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Enewsletter- November 2016, College Of Education And Human Development

College of Education and Human Development News

• Anonymous donor reveals himself to students who want to be teachers
• Judge Gershwin A. Drain is a 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
• WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award
• Faculty receive Emerging and Distinguished Scholars Awards in the field of education and human development
• CECP Faculty Continue Work with KPS
• Local WMU Alumni, including Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell, honored with Golden Apple/Keystone Awards

Fall Open House Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Bischof And Byrd-Jacobs To Present In Quest For Honors College Deanship, College Of Education And Human Development

Family and Consumer Sciences News

Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs, associate dean of the Graduate College, will present at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the honors college lounge.

Dr. Gary Bischof, professor and chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, will present at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, also in the honors college lounge.

Updates In Academic Affairs: 10/25/2016, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• Finalists in business, honors college dean searches to visit campus
• Several Gold Gatherings—faculty/staff mixers—set for 2016-17 academic year

Office Of Diversity And Inclusion Breakfast, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, October 20, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU has record-breaking homecoming day, Alliance with FSW formally announced in Florida, Annual Benefits and Wellness Expo scheduled for Oct. 26, Clayton tapped to head military; veterans affairs, Trustees approve changes in campus; road names, On Campus with Tania Echavarria, WMU students; employees have complimentary access to New York Times

Wmu/Fsw/Charlotte County Alliance Celebration, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session October 11, 2016, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Minutes of the WMU Board of Trustees meeting include appendices:

• Formal Agenda
• Proposed Meeting Minutes
• College of Education and Human Development Presentation
• Wayfaring Naming
• Wayfaring Presentation
• State Capital Outlay Building Priority List
• Capital Outlay Supplement
• Gift Report
• Gift Report Supplement
• Grant Report
• Grant Report Supplement
• Personnel Report

United Way Kick-Off Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western News, October 6, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: BTR Park’s Phase II garners federal grant, Portage to benefit from state funds for geological survey, University wide; ethics-related book readings underway, Cooley director to lead Michigan bar, Fall 2016 enrollment is up in some areas; down slightly overall, On Campus with Linda Poquette

College Of Education And Human Development 60th Anniversary Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2016, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• High Ambitions The Western Aerospace Launch Initiative hurtles toward a space-based research mission as students aim for the launch of WMU’s first satellite.
• One more for Dunn President to retire after 10th transformative year
• Master Professor Why a Michigan Professor of the Year sometimes interns
• The Right Dose Profs hope study leads to reduction in EMS pediatric drug dosing errors
• How do you build a better bone model? Get a WMU expert and engineering students involved
• Upcycled to Unmentionables Alumna’s cheeky business is serious about ‘green’ fashion
• Broncos Abroad Study abroad opportunities on the rise
• Movement Exchange WMU students, Panamanian …

Cto Updates - 10/2016, Office Of Information Technology

Tech Talk

• SharePoint heading to the cloud
• My Mediasite update
• New Office 365 App Launcher
• Windows 10 and Symantec
• Elearning copyrighted materials
• Video VoIP phones
• Central Authenticaion Service
• Elearning update

Take A Bow- 10/2016, Department Of Theatre

Theatre Newsletter

WMU Theatre News

Haworth College Of Business News (10/2016), Haworth College Of Business

Haworth College of Business News

• BIG DATA AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS CONFERENCE
• STUDENTS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS
• PHOTOS FROM PANCAKE BREAKFAST
• ADVANCED PURCHASING WORKSHOPS

Math Education Matters, October 2016, Western Michigan University

Mathematics News

• Mathematics Education at WMU
• Fulbright Scholarship
• Visiting Student
• Curriculum Internship
• Calculus Initiative
• Research on Children’s Thinking
• News from Graduates
• New Elementary School Math Major
• Upcoming Presentations

Connections, 10/2016, College Of Health And Human Services

College of Health and Human Services Newsletter

• Congratulations to the 2016 CHHS Outstanding Alumni Academy inductees
• Students explore opportunities at inaugural CHHS Student Expo
• OT scholarship recipients honored at AMBUCS luncheon
• Universities celebrate Florida-Michigan alliance
• Art exhibit represents 'Finale' for retiring Gay Walker
• Childbirth simulator delivers lifesaving skills
• Students gain experience at WMU Senior Day Services

Fall Convocation 2016 Schedule, Office Of Faculty Development

Fall Convocation

A schedule for the 2016 Fall Convection, giving information on the times and locations of programs to improve student learning, including faculty and staff awards, State of the University Address, and aspects of the Teaching & Learning Bash, Teaching with Technology and Assessment in Action.

Fcs Faculty Member Dr. Duncan Lane Has Article In Journal Of Marriage And Family Review, College Of Education And Human Development

Family and Consumer Sciences News

Dr. Crystal Duncan Lane recently had an article accepted in Marriage and Family Review, one of the top-tier journals in the family science field.

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 …

State Of The University- Sept. 30, 2016, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

• FALL CONVOCATION
• THE STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY
• LEARNER CENTERED
• DISCOVERY DRIVEN
• GLOBALLY ENGAGED
• THE PATH FORWARD

Fall Convocation State Of The University, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

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 …

Fall Convocation 2016 Flier, Office Of Faculty Development

Fall Convocation

Flier advertising the Fall 2016 Convocation.

Fall Convocation 2016 Program, Office Of Faculty Development

Fall Convocation

A program for the Fall 2016 convocation, giving information on programs to improve student learning, including faculty and staff awards, State of the University Address, aspects of the Teaching & Learning Bash, and Teaching with Technology and Assessment in Action.

Michigan Geological Survey Announcement, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Updates In Academic Affairs: 09/27/2016, Office Of The Provost And Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs

• NEWLY CREATED OFFICE COORDINATES PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS AT WMU
• MEDALLION SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION SLATED FOR EARLIER IN THE YEAR
• INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL, PROJECTS
• FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CENTER FOR FOSTERING SUCCESS CONFERENCE SET FOR 2017

Wmu Foundation 40th Anniversary Celebration, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.