Dr. Decker Hains, P.E., PMP, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in recognition of making significant contributions and developing creative solutions that change lives around the world. His principle contribution included serving as the editor of the ASCE Body of Knowledge, Third Edition, which was published in May 2019. He helped lead the nearly three-year effort in updating this strategic work for ASCE.
Only 3% of ASCE members hold the prestigious honor of becoming ASCE Fellows.
Decker is a master faculty specialist jointly appointed to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Haworth College of Business. Prior to being appointed to faculty, Decker served as the Professor of Military Science and Chair of the Department of Military Science and Leadership at WMU and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving 22 years as an engineer
officer in the U.S. Army. He leverages his significant leadership and
engineering experiences in teaching a variety of civil engineering courses as well as courses in leadership, business, and management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He also leads the Civil and Construction Engineering Senior Capstone Design Experience teaching effective leadership, teamwork, ethics, communications, and project management. Decker also serves on several college and Faculty Senate Committees and is one of the principle leaders with the design and implementation of WMU Essential Studies.
Posted By: Provost's Office
Msg. from Mr. George Pavey, Dean of Aviation at the West Michigan Aviation Academy that was sent to Tom Thinnes for his efforts coordinating a visit with Duncan Aviation and a build a plane event here at the college last week.
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Hello Everyone,
I wanted to thank everyone for sharing your time and future possibilities with our students last Friday. No doubt these opportunities make a big difference for our students!
Go Aviators!
George
George L. Pavey
Dean of Aviation
West Michigan Aviation Academy
5363 44th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Posted By: Tracey Kauppila
Western Michigan University is the place to get your education as WMU was ranked #1 as a "hidden gem" University!
From K102.5 radio station.Here in Kalamazoo we are lucky enough to have not 1 but 3 great schools for students to obtain a degree, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Out of the 3, Collegegazette.com ranked WMU as the 'Best Hidden Gem' of schools, not only in town, but in the US. Here is some of what the site had to report about the school...
An impressive institution, Western Michigan makes the top of collegegazette.com list for best hidden gem public universities.
Several of the programs at Western Michigan are frequently listed among the very best in the country. Perhaps the most noted program at Western Michigan is its aviation curriculum, widely considered a top-5 program nationwide.
With over 30 aircraft vehicles available for their students, Western Michigan provides hands-on, experiential training to future pilots and technicians.
Interestingly, Western Michigan has one of the most prestigious jazz performance programs in the country. In 2018, two students placed in the top
10 nationally in a Downbeat Music Awards competition, the most comprehensive competition in the country for collegiate jazz musicians.
Fine Arts are integral to the Western Michigan experience; an impressive
1,400 performances each year in music, theatre, and dance are staged at this university.
Although the student life at Western Michigan is quite active, what makes Western Michigan special is the learning outcomes for all of its students. An impressive 91% find employment, military service, or full-time volunteering within three months of graduation; 85% of these say they find their work satisfying.
Western Michigan also has a significant alumni body with 250,000 graduates impacting dozens of fields.
Community-building is at the heart of the Western Michigan experience. To this end, Western Michigan is home to the International Congress on Medieval Studies, a unique annual event attracting over 3,000 registrants.
Additionally, Western Michigan also hosts the annual International Festival, a popular event attracting thousands of participants where attendees immerse themselves in international food, fashion, and culture.
GO Broncos!
Posted By: Michelle Loedeman