WMU Multicultural Meet and Greet Resource Book - 2018

MULTICULTURAL MEET AND GREET 2018 HANDBOOK

September 10, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

2nd Floor, WMU’s Bernhard Center wmich.edu/education/meet-greet

A MESSAGE FROM

THE PRESIDENT Welcome to the 2018-19 academic year at Western Michigan University. We’re so glad to have you as part of the Bronco family. The diverse WMU community has students, faculty, and staff from around the globe and we’re determined to make sure you feel at home and have the resources you need to thrive and succeed on this campus.

As a globally engaged university, we have a wealth of resources to help you explore the world and expand your own horizons. You will meet people from every ethnic and geographic group in the United States, and from 100 other nations. You will be exposed to a rich global curriculum and a wide variety of perspectives. You will also have opportunities to study abroad or participate in extra-curricular activities, including student organizations, intramural sports, and cultural events.

I am confident you will find our campus and the greater Kalamazoo area to be as welcoming and warm as I have. Your college years should be a time of exploration and discovery. The opportunity to live abroad while interacting, studying, and working with people from around the globe enriched my life and expanded my horizons. I hope you will open yourself up to new people, new ideas, and new experiences. If you give yourself a chance to explore and discover, you will find it an enriching experience that will make your years with us so much sweeter. You won’t regret it, and you will never be the same.

Best Regards, Edward Montgomery, President

GREETINGS FROM THE

VICE PRESIDENT OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Welcome to the Diversity and Inclusion Meet and Greet Participants Western Michigan University takes pride in being a leader in the promotion of diversity and inclusion in higher education. WMU is committed to creating spaces in which all of its constituents are valued and affirmed. We encourage authenticity.

Diversity at WMU is viewed from a broad lens to encompass diverse experiences. We seek to move beyond the representation of diverse cultures to an environment that is truly inclusive of all and equitable for all. The contribution and engagement of diverse ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, ages, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, political ideologies, religious beliefs, and cultural practices enhance the intellectual and social development of our community.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion provides direction to WMU through the work of Diversity Education, Disability Student Services, LGBT Student Services, Kalamazoo Promise Scholars, Division of Multicultural Affairs and the office of the Vice President of ODI. We provide the community and the university with diversity outreach through programs such as Real Talk Diversity Series and presentations to classrooms and organizations. It is the mission of ODI to provide educational and social opportunities for students, staff and faculty to engage with individuals and ideas that challenge their worldview and encourages understanding of others.

On behalf of the resolute staff of ODI we warmly welcome you the Western Michigan University family. We look forward to contributing to your achievements as a Bronco. Go forth and be fearlessly confident.

Candy McCorkle, Ph.D. Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion

wmich.edu/diversity

WHY ARE WE HERE? “A diverse student body holds the promise of enriching the learning experience of all students at a particular college or university. What is less clear is whether this diversity impacts students’ sense of belonging at that institution.”

Students with different backgrounds may have different versions of “the college experience.” In order to persist in their education, however, all students need to feel they are in a campus community that supports and values them, where learning opportunities are developmental, and where they feel a strong sense of identity and affinity with the school.

One approach that institutional leaders can take to nurture belonging is to recognize and honor difference while at the same time developing and promoting shared values within a diverse campus community” (Cooper, 2009).

Robin Cooper (2009) Constructing Belonging in a Diverse Campus Community, Journal of College and Character, 10:3, DOI: 10.2202/1940-1639.1085

THANK YOU

TO THIS YEAR’S COLLABORATORS AND SPONSORS!

College of Arts and Sciences

Lee Honors College

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Division of Multicultural Affairs

Haworth College of Business

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

FROM THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

THE PURPOSE OF THE MULTICULTURAL MEET AND GREET >

Foster a sense of belonging and community among students who are traditionally marginalized

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Communicate to all students that they are welcomed, valued and supported on campus and in the Kalamazoo Community

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Develop personal connections and connect with resources to enhance the college experience for all students

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Discuss issues important to students of color and other traditionally marginalized populations

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Create knowledge and understanding related to identity and systemic marginalization and to partner with others to bring proactive change that is equitable for all

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A MESSAGE FROM

THE DEAN Welcome to the Multicultural Meet and Greet 2018 for All WMU Students of Color. On Behalf of the faculty and staff in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), I would like to welcome you to this special event.

