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Transfer Student Spring Orientation, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Joe Reish Reception/Roast, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Updates In Academic Affairs: 12/13/2016, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• Introducing the Academic Affairs Strategic Plan—Invest in Gold
• Nominations sought for faculty scholar award
• Heartfelt gratitude and holiday cheer

Statement On Dec. 8 Off-Campus Shooting, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

The University has learned that the victim of last night's shooting was a WMU student.

Rajagiri University-In Pursuit Of Excellence Lecture Transformative Ties: How International Education Makes Us Strong, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Christ University Mba Program Lecture Transformative Ties: How International Education Makes Us Strong, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Geosciences Newsletter - 2016, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 8, No. 2

• Greetings from the Chair
• Faculty & Staff
• Michigan Geological Survey
• MGRRE
• CoreKids
• Geosciences Advisory Council
• 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award
• Endowments and Donors
• Department Publications
• Student Scholarships & Awards
• Our Students
• Student Organizations

Cto Updates - 12/2016, Western Michigan University

Tech Talk

• Techsmith Relay is going away
• IT security education for WMU students
• Email limits in W-Exchange
• SMTP server migration
• Google Apps for Education
• Imtiaz retires

Discovery, December 2016, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

• Grant puts rare Latin manuscript into special collections and rare book department
• Researcher earns NASA fellowship
• Discover discovery workshops
• Spring convocation—Feb. 17, 2017

Connections, 12/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• CHHS faculty and staff recognized at State of the College
• Learn about this year's recipients. PA student awarded scholarship
• OT instructor receives EUP Community Engagement Award
• Students raise awareness about sexual and domestic assault
• AHEC hosts HOSA MED-TALK 2016

Western News, December 1, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Campus climate survey results unveiled, University; community programs slated to honor MLK, Steering committee launches new assessment initiative, New dean announced for honors college, On Campus with Kahler Schuemann, First-Year Experience seminar to celebrate service-learning partnership

The Empowerment Of Academic Women Leaders At Saudi Universities And Its Relationship To Their Administrative Creativity, Azala M. Al Ghamdi

Dissertations

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the influence of leaders’ sense of psychological empowerment for women leaders on those leaders’ administrative creativity in both established and emerging universities in Saudi Arabia. The five guiding research questions were used at both established and emerging Saudi universities: (1) what are both male and female leaders’ perceptions of women leaders’ psychological empowerment? (2) What are their perceptions of the administrative creativity among women leaders? (3) How do perceptions of both psychological empowerment and administrative creativity differ between male and female leaders and between established and emerging universities? (4) What other …

From Novice To Independent Researcher: A Content Analysis Of Phd Student Blogs, Sarah J. Cox

Dissertations

The work of completing a PhD is complex, requiring a student to make sense of many uncertain processes in multiple contexts as they move toward independent scholarship. A setting that provides support in learning the tasks of PhD-related work is the informal learning environment of the Internet. Social media sites, such as blogs and wikis, supply a vast number of resources related to PhD work. Of particular interest to this study, are blog sites maintained by students who are sharing practices related to PhD work. It is possible to use a qualitative method to explore what blogs show us about …

The Impact Of Denominational Affiliation On Organizational Sense Of Belonging And Commitment Of Adjunct Faculty At Bible Colleges And Universities, Kimberly M. Pilieci

Dissertations

The majority of faculty in higher education, including secular and biblical institutions, are adjunct faculty. The literature suggests that adjunct faculty are less effective and satisfied, and have weaker organizational sense of belonging (OSB) and affective organizational commitment (AOC). Denominational affiliation (DA) and religious commitment (RC) might mitigate the adjunct faculty’s feelings regarding OSB and AOC, but no research has pursued this set of questions. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of denominational affiliation and religious commitment on organizational sense of belonging and affective organizational commitment among the sample population, adjunct faculty at colleges and …

Community Conversation-Center For Michigan Event, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

25-Year Club, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

25 Year Club: 35th Annual Gala, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club: 35th Annual Gala

November 29, 2016

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees

Updates In Academic Affairs: 11/21/2016, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• BUSINESS COLLEGE DEAN CANDIDATES TO GIVE ON-CAMPUS PRESENTATIONS
• PANEL DISCUSSION ON ‘STUDENTS OF CONCERN’ SET FOR DEC. 1
• NOMINATION FOR NEW ‘GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT’ AWARD DUE DEC. 4

Writing For An Authentic Audience – One Teacher-Writer’S Narrative Journey, Danielle L. Defauw, Melissa Smith

Teaching/Writing: The Journal of Writing Teacher Education

The research literature shows many universities do not require elementary pre-service and in-service teachers to take a writing methodology course, yet elementary teachers must be prepared to teach K-8 writing. This qualitative case study highlights a beginning elementary in-service teacher’s experiences enrolled in a K-8 writing methodology course designed to strengthen her teacher-writer voice for authentic purposes using the writing workshop framework. Using narrative inquiry’s critical event approach to analyze and compare the teacher’s and her peers’ data (writer’s notebook, reflections, surveys, interviews, written selections, field note journal), this research article details her case study as a critical incident to …

Western News, November 17, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU experts help millions to get clean water, Long celebration of Dunn presidency starts in January, WMU saluted again in rankings of veteran-friendly institutions, Community forum focuses on public trust in state government, Researcher finds little connection between violence; video games, On Campus with Laura Weber

First Global Ambassadors Scholarship Competition, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

A Post-Election Message From President Dunn, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

As noted in my pre-election message to the University campus, elections are always challenging and hard fought. And they offer rhetoric that can be disturbing or offensive. We witnessed some of this, clearly, in this year’s campaign.

A Post-Election Message From President Dunn, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

The 2016 U.S. presidential campaign ends Tuesday, Nov. 8. Earlier today, I taped a message, primarily for our students, simply asking that they take heart, keep this polarized election in perspective and plan to vote.

Updates In Academic Affairs: 11/08/2016, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• Clery reports for student travel due by end of January
• Instructors urged to make plans for student testing accommodations now
• Don’t miss upcoming receptions, luncheons

Kalamazoo Russian Festival, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, November 3, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grant puts rare manuscript into collection, NASA fellow modeling off-world polar storms, Numerous events in November are honoring veterans, Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans, Drawings continue for campus United Way donors, On Campus with Jason Long

Bernie Sanders Event Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Emeriti News, November 2016, Emeriti Council

Emeriti News

Contents from Volume XXV Number 1:

• Emeriti Council
• Message from the Chair: Andy Brogowicz
• Wednesday lls Returning to Heinig Emeriti Lounge
• Invitation to Get Involved
• Announcements and General News
• Emeriti Council VP Receives Kudos in Florida
• In Remembrance
• Medallion Scholars Contribute to Kalamazoo Life
• Emeriti Council Scholarships
• Medallion Scholarships
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Connections, 11/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Students explore options at inaugural Student Expo
• Ph.D. program cohosts second annual PBRN Symposium
• State of the College, Faculty and Staff Awards take place Dec. 2
• CHHS welcomes new faculty for 2016-17
• OT students learn about ergonomic furniture design at the Herman Miller Design Yard
• Burian lecture, Diversity and Inclusion conference scheduled for February

Take A Bow - 11/2016, Department Of Theatre

Theatre Newsletter

WMU Theatre News