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Updates In Academic Affairs - 05/18/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs May 2015

Updates In Academic Affairs - 05/18/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Based on APR&P findings, program recommendations expected this summer
  • Academic year in review: points of pride abound



Updates In Academic Affairs - 04/27/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs Apr 2015

Updates In Academic Affairs - 04/27/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • 'Serving those who have served'
  • Reports due ahead of University Strategic Plan's next generation
  • Join the fun at Tuesday with Friends


Updates In Academic Affairs - 04/13/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs Apr 2015

Updates In Academic Affairs - 04/13/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • April meetings set to update staff on budget, other issues
  • PRISM returns as academic affairs news digest
  • Save the date—Academic Convocation 2015




Updates In Academic Affairs - 03/30/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs Mar 2015

Updates In Academic Affairs - 03/30/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • University Libraries' new search system goes live in May
  • Academic Program Review and Planning next steps
  • Save the date—Assessment in Action Day is April 3


Updates In Academic Affairs - 03/16/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs Mar 2015

Updates In Academic Affairs - 03/16/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • APR&P Observation Committee reports are ready for viewing
  • Disability Services offers overflow-testing site during final exams
  • Nominations for faculty and staff recognition awards due by April 1
  • Provost to host forum for non-bargaining unit staff members


Updates In Academic Affairs - 02/23/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs Feb 2015

Updates In Academic Affairs - 02/23/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Bush, Obare tapped as interim associate deans for arts and sciences
  • New initiative boosts recruitment of honors-eligible admitted students
  • Invited scholar to lead workshops, lecture on general education reform
  • Academic affairs non-bargaining unit staff invited to April 17 meetings


Updates In Academic Affairs - 02/09/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs Feb 2015

Updates In Academic Affairs - 02/09/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Keith Hearit named interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences
  • The latest on Academic Program Review and Planning
  • Save the dates—a national expert on general education reform to lead workshops in March
  • Where will you go as a Fulbright Scholar?


Updates In Academic Affairs - 01/26/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs Jan 2015

Updates In Academic Affairs - 01/26/2015, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Faculty and professional staff invited to lead a First-Year Seminar
  • Michigan ACE Women’s Network conference to be held in June
  • Disability Services for Students migrating to new accommodation management system
  • A ready reference: Links for Center for Academic Success Programs


Updates In Academic Affairs - 01/12/15, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs Jan 2015

Updates In Academic Affairs - 01/12/15, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Observation stage of Academic Program Review and Planning commences
  • Medallion Scholar competition volunteer observers sought
  • Faculty, staff invited to take part in upcoming Admitted Student Events


Updates In Academic Affairs - 12/08/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs Dec 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 12/08/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Academic Program Review and Planning progresses, nears milestone
  • Nominations sought for WMU's highest faculty honor
  • In gratitude for all your work


Updates In Academic Affairs - 11/24/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Nov 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 11/24/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Initiative developed to help meet students' 'invisible' needs
  • Disability Services for Students offers overflow-testing site for final exams
  • Series brings to campus luminaries working to end hostility against women


Updates In Academic Affairs - 11/10/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Nov 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 11/10/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

Inside Updates: Nominations sought for a high honor, early news of a powerful new search system for library patrons, WMU Student Code changes and a revamp in store for Prism.


Updates In Academic Affairs - 10/27/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Oct 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 10/27/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

This edition highlights the benefits of the recent affiliation between WMU and Cooley Law School. Also read about other key advancements, including Phase II of Degree Works, a system that helps students stay on track for graduation.


Updates In Academic Affairs - 10/13/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Oct 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 10/13/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

Read about the Graduate College’s new application system for prospective students, learn how to take advantage of information security training and find other important news in this edition.


Updates In Academic Affairs - 09/29/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Sep 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 09/29/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

This edition highlights a number of news items, including a yearlong series to discuss potential revisions to WMU’s general education program, the upcoming Academic Convocation, money-management training for students and more.


Updates In Academic Affairs - 09/15/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Sep 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 09/15/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Forum, lunches set as part of Academic Program Review and Planning process
  • Committee nominations sought
  • Academic affairs non-bargaining staff invited to Oct. 31 meetings
  • Graduate and Professional School Fair set for Oct. 6
  • Join your colleagues at 2014-15 Fridays with Friends mixers


Updates In Academic Affairs - 09/02/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Sep 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 09/02/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

The Updates newsletter is back for the 2014-15 school year! In this edition, learn about the Bronco Study Zone, the requirements of a new student accommodation management system and other important news.


Updates In Academic Affairs - 05/05/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs May 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 05/05/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

Transition phases for incoming undergraduate students in detail


Updates In Academic Affairs - 04/21/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Apr 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 04/21/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  1. Academic affairs year in review: new colleagues, notable grants, high honors
  2. Announcements


Updates In Academic Affairs - 04/07/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Apr 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 04/07/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Become a Brand Ambassador, an invaluable role for all WMU employees

  • Expert praises WMU assessment handbook as a paragon for higher education


Updates In Academic Affairs - 03/24/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Mar 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 03/24/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Academic program review and planning is making steady progress

  • Office of Disability Services for Students’ overflow testing site set for final exam week

  • All non-bargaining unit staff in academic affairs invited to April 25 meeting


Updates In Academic Affairs - 03/10/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Mar 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 03/10/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Recruitment presentations available online — and in person
  • Following federal rules on providing textbook information is critical
  • Assessment in Action Day set for next week
  • Nominate your colleagues for their excellent work


Updates In Academic Affairs - 02/24/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Feb 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 02/24/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • New WMU Discover Experts database available
  1. Phase 1
  2. Phase 2
  3. Phase 3
  • Announcements


Updates In Academic Affairs - 02/10/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Feb 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 02/10/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

Suicide prevention expert presents to campus this week

Save the Date! - $tart $mart Salary Negotiation workshop


Updates In Academic Affairs - 01/28/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Jan 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 01/28/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Latest class of Graduate College Faculty Fellows selected
  • Graduate students design new symposium modeled on TED Talks
  • Important upcoming event


Updates In Academic Affairs - 01/13/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Jan 2014

Updates In Academic Affairs - 01/13/14, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • You can help boost undergraduate enrollment
  • Admitted student events — a chance to get involved
  • Medallion and Multicultural Leader scholarships competitions set
  • Other important upcoming events


Updates In Academic Affairs - 12/16/13, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Dec 2013

Updates In Academic Affairs - 12/16/13, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • Title IX, violence prevention and other online training
  • Open forums address academic program review and planning
  • University begins process to identify ‘STARS’ sustainability courses
  • Many thanks and happy holidays


Updates In Academic Affairs - 12/02/13, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs Dec 2013

Updates In Academic Affairs - 12/02/13, Office Of The Provost And Vice President For Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

  • New methods for reporting progress on strategic planning
  • Transparency reporting