We are committed to cultivating a culture of equity and inclusion that is respectful of different perspectives, ideas, thoughts, and people. One of the cross-cutting strategic priorities of our college is to increase its diversity and multi-cultural competence. As our society is increasingly diverse - ethnically, racially, socioeconomically, etc., it is essential that we foster a diverse community among our students, faculty and staff. It is also essentially that our students will graduate with strong multi-cultural competence that is integrated in their lives and chosen professions. It takes a village to truly achieve diversity and inclusion. Please join me to work toward that goal.

Sincerely, Ming Li, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Education and Human Development

MEET AND GREET AGENDA 6:00 pm- Welcome 6:05 pm- Faculty panel 6:40 pm- Meet & Greet Activities

Visit the community resource room and the student organization break-out rooms during this time. You will find activities on the entire second floor of the Bernhard Center

7:45 pm- Hustle Lessons with DJ Chuck 8:30 pm- Conclusion of the MMG MINGLE WITH STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES

210- Ja’Dore Dance Team 211- Chess Club 211- Stones Church Collegiate Ministry 212- Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 213- Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. 215- Asian Pacific American Student Association Student Union 242- Black S 244- Young Black Male Support Network + Dre the Barber 209- Study Abroad Presentation (start time, 7:00 pm) “Know Before You Go: Financial Planning for Study Abroad”

Be sure to pick up a Bingo card for the night. When you get Bingo, you will be eligible to win prizes!

LEGEND Check-In (All students) Faculty Panel Campus Resources+ Food + Hustle Lessons + Voter Registration Booth Student Organizations + Local Businesses

No programming Faculty Speaker Hospitality Room

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

President’s Message

3

VP of Diversity and Inclusion’s Message

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Why are we Here?

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Dean’s Message

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Agenda

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Table of Contents

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History of MMG College of Education and Human Development

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Bronco Express

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Division of Multicultural Affairs

14-15

Faculty Panelists

16-17

Haworth College of Business

18

Lee Honors College

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College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

20-21

Participating Student Organizations

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Study Abroad

24-25

Student Professional Readiness Series

26

Communtity Partners

27

Writing Center

28

Student Success Services

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Academic Resource Center

30-33 34

Campus Partners Ways to get Involved

HISTORY

OF THE MULTICULTURAL MEET AND GREET

The Multicultural Meet and Greet is now entering its fourth year of existence at Western Michigan University. Over the years, the event, which serves as a platform to reinforce sense of belonging for students of color at WMU, has grown with attendees from every college. The Meet and Greet maintains a satisfaction rate above 95% and holds promise to become bigger and better every year while meeting the needs of both our undergraduate and graduate body.

With the establishment of the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) came a vision to expand the types of services available to our student body. In 2015, Dean Ming Li suggested cultural programming that would provide our students a strengthened sense of belonging at the university and a means to connect them with members of our Bronco community. Student Success Manager, Melissa Holman, took Dean Li’s vision and ran with it, creating two separate initiatives. The first of those initiatives was the SEED (Students Excelling in Education and Development) Program which sought to create connections amongst students and alumni with similar education paths. The second of those intiatives was the Multicultural Meet and Greet (MMG). The first MMG relied heavily on the tireless work of the CEHD Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Marcy Peake, who used her resources and community connections to help students feel welcomed and a part of the community.

At inception, the Multicultural Meet and Greet (MMG), mimcked a resource fair; Kalamazoo’s mayor provided an introduction while students visited tables staffed by registered student organizations and community agencies.

There was a great turn out. We noticed, however, that there were students from various colleges across campus

MMG COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2016

Katie Easley, DIana Hernandez, Melissa Holman, Marcy Peake, Christine Robinson

2017

Jane Baas, Enedelia Cruz, Vunsin Doubblestein, Katrina Goodall, Tomika Griffin-Brown, Lori Farrer, Melissa Holman,Marcy Peake, Heather Petcovic, Selena Protracio, David Szabla Jorge Rodriguez, Liliana Salas

2018

Enedelia Cruz, Vunsin Doubblestein, Tomika Griffin-Brown, Lori Farrer, Katie Fox, Melissa Holman, David Huffman, Keenan King, Precious Miller, Heather Petcovic, Jorge Rodriguez, Liliana Salas Many thanks to Nicole Leffler and Tyler Sonnenberg-Ward who assist with the marketing of this event. To view previous editions of the Multicultural Meet and Greet resource book, please visit: issuu.com/wmu_coehd

that attended the event. In addition there were requests from other colleges to take part if CEHD decided to repeat this effort. In the next year, CEHD partnered with the Division of Multicultural Affairs through Diana Herndez, the College of Arts and Sciences through Katie Easley, and the Haworth College of Business through Christine Robinson. In the second year, over 200 students attended the event, with over 50 campus and community groups in attendance.

