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|name = Western Michigan University |
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|established = 1903 |
| established = May 27, 1903 |
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|type = [[Public university|Public]] |
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| endowment = $262 million<ref>{{As of|2013|06|30}} {{cite web |url=http://www.nacubo.org/Documents/EndowmentFiles/2013NCSEEndowmentMarketValuesRevisedJan232014.pdf |title=U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2013 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2012 to FY 2013 |publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers and Commonfund Institute |accessdate=June 8, 2014 |format=PDF}}</ref> |
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|faculty = 925 |
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|president = [[John Dunn (university president)|John Dunn]] |
| president = [[John Dunn (university president)|John Dunn]] |
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| students = 24,294<ref name=enrollment>{{cite web |url=http://wmich.edu/ir/reports/enrollment/dose/201340dose.pdf |title=Data On Students Enrolled |publisher=WMU Office of Institutional Research |date= |accessdate=October 28, 2013}}</ref> |
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|undergrad = 19, |
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|postgrad = 5, |
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|city = [[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo]] |
| city = [[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo]] |
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|state = [[Michigan]] |
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| colors = Brown and gold<br>{{color box|#472311}} {{color box|#c6930a}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/VIP-1-18-13-web.pdf |title=Visual Identity Program |publisher=Western Michigan University |date=January 2011 |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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|colors = Brown and Gold |
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|mascot = [[Buster Bronco (Western Michigan)|Buster Bronco]] |
| mascot = [[Buster Bronco (Western Michigan)|Buster Bronco]] |
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| nickname = [[Western Michigan Broncos|Broncos]] |
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| athletics = [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] – [[Mid-American Conference|MAC]], [[National Collegiate Hockey Conference|NCHC]] |
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|nickname = [[Western Michigan Broncos|Broncos]] |
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| sports = 15 varsity teams |
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| affiliations = [[Association of Public and Land-grant Universities|APLU]]<br>[[American Association of State Colleges and Universities|AASCU]] |
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|website = [http://www.wmich.edu wmich.edu] [http://www.wmubroncos.com WMUBroncos.com] |
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| logo = [[Image:Western Michigan University wordmark.png|Western Michigan University]] |
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|former_names = Western State Normal School ( |
| former_names = Western State Normal School <small>(1903–1926)</small><br>Western State Teachers College <small>(1927–1940)</small><br>Western Michigan College of Education <small>(1941–1955)</small><br>Western Michigan College <small>(1955–1957)</small><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.michmaa.org/newsletters/Fall03Newsletter/wmuHist.html |title=Brief History of Mathematics at WMU |website=Michmaa.org |date= |accessdate=November 25, 2011}}</ref> |
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'''Western Michigan University''' ('''WMU''') is a [[public university]] |
'''Western Michigan University''' ('''WMU''') is a [[public university]] located in [[Kalamazoo, Michigan]], [[United States]]. The university was established in 1903 by [[Dwight B. Waldo]], and as of the Fall 2013 semester, its enrollment is 24,294.<ref name=enrollment/> |
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WMU has one of the largest [[aviation]] programs in the [[United States]], and it is the site of the annual [[International Congress on Medieval Studies]]. The university's athletic teams compete in [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] and are collectively known as the [[Western Michigan Broncos]]. They compete in the [[Mid-American Conference]] for most sports. |
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WMU's main [[campus]] is located in [[Kalamazoo, Michigan]], USA. As of the Fall 2009 semester, the school has an enrollment of 24,576. The school's [[mascot]] is [[Buster Bronco (Western Michigan)|Buster Bronco]], and the [[school colors]] are [[brown]] and [[gold]]. |
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==History== |
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WMU's College of Aviation is one of the largest [[aviation]] programs in the [[United States]]; the university is also noted for its Paper Engineering and Behavior Analysis programs, as well as for the Haworth College of Business and Army [[ROTC]] program. |
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[[File:EastCampus1915.jpg|thumb|left|Western State Normal School, 1915]]On May 27, 1903, Michigan Governor [[Aaron T. Bliss]] signed a bill authorizing the creation of the State's fourth teacher-training facility. The three other [[normal schools]] were in Ypsilanti ([[Eastern Michigan University|Eastern]]), Mount Pleasant ([[Central Michigan University|Central]]), and Marquette ([[Northern Michigan University|Northern]]). Kalamazoo was chosen as the new school's location on August 28, 1903. Other locations considered included [[Allegan, Michigan|Allegan]], [[Muskegon, Michigan|Muskegon]], [[Grand Rapids, Michigan|Grand Rapids]], [[Decatur, Michigan|Decatur]], [[Three Oaks, Michigan|Three Oaks]], and [[Hastings, Michigan|Hastings]]. The first building, then known as the Administration Building, and now known as East Hall, was constructed in 1904.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cf.wmich.edu/planning/WebSites/1903/1903CampusDesign.htm |title=1903 Campus Plan | Campus Planning | Western Michigan University |publisher=Cf.wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=November 25, 2011}}</ref> |
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The University was first officially known as '''Western State Normal School''', and originally offered a two-year training program. The first principal and president was [[Dwight B. Waldo]], who served from 1904 until 1936. The school was renamed several times throughout its early history, beginning with '''Western State Teachers College''' in 1927, '''Michigan College of Education''' in 1941, and '''Western Michigan College''' in 1955. On February 26, 1957, Governor [[G. Mennen Williams]] signed into law a bill making Western Michigan College the state's fourth public university, giving the school its current name of '''Western Michigan University'''. |
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WMU's expansion projects include a new Business Technology and Research Park for research and economic development, a new engineering campus, a new health and human services campus, a new aviation campus in [[Battle Creek, Michigan]], and extensive building renovation and restoration on the main Kalamazoo campus, as well as a new chemistry building and a visual arts center. |
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Most of the oldest and original WMU buildings and "classrooms" are collectively known as [[East Campus (Western Michigan University)|East Campus]], located directly East from the more centrally located "West Campus". |
