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Business student ready to get into the game at Nike
WMU News
"Whether it's employee relations or staffing or the law side of human resources, having a background in all of that really sets me apart from other graduates competing for jobs." Membership in the Society for Excellence in Human Resources also provided Tuggle with a strong foundation as he began the job search in October. The organization hosts various networking and professional development opportunities for students.
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53037
Sales and business marketing once again earns national top program accolades
Haworth College of Business
Ninety-nine percent of students find full-time careers or are continuing their education within three months of graduation, and 96% of these graduates are engaged in a job related to their degree. Program highlights include: Student competition success —Students from WMU consistently finish at or near the top at a number of sales competitions including: the National Collegiate Sales Competition, the National Sales Challenge, the State Farm Sales and Marketing Competition, and the Quicken Loans National Sales Competition.
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53446
Assistant Director Help Desk and Directory Services
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 010314 Pay grade: G Pay type: Exempt/salaried General summary Responsible for management and supervision of the phone and chat-based information technology help desk, the telecommunications customer service area, and the University phone switchboard. Major duties Manages the phone support unit for the help desk, including hiring and training employees.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010314
Friday Feature: Chris Desmond
College of Aviation
“While it may be one of the largest flight programs in the country you can still know people on a first name basis.” He says WMU’s flight training prepared him for his current job because they stressed detailed and in-depth planning for every flight. “Statistics in Alaskan aviation show that it has to carry over or things can go bad, rapidly.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2019/11/friday-feature-chris-desmond
Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award
WMU News
Codrington "Eddie is the best type of student, in that he is curious. He is always searching for the next thing, the next idea--both in his playing and in his writing," says Rathbun. "It's my job to try and facilitate his growth, answer his questions and assist him on his journey to become a full-fledged artist." Learning from the Best WMU is recognized for having one of the top jazz studies programs in the country.
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685
Senior Leadership Feedback
Employee Engagement
Theme 1: Visibility Attend events on campus and in the Kalamazoo community Attend department/college/division meetings impromptu Be accessible to faculty, staff and students More frequent town hall style meetings Engage on campus and in the greater community Make WMU visible Cabinet should be identifiable by campus Theme 2: Clarity Clear vision for the University Decision-making process should be transparent Share President’s expectations of Vice Presidents Evidence of cohesion among cabinet Shared vision by all Decisive/address issues head on Theme 3: Trust Be willing to use employees'
https://wmich.edu/employee-engagement/feedback/senior-leadership
Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU
WMU News
Waker says research like this could be a game-changer for people who require accommodation for disabilities. "Technology like autonomous vehicles will help tremendously with even the smallest things like getting to a future job or being with friends. In the past I've had to rely on others and public transportation," Waker says. "With self-driving cars, none of those obstacles are in place anymore and the places I can go are unlimited."
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105
Content Operations and Audience Development Director
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 010540 Pay grade: F Pay type: Exempt/salaried General summary Responsible for operational and administrative activities in direct support of acquiring, developing, scheduling, and evaluating program and digital content for the department. Major duties Supervises and monitors all on-air and online content operations, including taking lead in acquisition, research, development, creation, scheduling and evaluation of programming and other content for the department’s news, information and music services.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010540
Kleinstuck in the News
Kleinstuck Preserve
Volunteers Help Take Care of the Earth by Pulling Garlic Mustard. May 3, 2008. A Neighborhoods Project: Volunteer Group Taking Back Kalamazoo Preserve. July 6, 2009. Youth Summer-Jobs Program Still Seeks Applicants in Kalamazoo. Oct 3, 2009. Stewards of Kleinstuck. Nov 14, 2009. Invasive-Plant Weeders Merit Michigan Plaque. Sept 27, 2010.
https://wmich.edu/kleinstuck/news
Distinguished Alumni
Environment and Sustainability
As Thomas was finishing up his undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies, he decided he needed to gain some experience in his field. Accepting an internship at Binder Park Zoo, Thomas thought this would be a short-term summer time job. Sixteen-years and many summers later, he is the Director of Conservation Education at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, MI. This private, not-for-profit zoo is recognized around the world for its cutting edge exhibitry, its natural setting, and innovative conservation education programs.
https://wmich.edu/environment/alumni/distinguished