To be more intentional with the work of the MMG, the college restructured the service of the committee to include individuals who were commited to diversity and inclusion work in their colleges or departments.

Those who participated spanned various groups across campus; Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Development, Division of Multicultural Affairs, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Haworth College of Business, Lee Honors College, and the Office of Dicersity and Inclusion. In this year, over 300 students attended the event.

In 2018, the MMG is slated to be at its largest yet with over 75 campus and community agency participants.

We would like to thank all of the event sponsors who have supported this vision over the years as we have strived to improve four and six year graduation rates for all of our students--encouraging them to persist and pursue their dreams.

The MMG has averaged well over $3,000 in giveaways annually, and this proves that our community is also in support of our goals. Our largest sponsor has consistently been Cottage Inn Pizza. In addition, our prize sponsors have included: Hot Tub Gardens, Niskers, Noodles & Company, Downward Dog Yoga, Climb Kalamazoo, Insomina Cookies, Miller Auditorium, Planet Fitness, Spirit Shoppe, Erbelli’s, and more. Andre’ Patterson, who is a local barber, provides free haircutes while students participate in “barbershop talk.”

We look forward to serving our students each year as we attempt to provide students with access to the necessities of “home,” through culture and a supportive environment.

COLLEGE OF

EDUCATION EDUCATION MAJORS Early Childhood Education (Pre K-8) Elementary Education (K-8) Physical and Health Education (K-12) Secondary Education (6-12) Special Education (K-12) Workforce Education and Development (6-12) • Business Education at the Secondary Level • Family and Consumer Sciences Education • Industrial Technology Education • Occupational Education Studies

As the cornerstone of Western Michigan University, the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) continues to build upon its rich tradition of excellence by facilitating the preparation and growth of Pre K-12 teachers, community educators, innovative designers, and health and wellness professionals.

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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT MAJORS Athletic Training Child and Family Development Dietetics Exercise Science (includes Pre-Med, Pre-Occupational Therapy, and Pre-Physical Therapy options) Family Science Fashion Design and Development Fashion Merchandising Food Service Operations and Sustainability Interior Design Recreation Management Sport Management Workforce Education and Development

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We assist students with transactions and questions related to financial aid, making payments, student accounts, and general registration information.

With no appointment needed, students can:

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Apply for financial aid.

Check financial aid status.

Make payments on accounts (only cash or check accepted).

Check account balances and receive clarification on charges.

• Identify expected dates of financial aid disbursements.

• Ask basic registration questions.

• Make an appointment with a financial aid counselor.

A valid Bronco Card will be required for all transactions.

Drop Box If you have financial aid forms, checks, or payments to drop off, please use our DROP BOX located between Bronco Express and the elevator. No cash accepted in the drop box and place WIN on all documents and checks.

Authorized & Proxy Users If you wish for someone else to receive information regarding your financial aid (such as a parent or guardian), you can grant them access to view your financial aid status and/or your financial aid awards.

1) Authorized User - access to billing information.

2) Proxy User - access to financial aid and academic information.

Visit wapps.wmich.edu/authuser to add access as an Authorized and/or Proxy User.

Appointments The majority of your financial aid questions and concerns can be addressed in our office. If you need to make an appointment with a financial aid counselor, we are pleased to make one for you. Appointments with counselors are located in the Student Financial Aid office in the Faunce Student Services building.

Contact Us Come visit us! We are conveniently located on the ground floor of the Bernhard Center next to the elevator.

No appointment needed!

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(269) 387-6000 finaid-info@wmich.edu wmich.edu/broncoexpress wmich.edu/finaid

DIVISION OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Engaging Students. Ensuring Success.

We strive to ensure that all students are given the full opportunity to discover and develop their talents, interests, and unique potential, and to provide a learning-centered environment that presents the context for intellectual, cultural, professional, and personal growth during the college experience.