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WMU is the site of the annual [[International Congress on Medieval Studies]]. |
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Access to the East Campus site was an issue because of the steep grade elevating it above the city. The [[Western State Normal Railroad]] was established in 1907 to carry students and staff up and down the hill via a funicular. It operated until 1949.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cf.wmich.edu/planning/WebSites/Specialties/TrolleyCommemoration.htm |title=Western Trolley Commemoration | Photos Images Trivia | Western Michigan University |publisher=Cf.wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=November 25, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Academics== |
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The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching places WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. [[Princeton Review]] included Western Michigan on its 'best Midwestern colleges' list for two years in a row. The University also had six [[Fulbright Scholars]], the most of any school in the state of Michigan in 2006, these individuals are recognized for increasing understanding between the United States and other countries. |
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The university offers 237 degree programs, including 29 at the doctoral level, through 7 academic colleges. WMU's degree-granting colleges are: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Aviation, the Haworth College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the College of Fine Arts and the College of Health and Human Services. In addition, the campus boasts a Graduate College and the Lee Honors College, one of the nation's oldest collegiate honors programs. |
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The Haworth College of Business operates out of Arnold Schneider Hall. The school is named for an alumnus, who gave a gift of $5,000,000 towards the construction of Schneider Hall, and later served on the school's board of directors. Aside from having a nationally recognized undergraduate business program, the Haworth College of Business has one of the oldest and most successful Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs in the state. It also is the sixth largest college of business in the country, with over 5,200 students. |
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==Campus== |
==Campus== |
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WMU's campuses encompass more than {{convert|1200|acre|km2}} and roughly 150 buildings. Western is divided into five campuses in and near [[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo]]: |
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[[Image:WMUCampus2.jpg|thumb|left|Stewart Clocktower, flanked by Waldo Library to the left, and the University Computing Center.]] |
[[Image:WMUCampus2.jpg|thumb|left|Stewart Clocktower, flanked by Waldo Library to the left, and the University Computing Center.]] |
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West Campus is the primary and largest WMU campus in [[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo]], and is usually referred to as "Main Campus." Most of the university [[academic]] and [[academic administration|administrative]] buildings are located on West Campus, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Haworth College of Business, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, |
West Campus is the primary and largest WMU campus in [[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo]], and is usually referred to as "Main Campus." Most of the university [[academic]] and [[academic administration|administrative]] buildings are located on West Campus, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Haworth College of Business,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edumaritime.com/michigan-mi/western-michigan-university-at-kalamazoo-michigan-supply-management-education |title=Supply Chain Education |accessdate=December 1, 2013}}</ref> College of Education, College of Fine Arts, the Lee Honors College and Waldo Library. Many of the [[residence halls]] are found scattered throughout West Campus, while other [[dormitories]] (affectionately referred to as "The Valleys") are located adjacent to West Campus in Goldsworth Valley. |
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The Bernhard Center is a centrally located multi-purpose Student Union which provides student and community groups with meeting space. Located within the Bernhard Center is the Bronco Mall, a one-stop-shop for students which includes a large 24-hour computer lab, a [[food court]] and dining area, a full service [[bank]], and one of two school [[bookstore]]s. Waldo Library and the attached University Computing Center are located on West Campus, as is the Dalton Musical Center. Recently constructed buildings on West Campus include the Richmond Center for Visual Arts and the new Chemistry Building, which replaces aging McCracken Hall. |
The Bernhard Center is a centrally located multi-purpose Student Union which provides student and community groups with meeting space. Located within the Bernhard Center is the Bronco Mall, a one-stop-shop for students which includes a large 24-hour computer lab, a [[food court]] and dining area, a full service [[bank]], and one of two school [[bookstore]]s. Waldo Library and the attached University Computing Center are located on West Campus, as is the Dalton Musical Center. Recently constructed buildings on West Campus include the Richmond Center for Visual Arts and the new Chemistry Building, which replaces aging McCracken Hall. |
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McCracken hall is also the location of the Paper pilot plant. The plant handles research and small on-site production trials of paper for the university and private clients. |
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West Campus is also the site of [[Miller Auditorium]]. A large entertainment venue seating nearly 3500 people, it is Michigan's fourth largest auditorium. Miller Auditorium hosts many events ranging from popular [[musicals]] and [[concerts]] to graduation commencements and film screenings. The Gilmore Theater Complex is located directly next to Miller Auditorium, and features three performance stages and faculty offices. The [[Richmond Center for Visual Arts]] was added to the Fine Arts Complex in 2007, then South Kohrman Hall was renovated into the Kohrman Hall Studios in 2008. Both house the [[Gwen Frostic School of Art]]. |
West Campus is also the site of [[Miller Auditorium]]. A large entertainment venue seating nearly 3500 people, it is Michigan's fourth largest auditorium. Miller Auditorium hosts many events ranging from popular [[musicals]] and [[concerts]] to graduation commencements and film screenings. The Gilmore Theater Complex is located directly next to Miller Auditorium, and features three performance stages and faculty offices. The [[Richmond Center for Visual Arts]] was added to the Fine Arts Complex in 2007, then South Kohrman Hall was renovated into the Kohrman Hall Studios in 2008. Both house the [[Gwen Frostic School of Art]]. |
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{{Main|East Campus (Western Michigan University)}} |
{{Main|East Campus (Western Michigan University)}} |
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East Campus is the original development dating from when the university was founded in 1903. It contains many of the university's historical buildings including, East Hall, West Hall, North Hall, Walwood Hall, Spindler Hall, Vandercook Hall, and The Little Theater. Many of these buildings are located on a hill overlooking the city of [[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo]]. |
