![Dr. Kahler B. Schuemann](https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u1635/2021/rGw9ySO3_400x400_0.jpeg?h=a7e6d17b&itok=HZdwxE4p)
2021 Part-Time Teaching Excellence Award Recipient
Previously, he led Student Services at the University of Alaska, Prince William Sound Campus, and earlier served as director of Housing, Student, and Residential Life at Lake Superior State University. Schuemann received degrees from Lake Superior State University (B.S. in history), Michigan State University (M.A. in student affairs administration), and Western Michigan University (Ph.D. in educational leadership). His graduate research explored how students understand and experience the university presidency.
Schuemann was awarded the 2017 WMU Staff of the Year presented by the WMU Graduate Student Association in addition to a 2017 Outstanding Service Award from the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities. When not focused on inspiring the next generation of leaders and motivating organizational achievement at WMU, he enjoys outdoor adventures in the woods and on the water.
About this award
This award recognizes one individual (Board-appointed faculty member) who demonstrates exceptional creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level(s).
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