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Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Unpaid)

Human Resources

… is required. An unpaid professional development leave is not an automatic benefit, and must have the approval of the … unpaid professional development leave of absence will not result in any loss of seniority, or benefits that are … also life insurance . Long-term disability insurance may not be continued while off the payroll. See also long-term …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-unpaid

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of … solely by women.  Beyond access to funding, there is no shortage of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. But …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree

News

… freshwater science and sustainability degree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two required program courses are offered in … I 2014 session. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College have joined forces to expand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542

Abosede and Navia: GAs for The Kalamazoo Promise

College of Education and Human Development

… as an intern. I would love to work in higher education or a non-for-profit organization. Is there anything that you … One of the things that stuck with in me in the program is knowing and being able to articulate the skills and … professors more closely than others. I would say that the biggest support systems during my time in undergrad came from …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-promise

Frequently Asked Questions

Study Abroad

… a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. What if I don't know a foreign language? WMU offers many programs taught in … the United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, South Africa, Norway, and Sweden, among others. Study Abroad also offers … college from participating in study abroad programs. Please note there is an appeal process to request permission to …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/101/faq

Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits

College of Arts and Sciences

… Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership class gives nearly $15,000 to four … based on their established priorities, the class struggled with issues like the age group the organizations …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news2013-5-lnp

November 4, 2022

Registrar's Office

November 4, 2022 Salesforce training now available Users in the Enrollment Management instance of … between the Pre-College department, Michigan GEAR UP, Upward Bound, the College of Education’s ED3200 course and …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2022-11-04

Research and Innovation Digital Newsletter March 2019

Research and Innovation

… Research and Innovation Digital Newsletter March 2019 Message from Dr. … research. This workshop is scheduled for March 19, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Fetzer Center, Room 1040. Learn more … luncheon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. (invited guests of VPR)  Keynote speaker: Susan Pozo, 2018 Distinguished Faculty Scholar …

https://wmich.edu/research/research-innovation-newsletter-3-2019

Our Distinguished Alumni: Nico Raddatz

College of Fine Arts

… anything.  Tell us a bit about your life. What should we know about you? I am an Associate Partner at GHD Partners, a … 2008 at the Basel School of Design in Switzerland, with renowned designer and educator Wolfgang Weingart. During my … context-driven design solutions and believe that there is no correct visual style, only designs that thrive in their …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/10/nico-raddatz

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

News

… Students make a protective case to cushion an egg that will be dropped off of a balcony. "It's important to … to experience various career options within science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields," says Alison … age," says Marsh. "I can only imagine where I would be if no one did that for me." FUTURE PROJECTS Marsh checks to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203