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Undergraduate Majors and Minors

Sociology

… popular degree choice in U.S. higher education. The Department of Sociology faculty at Western Michigan … comparing different cultures and exploring how individuals are socialized to behave within those specific cultures. The … psychology major (27 hours) Social psychology minor (15 hours) WES Courses Offered by the Department of Sociology …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/academics/undergraduate

Sabbatical Leave for Administrators

Policies

… Affairs Statement of policy This policy articulates the requirements for an administrator to qualify and apply for sabbatical leave.   Academic administrators who are in good standing and who have served in an … stated in Article 26.1 of the WMU/WMU-AAUP Agreement;  4.1.5. Submit a proposal consistent with the requirements of a …

https://wmich.edu/policies/sabbatical-administrators

Pre-Dentistry

Academics

… Pre-health programs Although GPA and DAT scores are very important, admissions committees carefully review all facets of the applicant's background before making a final …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/pre-dentistry

Undergraduate Programs

Physics

… Undergraduate Programs The Western Michigan University Department of Physics is … Majors and minors offer flexibility Our course requirements are designed to support the career plans of each student. We … graduation—an accumulated grade point average of at least 3.5 in physics courses and an accumulated GPA of 3.0 in other …

https://wmich.edu/physics/academics/undergraduate

Large Lecture: Active Learning

Teaching and Learning

… Brief Overview Brief Overview Large lecture courses are a staple in many disciplines, varying in size from 40 students up to 400+. They are often viewed as an effective and economical way to … Diane E. Halpern and Milton Hakel (2002) observe that "what professors do in their class matters far less than what

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/large-lecture-strategies

Census 2020 at WMU

Community Partnerships

… Census 2020 at WMU U.S. Census Bureau Recognizes WMU The U.S. Census Bureau recognized Western Michigan … Census.  U.S. Census Bureau Certificate of Appreciation What College students need to know to be counted in the … housing, education, transportation, employment, health care and public policy. Census data is also used to redraw …

https://wmich.edu/community/census

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa

of academic excellence and promise. Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Phi Beta Kappa is the … and most prestigious academic honor society. Fewer than 15% of U.S. colleges and universities are home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and membership is …

https://wmich.edu/pbk

Benefits Open Enrollment

Human Resources

… open enrollment. FSA elections will not roll over into the next year. This is also a good time to update your … pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified medical and dependent care expenses. The maximum annual contribution to a health … not be dependent care FSA carryover from 2026 into 2027. WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO COMPLETE? To change your health care

https://wmich.edu/hr/openenrollment

Bierlein Palmer CEHD Study Abroad Scholarship Award, Application

College of Education and Human Development

… Undergraduate Masters Doctoral Certificate Specialist Share your rationale for participation in this study abroad … how knowledge gained can benefit you both personally, and professionally. (required) Share details on how you plan to fund this study abroad course/trip, including the costs associated with the program fee, airline costs …

https://wmich.edu/education/scholarships/india

Liz Zolcak

Food Marketing

… Home Agenda Registration Sponsorship Venue Liz Zolcak is the president of Fresh Thyme Market, a Midwest natural foods grocer with approximately 70 stores across 10 states. Since joining the company in 2020 as vice president …

https://wmich.edu/foodmarketing/zolcak2026