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2020 Budget Information

… COVID-19 health and financial crisis and the pandemic's economic impact on the University. It was an opportunity to … the most favorable of circumstances is significantly bigger than we have seen in recent memory. To meet that goal … can dip as needed. In reality, it is a collection of thousands of different pots of money, each created to support a …

https://wmich.edu/2020budget/faq

Certification Procedures

Registrar's Office

… copy of your separation papers, DD-214 or an original Notice of Basic Eligibility from your reserve unit. Contact … to registering for classes before each semester. Courses not required for your degree program will not be certified with the VA. Once you know your classes can …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/students/veterans/certification

School of Communication ranked a top master’s degree-granting program based on faculty research

College of Arts and Sciences

… based on faculty research productivity. WMU is ranked No. 14—the highest in the state of Michigan—out of 128 … highlighted in this article illustrate what we’ve long known at WMU,” says Dr. Leigh Ford, School of Communication …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/masterscomm

Major (Prior to Fall 2016)

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… Anthropology Comparative religion Communications Economics Environmental and Sustainability Studies Gender and … that is appropriate to your chosen regional focus that is not your native language. It is recommended, if you are … courses toward the beginning of your program. If WMU does not offer classes beyond the 2010 level in your chosen …

https://wmich.edu/environment/academics/undergraduate/major-past

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15

News

… select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The deadline to submit supporting … who will be this year's "final four." The prestigious honor is reserved for the most outstanding employees—those who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23978

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

News

… underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 2015 classes begin Jan.26. KALAMAZOO, … Full-time faculty and staff members at the University pay no tuition. Some courses charge all participants a fee for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20673

Student-Evaluator Careers

The Evaluation Lab

… that fits your future. Student-Evaluator Positions We are not currently hiring, here's some information about … contributing to a range of vital tasks. With growing autonomy, you'll handle assignments that test your skills while … I is the default position assignment for students with no related experience or who are just beginning to develop …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation-lab/jobs

Flexible Spending Plans

Human Resources

… to cover the cost of certain medical expenses that are not covered by other insurance. Example of such expenses … pay are set aside in a special account and used to pay for known expenses as they occur. You save paying federal and … are charged on the money when deducted from your pay, when deposited into your account, or when paid to you as …

https://wmich.edu/hr/handbook-flexiblespending

Declining unqualified unpaid internships

Career and Student Employment Services

… unqualified unpaid internships Unpaid internships posted by non-profit and for-profit employers Unpaid internships can only be posted to Handshake by nonprofit and government organizations. If a for-profit … as the employer’s regular workforce, this would suggest an employment relationship, rather than training." …

https://wmich.edu/career/staffbjdeclineui

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