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The Labor of Research in Modern Academia

Medieval Institute Publications

… openings were few and far between. By which I mean there was a  relatively high number of postings.  But those were … ennui and new job docs hardly incentivized my research. After a year in this limbo, I accepted a full-time … had a sabbatical. Any course releases come with increased service that is often more work than teaching. I grade …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2024/04/labor-research-modern-academia

Teacher and Administrator Certification

Teacher and Administrator Certification

… Diversity Committee.  This is safe and confidential support service.  University's Non-Discrimination Policy Questions …

https://wmich.edu/teachercertification

Disordered Eating Assessment and Treatment

Sindecuse Health Center

… to WMU and other area college students only at this time. Services are available through referral from Counseling Services or the Primary Care Department at Sindecuse Health … with a sense of loss of control, uncomfortable fullness after eating, and eating a large amount of food when not …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/clinic/psychiatric/eating-disorders-assess

Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist

News

… Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist … and communication director for Virginia Tech's Flint Water Study, will speak at 7 p.m. in 1910 Sangren Hall . His … Professor Dr. Marc Edwards , mounted what it viewed as a scientific relief effort to expose the level of lead in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29841

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

News

… controversy, the conflict—that's what people gravitate toward. So those are the voices that get amplified on social … fueling global action on climate change for decades. "It was about the 1850s that people figured out the more fossil … climate change caused by carbon dioxide emerged from a scientific meeting of the minds in Massachusetts in 1979. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… and Culture for International Students (CELCIS) pose after a weekly Conversation Circle. The Center is … came here,” Chae says. “When I entered university, my goal was to challenge myself. I realized that the real obstacle … an English language program at a university in Oregon but was dissatisfied with the quality and accessibility of …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

All Life is Learning - June 2026

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… All Life is Learning - June 2026 Director's Note Don’t Wait — It’s Time to Renew Your Membership!   OLLI friends, … . That’s $10 off the regular membership price, and a great way to start the new program year strong. Renew Your … was at our site on the 9th Street campus of KVCC on a service road out back by the wind turbines for our first …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/june-2026

Herbert W. Kenz obituary

News

… and longtime member of the military, died Sept. 17. He was 87. Kenz, of Kalamazoo, spent 30 years in education, … He retired as associate director of the office in 1988 after 23 years of service. During his tenure as associate director, Kenz was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27621

Training and Available Resources

Budget

… manual section 6 6.1 Departmental resources   Accounting Services The University has a decentralized accounting … recorded in the encumbrance ledger.  The DME ledger was created for campus users to input commitments within the … the workload of an employed person (or student) in a way that makes workloads or class loads comparable across …

https://wmich.edu/budget/manual-resources

Excess Compensation in Sponsored Programs Procedure

Grants and Contracts

… regular departmental load (teaching, research, and public service) and across departmental lines.  1.2.  If approved … funds. 1.3.  If a request for excess compensation is made after the award, step 1 must still be followed and a separate request …

https://wmich.edu/grantscontracts/excess-compensation-procedure