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Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities

College of Education and Human Development

… their undergraduate and/or graduate degree program. Program areas PLA credits are available within the following program areas. As a first step, be sure to review the PLA program …

https://wmich.edu/education/pla

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

News

… Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide … Every fall and spring, semiannual Make a Difference awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795

Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global scientific literacy

College of Arts and Sciences

… to teach both in biology and within the institute,” he shares.  Most science education programs are located in colleges of education. The institute’s … I still stay in touch with many of the early graduates who are still living,” says Jacqueline Mallinson. “George always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74440

Prevention Ideas for Workplace Violence

Emergency Management

… of fatal occupational injuries for all workers. 85 percent are the result of 'stranger violence.' (The perpetrator is … crime—like robbery—and doesn't know the victims.) 7 percent are co-workers/former employees. 3 percent are by customer/client. The remaining 5 percent is …

https://wmich.edu/emergencymanagement/workplace-prevention

PPE Request

Logistical Services

… (required) Requestor fund and cost center (required) As CARES funded PPE inventory is depleted, Maintenance Stores … associated with the purchase. The following PPE items are available: Disinfectant wipes Face Mask, Disposable and … Sign – Wash Hands Sign – Wear a Mask List each PPE item you are requesting on its own line. Other items are available …

https://wmich.edu/logisticalservices/ppe-request

TN (Trade NAFTA)

Immigration Support

… Agreement, a designated group of Canadian professionals are admissible for temporary employment in the United States … documentation at the port of entry that proves they are engaged in one of the designated professions and that … for Form I-129 is $510 effective April 1, 2024. This is compared to $60 if processed at the border. Plan ahead— it can …

https://wmich.edu/immigration/departments/tn

Academic Kickoff

College of Health and Human Services

… to 4 p.m. CHHS Services Office of Advising CHHS advisors are always working for you, meeting with students, helping … and mapping out program progress. For today, advisors are in this space to answer any question you might have … services to help students through their programs and to prepare them for life after WMU. Academic coaching is one way …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/kickoff

Career Preparation

Seita Scholars Program

… Career Preparation The Graduation Preparation Seminar (GPS) series are held each fall and spring semesters. Each seminar covers … to issues students face upon graduation. Students who are 18 months within graduation are encouraged to attend. …

https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/scholars/careerprep

WMU Libraries awards 12 grants for open textbook adoptions

University Libraries

… and content for their 2022 courses. Open textbooks are high-quality educational resources licensed to allow … resources and textbooks Open educational resources (OER) are educational materials that reside in the public domain … license. This permits them to be freely used, changed and shared with others. OER includes everything from images and …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/01/grants

Alumni

Occupational Therapy

… therapist to receive the 2016 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers , the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Government on early career scientists. Dr. Skidmore will be honored at the 2016 … in the 2290th US Army Hospital. He provided patient care services at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as …

https://wmich.edu/ot/alumni-profiles