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World Languages and Literature

… and Literatures at Western Michigan University offers two minors in Chinese. Chinese minor Requirements vary somewhat from one WMU undergraduate catalog to the next. No student may graduate under a catalog that is more than 10 …

https://wmich.edu/languages/academics/chinese

WMU-related travel to China prohibited

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… Jan. 30 , the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4, "Do not travel to China," advisory. The warning is intended to … Control and Prevention's highest warning, Level 3: Avoid non-essential travel, which was issued on Monday. WMU is … is prohibited, effective immediately and until further notice. Travel authorizations to China, which are to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804

Influenza at the Normal: WMU and the 1918 Pandemic

University Libraries

… Influenza at the Normal: WMU and the 1918 Pandemic It’s undeniable that the … the first pandemic we’ve ever experienced.  However, it’s not the first pandemic to significantly impact Western … In Kalamazoo, preliminary information in the newspaper suggested that drastic action would not be necessary. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/01/impact-report-pandemic

Diversity advocate, renowned rhetoric scholar to lead Merze Tate College as interim dean

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… Diversity advocate, renowned rhetoric scholar to lead Merze Tate College as … has been named interim dean of Merze Tate College . "I have no doubt that her leadership will greatly contribute to the … International Studies; acting and associate dean of Lee Honors College; director of first-year writing ; and associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72229

Policy Development and Approval

Policies

… for former administrators; Curricular Review Policy; Honorary Degree Policy; Provisional Acceptance Policy. 3.5. … providing specific “how to” information. Procedures will normally be developed by the office responsible for … procedures that are iterations of University Policies. Suggested terminologies include the following: Directives: …

https://wmich.edu/policies/university-policy

General Principles for Curriculum Change

Policies

… location (including branch campuses) or completely on-line. Note: This also may require state-level approval and … Undergraduate majors must have at least 24 credit hours. Minors: Undergraduate programs of 15 or more credit hours of … by the policy on centers and institutes. Centers do not offer courses or degrees. 3. Role of the faculty.  The …

https://wmich.edu/policies/general-principles-curriculum-change

Wide range of activities slated for annual Benefits and Wellness Expo

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… slated for annual Benefits and Wellness Expo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's expo is set for Nov. 1. Faculty and staff members can learn more about their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43444

Microbiological Safety and Security Policy

Policies

… to blood-borne pathogens. Legal and local consequences of non-compliance are provided as well the sanctions that could … secure environment at Western Michigan University (WMU). NOTE:  Recombinant DNA biosafety is under the auspices of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). NOTE: Blood-borne pathogen occupational exposure control is …

https://wmich.edu/policies/microbiological

Medical Chaperone

Policies

… during clinical examinations. Chaperones are optional for non-Sensitive Examinations, but are required for Sensitive … have a chaperone present may result in transfer of care in non-emergency situations.  Updated to remove from Board of … is physically examining the patient.  Chaperones may not be family members or guests of the patient.3.2. …

https://wmich.edu/policies/medical-chaperone

Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers

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… silent gym. Young athletes crane their heads to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the court at the opposing team. In a … The opportunity to work with athletes at camp is an added bonus. "They're all so ready and willing to learn, so when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866