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HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification

Policies

… “Business Associate”; Establish the University's commitment to maintaining a broad operational framework for the … that (1) there is a low probability that the information was compromised based on a risk assessment of certain … a Workforce member or a person acting under WMU’s authority was unintentional and such acquisition, access, or use was …

https://wmich.edu/policies/hipaa-breach

WMU nets $140,000-plus in energy savings during holiday closure

News

… eight-day winter recess at Western Michigan University came to an end Thursday, Jan. 2 , with offices returning to … pieces of mechanical equipment. "We need to be good stewards of the University's resources and a model for campus … the building space temperatures from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2 was originally estimated to avoid spending $140,000 and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12514

Apply now for visiting scholar and artists program funding

News

… is Thursday, April 19 . Applications should be submitted to Dr. Elke Schoffers, program committee chair. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Grant awards, typically up to $1,000, are available. Larger awards are occasionally considered for applications involving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/306

Bookstore paying cash for used books

News

… Bookstore paying cash for used books Submitted by Anonymous (not … Michigan University students can sell used books to the WMU Bookstore Shops during April Book Buyback, going … University Bookstore on the corner of West Michigan and Howard. Several factors affect the price: Book must be adopted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/348

Student Rights

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… by University policy or by law: Students have the right to free inquiry, expression, and association. Students … are protected against improper disclosure of, and access to, education records as provided for in the Family … Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Students are free to participate in the governance of the University through …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/code/basic-academic-rights

Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life

W Magazine

… profound impact on the human resources professional she is today. “I was very quiet and shy, so I decided to challenge myself and do something out of my comfort zone. I applied for, and was fortunate to be selected as, an orientation leader. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57384

Western announces 2024 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

News

… , associate professor of public administration, have been awarded three-year Presidential Innovation Professorships. … and a stellar passion for education,” WMU President Edward Montgomery says. “Their innovative contributions to WMU and society are inspiring, and with this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75300

David Houghton

Political Science

… David Houghton David G. Houghton Associate Professor Emeritus Office … and law offices. The David G. Houghton Internship Endowment was created to assist the current intern program and expand its scope. The program plans to send more interns to Washington D.C. …

https://wmich.edu/politics/directory/houghton

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

News

… Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Toni Woolfork-Barnes … to expand OLLI at WMU." Martini notes the search committee was focused on finding someone who would be able to increase the awareness of OLLI at WMU among both campus stakeholders as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education

News

… bright futures ahead. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's a great day to hire a Bronco. A new report finds Western Michigan … Broncos are having upon graduation,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “Their success reflects the commitment of … experiences.” A RECORD OF SUCCESS Western's latest Career Outcomes Report shows 93% of graduates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483