East Campus is the original development dating from when the university was founded in 1903. It contains many of the university's historical buildings including, East Hall, West Hall, North Hall, Walwood Hall, Spindler Hall, Vandercook Hall, and The Little Theater. Many of these buildings are located on a hill overlooking the city of [[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo]]. Walwood Hall, renovated in 1992 is home to the Graduate College, the Graduate Student Advisory Committee, the Medieval Institute, the WMU Office of Research and several other academic and administrative offices. |
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In December 2012, WMU announced plans to renovate its birthplace, historic East Hall, for use as an alumni center. It also announced plans to demolish several of the university's original historic buildings and utilize the hilltop as green space.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ursula Zerilli |url=http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/12/east_hall_to_undergo_15_millio.html |title=WMU's East Hall to undergo renovation for alumni center; 3 surrounding historic buildings to be demolished |publisher=MLive.com |date=December 10, 2012 |accessdate=November 21, 2013}}</ref> |
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As of December 2013, both West Hall and the Speech and Hearing building that were located on East Campus had been demolished. The original East Hall will remain, but North Hall and the two side wings of East Hall will come down. East Hall will reopen in 2015 as the WMU Alumni Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mywmu.com/s/1428/gid2/social.aspx?sid=1428&gid=2&pgid=931 |title=The Alumni Center |publisher=MyWMU |date= |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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===Oakland Drive Campus=== |
===Oakland Drive Campus=== |
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{{Main|Oakland Drive Campus}} |
{{Main|Oakland Drive Campus}} |
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The Oakland Drive Campus is the university's newest land acquisition. It is home to the university's |
The Oakland Drive Campus is the university's newest land acquisition. It is home to the university's College of Health and Human Services and the WMU Army ROTC program. |
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It is now also home to the Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections new location, the Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10119 |title=Dedication set for Zhang Legacy Collections Center | WMU News | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date=October 11, 2013 |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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===Parkview Campus=== |
===Parkview Campus=== |
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[[Image:WMUEngineering.jpg|thumb|right|College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Parkview Campus]] |
[[Image:WMUEngineering.jpg|thumb|right|College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Parkview Campus]] |
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The Parkview Campus is home to the University's |
The Parkview Campus is home to the University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Business Technology and Research Park. "Erected" in 2003, the $72.5 million building is {{convert|343000|sqft|m2}} and features two two-story {{convert|600|ft|m|sing=on}} wings connected by a middle glass enclosure. The campus is located about {{convert|3|mi|km}} southwest of the main campus. |
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The {{convert|265|acre|km2|sing=on}} campus contains the paper coating plant with space available for the paper pilot plant on west campus. The school offers |
The {{convert|265|acre|km2|sing=on}} campus contains the paper coating plant with space available for the paper pilot plant on west campus.{{Citation needed|date=February 2011}} The school offers 17 undergraduate engineering, technology and applied sciences programs, while the graduate level, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers 9 master programs, and 6 doctoral programs. |
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===College of Aviation=== |
===College of Aviation=== |
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The College of Aviation, with over 700 undergraduate students, offers one of the largest and most "prestigious"(top 3) Flight Science programs in the nation. |
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'''College facilities''' |
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College of Aviation provides 3 program options for students. |
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The College of Aviation runs a [[Cirrus SR-20]] fleet and turbine engine testing sites. Facility is located in [[Battle Creek, Michigan]] at [[W. K. Kellogg Airport]]. |
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''' [http://www.wmich.edu/aviation/avs.html Aviation Flight Science]''' |
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Because the demand for training was so high, the city of Battle Creek and the Air National Guard, in conjunction with the College of Aviation, decided to construct a new runway. The new runway is just to the "west" of the original runway 23 and runs parallel to it. This caused Battle Creek's main runway to be renamed runway 23R and the new runway 23L. The total cost of the project was around $7 million, 95% of the money coming from the government. The runway is now currently open and fully "operational".<ref>[http://155.178.201.160/d-tpp/1303/00041AD.PDF ]{{dead link|date=November 2013}}</ref> |
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===Medical School=== |
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The Aviation Flight Science program emphasizes intellectual as well as technical competencies. The program is geared toward educating future captains and managers—not just training pilots. In the program, students study general education subjects, the basic sciences, aircraft systems, crew concepts, and resource management, advanced aerodynamics, professional flight, airline operations, management and administration, global navigation, and international flight. If students wish, they will also have an opportunity to be involved in faculty research projects geared toward moving the industry forward. |
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Western Michigan began planning a "medical" school in 2008, named [[Western Michigan University School of Medicine]], and it will admit its first class in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=WMed |url=http://med.wmich.edu/ |publisher=Western Michigan University |accessdate=April 10, 2013}}</ref> Privately funded and created in partnership with Borgess Medical Center and [[Bronson Methodist Hospital]], the school was seeded by a $100 million cash donation from Stryker, the largest cash gift ever given to a college or university in Michigan.<ref>{{cite web |last=Davis |first=Paula M. |title=Historic moment: WMU receives $100 million cash gift for medical school |url=http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/wmu_receives_100_million_anony.html |publisher=MLive |date=March 22, 2011 |accessdate=April 10, 2013}}</ref> It is also the 15th largest cash gift ever given to any public university in the nation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/news/2011/03/066.shtml |title=Record $100 million gift supports new medical school |publisher=Wmich.edu |date=March 17, 2011 |accessdate=November 25, 2011}}</ref> |
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===Law School=== |
