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Disability

Institutional Equity

… are, hence, required to make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise … Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that: “No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the … and others have equal access to its programs, will not be discriminated against based on having an actual or …

https://wmich.edu/equity/disability

Updates in Academic Affairs: September 15, 2016

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… and is based in the Bernhard Center. The day includes keynote lectures, workshops, an awards ceremony recognizing … begins at 8:30 a.m. in rooms 208-210 and includes keynote presentations by past WMU Distinguished Teaching Award recipients, teaching with technology training and virtual reality experiences.  At 11 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/provost/updates-academic-affairs-september-15-2016

Media

Seita Scholars Program

… Wave Media, June 28, 2018) Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans (WMU News, May 31, … mentors a Seita Scholar (WMU College of Arts and Sciences, November 2015) Issues and Ales Event: College Access. … teens leaving foster care (USA Today, June 15, 2009) Kellogg Foundation grants $500,000 to foster care efforts …

https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/media

Minimum Insurance Requirements

Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

… Injury and Property Damage: $1M each occurrence, $2M aggregate Workers’ Compensation, in accordance with the laws … service(s) provided, project name. Sixty (60) day advance notice of cancellation in accordance with the policy. * … $2M per occurrence / $2M aggregate Travel Surety Bond (If a deposit is required) to ensure a guarantee of payment to the …

https://wmich.edu/legal/contracts/minimum-insurance

WMU Researches Rare Disease

College of Arts and Sciences

… this October. However, this check wasn’t just any check nor was the man who presented it just any man. Frank … disorder that impairs the body’s involuntary (autonomic) functions. Formerly called Shy-Drager syndrome, the … symptoms, but also includes progressive failure of autonomic systems that control blood pressure, pulse rate, and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/rare-disease

Bas-Reliefs on East Campus

Planning, Space Management and Capital Projects

… bas-reliefs flanking the inscribed building name. It is not known who designed the bas-reliefs. Through the years many … John Kemper , faculty from 1942 to 1970, is well-known for his graphic designs and murals, but the bas-reliefs …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/planning/east-relief

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

Human Resources

… is required. An unpaid professional development leave is not an automatic benefit, and must have the approval of the … unpaid professional development leave of absence will not result in any loss of seniority, or benefits that are … also life insurance . Long-term disability insurance may not be continued while off the payroll. See also long-term …

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

Abosede and Navia: GAs for The Kalamazoo Promise

College of Education and Human Development

… as an intern. I would love to work in higher education or a non-for-profit organization. Is there anything that you … One of the things that stuck with in me in the program is knowing and being able to articulate the skills and … professors more closely than others. I would say that the biggest support systems during my time in undergrad came from …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-promise

Frequently Asked Questions

Study Abroad

… a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. What if I don't know a foreign language? WMU offers many programs taught in … the United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, South Africa, Norway, and Sweden, among others. Study Abroad also offers … college from participating in study abroad programs. Please note there is an appeal process to request permission to …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/101/faq

Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits

College of Arts and Sciences

… Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership class gives nearly $15,000 to four … based on their established priorities, the class struggled with issues like the age group the organizations …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news2013-5-lnp