Through programs, services, and initiatives that address cross-cultural competency and personal empowerment, the Division of Multicultural Affairs fosters community development, leadership, and a campus climate that respects and appreciates the history, culture, and traditions of all students.

Our Programs • Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy • College Assistance Migrant Program • Mentoring for Success Program Save the date!

17th Annual Multicultural Review Monday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.

Miller Auditorium Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Sherrie Fuller at (269) 387-4785.

Events and Programming DMA offers cultural programming throughout the year to bring awareness to the rich cultures that are part of our campus community.

Annual Commemorative Events: • Asian Pacific American Heritage Month • Black History Month • Cesar Chavez March • Hispanic Heritage Month • Kwanzaa • Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration • Native American Heritage Month For more information on programs and additional events, visit our DMA website at www.wmich.edu/multicultural or visit us at 2260 Ellsworth Hall.

2018 MULTICULTURAL MEET AND GREET

FACULTY PANELISTS DR. IKHLAS ABDEL-QADAR, PROFESSOR Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Abdel-Qadar is the founder and director of the Expanding your Horizons at WMU Engineering program. This program uses activities in the areas of information technology, robotics, and bridge construction to engage Kalamazoo Public School middle school youth in engineering fields, with the goal of recruiting and retaining a diverse pool of future engineers. She also directs the Women in Engineering Mentoring Network (WEMN), which connects female engineering students to WMU alumni mentors. Her research interests include image processing and analysis, signal processing, and retention of engineering students through mentoring and K-12 outreach.

DR. MANUEL BAUTISTA, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Department of Physics Dr. Manuel Bautista does theoretical research in atomic spectra with the goal of understanding stellar and planetary atmospheres, supernovae, and galactic nuclei. He teaches both graduate-level courses in quantum mechanics and introductory courses for physics majors and non-majors. Dr. Bautista employs innovative teaching approaches in his classes, such as a ‘flipped classroom’ model in which students actively engage in peer problem solving during class.

He serves as Chair of the Undergraduate Program for the Physics department and is the incoming Chair of the FRACAA (Faculty Research and Creative Activity Award) program for the Office for the Vice President of Research.

DR. SAMUEL BEASLEY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Dr. Samuel Beasley received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. His primary line of research focuses on predictors of academic outcomes among Black college students. In particular, he explores predictors of academic self-concept and academic achievement in this population. Another line of his research examines strategies for improving the psychology pipeline for men of color, with an emphasis on African American men.

DR. ROBERT HARRISON, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Department of Marketing Dr. Robert Harrison is an associate professor of marketing in the Haworth College of Business. He earned his BA and MBA from Western Michigan University and his PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research interests include experiential shopping, family decision-making, consumer culture theory, and organizational rituals. Dr. Harrison is widely published in his field and is a member of the Association of Consumer Research and the American Marketing Association. Before pursuing his academic career, Dr. Harrison worked as a news reporter for the Kalamazoo Gazette.

DR. SANGWOO LEE, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Department of Human Performance and Health Education Dr. Lee received his PhD from Texas Woman’s University and joined WMU in 2015. He is an assistant professor of exercise science in the College of Education and Human Development, where he teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science, strength and conditioning, and biomechanics. His research focuses on sports biomechanics in weightlifting; he received a national doctoral scholar award from the American Kinesiology association in 2015. He is a certified Sports Performance Coach through USA Olympic Weightlifting.

DR. IRMA LOPEZ, PROFESSOR Department of Spanish Dr. López is the interim director of the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies (IIAS) in the College of Arts and Sciences. The IISA provides co-curricular programming and a physical space for students in anthropology and in African American and African studies, as well as future disciplines such as Latino/a and Latin American studies or indigenous peoples studies. Professor López is also a former chair of the Department of Spanish and has been at WMU since 1994. Originally from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, she completed her PhD in Latin American Literature at the University of Kansas. Dr. López received the WMU Distinguished Teaching Award in 2007.

DR. MARCY PEAKE, FACULTY SPECIALIST I Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Ms. Peake is the Director of Diversity and Community Outreach Initiatives in the College of Education and Human Development. She is coordinator for the WMU Future Educator Program and the FAME program, and the faculty advisor for Student Assembly for Racial Equity and Cultural Inclusion. She chairs the CEHD Inclusion and Diversity Committee and is a member of the WMU Diversity Steering Committee and Diversity Council. Ms. Peake is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Family Life Educator, and State of Michigan Great Start to Quality Trainer and a board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo.