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The program also features crew concept in the flight training environment, Crew Resource Management (CRM), the use of state-of-the-art simulators and Line Oriented Flight Crew Simulations, computer based training, and the most advanced flight training equipment with glass cockpit technology including Electronic Flight Information Systems (EFIS) and Flight Management Systems (FMS). |
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Western Michigan University has had a partnership with Thomas M. Cooley Law School for over a decade, that on August 13, 2014, culminated in the adoption of a new name and partnership, the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. <ref>http://www.wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18003</ref> |
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===Regional sites=== |
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In the 1990s, the College of Aviation revised its curriculum to more effectively train students with no previous flight training and to focus on what the airline industry and aviation regulators regard as the critical components of aviation education. Through this revised curriculum students move from zero flight experience, to degree completion, to employment readiness. Once hired, the only further training required will be for conversion to operating with a specific airline on a specific aircraft. College of Aviation strives to remain in touch with the changing needs of the aviation industry so students can get the training and education they need to be a functional and productive part of it. |
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Western Michigan University also has several regional sites that offer education to more than 6,000 students each year. These regional sites are located in various cities throughout [[Michigan]]: |
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*[[Battle Creek, Michigan|Battle Creek]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wmich.edu/battlecreek/ |title=WMU-Battle Creek | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[Benton Harbor, Michigan|Benton Harbor]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/southwest/ |title=WMU-Southwest | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[Grand Rapids, Michigan|Grand Rapids]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/grandrapids/ |title=WMU-Grand Rapids | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[Lansing, Michigan|Lansing]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/lansing/ |title=WMU-Lansing | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[Metro Detroit]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/metrodetroit/ |title=WMU-MetroDetroit | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[Muskegon, Michigan|Muskegon]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/muskegon/ |title=WMU-Muskegon | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[Traverse City, Michigan|Traverse City]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/traversecity/ |title=WMU-Traverse City | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Academics== |
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''' [http://www.wmich.edu/aviation/amt.html Aviation Maintenance Technology] ''' |
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[[File:Sprau tower wmu.jpg|thumb|left|Sprau Tower on WMU's campus]] |
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WMU has a [[Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education|classified by the Carnegie Foundation]] in the [[Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education|Research Universities (high research activity)]] (RU/H) category.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/lookup_listings/view_institution.php?unit_id=172699 |title=Carnegie Classifications | Institution Profile |publisher=Classifications.carnegiefoundation.org |date= |accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> |
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The Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program is a Bachelor of Science program that prepares students to enter technical positions in the aerospace industry. The curriculum focuses on aircraft structures and system design, operation, test, and inspection. These skills and knowledge coupled with a solid science foundation prepares the students for employment in a wide range of aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, and aviation support careers. The Bachelor of Science degree positions our graduates for technology leadership roles in the future. |
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The university has 140 [[undergraduate degree]] programs, 67 [[master's degree]] programs, 29 [[Doctorate|doctoral]] programs, and one [[specialist degree]] program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/about |title=About WMU | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> |
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The AMT program offers course work in advanced industry standards and practices including non-destructive test, composite construction and repair, avionics, and design for reliability and maintainability. In addition, students who complete the program qualify to take the examinations for the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician certification with airframe and powerplant ratings which is recognized around the world as the standard of aviation technical knowledge. |
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The University has seven degree-granting colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Aviation, the Haworth College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the College of Fine Arts and the College of Health and Human Services.<ref name="wmich1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/directories/colleges/ |title=Colleges | Directories | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> In addition, the university has a Graduate College and the Lee Honors College.<ref name="wmich1"/> |
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WMU AMT graduates are highly regarded and sought after by industry. After graduation they go on to positions with airlines, corporate flight operations, manufacturers, government agencies, third party maintenance organizations, and fixed base operators. Air carriers and maintenance organizations routinely recruit WMU graduates. Many seniors have internships with local aircraft repair organizations, corporate flight operations and in WMU flight department's maintenance facility which in many cases turns into full time employment upon graduation. |
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The Haworth College of Business is the university's [[business school]]. One of the largest business schools in the United States, it has some 4,000 undergraduate students and 500 [[Master of Business Administration]] (MBA) and [[Master of Accountancy]] (MSA) students. The college is located in Schneider Hall on the main campus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/business/about/index.html |title=About | Haworth College of Business | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> The College of Business was renamed in honor of alumnus G. W. Haworth after Haworth gave a large donation in the 1980s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/business/about/history.html |title=History | Haworth College of Business | Western Michigan University |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=June 3, 2012}}</ref> |
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The WMU AMT program is the premiere aviation technology program in the country and will prepare students for a challenging career in aerospace. |
