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Business students clinch victories at sales competition

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… ideas off our professors and past competitors to come up with a winning plan," adds Pelak. "It felt great to win. … in the college with more than 125 members. The group regularly hosts top employers, giving students an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56440

Pathways to Science Teaching

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

… the National Science Foundation (GEO-1701007), we will support eight students/year from Western Michigan University, … science: Work with a team of students and WMU faculty to design and complete an environmental science research study. … . Complete the form and assemble the required documents: An up-to-date unofficial transcript from your college or …

https://wmich.edu/science/pathways

Password Policy

Information Technology

… changes Revised existing Policy; Added key definitions and updated content for relevancy and the forthcoming … 1. Purpose of Policy Western Michigan University (WMU) significantly relies on the use of University-provided … and information systems where the exposure may have significant impact on University operations. This policy …

https://wmich.edu/policies/password

Assignment of Instructor of Record in Banner

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Assignment of Instructor of Record in Banner Policy number … is to have an accurate record in Banner of the teaching assignments of the faculty, including full-time faculty, … session. Thereafter, the instructor assignments should be updated daily by the departments. Assignments as of census …

https://wmich.edu/policies/assignment-instructor-record-banner

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting Policy

Policies

… a subcontract awarded directly by a contractor to furnish supplies or services (including construction) for performance of a prime contract, but excludes supplier agreements with vendors, such as long-term arrangements for materials or supplies that would normally be applied to a contractor’s …

https://wmich.edu/policies/ffata-reporting

Summer Salary on Grants and Contracts

Policies

… project should be devoted exclusively to the activity supported by that sponsored project. Salary charges must … may also subject WMU employees to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment by the … governing compensation to faculty members for teaching assignment during such periods. Office of Management and …

https://wmich.edu/policies/summer-salary-grants-contracts

Information Technology Acquisition Policy

Policies

… its affiliates. If compromised, such data would introduce significant security, privacy, and financial risk. … and planned for through necessary governance and working groups.  This policy provides a framework of the requirements … software application, service, system, or database used in support of university information and data activities. This …

https://wmich.edu/policies/information-technology-acquisition

We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs

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… programs in 2016 and subsequently formed a UAV Working Group. Dr. Edwin Martini , Extended University Programs … that UAV-related programs have both pros and cons. "There's significant student interest in them, but not necessarily in … especially construction, agriculture and insurance. "The bigger drones cost a little more but they're stable and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54033

Autonomous vehicle research rolling onto WMU campus

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… the wheel base, added wheelchair restraints and redesigned the interior of the vehicles. From there, in … Reece says, researchers will be working on mapping and setup. The technology does not involve a driver, pedals or a … comes within a few feet. The project is expected to wrap up at the end of October. For more WMU news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55431

Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships

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… further impact the food and consumer package goods industry upon graduation. I am very grateful for this scholarship and … aspiration is to always continue to be a student, keeping up with the exciting and continuously evolving food market. … in scholarships to students preparing for careers in the supermarket industry. "The NGA Foundation is committed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328