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Safeguarding our future in a period of uncertainty

Western Insider

… nears 1,800 right here in Michigan. Yesterday, Gov. Whitmer issued an executive order to "shelter in place" to further … that we share. As our national and local leaders struggle to contain the virus, the effects have begun to ripple … you informed about developments that affect our community. Thank you for the part each of you is doing to help our …

https://wmich.edu/westerninsider/safeguarding-our-future

Sabbatical Leave for Administrators

Policies

… Sabbatical Leave for Administrators Policy number 03-04 Responsible office Provost and … Policy Category Academic Affairs Statement of policy This policy articulates the requirements for an administrator to qualify and apply for sabbatical leave.   …

https://wmich.edu/policies/sabbatical-administrators

Authorized User

Accounts Receivable

… The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law designed to help protect the … from the parents to the student. More information on FERPA is available on the Registrars web page. Authorized user for payment and account …

https://wmich.edu/accounts-receivable/students/student-authorized-user

Research and Innovation Digital Newsletter December 2019

Research and Innovation

… semester across WMU. One major initiative in our office this calendar year has been the review and updating of all of … to our website and check out the policies and procedures listed there. Thanks to Steve Weber our research contracts administrator …

https://wmich.edu/research/research-innovation-newsletter-12-2019

Internships

School of Communication

… The School of Communication at Western Michigan University is pleased to provide eligible communication and journalism majors and minors the opportunity to complete for-credit … the local community, while applying and expanding on what is learned in the classroom. Eligibility Specific guidelines …

https://wmich.edu/communication/academics/internships

College of Arts and Sciences adds new STEM, humanities programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… These programs focus on climate change policy, public administration, communication with robots and geography. The arts … Policy and Management The Department of Political Science is offering a new graduate certificate program, climate change policy and management . This new program provides professional training and scientific …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/stem-programs

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

News

… Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Students in Dr. … going to leave out a lot of opportunity—especially at bigger schools." Shawn Tenney , director of service learning , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Most WMU offices closing early Sept. 4 ahead of Labor Day weekend

News

… Friday, Sept. 4, ahead of the WMU football home opener. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select … to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to campus. For emergencies only, … Monday, Sept. 5-7, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26510

Many WMU offices closed during Labor Day weekend

News

… closed  Monday, Sept. 4 , in observance of U.S. Labor Day. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select … to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to campus. For emergencies only, … Monday, Sept. 2-4, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42182

Southern Utah University scholar to address need for liberal arts education

News

… but also the moral obligation to pursue it when he visits the Western Michigan University campus later this month. Dr. Kristopher Phillips , an assistant professor … is both intrinsically and instrumentally valuable. He suggests there is a moral obligation for self-improvement and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38613