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Measuring Outcomes

Assessment

… available that one can use to measure learning. The key is choosing the measure that will provide you with the best … learning outcomes. In the Backward Design framework , this is step 2, 'Determine Acceptable Evidence'. In this step … important question to think about is how will students show what they have learned? Below are several resource sites and …

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

Request for Criminal Justice Information

Sociology

… to know you better!  Name (required) Email (required) What is your question/what information would you like? (required) Submit Leave …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/information-student-cj

Request for Sociology Information

Sociology

… to know you better!  Name (required) Email (required) What is your question/what information would you like? Submit Leave this field …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/information-student-soc

AI and Critical Thinking in Education

Teaching and Learning

… Overview The integration of AI into educational settings is a rapidly evolving trend with significant implications … thinking when using AI tools in literature classes, suggesting these tools facilitate critical cognitive processes … a learner's incorrect free-body diagram and prompts, "What force did you omit? Consider the tension in the cable," …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/ai-critical-thinking

Faculty Research Travel Fund

Research and Innovation

… or performance of creative works, or other means of disseminating the results of Western Michigan University’s … support for eligible travel from the FRTF for the 2025-26 fiscal year will be $1,200 per eligible faculty member to be … year, the start date of the conference will determine what reimbursement cycle it falls into. For instance, a …

https://wmich.edu/research/funding/internal/frtf

Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role

News

… role Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan University's … she says. "I see my role as educating the community on what we're doing at Western, what we can do for … York, Chicago and Dallas, working with clients from Kellogg’s to Nickelodeon. She has a bachelor's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168

Sophronius of Jerusalem: Apocalyptic Responses to Earliest Islam

World Religions and Cultures

… Sophronius of Jerusalem: Apocalyptic Responses to Earliest Islam Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lecture Thu, … to assist his flock in identifying and comprehending what this new force and their unexpected victories meant for … Muslims into an apocalyptic narrative. This paper considers what these important documents can tell us about Christian …

https://wmich.edu/events/73325

For Faculty and Staff

Writing Center

… For Faculty and Staff WMU's Writing Center is also here to serve the university's faculty, staff, and alumni. Classroom visits To inform your students about the WMU Writing Center, you can schedule a visit from a staff member to discuss the services that the …

https://wmich.edu/writingcenter/resources/resources

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book Submitted by … and expanded into more topics, Mathews began to consider what a geography-focused contribution might look like. “I … hope for this book is that kids and parents know better what geography is and that it’s a discipline that can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

FAQs for Grants and Contracts

Research and Innovation

… by filling out the Pre-award account (backstop) form. This establishes the grant/contract account to be able to … agency according to the agency's requirements. As a PI/PD, what will the university hold me responsible for? When a … the  Planned Effort form or Time and effort certification-hourly form  depending on the appointment of the individual.  …

https://wmich.edu/research/grantscontracts-faqs