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Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established

News

… Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established … full-time faculty, staff and administrators who have innovative ideas to help address the many challenges posed by … grant program offered through the Office of Research and Innovation. Funded by the Meader Presidential Endowment, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925

New facility improvement projects continue

News

… continue Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Noticeable progress is continuing on Western Michigan … May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a staggered schedule, concluding at the end of September. Each of … trees moved to other locations, says project manager Shannon Sauer-Becker . "We have been very selective with what we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836

4 important questions to ask yourself before submitting your portfolio

College of Fine Arts

… for your art. Photograph your pieces straight on (not from an angle) and close to provide the most direct … inspired you to create the piece? Let the reviewers get to know you through your portfolio. 3. HAS SOMEONE LOOKED AT … you do - and your art school application and portfolio are no different. You’ve been looking at this for some time now …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/12/4-important-questions-ask-yourself-submitting-your-portfolio

Annual Student Art Exhibition Award Winners

College of Fine Arts

… fun, irreverent lines and the fluidity of the paint. No less impressive, Fourth Place winner Samantha Kuhn’s … In addition to these awards, six students received the Eleanor & Robert DeVries Award for Artistic Merit. In her …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/04/art-awards

WMU jazz studies students rack up five DownBeat Awards

News

… studies students rack up five DownBeat Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU won a total of five awards this year. … schools as the University of Miami and the University of North Texas. No other Michigan university received an award. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32222

What you need to know about assessment

Assessment

… What you need to know about assessment Why do we assess student learning or … Students should receive clear learning objectives so they know what they are expected to learn. Data should be … Assessment gives us the answer to this question and suggests areas in which improvement can be made. In this way, …

https://wmich.edu/assessment/faqs

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

News

… , and continues  through Friday, March 10 . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open normal hours. In addition, there are no classes Friday, March 3 , for Spirit Day. Daylight Saving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38433

Faculty and Staff Resources

Financial Aid

… and are funds for educationally related expenses that do not need to be repaid by the student. These funds are … and support future enrollment, therefore they should not be offered retroactively.  Applications If departments … to offer incoming freshmen scholarships by the end of November. While it is ideal to offer students scholarships …

https://wmich.edu/finaid/financial-literacy/resources/faculty-staff

General Data Protection Regulation Policy

Information Technology

… Policy number 12-01 Responsible office Information Technology Enforcement official Greg Lozeau, Director IT … Board of Trustees Policy Category Information Technology and Data Security Statement of policy This policy is … will be impacted by this Policy. These include, but are not limited to: Academic Affairs Extended University …

https://wmich.edu/policies/gdpr

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer

… or legal guardian is a WMU graduate.   Value:   one-time, non-renewable award of $500 Criteria:   To be eligible for … those who have previously served and dependents. There are no restrictions or requirements regarding major, minor or military branch.. The award amount is $500, and …

https://wmich.edu/transfer/scholarships