Education Commons^™

Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-12:30pm, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-9am, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western Michigan University Commencement Exercises-4pm, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Reaffirming Our Values, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

On Saturday, more than 1,800 of our students will graduate from Western Michigan University. Each of them will celebrate their individual achievements, and as a University, we will celebrate the success of the diverse academic community we have built.

Fall Open House Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Transfer Student Orientation, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Betty Kocher Luncheon, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, Dec. 3, 2015, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: NeoVent duo wins new innovation prize; Input sought campuswide for strategic plan update; holiday greeting from John and Linda Dunn; On Campus with Linda Dillon.

Make-A-Difference Awards, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

25 Year Club: 34th Annual Gala, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club: 34th Annual Gala

December 1, 2015

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees

Geosciences Newsletter - 2015, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 8, No. 1

The department of Geosciences 50th anniversary issue.

Cto Updates - December 2015, Office Of Information Technology

Tech Talk

• Make a difference
• Google Apps for Education
• Dunbar tailgate
• PRTG
• Remind.com
• Research support
• Remembering John Racine
• Did you know?

College Of Arts And Sciences E-News Issue 32: December 2015, College Of Arts And Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences news

• Making a Difference for Students Pursuing Careers
• Geosciences Rock Hounds Chip Off 50 Years in Fall Anniversary Fete
• Macfarlane Receives 2015 Floyd S. Chalmers Award
• Physics Professor Named APS Fellow
• Fulbright student awards go to WMU alumni, doctoral candidate
• New Editor-in-Chief for The Laureate
• Students Kick Off Model UN in Preparation for National Spring Event
• Anthropology Receives Field School Scholarships

25-Year Club, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Connections, Issue 8, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Office of Student Engagement and Success open for business
• WMU professors receive award from American Occupational Therapy Association
• WMU physician assistant students win state Quiz Bowl Championship  Research and funding hit mid-year stride
• Inducting the CHHS Outstanding Alumni Academy, Class of 2015
• Ulster University visits Center for Disability Services

An Exploration Of Strategic Planning Perspectives And Processes Within Community Colleges Identified As Being Distinctive In Their Strategic Planning Practices, Lisa J. Augustyniak

Dissertations

Community college leaders face unprecedented change, and some have begun reexamining their institutional strategic planning processes. Yet, studies in higher education strategic planning spend little time examining how community colleges formulate their strategic plans. This mixed-method qualitative study used an expert sampling method to identify three AQIP-accredited community colleges in one Midwestern state that were viewed as leaders in strategic planning. Using their AQIP Systems Portfolios and interviews with their senior leadership, this study examined these colleges’ strategic planning perspectives (i.e., the “point of view” that an organization has chosen to use as a basis for formulating their strategic plan) …

Retention Of Community College Students In Online Courses, Sarah Krajewski

Dissertations

The issue of attrition in online courses at higher learning institutions remains a high priority in the United States. A recent rapid growth of online courses at community colleges has been instigated by student demand, as they meet the time constraints many nontraditional community college students have as a result of the need to work and care for dependents. Failure in an online course can cause students to become frustrated with the college experience, financially burdened, or to even give up and leave college. Attrition could be avoided by proper guidance of who is best suited for online courses. This …

Redefining Significance: Experiences Of Humanities Faculty Engaged In Undergraduate Research, Susan Mendoza

Dissertations

Programs that actively engage students in research and scholarship are the touchstone for integrating undergraduate education with authentic scholarly inquiry. Recent empirical studies demonstrate that undergraduate research experiences (URE) are related to increased student learning and development, increased levels of retention, increased enrollment in graduate school, and increased understanding of research as a vocation and profession. However, these seminal studies focus on URE in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines. Although there are some studies that explore undergraduate research in the social sciences and humanities, the accepted models and best practices of undergraduate research are entrenched in the …

Enterprise Risk Management (Erm) At U.S. Colleges And Universities: Administration Processes Regarding The Adoption, Implementation, And Integration Of Erm, Anne E. Lundquist

