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Michael Morrow, Ph.D
At Montana Western, Dr. Morrow and his undergraduate student researchers are studying some of the proteins that play roles in the early secretory pathway of the pathogenic yeast Candida albicans. Since protein secretion is important for this organism to cause infection, a better understanding of the machinery involved in protein secretion could lead to the identification of future drug targets to prevent and treat Candida infections
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Wendy Ridenour, Ph.D
Wendy Ridenour is an ecologist and assistant professor of biology at The University of Montana Western, where she has taught experiential classes full time since 2009. Her current research focuses on whole community dynamics in alpine systems, including plant-plant and plant-herbivore interactions and how alpine communities respond to anthropogenic climate change.
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The University of Montana Western
Welcome to the University of Montana Western (Montana Western or UMW), an institution that prides itself on serving students, achieving academic excellence, and promoting experiential education. The University’s differentiating characteristics are expressed in its mission as well as its signature program, Experience One. Montana Western is the first and only public, four-year university in the United States that offers Experience One a program designed to enhance student success and support experiential learning.
Experience One
Experience One comprises a unique scheduling model and teaching philosophy. The scheduling model allows students to enroll in one course at a time. Classes typically meet three hours daily over a 3.5 week period. Each 3.5 week period is referred to as a block and there are four blocks in every semester. The longer class periods facilitate a teaching philosophy that discourages lecture-based
Montana Western’s business and technology program is the first in Montana to receive accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education
Experience One engages students and faculty in actively exploring the knowledge, purposes, and practices in every field of study.
Now available: two new minors in Farm and Ranch Operations and Outdoor Guide and Wildlife Outfitters Management. Call 1-877-683-7331 today to enroll!
The Business and Technology Department incorporates current technology, problem-based learning and hands-on team projects that combine to let students experience their education while preparing to excel in the business world. With an emphasis on small business, business majors have the opportunity to learn entrepreneurship from the ground up while incorporating the latest technologies and trends of the day.
Right of Privacy, Release of Confidential Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) grants students certain rights, privileges, and protections relative to individually identifiable student educational records that are maintained by Montana Western.
Specifically:
Students’ educational records (with the exception of directory information) will be released to third parties only with the written consent of the student.
Students have the right to inspect and review their own individually identifiable education records. This right may be exercised by contacting the Registrar.
Students have the right to challenge information contained in individually identifiable educational records. Contact the Registrar for information.