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Institutional Equity

… are, hence, required to make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise … Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that: “No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the … and others have equal access to its programs, will not be discriminated against based on having an actual or …

https://wmich.edu/equity/disability

Updates in Academic Affairs: September 15, 2016

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… and is based in the Bernhard Center. The day includes keynote lectures, workshops, an awards ceremony recognizing … begins at 8:30 a.m. in rooms 208-210 and includes keynote presentations by past WMU Distinguished Teaching Award recipients, teaching with technology training and virtual reality experiences.  At 11 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/provost/updates-academic-affairs-september-15-2016

Media

Seita Scholars Program

… Wave Media, June 28, 2018) Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans (WMU News, May 31, … 26, 2014) WSW: from foster care to graduation and beyond (WMUK, May 2014) New programs help former foster-care students … teens leaving foster care (USA Today, June 15, 2009) Kellogg Foundation grants $500,000 to foster care efforts …

https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/media

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

News

… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 11. … the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to non-represented University employees. Many represented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29002

WMU Researches Rare Disease

College of Arts and Sciences

… this October. However, this check wasn’t just any check nor was the man who presented it just any man. Frank … disorder that impairs the body’s involuntary (autonomic) functions. Formerly called Shy-Drager syndrome, the … symptoms, but also includes progressive failure of autonomic systems that control blood pressure, pulse rate, and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/rare-disease

Bas-Reliefs on East Campus

Planning, Space Management and Capital Projects

… bas-reliefs flanking the inscribed building name. It is not known who designed the bas-reliefs. Through the years many … John Kemper , faculty from 1942 to 1970, is well-known for his graphic designs and murals, but the bas-reliefs …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/planning/east-relief

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

News

… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes resume Monday, Jan. 12. KALAMAZOO, … the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to non-represented University employees. Many represented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

News

… student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Daniel Floyd with his invention, … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

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