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In 2001, WMU and the [[Thomas M. Cooley Law School]] entered into a partnership where students could work on obtaining a [[Master in Public Administration]] from WMU while simultaneously working on a law degree from Cooley. In 2008, WMU and Cooley expanded this partnership so now WMU students enrolled in both MPA and [[Masters in Business Administration]] programs at WMU may simultaneously work on obtaining a law degree from Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University.<ref>[http://www.wmich.edu/westernnews/0708/wn080522.pdf ]{{dead link|date=November 2013}}</ref> |
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'''[http://www.wmich.edu/aviation/asa.html Aviation Administration]''' |
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The Aviation Science and Administration program will increase students awareness of options and opportunities in the airline industry while helping them prepare for a variety of positions and careers, including: |
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Apart from the general education that students will gain, the program concentrates on aviation related management subjects as well as business related groundwork including economics, finance, accountancy, and business enterprise. There are also several electives available to allow them to concentrate on specific areas of management such as organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, airline strategy, or multinational management. Future plans include the addition of state-of-the-art simulations of airport and airline management, planning and preparation for which will begin in Spring 2008. |
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Aviation Science and Administration program graduates are regularly hired to work for major airlines, airports and support industries such as United Airlines, O'Hare Airport in Chicago, Detroit Metro Airport and B.F. Goodrich Aerospace. |
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The College of Aviation's vision is to establish and maintain state-of-the-art, world-class professional aviation programs that are among the best in the world. The COA is examining various methods of teaching and pioneering revolutionary new methods of instruction designed to improve students leadership skills in the aviation industry. The COA strives to produce graduates who think critically, communicate effectively, and participate meaningfully and ethically in the dynamic field of aviation. |
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The College of Aviation's ability to deliver this comprehensive education is enhanced by its state-of-the-art Cirrus SR-20 fleet and turbine engine testing sites. Facility is located in [[Battle Creek, Michigan]] at WK Kellogg Field |
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Because the demand for training is so high, the city of Battle Creek and the Air National Guard in conjunction with the CoA, decided to construct a new runway for use mostly by the CoA students. The new runway - numbered 23 Left - is parallel and to the west of what was Runway 23 (now called 23 Right). Runway 23 Left became operational on July 6, 2011. <ref>http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/07/new_runway_at_wk_kellogg_airpo.html</ref> |
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Western Michigan University also has several regional sites that offer education to more than 6,000 students each year. These regional sites are located in various cities throughout [[Michigan]]: |
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*[[Battle Creek, Michigan|Battle Creek]] [http://www.wmich.edu/battlecreek/ (Website)] |
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*[[Grand Rapids, Michigan|Grand Rapids]] [http://www.wmich.edu/grandrapids/ (Website)] |
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*[[Lansing, Michigan|Lansing]] [http://www.wmich.edu/lansing/ (Website)] |
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*[[Muskegon, Michigan|Muskegon]] [http://www.wmich.edu/muskegon/ (Website)] |
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*[[Benton Harbor, Michigan|Benton Harbor]] (Southwest) [http://www.wmich.edu/southwest/ (Website)] |
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*[[Traverse City, Michigan|Traverse City]] [http://www.wmich.edu/traversecity/ (Website)] |
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==Student life== |
==Student life== |
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[[Image:WMUCampus1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Students enjoying WMU's Main Campus on a spring day.]] |
[[Image:WMUCampus1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Students enjoying WMU's Main Campus on a spring day.]] |
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Western Michigan offers a wide range of activities and student organizations for its students to get involved |
Western Michigan offers a wide range of activities and student organizations for its students to get involved on and off campus. There are currently over 300 registered student organizations that students may join. Students are welcomed to school each year with "Bronco Bash", an event with live entertainment performances and booths sponsored by student and community organizations. |
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On-campus housing provides 23 residence halls and special interest housing for students in programs such as the honors college, aviation, business community, engineering and applied sciences, science scholars, education, fine arts, health and human services, second year students, transfer students, magellan housing, wellness housing. |
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=== Entertainment === |
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The Campus Activities Board is the main student organization responsible for bringing entertainment events for students. Some events the organization sponsors include "At The Show" concerts, "Bernie's After Hours" comedians, "Special Events Live" and "Miller Movies," presented at the school's main theater, Miller Auditorium. CAB sponsors both Bronco Bash and WMU's student [[Homecoming]] activities. |
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Others include the Student Entertainment Team, or [http://www.rso.wmich.edu/set/index.html SET]. SET is a student organization dedicated to providing recreational, educational, cultural, and creative programming for WMU students and the community. SET brings free entertainment to Center Stage (in the Bronco Mall) including comedians, musical acts, game shows, and cultural events. |
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=== Student government === |
=== Student government === |
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The Western Student Association is the primary body of student government at Western Michigan University.<ref>http://wsa.wmich.edu</ref> The current |
The Western Student Association is the "primary" body of student government at Western Michigan University. It has four branches: the executive cabinet, the senate, the judicial council, and the allocations commission. .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wsa.wmich.edu |title=Western Student Association |publisher=Wsa.wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=November 25, 2011}}</ref> The current president is Abby Wallace and the current vice president is Connor Smith.<ref>{{cite web|last=Western Student Association|title=About|url=http://www.westernstudentassociation.org/about.html|accessdate=2014-05-10}}</ref> |
