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WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students

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… while maintaining the collaborative experience inherent with graduate school. “Like many units on campus, we are doing more with less because we care,” says  Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs … set retreat goals to measure their progress. Students blogged twice each day and developed short and longer writing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847

Creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

University Libraries

… inclusion (DEI) has the greatest impact when it is embedded within the culture of an organization. This is especially … over the last year. Holding conversations We partnered with Western’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion to present … to explore basic concepts of intersectionality and microaggressions, acknowledge structures that support white …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-dei

Mission and Vision

About WMU

… University's core values Community-engaged We collaborate with local and global partners with an emphasis on trust, respect, reciprocity and cultural …

https://wmich.edu/about/mission

CliftonStrengths for Students

Merze Tate College

… Students "What will happen if we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them?" —Donald Clifton What is CliftonStrengths? … of strengths but also develop myself. I often struggled to get along with my parents during my senior year of …

https://wmich.edu/merzetate/strengths

About

Political Science

… governance and administration, and how we collectively deal with problems of inequality and conflict. Faculty The … Science has a reputation for its outstanding teaching with several faculty members having received college and …

https://wmich.edu/politics/about

Experiential Learning

College of Arts and Sciences

… learning that goes beyond textbooks. Collaborating closely with faculty members, you'll dive into … skills and make a tangible impact. Go beyond the classroom with learning experiences with the: Capital Intern Program Explore your passion for …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/experiential

4 aviation grads first to qualify under new FAA program

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… Mich., all graduated from WMU's College of Aviation in June with bachelor's degrees in aviation science and … Under the AT-CTI program that WMU was selected to partner with in 2009, they also passed the FAA's pre-employment test … "We were already teaching many of the objectives of AT-CTI within our degree programs, so partnering with the FAA in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1240

Community celebration for Sangren and other projects set

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… Marching Band, a reception and self-guided walking tours, with knowledgeable guides stationed at each stopping point. … used classroom facilities. Sustainably designed and built with the goal of achieving LEED gold certification, Sangren … outside of the building by an expansive pedestrian mall with walkways and benches created from reclaimed granite, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1653

University of Illinois scholar will take reins of WMU international efforts

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… since mid-2012. "We're delighted to have found someone with the depth and breadth of experience in international … role in 2009. In his current role, he oversees a department with 16 component units and international studies centers … funds for international education, enhanced engagement with the international diplomatic community stationed in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7821

MBA program adds military service as option to test waiver

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… and a minimum of seven years of managerial experience within the military may apply for the waiver, based on their … dean of operations and graduate programs. "Students with a background of military service enhance our MBA … as a possible exemption from the GMAT or GRE." "Students with military experience are highly disciplined and driven …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7671