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Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

News

… Award, the highest honor Western Michigan University bestows on its faculty members. First presented in 1978, this … achievement that garners wide recognition from the academic community beyond WMU. Nominations may be made by any member of the University community, including retired faculty members. Up to three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36861

The George and Beatrice Fisher Gerontology Dissertation Prize

College of Health and Human Services

… The George and Beatrice Fisher Gerontology Dissertation Prize Dr. George Fisher With a large … segment of the population aging, an eye on that group has become more focused today than in the past. However, the late … at Ann Arbor. Thereafter, he joined the Kalamazoo County Committee on Aging and became deeply involved with community …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/fisher

WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years

News

… Members of the WMU Cooley Innocence Project, including Director Marla Mitchell-Cichon, second from left, celebrate news … 42 years in prison for a robbery and murder he did not commit, thanks to the efforts of the WMU Cooley Law School … its decision, the prosecutor's office agreed that hair comparison evidence used against Watkins does not meet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557

Manager Facilities

Human Resources

… and prioritization of resources, systems and technology to address day to day maintenance, preventive maintenance … Collaborates with operational services in developing and communicating specific seasonal work. Researches best … off-contract prices and contract renewals. Ensures vendor compliance and oversees related budgets. Establishes and …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010231

Training & Job Aids

Travel

…   Getting started in PeopleSoft T&E Establishing Access to PeopleSoft T&E         Video Navigating the Travel & …

https://wmich.edu/travel/training

Ad Hoc Committee for Interdisciplinary Academic Studies

Faculty Senate

… Ad Hoc Committee for Interdisciplinary Academic Studies Currently, Western Michigan University is home to several different types of interdisciplinary and … of best practices of current programs at WMU and elsewhere, and also will provide recommended strategies with the …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/committees/adhocinterdisciplinary

General Safety

Emergency Management

… One of Western Michigan University’s institutional goals is to foster a safe, civil and healthy University community. Knowing the safety basics and being familiar with … the WMU General Safety Policy are steps everyone can take to collectively create a safe campus environment. While …

https://wmich.edu/emergencymanagement/emergency-procedures/general-safety

Safety at Work

Emergency Management

… Safety at Work Take the quick self-assessment quiz to find out how safe it is to be you. The answers are included. If you are concerned … knowledge. If your office or department would like to schedule an awareness orientation or topic-specific …

https://wmich.edu/emergencymanagement/safety-work

Michael Woodhams obituary

News

… staff in 1997 and retired in 2009 after 12 years of service to the University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1974. A master guitarist, Woodhams loved all things … Remembrances Memorial gifts in Woodham’s name may be made to a charity of choice. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29847

World Languages and Culture

Faculty Senate

… World Languages and Culture Back to Start Exploration and Discovery - World Languages and … should promote global engagement through study of other communities to understand the human experience. Courses in this category must meet two outcomes, one of which is required. Student Learning Outcome …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/wmuessentialstudies-worldlanguagesandculture