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Placement of the Chemistry Building generated much controversy from student groups because it displaced a large portion of greenery in the center of West Campus. A temporary outdoor plaza was constructed outside of Sangren Hall in 2007 to replace the greenery. However, this also generated controversy and protests among students and faculty because of its aesthetic characteristics and costs. One such protest by a student group involved requesting the financial records of the construction and using chalk to depict the costs of each item on the plaza<ref>http://www.mlive.com/news/kzgazette/index.ssf?/base/news-25/1190214082159280.xml&coll=7</ref> |
Placement of the Chemistry Building generated much controversy from student groups because it displaced a large portion of greenery in the center of West Campus. A temporary outdoor plaza was constructed outside of Sangren Hall in 2007 to replace the greenery. However, this also generated controversy and protests among students and faculty because of its aesthetic characteristics and costs. One such protest by a student group involved requesting the financial records of the construction and using chalk to depict the costs of each item on the plaza.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michigan Set your local edition » |url=http://www.mlive.com/news/kzgazette/index.ssf?/base/news-25/1190214082159280.xml&coll=7 |title=Michigan |publisher=Mlive.com |date=November 1, 2011 |accessdate=November 20, 2012}}</ref> |
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A controversy of a mandatory living wage for full time employees of the university is currently being disputed by both the university and students. |
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The College Republicans at Western Michigan University were voted "Best College Republican Chapter in the Country" in 2006<ref> |
The College Republicans at Western Michigan University were voted "Best College Republican Chapter in the Country" in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/news/2007/01/044.html |title=WMU News — WMU College Republicans are nation's best |publisher=Wmich.edu |date= |accessdate=June 28, 2012}}</ref> |
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=== Fraternities and sororities === |
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Some of the fraternities established on campus include [[Alpha Eta Rho]], [[Alpha Phi Alpha]], [[Alpha Tau Omega]], [[Delta |
Some of the fraternities established on campus include [[Alpha Kappa Psi]], [[Alpha Eta Rho]], [[Alpha Phi Alpha]], [[Alpha Tau Omega]], [[Delta Sigma Phi]], [[Delta Sigma Pi]], [[Kappa Alpha Psi]], [[Kappa Kappa Psi]], [[Lambda Chi Alpha]], [[Omega Delta Epsilon]], [[Omega Psi Phi]], [[Phi Beta Sigma]], [[Phi Chi Theta]], [[Phi Gamma Delta]], [[Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia]], [[Phi Sigma Kappa]], [[Phi Sigma Pi]], [[Pi Kappa Alpha]], [[Pi Kappa Phi]], [[Sigma Alpha Epsilon]], [[Sigma Chi]], [[Sigma Lambda Beta]], and [[Sigma Phi Epsilon]]. |
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Some of the sororities established on WMU's campus are [[Alpha Omicron Pi]], [[Alpha Chi Omega]], [[Alpha Kappa Alpha]], [[Alpha Phi]], [[Alpha Xi Delta]], [[Chi Omega]], [[Delta Sigma Theta]], [[Delta Zeta]], [[Pi Beta Phi]], [[Sigma Alpha Iota]], [[Sigma Gamma Rho]], [[Sigma Kappa]], [[Sigma Lambda Gamma]] and [[Zeta Phi Beta]]. |
Some of the sororities established on WMU's campus are [[Alpha Omicron Pi]], [[Alpha Chi Omega]], [[Alpha Kappa Alpha]], [[Alpha Phi]], [[Alpha Xi Delta]], [[Chi Omega]], [[Delta Sigma Theta]], [[Delta Zeta]], [[Pi Beta Phi]], [[Sigma Alpha Iota]], [[Sigma Gamma Rho]], [[Sigma Kappa]], [[Sigma Lambda Gamma]] and [[Zeta Phi Beta]]. |
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Western Michigan University students and faculty are served by Sindecuse Health Center. Resources include full clinical, diagnostic, and nursing services, health promotion options, sports medicine and therapy, dental services, and a pharmacy. Sindecuse Health Center is located on West Campus. |
Western Michigan University students and faculty are served by Sindecuse Health Center. Resources include full clinical, diagnostic, and nursing services, health promotion options, sports medicine and physical therapy, dental services, and a pharmacy. Sindecuse Health Center is located on West Campus{{Citation needed|date=February 2011}} and is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.<ref>{{cite web |title=Search for Accredited Organizations |url=https://eweb.aaahc.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?site=aaahc_site&webcode=find_orgs|publisher=Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care |accessdate=November 24, 2013}}</ref> |
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The Western Michigan Broncos are a [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA) [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] [[Football Bowl Subdivision]] school. They compete in the [[Mid-American Conference]] in [[Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball|men's basketball]], baseball, [[Western Michigan Broncos football|football]], soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. The [[Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey|men's hockey]] team competes in the [[National Collegiate Hockey Conference]]. |
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The Broncos have won two NCAA national championships. The cross country team won the [[NCAA Men's Division I Cross Country Championship|NCAA title]] in 1964 and 1965.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncaa.com/history/cross-country-men/d1 |title=Men's Cross Country DI |publisher=NCAA.com |date= |accessdate=November 21, 2013}}</ref> |
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The current "Alma Mater" and "WMU Fight Song" are the result of a 1959 contest to replace existing songs. Open to the University community, the two-stage contest solicited first lyrics and then music. Alumnus James H. Bull won in the lyrics category for the "Alma Mater". Alumnus Walter Gilbert took the honors for the fight song lyrics and the music for both the fight song and "Alma Mater".{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} |
The current "Alma Mater" and "WMU Fight Song" are the result of a 1959 contest to replace existing songs. Open to the University community, the two-stage contest solicited first lyrics and then music. Alumnus James H. Bull won in the lyrics category for the "Alma Mater". Alumnus Walter Gilbert took the honors for the fight song lyrics and the music for both the fight song and "Alma Mater".{{Citation needed|date=February 2010}} |
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Fight on, fight on for Western!<br /> |
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Former names | Western State Normal School (1903–1926) Western State Teachers College (1927–1940) Western Michigan College of Education (1941–1955) Western Michigan College (1955–1957)[1] |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | May 27, 1903 |
| Endowment | $262 million[2] |
| President | John Dunn |
Academic staff | 925 |
| Students | 24,294[3] |
| Undergraduates | 19,198 |
| Postgraduates | 5,096 |
| Location | , , 42°17′00″N 85°36′50″W / 42.28333°N 85.61389°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Brown and gold [4] |
| Nickname | Broncos |
| Affiliations | APLU AASCU |
| Mascot | Buster Bronco |
| Website | wmich |
| Western Michigan University | |
Western Michigan University (WMU) is a public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo, and as of the Fall 2013 semester, its enrollment is 24,294.[3]
WMU has one of the largest aviation programs in the United States, and it is the site of the annual International Congress on Medieval Studies. The university's athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA and are collectively known as the Western Michigan Broncos. They compete in the Mid-American Conference for most sports.
