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Organization is Key
College of Aviation
Posted by Matthew Bila on January 19, 2016 Published by Tom Thinnes on Tue, Jan 19, 2016 Chris Desmond Aviation Flight Science A Bachelors Degree in Aviation is a degree like no other, for many reasons beyond the obvious fact that we can attain the coolest jobs out there, by working in aviation. However like many things, being a pilot, aircraft mechanic, or airline dispatcher requires a lot of skill sets that many people don’t have a firm grasp on.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2016/01/organization-key
WMU named a top business school by Princeton Review
Haworth College of Business
One of the anonymous survey comments from WMU students wrote, "Professors do a great job in the classroom by teaching us not only to grasp the knowledge but to incorporate it into our professional experience. They are willing to work with each student individually and help with job placement and exploration of different career fields.”
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50603
Policies
Service Learning
There is a dress code that should apply to everyone: No shorts. No crop tops. No t-shirts or tank tops. No sweats. No low-cut or unbuttoned shirts. While working with different populations, and as in any job, adjust to fit into the culture and environment of the site. Err on the side of conservative dress at all times. This is both toward professionalism, and may in some cases be a matter of safety.
https://wmich.edu/servicelearning/policies
Cousins named American Council on Education Fellow
WMU News
It's fellows program combines retreats, interactive learning opportunities, organization visits and placement at another higher education institution to condense years of on-the-job experience and skills development into a single year. During the placement, fellows observe and work with the president and other senior officers at their host institution, attend decision-making meetings and focus on issues of interest.
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52636
Human Resources Consultant
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 010498 Pay grade: H Pay type: Exempt/salaried General summary Provides collaborative leadership in the design, development, communication and delivery of HR programs, services and initiatives. Major duties Serves as senior project manager on assigned HR projects with institution-wide impact, including but not limited to employee engagement surveys, review of policies and handbooks and department web profile.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010498
Operations and Facilities Technician
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 010282 Pay grade: C Pay type: Nonexempt/hourly General summary Coordinates aircraft staging and fueling and maintains the building and grounds for the College of Aviation. Major duties Reviews flight operation schedules and assigns tasks to ensure aircraft are refueled or moved to work areas to meet operation requirements.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010282
Aviation at WMU - 75 Years and Counting!
College of Aviation
Additionally, as alumni get involved, there is the non-tangible effect their involvement has on current students. Many people in aviation know the importance of networking, with many jobs being won and many barriers being broken down through the power of connection. According to Copeland, “We have been trying to do a better job of reaching out to our alumni. It is great when our alumni reach back to us.”
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2014/05/aviation-wmu-75-years-counting
Friday Feature: Abimbola Ogundare
College of Aviation
I am still waiting for an event that will top that.” After he graduates, Abimbola Ogundare does not have an exact plan, but he hopes to find a good aviation job. He also hopes to improve his artwork and go to graduate school.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2018/01/friday-feature-abimbola-ogundare
Skyrocketing drone usage leads WMU to offer consulting service
WMU News
Western Michigan University has stepped in to fill the equipment and expertise gap by offering consultants who provide the necessary drones, cameras and sensors to get the job done, then collect the necessary data and interpret it for clients. Want to find out where a building is losing most of its heat? Wondering if parts of a field are too dry for a certain crop?
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54032
Certificate Program in Hydrogeology
Geological and Environmental Sciences
Written Statement Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application: Summarize your experiences in academic, professional, research, creative, or scholarly activities, and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for undergraduate or graduate study in your selected program. Also address how these activities align with the strengths of your chosen program and faculty, and with your professional goals, including future job positions. This statement (double-spaced and between 500–1500 words) should
https://wmich.edu/geology/certificate-requirements