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SPAA Doctoral Dissertations
School of Public Affairs and Administration
.): "Examining the meaning and experience of self-determination and its impact on quality of life for individuals with cognitive disabilities" Terpstra, Duane (December 2005 - DPA): "Job perceptions within campus law enforcement" Trusty, Kelly A. (December 2013 - Ph.D.): "SIMO: Modeling and measuring the relationships between strategy, IT/mission alignment maturity, and nonprofit organizational outcomes" Tsai, Michael Kuan (April 1989 - DPA): "The impact of self-esteem and locus of control on expectancy theory predictions of work effort
https://wmich.edu/spaa/dissertations
Sustainability Champion Tim Palmer
Sustainability
These factors coincide to put the HCOB at the forefront of educating for sustainable business practices, all while offering students unique cross-disciplinary experiences that will provide a solid footing in the post-graduate job market. Dr. Palmer has used the Center to promote and leverage sustainable business practices at WMU and in the Kalamazoo community. Palmer recently coordinated a case study competition for undergraduate business students, which was sponsored by Target.
https://wmich.edu/sustainability/projects-programs/sustainability-champion/champion-archive-tim-palmer
Employee meetings will explore impact of federal FLSA changes
WMU News
The Oct. 18 sessions will detail the number of employees impacted and the University's guiding principle in making its decisions—that all employees doing the same job (i.e. same job code/job title) should have the same FLSA status. On Wednesday, Oct. 19 , impacted employees will be formally notified. Informational training sessions slated The training sessions will be open to the campus community and will be targeted toward managers, supervisors, timekeepers and nonexempt employees themselves.
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35636
Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century
WMU News
Five scholars and authors from across the nation will converge on the Western Michigan University campus to examine how education promises to be the key to a good life in the 21st century, yet there are many obstacles on the road toward a quality education and the land of opportunity. College students often load up on debt only to graduate into an economy that does not offer high-paying jobs. Under increased scrutiny to produce quantifiable results, public school teachers and university professors struggle to define and defend the goals of a liberal education and, especially
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42622
An Entrepreneurial Experience
Haworth College of Business
Although the WMU entrepreneurs didn’t bring home a prize, the experience pitching, creating and meeting other entrepreneurs was a fulfilling experience, and a reward in itself. “Our entrepreneurs did an excellent job pitching and received valuable feedback from the judges,” says Hobson. “They’re already taking what they learned at E-Fest and applying it to their businesses.
https://wmich.edu/business/efest2017
Specialized Training
College of Aviation
The Certified Flight Instructor, CFI, Jet Equivalency Training, JET, program, and float plane rating are great ways to accentuate a students' degree. Students that elect to take one or more of these courses will jump start their career by differentiating themselves in the job search.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/academics/specialized-training
Contents of Advertisements
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
All advertisements must contain at least the following information: A concise job description including: Tenure track or term appointment. Full-time equivalent designation. Academic year, fiscal year or alternate academic year appointment. Job title, duties, requirements, geographic area of employment. Please visit the career site for Western Michigan University .
https://wmich.edu/provost/job-advertisements
Parent and teacher recommends History Day contest
History
At each level of competition, the students participate in an interview with judges. This interview process provides excellent practice for future college, scholarship, and job interviews. Students have the opportunity to practice calming their nerves, making eye contact, speaking slowly and calmly, and articulating what they know in an understandable way.
https://wmich.edu/history/devrieshd
Department of Commerce awards $2.1 million for Phase II of BTR Park
WMU News
Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the award Sept. 28 for the BTR Park expansion that has been the topic of careful planning and public input since August 2015. The expansion is ultimately expected to attract investments totaling $50 million and create 200 high-tech jobs. "Our universities are key drivers of innovation, job training and business development," said Pritzker in making the announcement. "EDA's investment to expand Western Michigan University's business and technology park will directly support the region
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35437
President's Perspective: Jan. 9, 2017
Office of the President
She is the Lee Honors College Lyceum Lecture Series keynote speaker this spring. post graduation success graphic showing: 92% employed or in graduate school, 88% are satisfied with their job, starting salary of 40-45k, 84% have jobs related to their degree, 76% found jobs in michigan Success metrics I usually like to close messages like this one with news of faculty, staff and student accolades and accomplishments.
https://wmich.edu/president/perspective2017