rubrics

Distinguished Faculty Scholar nominations sought

News

… whose work is widely known beyond campus and constitutes a significant body of achievement, most of which has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1887

Frequently Asked Questions

Statistics

… for a teaching assistant (TA) position. TAs are typically assigned to teach sections of introductory Mathematics or … aid. A TA appointment provides a stipend and covers up to 9 credits of tuition for each Fall or Spring semester. … are the work responsibilities for TA's? TAs are typically assigned to teach sections of introductory Statistics or …

https://wmich.edu/statistics/faq

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… was the real-world challenge facing our senior Graphic Design BFA students in the project “180: A Matter of … they were learning how to build a community from the ground up, under pressure. The goal of the workshop, led by Paul Sizer from the Design Center and instructor Eric Howes , is to push students …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus

News

… on student mental health and providing a safe space for support and discussion. "RSOs help build relationships while … involved on campus." "Now, more than ever, connection and support are a crucial component to the success and well-being … and links to websites, and will have the ability to sign up for future meetings hosted by the organization,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859

Summer 2022

W Magazine

… activities. Other students are gearing up to engage in this kind of in-the-field applied learning … earmarked to help fund a new Paid Internship Program to support a variety of on-the-job experiences for our students. … Melissa & Doug. Read how she's played a role in product design Margaret Mooney Her work at the Naval Research …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/summer-2022

Graduate students honored for outstanding research

News

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39425

Fraternity & Sorority Life History

Student Engagement

… and a strong sense of institutional loyalty and support. Western Michigan University has a long and rich … sorority on Western's campus. In the 1920s, a similar group for men formed, known as the Tribunal. In March of 1952, this group became the nationally affiliated fraternity Tau Kappa …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/greekhistory

Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce

News

… coordinator at WMU. "It's really going to set our students up for success as they move into their future careers." … Undergraduate social work students are eligible for up to two semesters of stipends, and graduate students can receive stipends for up to four semesters. "Supporting social work students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative

Community Service for Students

Financial Aid

… work for public safety departments, ethnic community support agencies, senior centers and housing agencies. … Services at (269) 387-2745. Off-campus sites must sign an agreement with WMU before they employ students using … the semester/session. Fall or Spring Your offer amount / Hourly pay rate / 18 weeks = hours per week. Summer l or …

https://wmich.edu/finaid/aid-types/work-study/students-community-service