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Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session Thursday June 26, 2025, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Acceptance of the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes (April 17, 2025 and April 23, 2025)
Remarks by the Chair of the Board
Remarks by the President
Updates by the Faculty Senate President
Updates by the Western Student Association President
Updates by the Graduate Student Association President
Western Michigan University Employee Graduates
Montgomery Essential Needs Program Presentation
Public Comments Regarding Action Items

Action Items

• Academic Tenure and Promotion
• Student Housing and Meal Rates 2025/26
• Fall 2025 Differential Tuition Rates
• Fall 2025 Tuition and Required Fee Rates
• General Fund Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget
• President Emeritus Status for Edward Montgomery

Consent Items …

Bridging The Gap: Exploring Veteran Students' Transition From Military Service To Higher Education, Edward Lewis King Sr.

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

Transitioning from military to civilian life can present many challenges for military personnel. Veterans often face difficulties adjusting from the structured and hierarchical environment of the military to the more fluid and unstructured nature of civilian life and the flexibility of higher education. The purpose of this qualitative, narrative inquiry study was to explore the challenges veterans face when transitioning from military service to higher education. The secondary purpose was to develop a webinar series, King Veteran Success 360, to mitigate obstacles student-veterans encounter during this transition. Schlossberg's transition theory was the theoretical framework that guided this inquiry to identify …

Deliberately Queer Journal Editors' Note For Volume One, Sean Te Maulding, Mel Monier

Deliberately Queer Journal

No abstract provided.

Dice: An Examination Of Online Dating And Neuroqueer Identity In New Girl, Ashley D. Steele

Deliberately Queer Journal

This paper explores the representation of neurodiversity in popular media, with a specific focus on the television show New Girl. Through a critical analysis of Season 4, Episode 2 ("Dice"), I examine the episode alongside academic and online discussions surrounding female Autistic representation, dating while neurodivergent, and how the character Jessica Day (played by Zooey Deschanel) is often interpreted as Autistic by fan communities. The analysis highlights the pressure on Autistic individuals—both fictional and real—to adopt neurotypical behaviors for the comfort of others, particularly in online dating contexts. I also explore the importance of fan-created content in shaping conversations …

In Transit: Being Non-Binary In A World Of Dichotomies (Review), Kennan Dykstra

Deliberately Queer Journal

In Transit: Being Non-Binary in a World of Dichotomies is a book written by Dex Anderson that explores what it is to be gender nonconformant. With a specific look at the nonbinary experience, the author deconstructs binary ideas about gender through discussions of their own experiences, LGBTQ+ history, and media representation. This review encapsulates the content and structure of Anderson’s book, chapter-by-chapter, to analyze how well it communicates the importance of nonbinary and transgender visibility. This review also examines how well it communicates to the intended audience—not those who are unsympathetic to gender non-conformant identities but those who are newly …

Digital Resistance And The Political Economy Of Authoritarian Decline And Economic Liberalization In Ethiopia, Anaol Dalle

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation aims to examine the impact increased consumption of digital technologies, like social media and the internet, has on the stability and autonomy of low-capacity authoritarian countries. By using Ethiopia (2015-2021) as a case study, the dissertation argues that the sudden adoption and proliferation of digital platforms serves as an exogenous shock that pushes the state into a critical juncture that unravels institutional equilibria and transforms domestic incentive structures and institutions. This creates a power vacuum, which triggers a period of intense, and often violent, competition between elite groups, significantly destabilizing the state. In the absence of a cohesive …

Antiinflammatory Effects Of Cucurbitacins And Sorafenib In Hepg2 Cells By Modulating The Iκb/Nf-Κb/Cox-2 Pathway Through Akt Signaling, Muhammed Mehdi̇ Üremi̇ş, Yusuf Türköz, Nuray Üremi̇ş

Turkish Journal of Biology

Aim: Cucurbitacins possess antitumor, antiproliferative, and antiinflammatory properties. This study aims to examine the antiinflammatory effects of CuD, CuI, and CuE on NF-κB, iNOS, COX-2, and Akt and compare their cytotoxic and antiinflammatory effects on HepG2 cells with sorafenib, the primary chemotherapeutic agent used in HCC treatment. Methods: Cytotoxic effects of cucurbitacins and sorafenib on HepG2 cells were evaluated using MTT and LDH assays, along with Annexin V, MMP, and comet assays. Levels of proteins related to the Akt/NF-κB pathway and COX-2, iNOS, and NO were also measured. Results: Our study showed that CuD, CuI, CuE, and sorafenib have antiproliferative …

O Wyodrębnianiu Się Prawa Zmian Klimatu, Monika A. Król

internetowy Kwartalnik Antymonopolowy i Regulacyjny (internet Quarterly on Antitrust and Regulation)