History
On May 27, 1903, Michigan Governor Aaron T. Bliss signed a bill authorizing the creation of the State's fourth teacher-training facility. The three other normal schools were in Ypsilanti (Eastern), Mount Pleasant (Central), and Marquette (Northern). Kalamazoo was chosen as the new school's location on August 28, 1903. Other locations considered included Allegan, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Decatur, Three Oaks, and Hastings. The first building, then known as the Administration Building, and now known as East Hall, was constructed in 1904.[5]
The University was first officially known as Western State Normal School, and originally offered a two-year training program. The first principal and president was Dwight B. Waldo, who served from 1904 until 1936. The school was renamed several times throughout its early history, beginning with Western State Teachers College in 1927, Michigan College of Education in 1941, and Western Michigan College in 1955. On February 26, 1957, Governor G. Mennen Williams signed into law a bill making Western Michigan College the state's fourth public university, giving the school its current name of Western Michigan University.
Most of the oldest and original WMU buildings and "classrooms" are collectively known as East Campus, located directly East from the more centrally located "West Campus".
Access to the East Campus site was an issue because of the steep grade elevating it above the city. The Western State Normal Railroad was established in 1907 to carry students and staff up and down the hill via a funicular. It operated until 1949.[6]
Campus
WMU's campuses encompass more than 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) and roughly 150 buildings. Western is divided into five campuses in and near Kalamazoo:
- West Campus
- East Campus
- Oakland Drive Campus
- Parkview Campus
- College of Aviation (Battle Creek, MI)
West Campus
West Campus is the primary and largest WMU campus in Kalamazoo, and is usually referred to as "Main Campus." Most of the university academic and administrative buildings are located on West Campus, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Haworth College of Business,[7] College of Education, College of Fine Arts, the Lee Honors College and Waldo Library. Many of the residence halls are found scattered throughout West Campus, while other dormitories (affectionately referred to as "The Valleys") are located adjacent to West Campus in Goldsworth Valley.
The Bernhard Center is a centrally located multi-purpose Student Union which provides student and community groups with meeting space. Located within the Bernhard Center is the Bronco Mall, a one-stop-shop for students which includes a large 24-hour computer lab, a food court and dining area, a full service bank, and one of two school bookstores. Waldo Library and the attached University Computing Center are located on West Campus, as is the Dalton Musical Center. Recently constructed buildings on West Campus include the Richmond Center for Visual Arts and the new Chemistry Building, which replaces aging McCracken Hall.
West Campus is also the site of Miller Auditorium. A large entertainment venue seating nearly 3500 people, it is Michigan's fourth largest auditorium. Miller Auditorium hosts many events ranging from popular musicals and concerts to graduation commencements and film screenings. The Gilmore Theater Complex is located directly next to Miller Auditorium, and features three performance stages and faculty offices. The Richmond Center for Visual Arts was added to the Fine Arts Complex in 2007, then South Kohrman Hall was renovated into the Kohrman Hall Studios in 2008. Both house the Gwen Frostic School of Art.
East Campus
East Campus is the original development dating from when the university was founded in 1903. It contains many of the university's historical buildings including, East Hall, West Hall, North Hall, Walwood Hall, Spindler Hall, Vandercook Hall, and The Little Theater. Many of these buildings are located on a hill overlooking the city of Kalamazoo. Walwood Hall, renovated in 1992 is home to the Graduate College, the Graduate Student Advisory Committee, the Medieval Institute, the WMU Office of Research and several other academic and administrative offices.
In December 2012, WMU announced plans to renovate its birthplace, historic East Hall, for use as an alumni center. It also announced plans to demolish several of the university's original historic buildings and utilize the hilltop as green space.[8]
As of December 2013, both West Hall and the Speech and Hearing building that were located on East Campus had been demolished. The original East Hall will remain, but North Hall and the two side wings of East Hall will come down. East Hall will reopen in 2015 as the WMU Alumni Center.[9]
Oakland Drive Campus
The Oakland Drive Campus is the university's newest land acquisition. It is home to the university's College of Health and Human Services and the WMU Army ROTC program.
It is now also home to the Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections new location, the Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center.[10]
Parkview Campus
The Parkview Campus is home to the University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Business Technology and Research Park. "Erected" in 2003, the $72.5 million building is 343,000 square feet (31,900 m2) and features two two-story 600-foot (180 m) wings connected by a middle glass enclosure. The campus is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of the main campus.
The 265-acre (1.07 km2) campus contains the paper coating plant with space available for the paper pilot plant on west campus.[citation needed] The school offers 17 undergraduate engineering, technology and applied sciences programs, while the graduate level, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers 9 master programs, and 6 doctoral programs.
College of Aviation
The College of Aviation, with over 700 undergraduate students, offers one of the largest and most "prestigious"(top 3) Flight Science programs in the nation.
College facilities The College of Aviation runs a Cirrus SR-20 fleet and turbine engine testing sites. Facility is located in Battle Creek, Michigan at W. K. Kellogg Airport.
