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Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Paid)

Human Resources

… be eligible for all payroll-driven benefits without interruption. Health, life, and long-term disability insurance are … written report of his/her leave activities to his/her supervisor and the appropriate vice president. Procedure The … denied, the department manager/head will indicate such and sign the application. The application and proposal are then …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-paid

APA/PSSO Action Recommendations for Senior Leadership

Professional Staff Association of Western

… professional development for non-bargaining staff and supervisors. Require training for anyone (internal and external) hired into supervisory roles to refresh or learn leadership skills. This … during this time of change. Establish accountability among supervisors regarding employee performance reviews. Assess …

https://wmich.edu/psaw/apapsso-action-recommendations-senior-leadership

Testimonials

WMU Paper Pilot Plant

… the thought that less than a hundred days ago, this paper cup was a tree," Sydel says. "With a little bit of … — Global Green's Chairman of the Board "That’s what opened up conversations with larger manufacturers. Because of Western, we have a shot of landing someone even bigger who can do it on the scale of five to ten tons per …

https://wmich.edu/pilotplants/customers/testimonials

WMU Plates

WMU Plates

… WMU Plates Show your WMU pride and support our students Michigan has issued a license plate for … 75,000 have been purchased, bringing in nearly $930,000 to support student scholarships . Personalized plates You can personalize a plate with up to six capital letters, numbers or spaces. Punctuation …

https://wmich.edu/wmuplates

Dancing Granny, Sensory Friendly Performance

Theatre

… who may benefit from a sensory-friendly performance. With support from the Kalamazoo Autism Center of WMU, we will provide a welcoming and supportive environment with trained staff, actors, and … A pre-show opportunity will be provided for patrons to get up close to the actors  in costume. A quiet space will be …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/dancing-granny-sensory-friendly

Kalamazoo River History

Environmental Health and Safety

… declined. By the mid-1800s several communities had grown up along the river as mill towns and commercial centers: … federal Clean Water Act, serious efforts were made to clean up the river. Although today the river is cleaner, the persistent PCB contamination has led to Superfund designation  of a 35-mile section from Kalamazoo to Allegan …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/services/environmental/water-resources/kalamazoo-river

Bronco Spotlight: Madison Cojei

Career and Student Employment Services

… I am teaching a hybrid model, which means I have to keep up with two groups of kids both in-person and virtually. With that being … build strong relationships for students and gives them a support system. If you had a campus job or internship, how …

https://wmich.edu/career/madisoncojei

August 13, 2021

Registrar's Office

… tips and best practices for grading Precollege Programming: Upward Bound camp wrap-up The Upward Bound Kalamazoo and Upward Bound Van Buren …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2021-08-13

WMU cultural anthropologist examines migration and lupus in Ecuador

International Student and Scholar Services

… WMU cultural anthropologist examines migration and lupus in Ecuador Touching saltwater marks at the waterline of … set to sail and inspected the cargo. I remember climbing up the gangway, which was made of rope—it was a well-made … wondering how she was going to make it. The mother’s struggle ultimately led me to my next book, “Living with Lupus: …

https://wmich.edu/international/milesspotlight