W ostatnich trzech dekadach zaważamy wzrost jurydyzacji problematyki odnoszącej się do zmian klimatu zarówno na płaszczyźnie międzynarodowej, unijnej, jak i krajowej. W doktrynie prawa działania na rzecz ochrony klimatu (przeciwdziałania zmianom i adaptacji do zmian klimatu) identyfikowane są dwojako: jako współczesny nurt prawa ochrony środowiska, ale też wyłaniający się już nowy dział – prawo klimatyczne. Przedmiotem artykułu jest analiza poglądów doktryny dotycząca podziału prawa na gałęzie, ewolucji poglądów co do miejsca prawa ochrony środowiska w systemie prawa, a na tym tle podjęcie badań nad stanowiskiem doktryny uzasadniającym wyodrębnienie nowego działu prawa, jakim jest prawo zmian klimatu. Przeprowadzona analiza poglądów doktryny …

Mixed Hearing Loss With Csom Managed With Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment: A Case Report, Prince Kumar

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Any stage of life might see the development of hearing loss (HL). One or both ears may be affected, and the onset may occur suddenly or gradually. Numerous factors, such as trauma, illness, genetic disorders, age, or prolonged exposure to noise, can cause HL. One or more auditory system areas may have pathological alterations as a result of the changes. The majority of adult HL is permanent or gradually progresses; however, some may be momentary or amenable to treatment with medication or surgery. Case Summary: A 17-year-old male adolescent was treated with homoeopathic medicine in an obstinate case of …

Adjunctive Homoeopathic Treatment Of Covid-19-Positive Cases Of Geriatric Age Group – A Case Series, Vinitha Edavattath Ramanan, Suhana P. Azis, K.C. Muraleedharan, Divya Babu

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: The second wave of COVID-19 peaked during May 2021 and had a higher mortality and morbidity rates than the first wave. About 53% of people over 60 years of age died in India due to the pandemic by the end of July 2021. Cases Summary: Twenty reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction-confirmed COVID-19-positive patients belonging to the geriatric age group were successfully treated with Homoeopathy. Seventeen of these consulted through in-person visits at a long-term care facility (LTCF) for the elderly, and three cases belonged to the home-isolated category. Out of those treated, 14 had comorbidities, such as type II …

Research Highlights, Himani Garg, Gandham Kumuda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Research Highlights

Effectiveness Of 5% Channa Striata Extract Gel In Wound Healing: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Yulia Farida Yahya, Yuli Kurniawati, Erial Bahar, Theresia Lumban Toruan, Soenarto Kartowigno, Muhammad Izazi Hari Purwoko, Tiar Marina Octyvani

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Snakehead fish (Channa striata, CS) has traditionally been used in Indonesia as a nutrient to promote wound healing. It contains protein highly similar to human protein, which may be involved in wound healing via biological pathways. We aim to determine the effectiveness of the topical 5% CS extract gel in promoting wound healing.

Methods: A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial was conducted from June to August 2022 at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Aesthetics of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital. We allocated 32 post-skin surgery participants with grade I acute superficial wounds on the face, neck, …

Documenting Our Success Stories: Merits Of Case Reporting In Homoeopathic Research And Practice, Subhash Kaushik

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Editorial

Cognitive Defense: 2024 Homeland Defense Symposium

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

©2025 Mark R. Landahl – Chapter 1

©2025 George M. Schwartz – Chapter 3

The US Army War College hosted the inaugural annual Homeland Defense Symposium from February 6 to 8, 2024, at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. The conference, entitled “Reestablishing the Sanctuary,” featured plenary presentations on defending critical infrastructure, contested deployment, and cognitive defense by experts from military, academic, and government organizations.

As highlighted in the conference theme, attendees recognized the homeland does not provide the sanctuary it once did, and our society is already under attack. Using disinformation and social media means, our adversaries are engaged in cognitive warfare …

Mental Health Of Adults With Down Syndrome, Brian Chicoine

Advocate GME

Mental health is an integral part of overall health and well-being for people with and without Down syndrome. In this presentation, Brian Chicoine, MD will describe common characteristics of individuals with Down syndrome that are important to understand when supporting their mental health promotion efforts. He will also discuss diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions in people with Down syndrome and provide case examples of some of the mental health challenges that people with Down syndrome may experience. Additionally, Dr. Chicoine will highlight different types of resources that can be used by adults with Down syndrome and those who …

The Torchbearer Project At The Whitefield Center Lessons Learned From Developing An Adolescent-Level Christian Discipleship Program, Kenneth Reed Vaughn

