The Professional Support Staff Organization at Western Michigan University is pleased that you have chosen to work at WMU. With our diverse skills, talents and personality, WMU's hard-working and dedicated support staff members make a valued contribution to the University community.

  • Executive Board Elections Concluded: Thank you to all who voted for this year's executive board. Please welcome your 2024-25 board: Shannon Rininger, president; Amber Hutson, Vice President; Secretary, Mercedes Hanauer; Treasurer, Jamie Long; and Members At Large, Melissa Bibler, Amy Esman, Ben Holland, Christine Piazza, and Suzan Wright. 
  • Upcoming Social Events: Stay tuned for announcements on some upcoming social events to help grow our community and relationships across campus, including a collaborative event with PSAW at Revel and Roll. 
  • Membership Drive: Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement regarding membership for the 2024-25 academic year!  
  • Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are always needed and welcomed. We are currently looking for members interested in planning day trips, serve on the membership committee, executive board positions, website and newsletters, executive board elections, lunch and learns, and much more. Please contact a board member if interested. Members interested in serving on any team should send the PSSO board an email through the Contact Us page. 
  • Western Wellness: The Western Wellness program offers several health and fitness opportunities to all staff. 
  • Calling all PSSO members: We are trying something new as a way to introduce our members. Please contact Amber Hutson with a photo and information about YOU! Include your name, how long you have been a member, how you are involved in PSSO or how you would like to be involved, your title and where you work. That is it! Then sit back and watch our Facebook page for your photo to show up.

  • Join Us: Joining the Professional Support Staff Organization at Western Michigan University is a great way for eligible employees to get involved, network with colleagues and have a voice on campus. We are known campus-wide for hosting our Spring Luncheon, distribution of Finals Survival bags during Finals Finish, our annual kettle corn fundraiser and more. New members are welcome year-round. GO BRONCOS!

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