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LEE HONORS COLLEGE A small college experience within a large research university setting.

BENEFITS Exclusive honors courses and national honor societies.

Prestigious honors cords and honors designation on diploma and transcripts.

Work with expert faculty to complete an original honors thesis.

Study abroad and research and creative activity scholarship opportunities.

Priority registration and smaller class sizes.

Individualized academic advising.

Honors credits that also count toward the student’s primary discipline and/or general education.

A community of scholars.

Honors college facility with full kitchen, lounge, classrooms and study areas.

Dr. Gary H. Bischof, Dean | gary.bischof@wmich.edu Anthony Helms, Director of Advising | anthony.p.helms@wmich.edu (269) 387-3230 | wmich.edu/honors

POINTS OF PRIDE Record-setting 501 new first year students in fall 2017.

Honors theses downloaded over 850,000 times: scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses.

2018 Study in the States trips to Hawaii, Desert Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Walt’s Pilgrimage.

94% of 2016-17 honors graduates are actively engaged in a career, continued education or community service.

Well-established honors college, since 1962.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION APASA aims to create and maintain a safe and engaging platform for Asian Pacific Americans (APA/I) and those interested in those communities to be able to express themselves and share their experiences. APASA also aims to serve as a group to advocate for social and political issues regarding the APA/I community. As well as to educate the community on the history, cultures, and social/political issues of the APA/I community.

THE BLACK STUDENT UNION In regards to the numerous needs and concerns of Black, African, and/or African American identifying students of Western Michigan University, the Black Student Union was birthed. Students within the Black demographic have continually been troubled with misrepresentation, implicit bias, prejudice, financial inequity, segregation, low retention. These issues all tie into each other causing them not only to exacerbate themselves but create an environment of anxiety and depression for the Black demographic, decreasing the likelihood of their success on Western Michigan University’s campus. Through effective communication and programming, the Black Student Union will strive to not only improve the status of the Black demographic as it stands, but to create an environment of excellence.

CHESS CLUB AT WMU The Chess Club at WMU is to promote chess to the WMU community. The club will attempt to teach the game of chess to those who are interested and to improve those already have a passion for the game, while maintaining a positive environment of friendly competition and gentlemanly sportsmanship.

LAMBDA THETA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love, and respect. To develop strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. Promote unity through charitable and educational programs. Maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.

JA’DORE DANCE TEAM Ja’Dore Dance Team is an all-female dance team, dedicated to empowering and enriching young ladies through movement. This team blends hiphop, contemporary, and femme-fatale dance styles to create one unique style. We display our uniqueness through our annual showcase, “For the Love of Dance”, which features the best dance teams on campus.

YOUNG BLACK MALE SUPPORT NETWORK Young Black Male Support Network is here to develop and instill leadership abilities and social activism in our members in order to enable them to become future leaders, role models, and agents of change in their local communities and in society at large. Our organization strives to abolish negative stereotypes of the black man and re-write the script as being an educated leader who, as a global citizen, cares for his family, his community, the future of his people, and the future of the world. This organization has active on-campus programs that positively impacts the academic, social, and overall college experience of all students, as well as fosters additional learning inside and outside of the college classroom.We are an inclusive support network for all collegiate men who are willing to uphold the Y.B.M.S.N Male Pledge regardless of ethnicity, creed, religion, political ideology, sexual orientation and physical challenges.

PHI IOTA ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Phi Iota Alpha Latino Fraternity believes that the Latin American community herein the United States and in the Latin American countries are in need of new sources of intellectual capital to identify, address and solve the difficult challenges they face. Therefore, it is dedicated to developing in its members an awareness of the common values and traditions of the nations of Latin America and to preparing them to become active participants in the process of advancing the social and economic conditions of all Latin Americans.

STONES COLLEGIATE MINISTRY Stones Collegiate Ministry connects people to people, and heaven to earth. SYF is a community of believers engaging the power o f God to expand the Kingdom and produce positive change.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS Stone’s Church Northside Ministerial Alliance Douglass Commmunity Association Hispanic American Council (El Concilio) Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety ARCUS Center for Social Justice Mount Zion Baptist Church City of Kalamazoo Kalamzoo Nature Center St. Thomas More Parrish Family Health Center Health and Community Services Clinic Northwestern Mutual West Michigan Asian American Association Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo Farmerworker Legal Services Black Arts and Cultural Center

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Writing Center www.wmich.edu/writingcenter Mission: Our center mentors writers at all levels and of all abilities, helping them determine ways to understand choices about their writing of any genre and to apply what they learn during our sessions to current and future writing situations. We help foster writing practices individuals can use to develop scholarly knowledge, workplace insights, and personal awareness.

