WMU Graduate College

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The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Sanela Sprecic For the degree of: Doctor of Philosophy Title: A Case Study on the Impact of Secondary Co-Teaching on Multilingual Learners’ Language, Literacy, and Academic Development

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Ashley Oberholtzer Title: Understanding Emotional Functioning During Early Psychotherapy: A Multimethod Examination of Attachment, Reflective Functioning, Emotional Disclosure, and Physiological Responding

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Maisha S. Lassiter For the degree of: Doctor of Philosophy Title: Belonging, Campus Climate, Support Systems, and Persistence Attitudes among African American College Students

How is AI transforming higher education? Join the WMU Office of Faculty Development for this workshop to explore the possibilities, risks, and real-world applications of AI in teaching, learning, and research. 📅 Oct. 29, 12:30pm, virtual 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/AIhighered_WMU

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Rober Jander Matos Montero Title: Dominican English as a Foreign Language Teachers’ Views on the Impact of Continuing Professional Development on their Professional Beliefs and Practices

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Bethany M. Hintze For the degree of: Doctor of Philosophy Department: Psychology Title: Effects of Reinforcement and Punishment on Human Aggression in a Lab Setting

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Sara L. Van Department: Educational Leadership, Research and Technology Title: Cultivating Critical Consciousness: Examining the Practices of Two K-12 School Leaders in Self and Staff Transformation

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Clifford Camp For the degree of: Doctor of Philosophy Title: Job Satisfaction Among Clery Act Compliance Officers and Professionals: The Role of Training, Leadership, Autonomy, and Access to Resources

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Candice Davies For the degree of: Doctor of Philosophy Title: Unlocking the Secret Sauce for Student Success: Unveiling the Power of Teacher Social-Emotional Wellness on Preschoolers’ Social-Emotional Learning

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Emmanuel Kornyo For the degree of: Doctor of Philosophy Title: Engineering the Lithium Metal Anode Interface: Molecular Design & Porous Architecture for Stable, and Durable High-Performance Li Metal Batteries

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Diane Devine Salinas Title: Understanding and Improving the Math Placement Process for Incoming Freshmen: Bridging the Divide Between Algorithmic Prediction and Student Experience

The Graduate College announces a doctoral oral examination: Candidate: Amie McCaw Department: Educational Leadership, Research and Technology Title: A Case Study Exploring the Application of Appreciative Inquiry at a K-12 School District During Times of Crisis

The WMU Graduate College had a blast celebrating Homecoming 2026 with the many alumni, family, friends, and supporters who visited campus last weekend!