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Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… his private pilot license.  The eager young pilot continued working toward his goal of flying for the U.S. Air Force … of the Vietnam War.  One student in particular had a tremendous impact on the young pilot trainer.  Deckard struck up a … competent managing aircraft, systems and flight plans.  How hard could it be to manage a classroom?  Enter in his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2013/09/taking-off-tom-deckard-aviation-life-fulfilled

Be a leader: Higher Education student earns two WMU Signatures

College of Education and Human Development

… , was a resident assistant during his time as an undergrad working towards a mechanical engineering degree when he … for leaders that compiled a wealth of knowledge around how to handle common student problems in housing on campus. … as they may think. “There’s a good chance you’re already doing stuff that applies and you might already be half way …

https://wmich.edu/education/ozgasignature

Master of Science in Statistics

Statistics

… collaborate with professional statisticians in an actual work environment with real problems. A minimum of thirty-two … Statistical Methods (3 hours) STAT 6670: Introduction to Random Processes  (3 hours) STAT 6680: Categorical Data … semester in their second year. Internships usually involve working for a firm under the supervision of a statistician. …

https://wmich.edu/statistics/masters

Executive Assistant Senior to the President

Human Resources

… University stakeholders. Independently creates reports, donor requests, speeches, presentations and correspondence … including institutional compliance submissions, personnel documents, legal responses and updates to legislators, … constituencies. Manages office operations including workflow, budget operations, event planning and critical …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/005000

CEHD alum engages students with bee-inspired beekeeping club

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… apiary and maintain the bees. Hayner has seen students who don’t have a social group they identify with find a place in … support from the school administration and social worker, the participation of a beekeeping mentor and … contributor to our society and are disappearing at a staggering rate. He hopes that students will develop a deep …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/beekeeping

Power Strips

Engineering Division

… Power Strips Does your office or work space have a power strip? Some devices use power even … may be drawing phantom loads. These items should be plugged into a power strip in order to easily cut the power to …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/engineering/power-strips

Midterm Evaluation for LS 3770

McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic

… Observed. LS 3770 practicum student takes initiative in working with students. (required) Not observed. Observed … contacted for additional information and discussion. 0 = I do not recommend this profession for the practicum student. …

https://wmich.edu/readingcenter/literacy-studies-practicum/midterm-evaluation

Lindsay (French) Brandon—Sparking Creativity

Haworth College of Business

… Lindsay (French) Brandon—Sparking Creativity By Jessica Sliver, communications … the outcome is worth it. “It is very rewarding when I can show that my work and progress show profit for the company and also help …

https://wmich.edu/business/lindsay-brandon

Now is the Time! Become a Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… this career path, the supply of aviation jobs will be tremendous.  As stated in the WSJ, “More than half of U.S. airline pilots are over 50” and “FAA data show annual private and commercial pilot certificates – both required to become an airline pilot – are down 41% and 30%, respectively, in the past decade.”  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2012/11/now-time-become-professional-pilot

Transitioning to the Cirrus SR-20

College of Aviation

… I was just in the fourth grade when I knew what I wanted to do with the rest of my life after taking a trip on an … also always been used to the Part 61 training atmosphere, however I ended up appreciating the structure of the Part … flying a jet. WMU operations really make me feel like I’m working for an airline. This is the type of hands-on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2015/09/transitioning-cirrus-sr-20