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In this dissertation, the author discussed the lessons learned regarding building and administering Christian discipleship programs for adolescents. The discussion involved three institutions influenced by the work of the Reverend George Whitefield, all of which have recently faced challenges related to forced organizational transformation or renewal for sustained growth and service. At Bethesda Academy, founded by Whitefield in 1740 as an orphanage, the need for transformation arose from the decreased necessity for the academy to continue providing that service, prompting Bethesda to seek a new purpose. In the case of Christ Church Anglican, founded in 1733, where Whitefield served as …

Lepage & Golden Deadlocked In Early Snapshot Of Possible Maine Cd2 Matchup 6/26/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

A prospective matchup between Maine Congressman Jared Golden and former Maine Governor Paul LePage in Maine's 2nd Congressional District is statistically tied at this early date. However, LePage is more popular than Golden in the 2nd district as Golden enjoys only modest popularity among his fellow Democrats. A majority of Mainers approve of Governor Janet Mills' performance and she is considerably more popular than Senator Susan Collins, who some speculate may be her opponent in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. Most Mainers have heard about and understand a possible 2025 ballot question concerning election procedures, but relatively few have heard …

June 26, 2025 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Comparing Sodium Fusidate And Petrolatum For Electrosurgery-Related Wound Healing: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Firman Parrol, Larisa Paramitha Wibawa, Irma Bernadette Simbolon Sitohang, Siti Rizny Fitriana Saldi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Electrosurgery is a common surgical technique used to treat skin tumors. This procedure produces necrotic skin, which might impair the wound healing process, prompting physicians to prescribe topical antibiotics to prevent infection. This study aims to analyze the efficacy of sodium fusidate ointment compared to petrolatum for wound healing after electrosurgery.

Methods: We conducted a double-blind, randomized, controlled study with a within-person design. The inclusion criteria were adult subjects with seborrheic keratosis or acrochordon with a size of 4 mm to 10 mm on the face and neck, with a minimum of 2 lesions. Electrodessication was performed on the …

Granite Staters Divided On Ayotte Second Term But Potential Challengers Unknown In The State 6/26/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

A majority of New Hampshire residents approve of Governor Kelly Ayotte's performance, with her handling of education cited most often by her supporters and detractors. Residents are divided on whether she deserves to be reelected, but potential challengers Tom Sherman and Jon Kiper are not well-known in the state. State residents are divided in their opinions of Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas, who is running for U.S. Senate in 2026. Potential Republican challenger Scott Brown is even less popular in New Hampshire. In the race for the open seat from New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, Stefany Shaheen is the most well-known …

Contents Volume 53 Issue 2, ศูนย์นวัตกรรมทางการศึกษา สื่อสิ่งพิมพ์ และสื่อออนไลน์ จุฬาฯ

Journal of Education Studies

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Lifelong Learning Resource Model To Support An Aging Society In The Emerging Lifestyle, Chawalit Kodsiri, Wachira Kruekamai

Journal of Education Studies

This research aimed to: 1) investigate the needs for developing a lifelong learning resource model, 2) develop the lifelong learning resource model, 3) implement the model in real-world settings, and 4) evaluate its effectiveness. A mixed-methods research design was employed. The sample consisted of 60 older adults aged 60 and above, residing in Saluang Sub-district, Mae Rim District, and Choeng Doi Sub-district, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai Province. The samplers were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using structured interviews, observations, and document analysis. Research tools included interview forms, observation checklists, survey instruments, data collection sheets, and group discussion …

Thai Literature Instruction Based On Character Education Approach To Enhance Reading Comprehension And Self-Responsibility Of Pre-Cadet Students, Saranyoo Kongkhao, Soison Sakolrak

Journal of Education Studies

The purposes of this research were to: 1) develop a Thai literature instruction approach based on character education principles, and 2) study the effects of this educational approach to enhance reading comprehension and self-responsibility. The sample consisted of 33 pre-cadet students studying in their first year. The participants were chosen via cluster random sampling method. The instruments for data collection were 1) a test of self-responsibility knowing and reading comprehension, 2) a questionnaire feeling toward self-responsibility, and 3) a self-responsibility evaluation form. The instruments for experiment were lesson plans for teaching Thai literature based on a character education approach. The …

Cover Vol. 53 Issue 2, ศูนย์นวัตกรรมทางการศึกษา สื่อสิ่งพิมพ์ และสื่อออนไลน์ จุฬาฯ

Journal of Education Studies

No abstract provided.

