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Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2023 Fall Awards Celebration
News
… , will recognize the University’s finest, including awards for exceptional teaching, service, longtime and emerging … and Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs, will lead the celebration, which recognizes faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research and service. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72663
Dean's Excellence Fund
College of Arts and Sciences
… off-campus academic and experiential activities possible for students throughout the college —activities like study … classroom while participating in these ventures, and many former students report establishing mentoring relationships, … or internship opportunities during their encounters. Forming valuable partnerships with area businesses to help …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/giving/excellence-fund
Ingrid Hairston
College of Aviation
… MPA – 1991), VP of Properties and Business of Development for the Birmingham Airport Authority (BHM), Thurgood … Hairston has been recognized at the national level for excellence and distinction, winning multiple awards and … of Airports Council International North America (ACI-NA) for 2020 and 2021, leading the Commercial Management …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/hairston
Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000
News
… by Erin Flynn on Seed, the winning Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact team, earned a $10,000 prize. Team … 2023 Bronco Challenge, who have the option this year to suggest some project ideas, include Kalsec, Greif, GreenLink … garden sponsorship and an avenue for assistance in produce sales and logistics. Aquaponics in Education : Team members …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723
WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own
College of Education and Human Development
… Kristi VanderWoude , a kindergarten teacher at West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. VanderWoude has been trying for two years to accommodate her classroom for multilingual learners who now represent a third of her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182
Academics
Intercultural and Anthropological Studies
… Academics The Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies (IIAS) at … anthropology, and biological anthropology. Preparation for careers or graduate studies in areas such as public … in hands-on fieldwork and study abroad experiences. Prepare for impactful careers in a variety of fields, from public …
https://wmich.edu/intercultural/academics
Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project
College of Education and Human Development
… process includes documenting and storing garments in boxes for long term preservation. Included in the collection are … Michigan University's Iris Cooper is creating an archive for historically significant garments and accessories. The … will serve as an educational and inspirational resource for fashion students and the University. Iris Cooper "We …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074
Faculty Advocate Award Nomination Form
Disability Services for Students
… Faculty Advocate Award Nomination Form Nominations may originate from the dean or other … be accepted. Required materials: A completed nomination form and one support form is required. Additional support forms are optional and …
https://wmich.edu/disabilityservices/faculty-advocate-award-nomination-form
Senior Director Endpoint Management and Executive Success
Human Resources
… type Exempt/salaried General summary Provides leadership for the development and implementation of organization wide endpoint management strategies for all institution owned devices. Coordinates onboarding … lifecycle, budgeting, and procurement. Develops and enforces comprehensive IT policies and procedures that reflect …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010564-0
WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM
Haworth College of Business
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Society for Excellence in Human Resources (SEHR) was awarded a 2022-23 Superior Merit Award by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The designation recognizes the student chapter for providing exemplary growth and development opportunities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72821