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Our Commitment to Open Access

University Libraries

… academic research, articles and data. Open access materials are free of the traditional paywalls and database … accessibility and innovative academic dissemination – we are proud to adopt and support open access publishing at our … to the taxpayers that fund it. OA publishing provides transparency and awareness of the intellectual output of our …

https://wmich.edu/library/open-access-commitment

Academics

Psychology

… the scientific study of behavior. Principles of science are applied to the study of a full range of behavioral … The flexibility offered by the psychology major helps prepare students for a variety of career paths in which an understanding of psychology would be …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/academics

Course Grade Appeals

Ombuds

… The required steps for the Course Grade Appeal process are as follows: Request a meeting with the instructor : A … and ask the instructor to supply a grade. If these efforts are unsuccessful, the instructor’s department chair or …

https://wmich.edu/ombudsman/appeal-grade

About

Electrical and Computer Engineering

… field, whether you enter industry or pursue an academic career. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering … engineering Vision : Our vision is educating for life-long careers in industry and academia. Mission : Our mission is to … programs in electrical and computer engineering that are recognized for excellence in education and research. …

https://wmich.edu/electrical-computer/about

Retirement Planning

Human Resources

… be a wonderful and satisfying experience when you feel prepared for the big event. As you prepare for your retirement, consult either the Employee … via email at hr-hris@wmich.edu . For your reference, below are the links to the Employee Handbook and Collective …

https://wmich.edu/hr/retirement

POTUS

Theatre

… POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive Sept 27-Oct 13 YORK … Selina Fillinger, POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive is a riotous comedy … Avenue. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/potus

Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide

Suicide Prevention Program

… About Suicide What should you do if someone tells you they are thinking about suicide? Suicide is preventable. Any … solutions to problems. If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide listen non-judgmentally, and help … history of being sexually abused, and impulsive or aggressive tendencies. While many people may think about …

https://wmich.edu/suicideprevention/basics/faq

Challenges, optimism and spontaneity in online education: Q&A with Dr. Scott Cowley

Digital Marketing

… is embracing its own digital evolution. Here, he shares his perspective on teaching in a virtual setting and an initial landscape analysis on how higher education will fare as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the transformation … You have been teaching remotely for more than a year. What are some of your takeaways? I learn new things every week! …

https://wmich.edu/dme/cowley2021

Global Engagement Award for Staff and Faculty

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… each year during the spring semester. Whenever two awards are made in any given year, one of the awards shall be given … who have at least five years of service at the University are eligible. An individual can only receive the award once. … viewpoints rather than simply collecting many letters that are similar. The committee’s decision on award recipients …

https://wmich.edu/global/globalaward

Events, Workshops, and Communities

Teaching and Learning

… and Learning hosts a variety of events and communities geared toward instructors, graduate assistants, and anyone … Events and Opportunities   Note: NCFDD webinars/events are available for free to all WMU faculty, academic staff, … writing that hobble productivity, differences between struggling and rising new faculty members and the strategy that …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/events