Mediating Roles Of Corneal Biomechanical And Topographic Parameters In Eye Rubbing And Keratoconus Based On The Chinese Keratoconus Cohort Study, Kaili Yang, Runqi Tu, Liyan Xu, Yuwei Gu, Qi Fan, Shanshan Yin, Yi Yuan, Anqi Chang, Yifan Wang, Chenchen Yin, Yonghao Zang, Chenjiu Pang, Daniela Oehring, Yibin Hao, Shengwei Ren

School of Health Professions

Purpose: Studies have shown that eye rubbing is associated with increased risk of keratoconus (KC). However, the potential mediating roles between eye rubbing and KC remain largely unknown. Hence, this study aims to explore the mediating roles of two specific factors, namely, the inverse of the stiffness parameter at the first applanation (-SPA1) and maximal corneal keratometry (Kmax) values, in the relationship between eye rubbing and KC. Methods: A total of 395 patients with KC and 396 controls from the Chinese keratoconus (CKC) cohort study were included in this case–control analysis. The Spearman correlation and generalized linear regression models were …

Mis-Splicing-Derived Neoantigens And Cognate Tcrs In Splicing Factor Mutant Leukemias, Won Jun Kim, Edie I Crosse, Emma De Neef, Inaki Etxeberria, Erich Y Sabio, Eric Wang, Jan Philipp Bewersdorf, Kuan-Ting Lin, Sydney X Lu, Andrea Belleville, Nina Fox, Cynthia Castro, Pu Zhang, Takeshi Fujino, Jennifer Lewis, Jahan Rahman, Beatrice Zhang, Jacob H Winick, Alexander M Lewis, Robert F Stanley, Susan Dewolf, Brigita Meškauskaitė Urben, Meril Takizawa, Tobias Krause, Henrik Molina, Ronan Chaligne, Priya Koppikar, Jeffrey Molldrem, Mathieu Gigoux, Taha Merghoub, Anthony Daniyan, Smita S Chandran, Benjamin D Greenbaum, Christopher A Klebanoff, Robert K Bradley, Omar Abdel-Wahab

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Mutations in RNA splicing factors are prevalent across cancers and generate recurrently mis-spliced mRNA isoforms. Here we identified a series of bona fide neoantigens translated from highly stereotyped splicing alterations promoted by neomorphic, leukemia-associated somatic splicing machinery mutations. We utilized feature-barcoded peptide-MHC dextramers to isolate neoantigen-reactive T cell receptors (TCRs) from healthy donors, patients with active myeloid malignancy, and following curative allogeneic stem cell transplant. Neoantigen-reactive CD8+ T cells were present in the blood of patients with active cancer and had a distinct phenotype from virus-reactive T cells with evidence of impaired cytotoxic function. T cells engineered with TCRs recognizing …

Collegiate Music Recruiting: Using Athletic Recruiting Best Practices To Transform The Industry, Larry Jay Giddens Jr.

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The recruitment of new students is vital to every music program and can have a tremendous impact on its success. As technology evolves and the needs of the world change, so do the methods of student recruitment and retention in music departments, music schools, and colleges of music. This study covers the perspectives of collegiate music unit recruiters and compares current and potential strategies. Using a mixed methods approach, this research employs surveys to identify current music unit recruiting trends and challenges. Online recruiting, scholarship availability and facilities/staff emerge as themes within the small body of existing literature and personal …

Maternal And Child Nutrition: Nutrition And Weight Management In Pregnancy, And Nutrition In Children Up To 5 Years-Summary Of New Nice Guidance, Shalmali Deshpande, Samantha Ross, Sharangini Rajesh, Maija Kallioninen, Kate Maslin

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Flourishing: A Plan To Strengthen Public Legal Education And Information, The Bc Plei Ecosystem Project, Catherine Dauvergne, Aara Johnson, Shannon Srivastava

All Faculty Publications

The Public Legal Education and Information (PLEI) Sectoral Planning Project, headed by Dr. Catherine Dauvergne, K.C., was commissioned by the Law Foundation of British Columbia with the goal of making recommendations about how to improve public legal education and information in the province. The project was co-sponsored by the Law Foundation and the province’s Ministry of the Attorney General. We have come to understand this constellation of resources and organizations as the “public legal education and information ecosystem.” There is a wide array of high-quality, easily accessible, clearly written, legal information available in British Columbia. Ecosystem leaders are at the …

Teaching Word Combinations Using Matrix Training Via Serious Gaming In Minimally Verbal Children, Nataly Innamorato

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation addresses the communication challenges faced by minimally verbal children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), often limited to one-word expressions. The approach used involves gamifying matrix training, an empirically supported method for teaching word combinations and promoting the generalization of language skills. Across three studies, the development of an instructional game is described and evaluated with two populations, typically developing children and children who are minimally verbal. First, it introduces a gamified application of matrix training that provides training in an interactive digital environment. Second, a proof-of-concept was obtained via a multiple baseline across participants with typically …