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Embracing “Other” Forms Of Sponsored Activity: Leadership Perspectives On Building Research Capacity At Wmu, Kathy Purnell

Academic Leadership Academy

Rationale: This Academic Leadership Academy Project had the following goals:

• To explore leadership perspectives on “research”
• To help raise awareness of Carnegie Classification metrics regarding “research activity”
• To identify key investments academic leadership deemed essential to advance WMU’s standing as a research institution.
• To raise awareness of regulatory definitions of sponsored activity
• To explore initiatives that deans, directors and chairs would be willing to lead, on behalf of their units, in order to advance WMU’s standing as a research institution.

Method: 10 face-to-face conversations of about 60-90 minutes in duration. Participants: All 10 participants were current or former deans, directors …

First In My 'Familia' College Day: Increasing College Access Among Latino/A Students., Adriana Cardoso

Academic Leadership Academy

Increasing college enrollment among Latino/a students has to be a collaboration between schools, community members and institutions of higher education. The identification of and targeted supports of these students is crucial to assure that a pipeline is created between K-12 programs and institutions of higher education.

Providing foundational information on college preparation, access and retention in higher education to parents and students assists in this process.

Affirmative Supplement To The Wmu Student Code, Jeremy Ynclan

Academic Leadership Academy

In much the same way that colleges and universities have academic standards for the students who choose to attend, schools also establish behavioral standards for all students. These standards and expectations form the foundation of the Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code serves to identify the set of behaviors that will contribute positively to creating a healthy academic environment, in which students are best positioned to succeed.

At Western Michigan University (WMU), the Student Code is joined by another document, the Community Living Expectations (CLE), for the purpose of achieving this goal. The CLE, published by the Residence Life …

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society: Raising Visibility On Campus., Kristina Wirtz

Academic Leadership Academy

WMU’s Phi Beta Kappa Chapter

• Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society, founded at the College of William & Mary in 1776.
• Western Michigan University is among 10% of American colleges and universities to host a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
• Our chapter, Theta of Michigan, was founded in 1997 after more than a decade of efforts by WMU faculty and administrators. We are a WMU “point of pride.”
• Phi Beta Kappa celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

The Problem: PBK’s Low Profile on Campus

1)Low student response rate:

• Students at …