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Performance Review
Human Resources
… performance improvement plan is required. The employee does not receive an annual pay adjustment until satisfactory performance is achieved and documented. Note: Supervisors may review and document performance at any … improvement plan. If the employee's overall rating is no longer "needs improvement," the employee resumes the …
https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-performance
Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often
News
… says racism is a pandemic in America—and children are not immune. "When something big happens in our country, they're going to hear about it. There's no way we can protect them from it; it's out there. So, we … conversation a step further and talk about anti-bias. She suggests resources for parents such as the conscious kid , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000
Finances, freight, food and festivities: Holiday shopping season starts early and shopper behavior varies
Haworth College of Business
… keep up inflationary pressure until the war is over.” Ross notes that while inflation around the world is generally high, the U.S. is no exception. “Even with the Federal Reserve setting the … overall available capacity in the industry, which led to upward pressure on the prices trucking companies charge to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73415
Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU
News
… Office of Passenger Transportation, inside one of the autonomous shuttles. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation and … Oct. 21 , to help launch the testing of accessible autonomous shuttles aimed at improving transportation options … be able to have the experience I am now if I went to a bigger school. There's no way I'd be involved this closely …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105
WMU campus on final countdown to becoming tobacco free
News
… on final countdown to becoming tobacco free Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Staff and students have posted signs around … . Insurance policy changes triggered by the Affordable Care Act mean more cessation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18097
Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle
W Magazine
… advisor to WMU’s award-winning chapter of the accounting honorary Beta Alpha Psi for 25 years. He was also highly … the Haworth College of Business Outstanding Service Award. Not bad for a discipline he didn’t plan on pursuing. Rozelle … possible.” Recently, the couple decided to make an even bigger impact by donating real estate to fund both …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396
WMU to offer advanced coursework in purchasing management
News
… in the process. The courses will provide practical knowledge and take-away tools that enable participants to … offerings," Jones says. "Jeoff and his team are a top-notch organization and truly respected for their purchasing … . About WMU's ISM program Ranked No. 12 in undergraduate supply chain management education by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17758
Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years
Haworth College of Business
… Obreiter was the main staff member with historical knowledge of systems and procedures at the University. She … they enrolled in too many classes? Should they get married now or after graduation? She tried to teach them to have a … assistant for the Army ROTC program, Obreiter not only oversaw program management and its 150 cadets, but …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295
Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input
News
… Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input Submitted by … for their organizations were APA Vice President Monica Liggins-Abrams , associate director of the Center for Research … the administration for salaried workers and PSSO for hourly workers. Along with supporting the University as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43027
Past Presidents
Office of the President
… to Sept. 1, 1936 Waldo was named principal of Western State Normal School in 1904 and served for 32 years, the final 28 … deftly guided the institution as it grew from a two-year normal school to a four-year teachers college. He's … years. Serving at a time of severe budget constraints triggered by state appropriation cuts, her three-year tenure …
https://wmich.edu/president/leadership/past-presidents