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Finances, freight, food and festivities: Holiday shopping season starts early and shopper behavior varies
Haworth College of Business
… keep up inflationary pressure until the war is over.” Ross notes that while inflation around the world is generally high, the U.S. is no exception. “Even with the Federal Reserve setting the … overall available capacity in the industry, which led to upward pressure on the prices trucking companies charge to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73415
Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy leader
News
… once told a college audience. Brown That responsibility is not lost on Dr. Brandy Brown , who's been charged with … Brown's family moved to southwest Michigan in the 1800s as free people of color, planting deep roots in the area. Her … paved the way as Kalamazoo's first African-American judge. Now, Brown is carving a new path as the head of Michigan's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54503
Performance Review
Human Resources
… performance improvement plan is required. The employee does not receive an annual pay adjustment until satisfactory performance is achieved and documented. Note: Supervisors may review and document performance at any … improvement plan. If the employee's overall rating is no longer "needs improvement," the employee resumes the …
https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-performance
Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle
W Magazine
… advisor to WMU’s award-winning chapter of the accounting honorary Beta Alpha Psi for 25 years. He was also highly … the Haworth College of Business Outstanding Service Award. Not bad for a discipline he didn’t plan on pursuing. Rozelle … possible.” Recently, the couple decided to make an even bigger impact by donating real estate to fund both …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396
Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning
News
… isn't the way most college students choose to spend their free time. But Western Michigan University business student … getting a chance to work with kids," says McGrath, an honors student from Canton who is majoring in food and … gravitated toward Read and Write Kalamazoo . The nonprofit "exists to celebrate and amplify youth voices …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333
Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU
News
… Office of Passenger Transportation, inside one of the autonomous shuttles. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation and … Oct. 21 , to help launch the testing of accessible autonomous shuttles aimed at improving transportation options … be able to have the experience I am now if I went to a bigger school. There's no way I'd be involved this closely …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105
WMU to offer advanced coursework in purchasing management
News
… in the process. The courses will provide practical knowledge and take-away tools that enable participants to … offerings," Jones says. "Jeoff and his team are a top-notch organization and truly respected for their purchasing … . About WMU's ISM program Ranked No. 12 in undergraduate supply chain management education by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17758
Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years
Haworth College of Business
… Obreiter was the main staff member with historical knowledge of systems and procedures at the University. She … they enrolled in too many classes? Should they get married now or after graduation? She tried to teach them to have a … assistant for the Army ROTC program, Obreiter not only oversaw program management and its 150 cadets, but …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295
Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input
News
… Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input Submitted by … for their organizations were APA Vice President Monica Liggins-Abrams , associate director of the Center for Research … the administration for salaried workers and PSSO for hourly workers. Along with supporting the University as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43027
Heat Stress Plan
Environmental Health and Safety
… effects of heat while they are performing their job. This not only applies to employees who work outside in the sun … also to employees who work inside buildings where there is no air-conditioning and little air movement. Guidelines for … with moderate lifting and pushing. Guidelines when WBGT is not measured: Supervisors of evening or weekend work crews …
https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/heat-stress