WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY’S NEWSLETTEPRISMR FOR AcaDEMIC AFFairs Volume 79, April 2014 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES STUDENT AND ALUMNI AccOLADES There is a long list of families who have sent multiple members over multiple generations to WMU. We have had parent and child graduates, and sibling graduates. But the Lenkart family has the distinction of simultaneously having five current Broncos - four students and one employee. Kevin is pursuing a master’s degree from the School of Public Affairs and Administration. He considers his family “fortunate to have a large and well- respected university” in close proximity to where they’ve settled. His wife Robin has been an employee in WMU’s Department of Chemistry for six years and is proud that her eldest daughter will graduate this year “with a great education at a well-known and highly- esteemed university.” Kevin and Robin’s three children, Allison, Lauren and Scott are also proud Broncos. Allison, a senior majoring in psychology, admits that she wanted to attend a university further from home The Lenkart Family Continued on next page TabLE OF CONTENTS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 1 ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 20 CENTER FOR AcaDEMIC SUccESS PROGrams 6 EXTENDED UNIVERSITY PROGrams 22 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND EVALUATION CENTER 22 APPLIED SCIENCES 7 GraDUATE COLLEGE 23 COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS 10 HAWORTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 26 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 12 HAENICKE INSTITUTE FOR GLObaL EDUcaTION 28 COLLEGE OF AVIATION 16 UNIVERSITY LibrariES 29 COLLEGE OF EDUcaTION AND HUMAN DEVELOpmENT 18 1 PRISM: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY’S NEWSLETTER FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS initially, but has grown to love WMU. dedicated to disseminating the Creative Scholars awards, four were When thinking about graduating this science of behavior and organizational selected from the College of Arts and year, Allison said, “I will really miss performance improvement through Sciences. They are: Traci Brimhall, being on campus because I feel so workshops, talks, book chapters and English; Kevin Douglass, chemistry; comfortable here and have grown to journal articles. Ludwig and McGee Min Tang, philosophy; Samanthi love being a student and a Bronco. were initially inspired by the work of Wickramarachchi, physics. I have made many life-long friends.” Geary Rummler while getting their Allison’s time at WMU will extend doctorates at WMU under the guidance through this summer as she is preparing of their mentors Dale Brethower, ITEMS OF AcaDEMIC INTEREST to study abroad in Ireland to visit elderly Alyce Dickinson and Maria Malott. As care and Alzheimer’s facilities. they began consulting and teaching, The Center of African Development Lauren, an elementary education they continuously tried to find ways to Policy Research (CADPR) at WMU, major and member of the Lee Honors consolidate their learnings into user- in collaboration with the Haenicke College, credits WMU with giving friendly tools for clients and students. Institute for Global Education and the her a second place to call home and They are grateful to have had the Department of Economics announce granting her with opportunities to opportunity to learn from the masters a call for papers on “The Challenges get involved on campus and with the and are committed to carrying the torch of Good Governance and Leadership community. She recently participated in forward to advance the field. for Sustainable Development in the Alternative Spring Break where she African States” for the 8th International volunteered at Give Kids the World, a Conference on African Development. resort for children with life-threatening The ICAD will be held Aug. 14-16 in illnesses and was inducted into the 2028 Brown Hall. Submit abstracts (250 honors fraternity, Alpha Lambda Delta. words) via ScholarWorks by June 1. An Although Scott is still in high school, abstract for all accepted papers will he has been taking classes at WMU be published. Selected papers will be since the seventh grade as part of the reviewed for publication in CADPR’s Academically Talented Youth Program. e-journal, International Journal of He is now dual-enrolled at WMU and African Development. The conference is says he is thoroughly enjoying his open to the public. classes. Scott’s experience at WMU has solidified his decision to become an The Department of Gender and International Relations/Political Science Women’s Studies will receive the 2014 major. Bronco Pride Campus Advocacy Award. This award recognizes a department, WMU faculty member and alumna office, or registered student Dr. Heather McGee and her business Dr. Heather McGee organization that has demonstrated partner Dr. Lori Ludwig, also a Western exceptional leadership