What We Do 

Work with undergraduate and graduate writers in any major on writing projects for any WMU course or personal writing tasks (e.g., grade appeals, personal statements) .

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Help writers at any writing process stage (understanding assignments or tasks, developing plans, drafting, reviewing, revising, etc.) view their writing in rhetorical terms (readers/ purposes, idea getting, style, context).

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Discuss writing assignments or tasks to determine what writers may want and/or need.

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Determine, by collaborating with writers, their key meaning-making and communicating needs.

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Help writers understand writerly moves they do well or may want to improve or learn.

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Empower writers to independently engage with effective writing strategies, avoid accidental or intentional plagiarism, and communicate their meaning clearly.

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Appointments (up to two weekly) can last up to 50 minutes and can be made via our online scheduler at our website.

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Online Scheduler For appointments, use our scheduler at wmich.mywconline.com/. First time users must create an account. Once that’s done, you can make or cancel appointments (up to two per week).

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Student Success Services

Our mission is to ensure that all WMU students have the opportunity to succeed by connecting you to academic success programs that enrich the undergraduate student experience.

Peer Academic Success Coaching

• One-on-one academic assistance for two hours a week • Improve study skills and learning techniques • Optimize academic performance Bronco Study Zone

• Free drop-in course assistance for over 200 courses • Comfortable and welcoming learning community • Open Monday through Friday in 3374 Rood Hall and Sunday nights on the first floor of Eicher Hall

Learning Assistant Program

• Assistance to succeed right away in your major program coursework • Three study sessions each week led by a peer who also attends class with you • Offered for selected courses in BIOS, CHEM, MATH, PHYS, and PSY www.wmich.edu/student-success

Academic Resource Center www.wmich.edu/tutoring Mission: The Academic Resource Center enhances teaching and learning by enabling a diverse student

population to maximize their potential for academic success and excel throughout their experiences at Western Michigan University and beyond.

College Success Seminars provide a forum to allow students the opportunity to develop new or refine

current skills that they may find useful in their academic and professional careers. All seminars are free; they do not require advance registration. Topics include:  Approaches to Problem Solving  Coping with Test Anxiety

 Enhancing Reading Comprehension

 Finishing Strong: Preparing for Finals  First Works: Making the Most of Your First Grades  Note-Taking Strategies

 Preparing for a Successful Semester

 Reconciling Your Learning Style  Strengthening Basic Math

 Study Strategies for Success

 Time Management Techniques

Academic Coaching meetings are available to currently-enrolled WMU students. Personal meetings in-

clude assessing current strategies to create a collaborative plan to improve study skills and habits for the academic semester or specific courses.

Supplemental Instruction is a nationally recognized program to provide assistance in some of the

more difficult classes on campus. SI Leaders who have successfully completed the class in a previous semester will sit with you through the class, then hold review sessions, providing a guided study atmosphere. All sessions are free and do not require advance registration.

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College of Education and Human Development wmich.edu/education CEHD is a diverse and vibrant institution of professional education, preparing individuals annually for leadership in their fields. The college is comprised of six departments: counselor education and counseling psychology; special education and literacy studies; family and consumer sciences; human performance and health education; teaching, learning and educational studies; and educational leadership, research and technology.

Approximately 100 regular full-time faculty serve 2,500 undergraduate and over 1,300 graduate students, with majors enrolled in programs leading to bachelor’s, specialist’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

College of Arts and Sciences wmich.edu/arts-sciences CAS represents the foundation of learning and the academic heart of WMU. With 26 departments and interdisciplinary programs, WMU’s largest college offers a broad range of learning opportunities and career paths for our students.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences wmich.edu/engineer CEAS offers a nurturing environment that allows each student to achieve and grow. We’ll give you a solid classroom foundation with exceptional hands-on experiences.

You’ll work closely with our highly accomplished faculty, who want to get to know you, support you and see you succeed.

