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Office of Business and Finance
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5203 USA
(269) 387-2365
OBF Supervisor Onboarding Toolkit
Booklet to assist supervisors in the onboarding process
OBF Onboarding Supervisor Checklist
Stay on task with your new hire with this helpful checklist and easily complete every task.
OBF Onboarding Employee Checklist
Move through the new hire process confidently using this checklist, with links to helpful information.
Onboarding Plan Template PDF (viewing purposes only)
An Excel interactive worksheet for employees and supervisors to plan and execute a successful onboarding process.
To open the file: Click the link on the page, click to open the zip file, right-click the file in the dialog box, click "open" to extract, and save it to your desktop.
- A-Z Directory
- A-Z Policy Directory
- Academic Calendars - including days classes meet, final exams, registration, etc.
- Accounting Services Training Links - Training documents and videos for GLOW and JES
- Acronyms Listing - What do all those letters mean?
- Athletics - All things WMU Athletics
- Benefits Resources - All things WMU Benefits
- Branding Materials - Stationery, Name Tags, Email signature guidelines, and all things Our Brand.
- Vendor List - List of approved vendors.
- Name Badge orders - Ordering instructions.
- Bronco Fix it - Submit a request for maintenance, custodial, or landscaping services.
- Building Coordinator List - Resources for each building.
- Busing Schedules - All 3 busing route details.
- Campus Dining - Where to go, what to eat, how busy they are, nutrition facts, and purchase dining dollars.
- Campus/Parking Maps - Printable maps for multiple areas of campus.
- CMS (Website) User Guide - This user guide explains how to use CMS to manage your unit's website in compliance with University policy.
- Design Services - Design services of WMU.
- Dress Policy - OBF work attire guidelines.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Public electric vehicle charger network.
- Environmental Health and Safety - General safety and occupational health information.
- Accident Injury Form - Your resource for workplace accidents and injury.
- Ergonomic Workspace Guidance - Learn how to keep your workspace safe and healthy.
- Events Calendar - Search University events by name, date or category.
- Formal Headshots - Have your photo taken for the directory.
- GoWMU - Employee self-help site.
- Phone and Voicemail Guide - How do I use my phone?
- Sindecuse Patient Portal - Appointments, payments, RX.
- Grand Rapids Campus - WMU Regional Campus.
- Information Technology - Campus technology services.
- Logistical Services - Manages and executes all supply chain aspects.
- Mail Services - Incoming, outgoing, freight, etc.
- Surplus Sales - Disposition of items no longer of use to the University.
- Miller Auditorium - One of West Michigan's premier performing arts venues.
- People Search - Look up any employee or student by first and last name.
- Phone set up for new employees - submit a case.
- President's Cabinet - Presidential and Vice Presidential Staff of the University.
- Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW) - Communicate concerns, develop solutions, and explore policies and benefits with University administration.
- Professional Support Staff Organization -promoting and fostering education through professional development, training, recognition, and the advancement of dues-paying members.
- Recycling for Faculty and Staff - Want to know what to do with that toner, or batteries?
- Regional Locations - Contact information for regional locations
- Retention Schedule - Unsure how long to retain that document?
- Check the retention policy here.
- Technology Help Desk - Questions? We have answers.
- Transparency Reporting - Budget and Performance Transparency.
- Tuition Discount and Remission - Want to further your education?
- Writing Style Guide - Guide to consistent written, print, and electronic correspondence.
- W-4 Tax Withholding Self-Service - Update your tax withholding online. These step-by-step instructions help you get the job done.
- Western Wellness - A comprehensive employee wellness program for all WMU employees, regardless of their benefits status.
- Sindecuse Health Center - A health care center on main campus serving students, faculty, staff, and their dependents.
- Student Recreation Center - A resource for Students, Faculty, and Staff.
- West Hills Athletic Club - An available facility for WMU employees as a wellness benefit.
- WMU Public Safety - To provide a safe, secure, healthy, and sustainable environment.
- Bicycle Registration - Ride on campus? Register here.
- Bronco Card - This is your WMU Identification.
- Lost and Found - Lost it? Maybe someone found it.
- Parking 123 - Step by step guide to Parking permits and adding vehicle management.
- Parking Information - Get a permit, maps, handle tickets, and ask questions.
- Training Requests - Request training for basic self-defense, active threat response, safety assessments, etc.
- Walking Escorts - A program designed to enhance your safety and peace of mind while you walk on campus after dark.
- WMU Weather Closure Policy - Sign up for weather alerts and learn past trends.