Dissertations

The variety, type and volume of risks affecting higher education are numerous and the consequences for unmanaged risks and missed opportunities are more significant than ever before. In response, many institutions of higher education are adopting an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) approach. External factors, as well as institutional culture, play a role in the decision to adopt ERM, as well as the path of implementation. Because higher education has unique characteristics that differentiate it from other organizations, particularly a shared governance structure, the adoption and implementation decisions, and resulting ERM frameworks, have aspects that make them unique to the higher …

Closing The Loop: A Study Of How The National Survey Of Student Engagement (Nsse) Is Used For Decision-Making And Planning In Student Affairs, Jennifer Lee Mccaul

Dissertations

“Closing the loop” is a commonly used phrase in discussing cyclical processes, such as the area of outcomes assessment in higher education. Increased interest in accountability and a shift in accreditation focus have necessitated that higher education institutions are closing the assessment loop and creating a culture of evidence to demonstrate that programs and services are having the intended impact, and using resources effectively. That culture includes both academic and co-curricular elements of the student experience. This research examined if, and to what extent, student affairs administrators use the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)—one of the most prominent instruments …

A Partnership Between A Midwest Community College And The Highly Regulated Power Production Industry: A Case Study Regarding The Development Of An Energy Production Technology Program, Kenneth W. Flowers

Dissertations

With nearly every industry predicting severe employee shortages, the available worker pipeline, including the employed, may need to upgrade their skills. In addition, the number of jobs available will soon exceed the number of available workers, even if all the workers were skilled. This study investigated the perceptions held by key individuals within the energy industry regarding an Energy Production Technology degree program developed at one Midwest community college to help address worker pipeline issues in the energy industry.

This study discovered a void within present literature discussing the interaction between community colleges and the nuclear energy industry concerning the …

(Re-)Dedication Of Heritage Hall 110-Year Anniversary, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

The Negotiation And Development Of Writing Teacher Identities In Elementary Education, Shartriya M. Collier, Suzanne Scheld, Ian Barnard, Jackie Stallcup

Teaching/Writing: The Journal of Writing Teacher Education

Identity development in writing is a unique process. While many studies have explored the process of developing a professional identity among future teachers, few studies have investigated how teacher candidates develop a writing teacher’s identity. This study explores the development and negotiation of writing teacher identity among 21 pre-service multiple-subject teacher candidates at a large public institution in California. More specifically, the study examines the students’ journeys as they transformed from students of writing in a university methods course to student teachers of writing in a local school district. Our findings indicate that the use of a sociocultural-based approach to …

Western News, Nov. 19, 2015, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU one of nation's leading green colleges; Lifelong learning entity gets $1 million endowment; University garners 6th consecutive 'Best for Vets' honor; On Campus with Arnold Taylor.

Wmu United Way Campaign, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

With our WMU United Way campaign up and running, I want to thank you for your support and partnership. It really makes a difference!

Updates In Academic Affairs - 11/16/15, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• Students can earn 'digital badges' signifying specific skills as part of pilot program
• Time to make plans for testing needs with disability services for students
• A call for papers
• Salary negotiation workshop available to students

An Opportunity To Reflect And Recommit, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

The recent events on the University of Missouri campus have attracted national attention and led many, appropriately, to stop and reflect about substantive issues that still plague our society and additional change that is needed.

Western News, Nov. 5, 2015, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Michigan earns liberal education status; WMU, Peace Corps giving students added service edge; First Lady to spotlight campus assault prevention; On Campus with Teresa Ventimiglia.

Updates In Academic Affairs - 11/03/15, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• Michigan Joins National Initiative Promoting Liberal Education
• WMU Students, Community Meaningfully Connect in Service Learning
• Statistics Show a Sharp Rise in Reporting pf Midterm Grades this Fall

Discovery, November 2015, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

• Moving Forward on Many Fronts
• NIH Grant Goes to Psychology
• DOD Announces New Manufacturing Initiative at WMU
• Institutional Transformation Part of FITW Grant
• F&A Recovery