in the area of Michigan University graduate, were LBGTA-inclusion at WMU by advocating honored with the Geary Rummler for and fostering a safe and welcoming Award for the Advancement of The Graduate College has awarded the environment for all people. The Performance Improvement for their following College of Arts and Sciences Department of Gender and Women’s work at Performance Blueprints, Inc. This students with awards. Of eight All- Studies: award, presented by the International University Graduate Teachers awards, • Demonstrates an enduring Society for Performance Improvement, seven were selected from the College commitment to support and advocate honors individuals and/or organizations of Arts and Sciences. They are: Andrea for LBGTA individuals and LBGTA- who have demonstrated and reflect the Bierema, Mallinson Institute for Science initiatives on campus work and life of its namesake. This award Education; Franklin Cline, English; Jack • Welcomes all members of campus is designated for thought leaders who Goodman, history; Elizabyth Hiscox, inclusive of sexual orientation and demonstrate outstanding performance English; Jennifer Marson, sociology; gender identity with documented results and selfless Michael Romano, political science; • Provides leadership in the area of sharing. Rachael Tilka, psychology. Of five LBGTA-inclusion Performance Blueprints, Inc. is All-University Graduate Research and Continued on next page 2 PRISM: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY’S NEWSLETTER FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS • Diversity and Inclusion Recognition Award: Dr. Sisay Asefa, Department of Economics and Dr. David Huffman, Department of Chemistry • Gender Scholar Award recipient: Dr. Jean Kimmel, Department of Economics On April 14, two College of Arts and Sciences employees were honored during the spring semiannual Western Michigan University Make a Difference award ceremony. The Make a Difference award is a campus-wide peer-to-peer program that recognizes university staff for their outstanding accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. Mary Lou Brooks, office coordinator for the Department of Geography and Tammi Smith, academic advisor for CAS were WMU Department of Gender and Women’s Studies applauded for their service to WMU. Brooks was nominated by colleagues and the students she serves. She • Strives to create organizational and/ Awards, Staff Excellence Awards, patiently explains daunting grant or institutional change that promotes Diversity and Inclusion Recognition processes and is well-known for LBGTA-inclusion Award and Gender Scholar Award. listening to students with both • Actively challenges structures that This year we recognized 13 individuals academic and personal issues. In perpetuate institutional oppression for their exemplary contributions to addition to her care and concern for for LBGTA people the College of Arts and Sciences. Each students, Brooks expertly supports • Shares Office of Diversity and honoree received his/her award on faculty and staff and often develops Inclusion vision which encompasses March 20 at the University Center for the new ideas for promoting the inclusion, acceptance, respect, and Humanities. Department of Geography. empowerment • Professional and Community Service: Like Brooks, Smith was nominated Dr. Philip Egan, Department of by colleagues and the students she English advises. She is highly organized and FacULTY AND STAFF AccOLADES • Research and Creative Activity: Dr. works well with various departments William C. Olsen, Department of across campus. She has identified English and Dr. Benjamin Torres The College of Arts and Sciences is improvements to the advising process Caballero, Department of Spanish pleased to announce the recipients each year and colleagues credit • Teaching: Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti, of the 2013-14 Faculty Achievement her with making WMU better for its School of Communication and students. Smith embodies the pride Dr. Michael Ryan, Department of as an employee and as an alumna, as Economics she earned her bachelor’s and master’s • Global Engagement: Dr. Jeffrey degrees from WMU. M. Angles, Department of World Every fall and spring, awards are Languages and Literatures and Dr. presented to a maximum of 15 people. James Butterfield, Department of Recipients get a certificate and a pre- Political Science tax prize of $300. Semiannual award • Staff Excellence Award: Ms. Jacquelyn winners are then eligible for one of four Bizzell, CAS Undergraduate Advising; annual Make a Difference awards that Ms. Dorilee Schieble, Department of includes a pre-tax prize of $1200. Award 2013-14 Faculty Achievement and Staff History; Ms. Heather White, Mallinson Excellence Award winners Continued on next page Institute for Science Education 3 PRISM: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY’S NEWSLETTER FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS winners are selected