Lee Honors College wmich.edu/honors LHC is home to more than 1,500 high-achieving students who are completing programs of study in every one of WMU’s seven academic colleges. You may join the honors college as a new or continuing undergraduate student.

Haworth College of Business wmich.edu/business HCOB, one of the largest schools of business in the United States, is the academic home to more than 3,500 undergraduate students majoring in 18 specialized areas of business. An additional 500 graduate students study business administration and accountancy.

HCOB is among an elite group of fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide that are accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by the AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It is among a select 1 percent of business schools worldwide that have additional specialized AACSB accreditation for their accountancy programs.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion wmich.edu/diversity To ensure equitable access for all, the ODI provides leadership by working collaboratively with the University community to identify and overcome institutional barriers and affirm the dignity, value, and uniqueness of each member of our community.

Division of Multicultural Affairs wmich.edu/multicultural The DMA strives to ensure that all students are given the full opportunity to discover and develop their talents, interests, and unique potential, and to provide a learning-centered environment that presents the context for intellectual, cultural, professional, and personal growth during the college experience. Through programs, services, and initiatives that address cross-cultural competency and personal empowerment, the DMA fosters community development, leadership, and a campus climate that respects and appreciates the history, culture, and traditions of all students.

Bronco Study Zone The Bronco Study Zone is a space for all Western Michigan University students that offers a comfortable learning environment in which students can receive academic support designed to enhance learning and collaboration toward the goal of academic success. Bronco Study Zone offers drop-in tutoring for highly challenging courses, group collaboration on course assignments, logging mandatory study hours for instructors and organizations, assistance with coping with test anxiety, effective note taking, time management and test taking strategies among others.

Center for Academic Success Programs wmich.edu/academicsuccess CASP enhances teaching and promotes student learning through collaborative, effective research-based programs. CASP houses the Academic Resource Center, Alpha Program, Exploratory advising, Intellectual Skills Development, Military and Veteran Affairs, Service-Learning, TRiO SSP, and the Writing Center.

Center for Counseling and Psychological Services wmich.edu/cecp/ccps CCPS are a service, training and research component of the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology. The centers, one in Kalamazoo and one in Grand Rapids, provide practical training opportunities for graduate students by offering affordable mental health services to residents of southwestern Michigan.

Disability Services for Students wmich.edu/disabilityservices The mission of DSS is to make education accessible. A student is a student, regardless of the issues, challenges or conditions faced. DSS advocates for the student (cont.)

to be provided with the appropriate tools to allow that person the opportunity to reach goals and potential. Those tools, academic accommodation or adjustment, facilitate learning while maintaining the integrity of course content and outcomes.

Office of Family Engagement wmich.edu/families Our services and programs are designed to help you support your student’s growth, personal development and overall success, beginning as a prospective student and continuing throughout the college years to graduation. Whether you live across town or halfway around the globe, we will engage you in the University experience while fostering your student’s independence.

Financial Aid wmich.edu/finaid The mission of the Financial Aid Office is to increase access to a rigorous and affordable college education by being the central source for financial aid funding, information, planning, and education.

College of Health and Human Services wmich.edu/hhs HHS is preparing professionals today to transform health care and human services tomorrow.

Kalamazoo Promise wmich.edu/kalamazoo-promise The Kalamazoo Promise Scholars Program provides direct support to students who are eligible for the Kalamazoo Promise scholarship and are attending, or planning to attend WMU. We do this by offering guidance on navigating the academic and personal challenges of college life, connecting students with campus and community resources and providing knowledge, awareness and skills for students to succeed in college, careers, and the community.

Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services wmich.edu/lbgt The Office of LBGT Student Services offers support, education and advocacy around issues of gender identity/expression and sexual orientation to the WMU community. We collaborate with student organizations, university departments and local organizations to provide our campus community with access to healthy resources, activities, and support services.

Office of Institutional Equity wmich.edu/equity The Office of Institutional Equity promotes an environment of equal opportunity, equity, access, and excellence for all members of theUniversity community, and provides compliance oversight regarding applicable laws, regulations, and policies to ensure a welcoming, ng applicable laws, regulations, and policies to ensure a welcoming, safe, civil, and inclusive environment.

Invisible Needs Project mywmu.com/invisibleneed The Invisible Need Project is a multi-faceted initiative intended to serve students with unmet needs, while strengthening the culture of giving at Western Michigan University. The Project engages the entire campus community, encouraging all faculty, staff, administrators, and fellow students to come together to help students in need. Below is the directory to the different initiatives and student resources.

