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College of Aviation
Posted by Matthew Bila on March 26, 2015 Published by Shelbi Tierney on Thu, Mar 26, 2015 @ 01:47 PM #WMUAviation Josh Blain Aviation Flight Science Through my job as an Aviation Ambassador for Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, I’ve gotten to do some pretty cool things: show off the College of Aviation to the assistant Chief Pilot of JetBlue, fly into many different aviation events, and most importantly meet hundreds of prospective Broncos and find out my job made an impact on them choosing WMU. However, there’s another job I do that just as
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2015/03/wmuaviation
Assistant Director Compliance
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 009090 Pay grade: G Pay type: Exempt/salaried General summary Monitors and assists in the University’s compliance with policy regarding civil rights laws and regulations. Investigates and mediates formal and informal discrimination complaints. Assists the University in the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and student body.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009090
New Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communication
Office of the President
When Tony joins WMU in June, he will lead an office that has been headed by Greg Rosine, vice president for government affairs and marketing and strategic communication. Greg has done an outstanding job overseeing marketing and strategic communication, and we thank him for his leadership. He will continue to serve as vice president for government affairs while helping Tony transition to campus.
https://wmich.edu/president/proudfoot
Jessica Swartz
Higher Learning Commission Accreditation
In April of 2016 she returned to Michigan with her husband and daughter to be closer to family. Jessica worked as the staff attorney at the Battle Creek VA Medical Hospital through December 2016. She began her job at WMU as assistant general counsel in January 2017. Swartz is also the University’s Freedom of Information Act—FOIA—Coordinator and responds on behalf of the University to external requests for University records.
https://wmich.edu/hlc/directory/swartz
State of the University 2019
Office of the President
While higher education has many individual and social benefits, one that stands foremost in the minds of many prospective students and their parents is its direct impact on their employability. But Dell Technologies estimates that 85% of the jobs that will be needed in 2030 don’t even exist yet. Just 10 years ago, people did not pursue jobs managing social media, they did not aspire to develop virtual reality tools or use 3D printing technology in the workplace or to operate drones for geological or environmental or even package delivery purposes.
https://wmich.edu/president/state-university-2019
Unallowable Costs - Reasonableness Doctrine Procedure
Grants and Contracts
Exceptions: If a meeting must occur over the lunch hour or the luncheon has a business purpose, costs for this meal (excluding alcoholic beverages) are allowable. Also, certain university employees’ job duties may require them to incur certain entertainment costs. Their accounts are coded as unallowable for F&A cost purposes. 2.08.3. Comment: Costs that are directly associated with an unallowable cost are also unallowable. 2.08.4.
https://wmich.edu/grantscontracts/unallowable-cost-procedure
Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor
WMU News
Contact: Erin Flynn September 9, 2019 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Supportive. Innovative. Inspirational. Four staff members who routinely go above and beyond their job descriptions will be honored for their exceptional contributions to Western Michigan University. Dr. Vun Doubblestein , Rebecca Huntley , Shari Rose and Dustin Skaggs have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award.
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240
Speaking the language of success
WMU News
He began volunteering with the organization, teaching English to refugees in West Michigan. The experience eventually led to a part-time job. "My teaching is more than teaching English. It's about life skills and helping students find their voice," says Toker. "This is why I actually exist. I don’t think I'd be able to do this job if I didn't have that positive impact on the lives of my students or the community."
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035
How your Aviation Career is like Going to Graduate School
College of Aviation
Here, is where I would propose a perspective shift. The regional carriers are not merely your first job in to the aviation industry the regional carriers are your graduate school degree. Everyone knows that on the job training is some of the most valuable education that anyone can receive. How you handle yourself professionally and personally during everything from in-flight emergencies to your relationship with your company will mold you in to a better and better pilot as you move through the industry.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2013/04/how-your-aviation-career-going-graduate-school