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Five students receive Gilman scholarships to study abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

… received the prestigious Gilman Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … Education, adds that the returning students are better prepared to assume leadership roles within government … developing mutual understanding and building connections between people from different countries," Goodman says. "It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24872

Capstone Seminar Format—Portfolio

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

… from courses across the program as documentation to support each of the three section papers. The portfolio … into study or preparation groups. These groups are designed to encourage the students to share information and … The capstone portfolio will be presented to the two designated reviewers and other interested parties who are …

https://wmich.edu/teaching/academics/graduate/practice-teaching/capstone-seminar-portfolio

WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision

News

… Orientation and mobility professionals supported by this award will teach safe and efficient travel … percentage of the overall population and require crucial support for education, workforce training and ultimate … there and provide services," Leja says. "So the need has always been huge. Obviously, we're very happy about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

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… senior class of 5,082 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … for academic achievement and serve as role models for up-and-coming students. We celebrate with them on this most … Engineering— Lauren Cuddeback of Kalamazoo Chemistry— Elizabeth Mumby of Kalamazoo Civil and Construction Engineering— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695

Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

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… Study Abroad program, a WMU endowment that offers grants of up to $10,000 to students who study a foreign language …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18864

New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives

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… colleges and universities. Developing innovative on-campus support networks for college students on the autism spectrum. … O'Brien said. "We know that the earlier we reach them the better it is for families and kids." The solution, she noted … , chair of the WMU Department of Psychology, and Dr. Wayne Fuqua , professor of psychology, whose longtime focus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702

Doctor of Philosophy

Statistics

… of Philosophy The Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching and … available in the electives area allow the program to be designed to suit a variety of career interests. The program … with a master’s degree or, for strong candidates, directly upon completion of a bachelor’s program. The degree should …

https://wmich.edu/statistics/phd

WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services

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… grant has been awarded to Drs. Stephanie Peterson and R. Wayne Fuqua , chair and professor, respectively, in the WMU … camera and audio system will provide interaction between facilitators and participants to coach them through … Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. Online and on-site training of supervisors for practitioners wishing to become board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13787

Bylaws

Professional Support Staff Organization

… drives (August, December, March and June) (B) Shall keep up-to-date records of all members and their department … new members with a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws upon request. (D) Shall send renewal membership notices to … brochures and provide to Executive Board and membership upon request. (F) Mailing labels of membership shall be …

https://wmich.edu/psso/bylaws

General Principles for Curriculum Change

Policies

… policy. Curricula: Requirements that apply to a larger group of majors, such as the Liberal Education Curriculum that … governance procedures have been followed, since the chair’s signature on curriculum change documents indicates that both … of the proposal and the faculty involved.  The consistency between the proposal and university policies as recorded in …

https://wmich.edu/policies/general-principles-curriculum-change