New Runway Because the demand for training was so high, the city of Battle Creek and the Air National Guard, in conjunction with the College of Aviation, decided to construct a new runway. The new runway is just to the "west" of the original runway 23 and runs parallel to it. This caused Battle Creek's main runway to be renamed runway 23R and the new runway 23L. The total cost of the project was around $7 million, 95% of the money coming from the government. The runway is now currently open and fully "operational".[11]
Medical School
Western Michigan began planning a "medical" school in 2008, named Western Michigan University School of Medicine, and it will admit its first class in 2014.[12] Privately funded and created in partnership with Borgess Medical Center and Bronson Methodist Hospital, the school was seeded by a $100 million cash donation from Stryker, the largest cash gift ever given to a college or university in Michigan.[13] It is also the 15th largest cash gift ever given to any public university in the nation.[14]
Law School
Western Michigan University has had a partnership with Thomas M. Cooley Law School for over a decade, that on August 13, 2014, culminated in the adoption of a new name and partnership, the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. [15]
Regional sites
Western Michigan University also has several regional sites that offer education to more than 6,000 students each year. These regional sites are located in various cities throughout Michigan:
- Battle Creek[16]
- Benton Harbor[17]
- Grand Rapids[18]
- Lansing[19]
- Metro Detroit[20]
- Muskegon[21]
- Traverse City[22]
Academics
| Academic rankings | |
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| U.S. News & World Report[23] | 181 |
| Washington Monthly[24] | 90 |
WMU has a classified by the Carnegie Foundation in the Research Universities (high research activity) (RU/H) category.[25]
The university has 140 undergraduate degree programs, 67 master's degree programs, 29 doctoral programs, and one specialist degree program.[26]
The University has seven degree-granting colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Aviation, the Haworth College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the College of Fine Arts and the College of Health and Human Services.[27] In addition, the university has a Graduate College and the Lee Honors College.[27]
The Haworth College of Business is the university's business school. One of the largest business schools in the United States, it has some 4,000 undergraduate students and 500 Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Accountancy (MSA) students. The college is located in Schneider Hall on the main campus.[28] The College of Business was renamed in honor of alumnus G. W. Haworth after Haworth gave a large donation in the 1980s.[29]
In 2001, WMU and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School entered into a partnership where students could work on obtaining a Master in Public Administration from WMU while simultaneously working on a law degree from Cooley. In 2008, WMU and Cooley expanded this partnership so now WMU students enrolled in both MPA and Masters in Business Administration programs at WMU may simultaneously work on obtaining a law degree from Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University.[30]
Student life
Western Michigan offers a wide range of activities and student organizations for its students to get involved on and off campus. There are currently over 300 registered student organizations that students may join. Students are welcomed to school each year with "Bronco Bash", an event with live entertainment performances and booths sponsored by student and community organizations. On-campus housing provides 23 residence halls and special interest housing for students in programs such as the honors college, aviation, business community, engineering and applied sciences, science scholars, education, fine arts, health and human services, second year students, transfer students, magellan housing, wellness housing.
Entertainment
The Campus Activities Board is the main student organization responsible for bringing entertainment events for students. Some events the organization sponsors include "At The Show" concerts, "Bernie's After Hours" comedians, "Special Events Live" and "Miller Movies," presented at the school's main theater, Miller Auditorium. CAB sponsors both Bronco Bash and WMU's student Homecoming activities.
Student government
The Western Student Association is the "primary" body of student government at Western Michigan University. It has four branches: the executive cabinet, the senate, the judicial council, and the allocations commission. .[31] The current president is Abby Wallace and the current vice president is Connor Smith.[32]
In addition to WSA, GSAC, short for Graduate Student Advisory Committee, is the student government for graduate students at WMU.
Social groups
WMU sponsors or recognizes several groups aimed towards personal and social development. This includes Faith and Spiritual Development, LBGT Student Services, Greek Life, services for International Students, Multicultural Affairs, Off-Campus Life, and Sponsored Student Organizations.
Student groups
Placement of the Chemistry Building generated much controversy from student groups because it displaced a large portion of greenery in the center of West Campus. A temporary outdoor plaza was constructed outside of Sangren Hall in 2007 to replace the greenery. However, this also generated controversy and protests among students and faculty because of its aesthetic characteristics and costs. One such protest by a student group involved requesting the financial records of the construction and using chalk to depict the costs of each item on the plaza.[33]
The College Republicans at Western Michigan University were voted "Best College Republican Chapter in the Country" in 2006.[34]
Fraternities and sororities
Some of the fraternities established on campus include Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Eta Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Sigma Pi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Lambda Chi Alpha, Omega Delta Epsilon, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Phi Chi Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Sigma Kappa, Phi Sigma Pi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Lambda Beta, and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Some of the sororities established on WMU's campus are Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Zeta, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Alpha Iota, Sigma Gamma Rho, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Lambda Gamma and Zeta Phi Beta.
Health services
Western Michigan University students and faculty are served by Sindecuse Health Center. Resources include full clinical, diagnostic, and nursing services, health promotion options, sports medicine and physical therapy, dental services, and a pharmacy. Sindecuse Health Center is located on West Campus[citation needed] and is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.[35]
Athletics
The Western Michigan Broncos are a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference in men's basketball, baseball, football, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. The men's hockey team competes in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference.
The Broncos have won two NCAA national championships. The cross country team won the NCAA title in 1964 and 1965.[36]
School songs
The current "Alma Mater" and "WMU Fight Song" are the result of a 1959 contest to replace existing songs. Open to the University community, the two-stage contest solicited first lyrics and then music. Alumnus James H. Bull won in the lyrics category for the "Alma Mater". Alumnus Walter Gilbert took the honors for the fight song lyrics and the music for both the fight song and "Alma Mater".[citation needed]
People
Presidents
- Dwight B. Waldo (1904–1936)
- Paul V. Sangren (1936–1960)
- James W. Miller (1961–1974)
- John T. Bernhard (1974–1985)
- Diether Haenicke (1985–1998)
- Elson Floyd (1998–2003)
- Judith Bailey (2003–2006)
- Diether Haenicke (interim) (2006–2007)
- John Dunn (2007–present)
Alumni
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