Office of the Ombudsman wmich.edu/ombudsman The WMU ombudsman office listens to you and discusses your problems and concerns, identifying and evaluating with you options to resolve problems.

Residence Life wmich.edu/housing Our mission is to foster a supportive, safe, well-maintained residential environment that promotes belonging, academic success and personal development of students.

Office of Student Engagement wmich.edu/activities Student Activities and Leadership Programs exists to engage campus, empower students and develop leaders. Our vision is to be recognized as an expert provider of intentional engagement and leadership development opportunities that are integral components of the WMU student experience.

Sindecuse Health Promotion and Education wmich.edu/healthcenter Our mission is to promote optimal health, strengthen community and enhance learning by addressing critical health needs of the campus community. We offer a range of programs that cover health and wellness topics.

Student Recreation Center wmich.edu/rec The SRC houses University Recreation offices and programs. We offer open recreation, personal training, sport leagues and group exercise, utilizing equipment and facilities to promote health and well being. Programs focus on stress reduction, weight loss, increased flexibility and strength, friendly competition and social interaction.

Office of the Vice President for Research wmich.edu/research The Office of the Vice President for Research works to advance the overall discovery enterprise at Western Michigan University.

Study abroad exists to assist students in having educational and enriching academic opportunities around the world. As a partner of the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative, WMU Study Abroad is committed to increasing study abroad participation by 50 percent over five years spanning 2014 to 2019.

Office of Student Transitions wmich.edu/transitions All new students beginning their academic journey at WMU are very important to the Office of Student Transitions (OST). Members of the OST team are committed to supporting all first-time undergraduate students, which includes first years, transfers and contemporary students.

TRiO Future Educator Success Program wmich.edu/trio-future-educators The TRiO Future Educator Success Program is a federally funded grant program that promotes the success of future teachers from Western Michigan University. We offer career and graduate school exploration, financial assistance, leadership opportunities, mentorship and more to teaching majors who are first-generation, income-eligible students or students with disabilities.

The Lewis Walker Institute wmich.edu/walkerinstitute Our mission is to engage in research, teaching and service to promote: understanding of race and ethnic relations, with a special emphasis on the causes of disparities and the contexts in which conflicts as well as shared purposes and perspectives arise. Appreciation of the diverse peoples and cultures of the United States, with special em phasis on the peoples and cultures

Unified Clinics wmich.edu/unifiedclinics The Unified Clinics are one large multi-specialty group practice that was established in 1995 to provide quality “real world” clinical training experiences for students in the College of Health and Human Services at WMU by meeting authentic community needs in an outpatient clinical setting.

WMU Libraries wmich.edu/library With more than 4.9 million total items and nearly 2.6 million total titles, Western Michigan University Libraries is the fourth largest university library system in Michigan and among the top 100 in the country. Library patrons are also connected with the holdings of 70,000 libraries worldwide.

WMU Public Safety wmudps.wmich.edu We are located at 511 Monroe Street, just east of the main campus and northwest of Waldo Football Stadium. Public Safety has over 40 full-time employees, civilian and police, amongst multiple divisions and bureaus.The department also employs over 50 students each year to assist in our mission to maintain a safe campus.

WMU Signature wmich.edu/signature WMU Signature is a student engagement program for students to reflect on their out-of-class learning experiences, to explore and identify a passion, that will be reflected on their WMU diploma.

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED The committee for the Multicultural Meet and Greet would like to thank you for your engagement in this event that serves to provide a sense of belonging for the students of color at WMU. This event takes months of planning and support from our campus and community. We tend to have most of the planning for the event complete by June in order to welcome our newest Broncos into our community.

If you are an entity of Western Michigan University: Join the planning team! Each unit or department involved must commit a member to the planning team and a financial contribution of $500 or more If you are a student organization: Please fill out the survey at the end of the event and indicate in the comments that your student organization would like to be contacted for participation in the future, or reach out to Melissa Holman at melissa.e.holman@wmich.edu If you are an interested community partner: Please indicate on your survey that you would like to take part in the event, or send an email to the Multicultural Meet and Greet committee.

For all inquiries regarding the Multicultural Meet and Greet, please email: cehd-mmg@wmich.edu.