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Systems Specialist Integrated Library
Human Resources
… unit, in collaboration with other staff. Manages day to day operations of the discovery back office. Assists in … the user experience and streamline workflows. Configures, tests and optimizes the discovery interface display logic … including work related to acquisitions, activation, renewal, customization, testing, updating, troubleshooting and …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009048
Putting student well-being ‘front and center’
W Magazine
… spend time with therapy dogs as part of Mental Health Awareness Week in October 2020. The initiative featured several events focused … me to be stuck in the house every single day for months was driving me insane," says senior Precious Onyegbule . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622
First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community
W Magazine
… by Erin Flynn on Bronco Connect Scholars have opportunities to meet weekly and engage in programming designed to keep … the video game stream, Juliana Smith is in the zone. “I always wanted to be involved in an esports club, but it wasn’t … Connect LLC for their second year, which leaders say is a testament to its success. “Being in the LLC, I have met some …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70890
An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award
News
… receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—His discoveries in the lab could lead to lifesaving innovations to treat buildup within arteries, … "Dr. Springstead cares deeply for our students and is always willing to support their learning inside and outside of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64282
History
Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs
… History In the late 1970's, Western Michigan University joined … mental health community and the Greater Kalamazoo United Way, in an attempt to respond to a state mandate to care for people with …
https://wmich.edu/disabilitycenter/services/history
Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences
W Magazine
… Erin Flynn on Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck is on a team working to create voice-activated technology that is accessible for … researchers from Michigan State University who were awarded an NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant to shift … technology they currently use and where it falls short. "We want to get a good feel for how much they're using it, why …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793
Wind turbine installation elevates sustainable energy opportunities at Western
News
… by Erin Flynn on Bronco Wind Team members braved the cold to watch a refurbished wind turbine be installed outside the … is one of 32 elite teams to make the first cut in the contest, putting the Broncos in the same league as well-known …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73494
Fly America Act Policy
Policies
… Property Statement of policy The purpose of this policy is to comply with Federal Fly America Act. Summary of … above circumstances apply, PIs must complete a Fly America Waiver Form prior to booking the travel with an explanation … 6. Relate Procedures and Guidelines The Fly America Waiver form may be found at …
https://wmich.edu/policies/fly-america-act
Fixed-Price Agreements Policy
Policies
… the administrative requirements for formulating, monitoring, and closing-out fixed-price agreements. Summary of … in template. Purpose of the Policy Policy established to outline the administrative requirements for formulating, … account (i.e. WRAP account) unless the project was initiated as part of a research center and will be …
https://wmich.edu/policies/fixed-price-agreement
Website Governance
University Libraries
… for ensuring that content on their page(s) is accurate, up-to-date and compliant with Libraries and WMU standards. … Responsible for making content changes within the CMS tool. See Roles tab in CMS for a current list of Authors and … making navigational changes; creating and publishing directory lists, spotlights, slides, slideshows and webforms; and …
https://wmich.edu/library/website-governance